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Reviews of Sir Stamford Circular Quay 5 stars

93 Macquarie Street, Sydney CBD, 2000 Sydney, Australia

#90 of 325 hotels in Sydney

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Review score

Based on 4532 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Although we stayed for three days we didn’t have much time to see much more than the lobby and our room. We possibly had the worst view as we were only on the second floor looking over the roof of the police museum to the very active construction site of the old AMP building. Could just see through the trees to circular quay. I would like to go back and have the time to enjoy the pool ,restaurant and whisky bar.

    The location was great at Opera House end of circular quay. The room was excellent with a large bathroom fully lined in marble. Great bed and furnishings with plenty of room to unpack and move around . We arrived early and we left our luggage to go exploring coming back after lunch to be given our keys and go up to our room. A useful note for others is to avoid the stairs up to Macquarie Street as there’s a lift next to them. Easy walk to the botanical gardens and the art gallery. Choice of trams , trains and ferries to explore Sydney and beyond.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    8.0
    The hotel does its best with the dated decor it offers but the musty smell in the hotel needs attention.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The musty smell of the property. The weird reception tables. A reception bench would work better.

    The location was great and it was very clean. The in house dining was surprisingly tasty.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable stay. Very friendly and welcoming staff. Thank you
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Credit card fees and charges really add up. The stay cost a lot more than I expected or budgeted for.

    Location was great to get around and see all of sights without needing a car.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    8.0
    We had a lovely couple of days
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The front entrance only had steps hard when you had a walker.

    A lovely step back in time place very easy to find and close to railway station. Breakfast room was sunny and big windows lovely spread of food

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    8.0
    Excellent would definitely stay there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It's getting a little tired but still well worth the money

    size of the apartment and convenience to locations was excellent

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    9.0
    Excellent upgrade the best view 👍👍👍
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good

    Great selection for breakfast enjoy every minute staff were very welcoming when we arrived 👍🍓

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    8.0
    very enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Staycation - Superior Twin Room with Breakfast, Parking and Bottle of Wine
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Lighting in room and bathroon very dim. Breakfast scrambled eggs overcooked, rubbery and no egg alternative.

    Location and spacious room

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    7.0
    Slightly disappointing stay, but in a spacious room, very close to Sydney’s most iconic landmarks.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Our room was quite noisy, with a constant thrumming/mechanical sound; it felt like we were on a ship, listening to loud engine noise. The hotel felt run down and I expected more for our money (the bathroom taps dripped unceasingly, the TV only had free-to-air). The staff seemed polite but uncaring and gave the same level of service as a cheap motel; when I mentioned at the front desk that my husband and I had to vacate our room for several hours due to extremely loud music (with an unrelenting bass beat which was sending me insane after 3 hours) they explained that they were hosting an event in the ballroom under our room and it would cease soon, but there was no apology, no empathy.

    The hotel is located within a short walk of Circular Quay, the Rocks and the Opera House. The room was very spacious, had a really comfortable bed and a lovely, big bathroom with a great shower.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    9.0
    I was happy with staying there. Location was great.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was great, room was so nice and clean. Staff were very friendly.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Reception staff was helpful

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    9.0
    Amazing location and beautiful interiors of the hotel. Highly recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing location and beautiful interiors of the hotel. Highly recommend!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    7.0
    Fantastic location with large but very dated rooms and needs some TLC.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The interior was a bit dated, large stain on the carpet in room, and the wallpaper was peeling. The air freshener used in the main areas was a bit heavy too. I would not say that was a 5-star accom.

    great location and large room

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    9.0
    Old world charm in great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The only thing I found that could be upgraded is the bath towels. They were quite small. Having a set of large bath sheets and then a smaller set for people with long hair would be useful.

    Have stayed at the Sir Stamford many times. Always love it. Best location, reasonable parking fees overnight in their garage, large rooms, old world charm, very clean and comfortable, large bathrooms, friendly staff. I personally also like the rooftop pool and the highlander bar. We were also upgraded and had a room with a partial harbour view over the botanical gardens and Sydney Conservatorium. From the hotel it's a very quick walk to Circular Quay ferries, trains and trams that can take you anywhere in the city, Opera House, Botanical Gardens, the Rocks and to attractions in the city centre like the OVB, Hyde Park, Chinatown, Darling Harbour.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    8.0
    Location was exceptional for sightseeing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quirky old fashioned decor … crystal chandeliers and beautiful paintings. The location was perfect to sight see around Sydney. I even had a small view of Circular Quay !!!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    8.0
    Good location for Circular Quay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needs bit updating.

    Location, room size.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms a little tired, but no problem.

    Great location. Excellent value, location perfect. Nice large room. Ticked all of our boxes for our two days.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    8.0
    It was very enjoyable except for my last comment
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Staycation - Superior King Room with Breakfast, Parking and Bottle of Wine
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I am sorry to say I found it difficult to understand some staff members because of their strong foreign accents

    The location is amazing and I love the old world charm

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    9.0
    Otherwise excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower over the bath Not very private bathroom facility

    Location, location, location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    8.0
    Highly recommend this place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Great location and very quiet, comfortable place to reside. Staff very helpful and supportive.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    That our stay was not longer.

    Room was really nice, view was great.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    9.0
    Excellent, we will stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really, everything was as expected.

    Breakfast was excellent. Great variety to choose from.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    9.0
    We had a nice birthday stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Staycation - Superior Twin Room with Breakfast, Parking and Bottle of Wine
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Room size

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    8.0
    A great location with a comfortable bed and clean amenities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Entry a bit musty.

    Very close to Circular Quay.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Staycation - Superior King Room with Breakfast, Parking and Bottle of Wine
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room smelt a bit musky

    Size of room and location

    Stayed in April 2024

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