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Special Check-in Instructions
Please note that check-in is conducted at 132-136 Sussex Street (for guests staying at both the Sussex Street or King Street apartments). Reception is accessed via an entry on King Street (near the intersection with Sussex Street).
Rooms
Metro Apartments on Darling Harbour - Sydney offers 42 guestrooms in a 7-Sussex ST : 9- King ST -story property. Guestrooms feature cable/satellite TV. Business-friendly rooms are equipped with wireless Internet access and direct-dial phones. Amenities in kitchens include refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Guestrooms provide minibars and clock radios. They also provide air conditioning. Services include housekeeping and wake-up calls. Rollaway beds are also available.
Room Amenities
- Internet access - wireless
- Cable/satellite TV
- Balcony
- Separate sitting area
- Climate control
- Air conditioning
- Direct-dial phone
- Microwave
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Wake-up calls
- Housekeeping
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Shower/tub combination
- Window opens
- Iron/ironing board
- Clock radio
- Sofa bed
- Rollaway beds
- Cribs (infant beds) available
Recreation
The King Street site has a 10-metre rooftop pool with surrounding sun patio.
One block from the hotel is a gym with a wide range of fitness equipment and classes on offer. Approximately 300 metres away is King Street Wharf, where a walking/jogging track overlooks scenic water and city views while winding around to Cockle Bay and on to Darling Harbour.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Swimming on site
- Sailing nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Pilates classes/instruction nearby
- Yoga classes/instruction nearby
- Aerobics nearby
- Tennis nearby
- Running track/path nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Horse riding/rental nearby
- Helicopter/airplane sightseeing nearby
- Playground nearby
Property Amenities
Metro Apartments on Darling Harbour - Sydney features an outdoor pool, wireless Internet access, and multilingual staff. Amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Metro Apartments on Darling Harbour - Sydney also offers business services and concierge services. The property has a 24-hour front desk.
- 24-hour front desk
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Number of rooms: 42
- Number of floors: 7-Sussex ST : 9- King ST
- Business services
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning service
- Elevator/lift
- Internet access - wireless
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Medical assistance available
- Multilingual staff
- Parking (secure)
- Parking (surcharge)
- Porter/bellhop
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- Self parking
- Swimming pool - outdoor King St. only
- Tour assistance
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Pets not allowed
- Check-in time is 2 PM
- Check-out time is 10 AM
National Rating
Official Australia STAR Rating provided by AAA Tourism Pty Ltd
AAA Tourism Pty Ltd assigns an official STAR Rating for accommodations in Australia. This Self Catering property is rated 3-˝ stars.
Location Details
Sydney international and domestic airport (SYD): Approximate travel time is 20-25 minutes and distance is approximately 12 km.
Getting there:The easiest routes from the airport to the Metro Hotel Darling Harbour are by taxi, car, train, or shuttle. Car rentals are available online.
Closest train stations to the hotel: Wynyard and Town Hall stations
Approximate travel time from the airport to the train station: 10-15 minutes
Approximately train cost (subject to change without notice): AU$12.60 per adult one way and AU$8.60 per child/student/pensioner
Train schedules and directions (subject to change without notice): Trains operate regularly throughout the day between Sydney international and domestic airports and the CBD (every 5-15 minutes, depending on the time of day). From Town Hall and Wynyard stations, Metro Apartments are approximately 1 km (slightly downhill) so this mode of transport is best suited to those with limited luggage.
Approximate travel time from the airport to the hotel: 20 minutes (but may take up to 20-30 minutes during peak hour)
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): AU$30-$35
Directions (subject to change without notice): The hotel is located on the corner of Sussex and King streets, with reception entry via King Street. If it is difficult to stop due to traffic conditions, ask the taxi to stop in the small laneway/driveway/delivery dock next to the hotel.
Rental cars are available online.
Approximate travel time: 20 minutes (but may take up to 30 minutes during peak hour)
Driving direction from Sydney international or domestic airport (SYD): Exit the airport and proceed to General Holmes Drive and then Southern Cross Drive. Continue on the latter for approximately 6 km and then take the Eastern Distributor Motorway for 2.7 km and take the Cross City Tunnel exit at Surry Hills/Kings Cross (a toll of AU$4.50 is due here). Exit left onto William Street, which becomes Park street after approximately 600 metres. Travel up Park Street and cross over George Street (with the Town Hall on the left and the Queen Victoria Building on the right). Park Street now becomes Druitt Street. Take either the first (Clarence Street) or the second (Kent Street) on the right and travel for more than 1 km north until the intersection at traffic lights with Erskine Street. Turn left here and then left again into Sussex Street, which is one way travelling south. The Sussex Street reception is approximately 400 metres (one block) on the left. Turn left here into King Street (the apartments are on the corner) and proceed to King Street Parking Station which is approximately 50 metres from reception. Park the car and ensure that the parking ticket is validated by hotel reception staff upon check-in. As there is a short distance between the parking station and reception, it is advisable to limit luggage or use baggage on wheels. Toll(s) subject to change without notice.
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): AU$11 per person one-way.
Schedules and directions (subject to change without notice): Shuttle bus services depart the airport for the central business district at regular intervals. Ask at the airport information counter for the departure point for the shuttle service which stops at/near the Metro Apartments on Darling Harbour (please ensure to stipulate the Metro Hotel Darling Harbour on the corner of Sussex and King streets as there are several Metro properties located in Sydney). Guests may book a return shuttle transfer with reception staff at the hotel (please try and allow at least 1-2 days notice if possible).
Know Before You Go
Both the Sussex Street and King Street apartments are accessed via steep stairs from the footpath to the main entrance. The Sussex Street apartments also feature an internal staircase leading from the living area to the bedroom/bathroom. Guests staying at the Sussex Street Hotel are unable to use the rooftop pool at the King Street apartment block.
Fees
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Rollaway bed: AU$40 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Dining
The property does not have its own restaurants, but there are many dining options within the surrounding area.
Nearby restaurants:
Nick’s Seafood
Blackbird Café
The Malaya.
Address
132 To 136 Sussex Street
Sydney, NSW 2000
Australia
Nearest major airport:
Sydney, NSW, Australia (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
Area:
City Centre, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
