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Sebel Pier One Sydney: Traveler Reviews

4.5 of 5
11 Hickson Road, Walsh Bay | Walsh Bay, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia
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Sebel Pier One Sydney
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Siem Reap, Cambodia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Weekend @ Sebel Pier One”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 6, 2012

Most enjoyable weekend with the Lady at SP1. All was well presented, although the corridor on level 3 was under refurbishment and being painted.

The King Waterfront room was spacious and well presented. The bathroom was a good size, modern and spotless.
Staff were courteous and friendly.

Located within minutes of the Rocks and Circular Quay. We took our pushbikes and enjoyed cycling in the city and around the waters edge to the Botanic Gardens.

Room Tip: I think there may be rooms with Harbour Bridge views. Our room looked over the water on the Northern...
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  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Sydney, Australia
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26 reviews 26 reviews
23 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
“Ok”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 4, 2012

We stayed here in a waterfront room, after originally being given a room on the ground floor we went into the room and their was absolutely no privacy as th eroom opened onto the pier, we went back and asked for a room on another level, which they gave us.
Room is looking very tired, toilet noisy, towels old. Very average, expected a little bit more luxury.
Breakfast ok, had to wait for a table for 15 minutes,
Not sure I would stay again, although good location near the rocks

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Broadbeach, Australia
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18 reviews 18 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“Great Location, Nice Hotel, Would Stay Again!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 31, 2012

Stayed at Sebel Pier One Sydney for 2 nights while on business. Unfortunately I had a level 1 room facing the road so I couldnt experience the best of Sebel Pier One and the beautiful Sydney Harbour.

The room was a good size and the bed super comfortable. The staff are excellent, very friendly and helpful.

The Toilet was a bit of an issue and sounded like an airplane toilet when you flushed it. you also had to cross your fingers that it actually did flush and not just fill up!

The location is great as you are just a short stroll from Circular Quay and while I was there I ran around through the Botanical Gardens which are very nice.

I would also like to know when Sydney Hotels are going to catch up with the rest of the International locations around the world and provide FREE WIFI!!!!!

Room Tip: Try and get a Harbour facing room.
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  • Stayed October 2012, traveled on business
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Brisbane, Queensland
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28 reviews 28 reviews
23 hotel reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“Ear Plugs required though”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 28, 2012

Sebel is a lovely hotel, in a great area with a fantastic outlook. The rooms are very clean, comfy bed and good sized bathroom. However the toilet is like something on an airplane and unfortunately if it is used by any room with a few rooms radius, you will wake up!!! Also there was a function on both Thursday and Saturday nights, and the noise carried on well past midnight and windows are definitely not sound proof. The first night, this wasn't a problem but with an early flight on the Sunday it wasn't ideal to still be awake well into the early hours of the morning. Perhaps ask for a room not directly above the bar area.

Room Tip: Ask to be as far away from the bar area as possible
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  • Stayed October 2012, traveled on business
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Sydney, Australia
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32 reviews 32 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
59 helpful votes 59 helpful votes
“Great location, average food, beware the valet”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 27, 2012

Based on my dining experience at Sebel Pier One's Front Restaurant.

Above average location sitting out on the wharf, great entrée (flat head), below average main including a burnt over cooked steak and extremely slow service. Would visit again for the location and a drink but the food simply isn't up to scratch.

Also, beware their valet service; my exotic car was returned scorching hot with a flat tire. Other reviews have noted similar concerns with Sebel's valet service,

  • Stayed September 2012, traveled with family
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
Sebel Pier One Sydney Hotel Sydney
Sebel Pier One Sydney Hotel
Sebel Pier 1 Sydney
Sebel Pier One Hotel Sydney
Pier One Sydney
Sydney Sebel Pier One
Address: 11 Hickson Road, Walsh Bay | Walsh Bay, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia
Region: Australia > New South Wales > Sydney
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Restaurant Room Service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#14 Romantic Hotels in Sydney
#21 Business Hotels in Sydney
#24 Luxury Hotels in Sydney
#27 Family Hotels in Sydney
Price Range: $$$
Hotel Class:4.5 star (4.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Sebel Pier One Sydney is Sydney's first over-water hotel - a spectacular mix of contemporary design and heritage structure, right beside the Harbour Bridge in an old shipping wharf.Its emphasis on design creates a hotel like no other, from a glass-floored lobby that enables guests to gaze down into the waters of Sydney Harbour, to stunning guest rooms with original wooden beams, steel trusses and contemporary lifestyle furnishings.Alfresco dining at its finest the ?Front? restaurant at the Sebel Pier One Sydney revels in majestic views over Walsh Bay. Enjoy modern global cuisine by the spectacular backdrop of Sydney Harbour. Accommodation choices at The Sebel Pier One Sydney include 189 studio rooms and suites, some on the Harbour Bridge side of the hotel and others overlooking the serenity of Walsh Bay. All accommodation rooms at the Sebel Pier One are non-smoking.The Sebel Pier One has its very own harbourside pontoon. Guests can arrive in style by water taxi or private yacht, or travel by water to their favourite harbourside destination. ... more   less 
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