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8 Challis Ave | Potts Point, Sydney, New South Wales 2011, Australia (City East)
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 27, 2012
Brad M Calgary, Canada
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
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    5 of 5 stars
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Calgary, Canada
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“An outstanding stay at a perfect location”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 27, 2012

Simpsons has incredible character and is a beautiful place to stay. We spent 11 days there and loved every one of them. It certainly felt like we were staying in a home not a hotel. From the moment we arrived Keith or Ree provided advice and guidance to maximize our enjoyment in Sydney and Damien always had a great breakfast ready for us. They listened closely to our interests and always had suggestions to keep us busy throughout our stay. Ree suggested we did not really need a rental car during our visit and she was absolutely right. Our frequent walks down to Woolloomooloo wharf and then across the incredible Royal Botanic Garden to downtown or Circular Quay was a real highlight of our visit. We would recommend Simpsons without reservation!

Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
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keithwherry, Owner at Simpsons of Potts Point Hotel, responded to this review
December 31, 2012
We well remember these great folk from Canada!

They are quite correct that the walk into the city is a real highlight, especially if one goes through the Royal Botanic Gardens.

Marie works in the city, near the historic Strand Arcade, and she walks each morning 20-minutes door-to-door! Coming back is a little more exercising, with the 116 steps up to Challis Avenue!

Sydney is better explored without a car, particulary using the excellent ferry service over to Manly or to Watsons Bay (from where one catches the convenient bus to Bondi Beach), or to the other harbourside subsurbs of Mosman, Balmain, etc.

The only outing where a car is helpful is to go north to the National Park, but even then the train to the Hawkesbury River is a convenient alternative, and catch the "Last Riverboat Postman" ferry boat to help deliver the mail to the "water access only" riverside villages is a unique experience.
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“A great first stay at Simpsons for our second stay in Sydney”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 21, 2012

For our second visit to Sydney we wanted to stay in a small hotel and found Simpsons. A very good choice! Keith welcomed us in a very nice way and immediately made us feel at home and provided us with valuable information for our visit to Sydney. Nice authentic rooms with modern facilities like good beds, wi-fi internet access and a good and clean bathroom.

Potts Point is a great location for a stay in Sydney. The popular sites as the Opera House and Harbor Bridge are close (20 min. walk) and a very nice Sydney district Paddington is also very close. And for the party people: King Cross is literally around the corner without noticing this when you stay at Simpsons.

Knowing all this Simpsons would have been our first choice for our first visit to Sydney.

Room Tip: The Victoria room is the room with a glimpse of the city. Or as Keith mentioned: " The only roo...
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  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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simpsonshotel, Owner at Simpsons of Potts Point Hotel, responded to this review
February 17, 2013
What a kind Review. We would like to think that it accurately describes both us, our lovely old building, and the convenient and eclectic Potts Point neighbourhood.

Potts Point sems to have something for everyone, sophisticated boutique shops, restaurants and bars, and yet is still an easy 20-minutes stroll into the City, along the Harbourfront, and through the Domain Park or the Royal Botanic Gardens. And for the "night-owls", it is also within easy walking of the nightlife of Kings Cross and Oxford Street .
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“Still a great choice”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 18, 2012

This was our second trip to Simpsons and we were immediately made to feel at home by Keith. On our last visit we had some issue with road noise at the front of the house and had therefore gone for a rear room this time. It turned out to be a great decision as we had 5 peaceful nights!
The position in Potts Point is simply perfect; close enough to the CBD to walk in through the park, a relaxing morning jog to the Opera House, and surrounded by all the great food and wine that Potts Point has to offer.
We would like to see a little care and attention being lavished on the rooms (a quick repaint etc. would go a long way) and some of the room furniture is well past its use-by date.
However, we will certainly be back next time we're in Sydney.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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keithwherry, Owner at Simpsons of Potts Point Hotel, responded to this review
December 25, 2012
We always love to hear from returning guests! The very best recomendation!

We don't normally hear any concerns about traffic noise from the front of the hotel, as we are set back from the road, and Challis Avenue is not a major thoroughfare.

Generally the house is pretty well insulated, both from extremes of temperature, and from ambient noise, being of triple-brick construction

The rooms at the back may be a little quiter, except on Wednesday mornings when the Recycler bottle-collectors sometimes make more noise that one would think possible! But I suppose that we are in an urban environment!

Maintenance is always on ongoing issue in old house (this one 120-years old). Whilst we do try to keep on top of things, sometimes the odd painting gets behind, and some of the furniture could be described as "shabby chic" although certainly servicable and comfortable.

We hope that our guests will forgive these occasional shortfalls, and hopefully keep on visiting to see ongoing improvements!
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Kiel, Germany
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“Beautiful building, warm hospitality”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 18, 2012

A historic house near Kings Cross, quiet and comfortable. Antique furniture, modern bathrooms. Very helpful advises from the warmhearted hosts to see the best spots in Sydney. Distance to the airport. 30 minutes by car.
We´ll come back!

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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simpsonshotel, Owner at Simpsons of Potts Point Hotel, responded to this review
April 28, 2013
Thanks Guys!

Succint and to the point!

And best of all, "you will be back" !

Cheers....keith.
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“Oustanding stay in Sydney”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 17, 2012

Lovely place where I spent three days last August with my family. The hospitality is very warm and we got great advantage from suggestions Keith and his family gave us every morning during breakfast on the itinerary to follow to visit all the best spots in Sidney. We loved those breakfast conversations with maps: they gave us the opportunity to see places that probably we wouldn't have visited on ourselves. It is a lovely boutique hotel, very well positioned, close to the botanic garden. Easy walk to Opera House and Circular Quay. Clean and comfortable rooms, nice breakfast, a very independent stay. The only weakness was wifi connection, slow and not very stable.

Room Tip: Few suites, all very good.
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  • Stayed August 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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simpsonshotel, Owner at Simpsons of Potts Point Hotel, responded to this review
April 29, 2013
Thanks Antonio!

We enjoyed having your family stay with us, and that you had a good time in Sydney.

We know that it does make a difference to receive local knowledge, and we enjoy imparting suggestions when requested.

Our WiFi generally seems to work throughout, but the repeater stations occasionally need "re-booting". It is complimentary, as it should be in all hotels !. Don't you find that it is usually the more expensive chain hotels that charge extortionate WiFi fees ? Like $28.00 extra per day !

We also have a complimenatary Broad-band computer in the front lounge for those without their own laptops. And there are several Internet cafes nearby for those that have more major needs.

Cheers....keith.
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Address: 8 Challis Ave | Potts Point, Sydney, New South Wales 2011, Australia
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Region: Australia > New South Wales > Sydney > City East
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"Simpsons" is an intimate 12 - room B&B boutique hotel, situated within a restored 1892 Victorian mansion, and is very centrally located in leafy tree-lined Potts Point, a vibrant and cosmopolitan area, being the closest suburb east of the City, with many interesting restaurants, bars, galleries and cafes nearby, yet only a 20 minute walk to the beauty of Sydney Harbour and Opera House. ... more   less 
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