Hotels Sydney and Cairns

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Sep 17th 2015, 1:58 am

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I always tell the cabbie to take the via Redfern route, not the freeway, which out of peak hours means a total of about $30 into the CBD...so basically 2 train tickets.

Yeah its a good route that one. Also works well for getting to the Eastern Subs because if you take the freeway, you are kind of limited to 2 exits, both are not great in rush hour.

Sep 17th 2015, 3:11 am

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Re: Hotels Sydney and Cairns

Thanks for all the advice everyone - it is much appreciated.

I know we won't see much with only 3 days but she wants to go and see anyway - and I don't mind a flying visit

Thanks for the info on Accor - will have a look at the weekend when I have more time

My sister isn't one to worry about distance - she's been across the US on a motorbike amongst other trips - so hopefully the trip to Alice will go okay. We can at least split the driving

Sep 19th 2015, 10:23 am

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Re: Hotels Sydney and Cairns

Awesome - you're coming to Cairns! Wish it were for longer and we could meet for tea and cake! or coffee and a biscuit ... or fizzy pop and a muffin ... or milkshake and quiche - yuk that sounds a vile combo!

Hope you have a great visit - you'll probably do more touristy stuff in 3 days than i've done in 8 years

Sep 20th 2015, 4:58 am

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Can always make time for coffee

Sep 21st 2015, 4:06 am

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Re: Hotels Sydney and Cairns

If you want more of an apartment thing then try the Meriton chain. They have several different ones around Sydney. My Canadian relatives used one when they came over earlier in the year, and said it was very good. I have no idea of the prices though.

Sep 21st 2015, 5:14 am

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That does help - thanks.

Any ideas on transport to / from airport?

Free with Uber ride.

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Sep 21st 2015, 11:54 am

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Can always make time for coffee

Well let me know when you're going to be here and we'll see if we can work something out to fit in with your plans and my stupid work stupid bloody stupid roster!

Sep 22nd 2015, 4:49 am

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Considering Sydney hotels are expensive you might as well splurge. Get one with a view. For a cheaper one with a view try the Harbourview in Nth Syd. Its not in the thick of it but a 20 minute walk across the bridge or 5 mins on the train. The view is amazing looking back across the harbour, the Harbour Bridge, and the city.

Another vote for Harbourside (not Harbourview!). It's not really a hotel (no public rooms, no breakfast), more serviced apartments, but as long as you get a harbour view room, there is no better view in the world. The ferry to Circular Quay is about 100m away. We're staying there again next month. In my experience booking direct was cheaper than going via Wotif or similar.