I liked the IC more than the 4 seasons. Rooms are quite large and we had a nice city view along with a very plush bed. The bathroom had a great shower and wonderful smelling Byredo toiletries. The front desk was absolutely great - getting us checked in early which was incredibly appreciated after a 24 hour travel day! We did try for breakfast but they seemed understaffed and didn't acknowledge us so we left. Rooftop bar - excellent view, creative drinks, expect the prices to be sky high too! read more

The InterContinental in Sydney was fabulous. We booked a Club Level Room that included both an afternoon "Tea Time" period in an exclusive lounge, as well as a Club happy hour. The happy hour period included drinks and appetizers. Regarding the room, it was top notch. It was well-decorated, clean, and had a very nice view of the Sydney Botanical Gardens and Opera House. The indoor pool was heated and in great condition. Regarding the service, it was best I've experienced anywhere. Shout out to Tiffany, Katie, and Austin who worked the Club Tea Time, and Jin who managed the daily included Club breakfast. In addition, Leo at the front desk was excellent. I highly recommend this hotel! read more

Loved this hotel! It was in a perfect location. We walked everywhere we wanted to go. It's close to the botanical garden, Sydney Opera House, bridge, and the ferry and train stations. We walked to the Skywalk. So many great restaurants close by as well. We checked in quite early and they let us know our room was being cleaned and we wouldn't have to wait too long. They gave us keys to the early checkin lounge that provides comfy seating, great views, and a few snacks while you wait for your room. We had outstanding views of the harbor from our room on the 21st floor. The beds were so comfy. Down pillows and comforters allowed you to sink into luxury and a great night's sleep. Shower was hot and allowed for hand held and rain shower options. Our room was spacious. We got water and fresh towel (as needed) each day. Service was excellent. We are part of the IHG rewards program so we were able to get a slightly later checkout. Great stay!! read more

This property is a bit expensive, but fit our needs perfectly...it is an easy walk from the Sydney Cruise Port, and offered lounge access for early arrivals. Disembarking at 0830, we appreciated knowing we'd have a comfortable place to relax while we waited for our room to be ready. Desk staff are friendly and efficient. The lounge had a great view and delicious buffet. Our room was ready by 1015, and our luggage waiting when we got to the room. Our room overlooks Sydney harbor, is well appointed and very comfortable. Well stocked minibar, and a water boiler and real cups. In room safe for keeping any gold bars you might have brought along. The view is impressive, too! read more

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The breakfast in the lounge, if you can get in, is also delicious. I recommend the avocado toast with two eggs on sourdough. The upstairs lounge has an array of fresh fruits, including pomegranates, kiwis, and more. Smoked salmon, prosciutto, and Wagyu salami also line the buffet. The views from some of the rooms are off the charts good: You can see both the bridge and the Opera House! I stayed here for the marathon, and it is an excellent location nearby the Finish Line. read more

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Stayed in the King Classic Opera House View High Floor room to start our honeymoon and we were blown away! What a fantastic place to stay in Sydney! The location made all things in CBD and public transportation quite accessible, the staff and service were phenomenal, and the view from the room was unforgettable. On our first night the staff gave us a bottle of sparkling wine to celebrate our trip which was a great touch. Thereafter all staff was always kind and helpful. The room was cleaned impeccably when requested, and the powered blinds and bedside light controls were also helpful. The Treasury restaurant downstairs was also a super vibey and great spot for a quick bite or drink. Perhaps a touch expensive, but worth it for the convenience. The room came with an included power adapter (NOT converter) for US travelers, complimentary water, Nespresso coffee with milk, and a variety of snacks for purchase. The cost of the stay was indeed a little on the expensive side, but given all that you get for it, I think it was well worth it and would definitely seek out staying here again! read more

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A five star hotel with views of east harbor to the Sydney Opera house and downtown. We rolled our luggage off our cruise ship and walked a few blocks to this hotel with only the last block a challengung uphill roll. My husband and I travel light, so don't try it if you heavy luggage, take a taxi. Our room wasn't ready at 9 am, so they gave us access to the 32nd floor lounge with a continental buffet breakfast and coffee or tea served while we enjoyed the fabulous view and free wifi. Our room was ready after 10 am with no early check in charge and the east harbor view we requested. Our clean room has a great picture window with an automatic shade opener, and was fully stocked with every amenity except a microwave. They even brought us prosecco since we had noted it was our anniversary. We have tickets to the Sydney opera house which is just a waterfront stroll away. Will definitely stay here again, especially after having drinks in the lovely historic treasury bar in the lobby. read more

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Perfect location. Walking distance to the harbour. Got a complimentary room for being an elite member. Service and cleanliness is great. Elevators can only be accessed with your keys. I just had a problem when I first checked in and was immediately resolved. Bell service is available. Breakfast was great!!! 7-25-2023 read more

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The Treasury is the main bar and restaurant at the Intercontinental Sydney Harbor and in conjunction with the two club level lounges serve hotel guests and regular patrons. The service is impeccable with employees like Claire Wheeler and her club staff that really take care of the hotel guests and make it a wonderful place to spend your hard earned travel dollars. Food selections are currated seasonally and serve many pallets. We loved our many days at The Intercontinental and the staff boosted our spirits daily. read more

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The rooms are clean and the staffs are friendly particularly Louise, Claire, Harvey and Austin. They have made our stay very enjoyable.

Lovely hotel in a great location. Walking distance to an assortment of tourist must-dos. The rooms look like they have been recently refurbished. They feel elegant and modern. Bathrooms are equally exciting and the amenities are by Byredo! The rooms include a very plentiful mini bar, espresso machine, electric tea kettle, iron + ironing board, safe. Another cool feature is the availability of USB and USB-C ports to connect/charge devices during your stay. read more

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Had a fabulous time at this great hotel. Location is excellent, staff is excellent, everything was superb.

I had a great experience here. It wasn't just room for the night but felt like quite the adventure. My room was upgraded to the harbour view. Loved it of course. I could just sit in the window and watch all the boats come in and out. Not to mention it was the night before Australia Day so they were practicing with the lights in the evening on the harbour. It made it all look magical. Location was close to circular quay which is great to get any adventure cracking. There were plenty of places around that had late night coffee or foods which was a plus. If you ever get a chance to go upstairs to the Panorama Bar .. don't miss out. What a view, and unobstructed by glass. Brilliant to sit out on a sultry warm evening and watch the city get a make over with coloured lights. In the morning I was able to get the buffet breakfast. Not as big as it once was but work the money spent. Make sure you leave plenty of time to sit and enjoy the food and unlimited coffee and tea. And, if you can... get the late check out. I had 4pm. Wow. Made me feel like I had a whole extra day in the city. I came away feeling like I had been away for days. The only thing I would fault the hotel with was the bed. It's a 4 star bed. Not like other 5 star hotels where as soon as you lay down you don't want to move. Lol (Not that I was not comfortable or didn't sleep well, it just wasn't plush... and beds are my 'oh yeah' thing. Lol) read more

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Had great stay. Early Check in was accommodating. Location was excellent being close to Sydney Opera, nearby Park, and ferries. The fitness center and indoor pool were spacious especially after long day walking. Highly recommend. read more

This is a nice hotel in an excellent location. Everything is within 5-10min walk away from here - opera house, circular quay, botanical garden, the rocks, etc. We arrived early around 8am and our rooms were not ready, however they provided us access to 31st floor to use the pool, shower etc. The room was large and comfortable. I loved the window seat with views of the harbor bridge. They also sent a complimentary fruit tray as part of the welcome kit to my room. There's also complimentary coffee and croissants in the morning in the lobby. read more

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Yup...this is a hard no for me. This place was suppose to be one the of best hotels in Sydney. I just got off like 10-12 hour flight from Seoul and prior to making room reservation we told them our check in time. When we got there they said our suite is not ready, they said it can take 30min to either 2 hours. Fine. But 2-3 hour passes by they said that the previous guest staying in the room has late check out. WHY DID YOU NOT CHECK THIS BEFORE HAND? They gave us to wait longer which can be 4 hours or switch rooms. Was really looking forward to the suite with the Sydney Opera House view. So disappointing and I just want to shower. Side Note: I guess their main concern are for guest in business wear because I am super casual right now and not feeling very welcomed. Oh well. **They do have really good food and coffee though on the lobby floor** read more

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I had a wonderful stay here. The location is superb. Just a short walk from everything. I walked to the Opera House to see a play in the evening. Walked the botanical gardens every morning. Walked to go shopping, to the bus to Bondi beach! It was perfect. They let me check in a few hours early, which was awesome. Service was great and so was the breakfast in the morning. I cannot complain about a thing. I will definitely stay here again! I'm a fan. read more

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Staff, restaurants and stay was amazing. First time in Australia and would definitely come back to this hotel. Centrally located to wharf and other cool sights and restaurants. read more

I will start off by saying that I used to stay at this hotel many years ago and I had a good impression from this particular location....then. My first impression now: it has not aged very well. The first thing I noticed walking into the room was this old television set dating back from the start of the century. The curtains and blinds were left completely open so the room was also steaming hot. A feature that I didn't particularly appreciate but that's a minor detail. I turned my attention to the A/C to get some much needed cool air pumped into this sauna of a room. That unit was also very much deficient and days later at its lowest setting (17c) it was still struggling to ship out anything but cool air. Not much effort has been made to update the furniture or the electrical outlet to a more modern and practical use. USB outlet is one of the feature that comes to mind. The restroom is rather small but clean. The one positive thing I will say about this hotel is its close proximity to the shopping as well as the restaurants and tourist attractions. For the price, you can find much better. read more

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Fabulous location just over a block to circular quay wharfs/Sydney harbor and opera house. Rooms are spacious and recently remodeled, well appointed. Prepaid breakfast buffet is incredible, tons of offerings and all of it fresh and gourmet quality. Rooftop bar is a must visit (see photo). Best of all, they placed us in our room at 10 am at no extra fee which was a delight after flying for 24 hours! Highly recommend. read more

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This review is about The Aster on the 32 floor. Very unfriendly staff. Overpriced for the quality. The view is nice, but if you are a guest of the hotel there are equally good views of the Harbour without the attitude and the unhelpful nature of the service. Make sure you are reserving a good table because they won't tell you ahead of time and they will not accommodate your request read more

I recently stayed here while I was in town for work. When I arrived, I realized I actually stayed here once before after getting off of a cruise. The hotel is very nice. Though I do wish they had a little shop to buy snacks and drinks. There was a little mini mart near by so I just went there. The rooms are very nice. Plush bedding, comfortable window seat. Though my window did overlook the construction site next door but I could kind of see the bridge if I leaned just right. On my last night there, water started coming out of the ceiling above my bathtub. The hotel engineers came pretty quickly to investigate. It turned out it was a plumbing issue they could not fix. So they made the decision to move me to another room. Luckily I was pretty much packed so it was not too hard to move. The bellman came and moved me to a beautiful room on a higher floor overlooking Sydney Harbor. The manager on duty was very apologetic and they again apologized when I checked out the next day. The hotel is up a big hill from Circular Quay so expect to get some exercise but its a great location for all of the sites. The staff is friendly. Nice bar in the middle. read more

Intercontinental Sydney curating delicious seasonal treats at their weekend high tea buffet. I love visiting the Intercontinental, especially at Christmas time. The halls were decked with Christmas trim and the food was sumptuous they just know how to add a little Christmas magic Make this your next hightea adenture, you will be amazed at the variety of savoury and sweeties on offer. read more

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The InterContinental Sydney is a fantastic hotel with wonderful staff. We checked in a little early around 1pm and front desk said that although there were rooms available, they were on the noisy side with construction going on. We appreciated they gave us a heads up and said we would wait for a room that was more quiet. Left the bags with the bag folks and visited the concierge which gave us an explore Sydney packet and things we could do in the meantime. It was very well put together and the concierge gave suggestions for a stroll thru the royal botanical gardens up to the north peak and then back down along the sea wall for a majestic view of the Opera house. Once we got back, the room was ready (2712). The rooms are classic looking and much more spacey than what is available play the Hilton Sydney not too far away. It has a much quieter environment as well. Overall a very nice place to stay if vacationing in Sydney. Tip- less competent Uber drivers have trouble with the pickup location. Doesn't hurt to text them- please pull into taxi stand for the lobby of the intercontinental. Eliminates frustration for all. :) read more

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This hotel has a great location which is super close to Circular Quay and local restaurants. Our hotel room was ready for us at 11am which was nice after a 21 hour flight (that's why I gave five stars...most hotels make you wait). Our hotel room was clean overall but they did forget to take out trash from the previous customers which made me a little uncomfortable about the cleanliness of our bedsheets or towels. The room (2911) was huge and had a wonderful bar area with complimentary tea and coffee. This hotel was a great start to our vacation (even with the slip up with the cleanliness). read more

This hotel is so old! You wouldn't be able to tell from the public spaces, as those seem to be more modernized and upgraded and polished. You can tell from all aspects of the room it's old. Everything was visibly dirty from normal wear and tear - fabric headboard, curtain drapery, tub/fixtures, sink/fixtures. Our sink faucets kept emitting black tar looking substance each time we turned on the cold water. There are also an entire lack of outlets by the bedside - both adapter and USB. Everyone should have outlets by the bed! We also had a couple service issues during the stay. We asked for an extra adapter, which we didn't receive until 3 phone calls and 2.5 hours later - unacceptable. We also needed Engineerjng to check our AC, it also took 30+ minutes for someone to arrive. Standards also weren't in place - not all our amenities in the tray were replenished during Housekeeping. We've stayed in several other Intercons around Europe and Asia, and all have either been beautifully historic/well-preserved or modern. This hotel was neither, very surprising. Also, all the other Intercons we have stayed at automatically offered turn-down service every night. Here, you have to call before 5PM for turn down service to happen. Of course, we requested our 2nd night and we didn't get anything. It's unfortunate we stayed at the Westin on Martin Pl. before this stay. Even though the Westin brand level is technically lower than Intercon, we felt like we downgraded tremendously in both product quality, service efficiency, and location. Would not stay here again. read more

I am always a big friend of the InterContinental. However, our experience at the Sydney one has been disappointing. 1. We are a family of four. For the few days we stay at the hotel, we repeatedly have to ask for more than 1 tiny tube of body wash and 1 for shampoo. We called and explained everyday we needed more than 1 tube and everyday, guess what, we were given a grand total of 1 tube of body wash and 1 tube of shampoo. It never came across my mind I needed to ration my shampoo and body wash EVERYDAY during my vacation at INTERCON. 2. I also put my mother up in a room next to us. On her first day, she asked for a knife to cut her apple and she was charged 8 dollars for the delivery. Wow. Seriously. 3. During breakfast time for the past 3 days, we have not gotten our coffee until half way through the breakfast. Simple black coffee. Whoever in the management team really needs to look into how to take care of their guests. Of note, this is unique to the intercontinental in Sydney. We always have a great time in other branches. A dad who took his family to Australia for Xmas for a family vacation. read more

Saahhhhh clahhssssy. I wore a vest and carried a vintage leather satchel because hey, it's the InterContinental. I haven't been her e for years, which I realised is because I'm neither fancy nor important enough to warrant regular visits. Long blacks are $7. Yes. Seven bucks. For a coffee. Although to be fair, if you're the sort of person who stays here on the reg you wouldn't bother to pick up a fiddy you saw lying in the gutter, so it's all relative I suppose. It's beautiful inside. The central atrium is schmick, with a grand piano and tons of natural light and ceilings that go all the way up, baby. There are lots of leather nooks in which to open your laptop and cure cancer or make a fortune on the stock market. I was giving a presentation in the Harbour Room on the 31st floor, which has splendid views of, yep, the harbour. The views were so splendid, in fact, I had a hard time focusing on my content. If ever I'm feeling down I'll put on a tuxedo and come and hang out near the grand piano and drink the free water so I can feel like a big shot for a little while. read more

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Great hotel within a five minute walk of Sydney harbor. Sadly I didn't have a view of the harbor or bridge but that's okay since I was able to get those views from the indoor swimming pool area. The room was big with a nice bathroom. Would love to stay here again. read more

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Great easy check-in and service from the front desk. Room was a little disappointing the hotel is in need of some massive modernisation when you compare the rooms to the likes of Hilton Melbourne, Sofitel Queenstown. Bed was disappointingly not as comfortable as the previous two hotels mentioned and the bathroom was very, very dated. The service, however, was very, very good. Another great hotel where the staff remember you after only one previous interaction. The service we received in the Club Continental lounge was fantastic, personal and very genuine. The Continental Club lounge offers beautiful views and is the perfect location for pre-dinner drinks and canapés before heading out to savour the Sydney nightlife or taking in the morning sun and looking out on the opera house whilst enjoying the breakfast buffet and a freshly made coffee. read more

Found this hotel on hotels.com search and breakfast was included for what we paid to stay in Four Seasons 5 star without breakfast but by the time I got round to actually booking a few hours later it was snapped up Not to worry given we had no breakfast included in our four seasons booking we decided to pop into the Intercontinental for breakfast Full breakfast buffet 42 Aus dollars Omelette around 22 dollars or so (this was in fact comparable, possibly even slightly cheaper than a disappointing coffee shop in the rocks we ate breakfast in our first day) My omelette was spot on - meat choices ham but also smoked salmon along with the normal cheese, tomato, onion and mushroom. It was a bit of a long wait though as it was ordered from the a la carte menu The buffet was impressive - see pics! There was a full pig on carvery, also glutton free bread and a chef cooking to order - eggs and omelettes, plenty of cold meats, cheese, muffins and fresh fruit You can upgrade for freshly squeezed orange juice around 9 Aus dollars Great art in the breakfast room and hotel itself but unfortunately there isn't a fab scenic view of any Sydney icons from the breakfast room The pancakes were pre prepared so looked soggy I also ordered hot water with slices of lemon which wasn't charged The serving staff were adequate, they overcharged us and when I queried they stood by their guns, I had to query again on exit and the breakfast tea was taken off the bill - like I thought it should've been included in the 42 dollar cost. Am glad I persisted with my query No wifi for visitors available - the server I did ask didn't think so but didn't come back anyway to confirm yeah or neh read more

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I recently visited Sydney, AU and this hotel was recommended by a travel agent. The location of this hotel is great. You're next to Circular Quay, less than 5-10 min walk to the opera house and restaurants. You can walk to the shopping district and other parts of the city easily. The staff was great and really helpful. They assisted me with locating great restaurants and signing up for various tours. It was very clean and I didn't hear a sound from outside of the building. Great views of the city and bay as well. It's an older hotel but it's in great shape. If I ever make it back to Sydney I'd definitely stay here again. I have to give a special shout out to the Concierge because they put me on to some great, great, great, bars that are almost impossible to find without the assistance of a map and a bunch of luck. read more

Didnt know yelp can also review hotels, so this is my first hotel review on yelp. The hotel is definitely dates and a very mediocre lobby and check in area. The hallways are nice and look to be renovated. The rooms are big and have large windows for a nice view. However, the design and interior amenities and features of the room are very dated. Ie phones, tv, no central console, very dated bathroom...etc. if they did a complete renovation of the bathroom, increased water pressure, and updated appliances and features in the bedroom, this would easily be a five star modern hotel anywhere else in the world. The breakfast is not huge. But the variety and quality is very good. The gym is also dated but has some modern equipment and many machines. Overall, i heard that all the hotels in sydney are pretty dated. Until the sofitel opened, there were no new five star hotels for almost 15 years. So the intercontinental is actually a very good option, relative to the other very dated five star hotels i. Sydney. read more

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Not an upscale hotel. The condition of the pool was horrific. The water was super cloudy and smelled very bad. I raised my concern to concierge, service manager on duty they said they checked with their chief engineer and the pool was safe to use because ph levels were normal. Very disappointed with service and how staff handled the situation. Thanks for ruining my family vacation. read more

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5-Stars prompted by their excellent (but expensive) Club Lounge. We don't have status with IHG so we paid about $150 US per night extra to have access to their wonderful club lounge. It made all the difference for our 10 day stay in fabulous Sydney. The rooms are comfortable but not luxe. We had a high floor corner room (try to get a corner) with a spectacular view of the Sydney harbor and the iconic opera house. Small bathroom, but excellent bathroom ventilation. The rooftop club lounge has the most incredible views with a wrap around outdoor terrace. The lounge staff were superb. Don't expect a glamorous hotel or glamorous rooms. You will get a hotel that is in a great location with good service and good food and beverage options. read more

We were hotel guests for for nights and had breakfast there twice. The line was long but they did move quite fast but because of their rush the customer service was not very good. We felt ignored especially when it came to getting our coffee. The breakfast was a buffet except for the coffee. When we finally sat down at our table we were greeted and they immediately took our coffee Order. We then went to the buffet. We had to ask for our coffee two to three times before we finally got it and we were well into eating our meal. One server by the name of Puspa was very caring, professional and helpful! read more

Once my favourite hotel in Australia, this place is well overdue for a makeover. A corporate travel agent I met a few months ago warned ms about how it has slipped in service and is dated. Well she was right, from being allocated that had no working phone on the desk to waiting on hold over 4 minutes to get to someone on my mobile to a tv that did not work properly with the engineer stating 'they are old' no replacement until 2020. As an Ambassador club member I was not advised welcome goft of a good bottle of red and fresh fruit is replaced with a small jar of honey and a $25 food and beverage voucher! Had to tell my guest who did not bring a bottle as I though one would be in the room. At $17 a movie on a tv that did not work was a bit dated as most now have free movies or let you stream to the tv! Never again setting foot in this overpriced hotel! Only thing going for it is Ambassador Club lounge staff. read more

Great location- I didn't realize how close I was to the Opera House! Loads of bus stops around this area, so it was really easy to figure out how to get back home if we took the bus to a different area. Staff- very polite and helpful Room- beautiful rooms! I had a great view of Sydney and loved the room I had. There was even a nice window seat where I could lay down and read a book while looking at the view! Comfortable beds! Beautiful interior as well! read more

In the CBD Central to everything next to the Beautiful Botanic Gardens that has stunning Harbor views...and a Bar/Lounge to watch the ferries drift by. Check out the fitness center too.Staff has the Aussie Mix of casualness,charm and professionalism.Ask them about their current favorite place to dine..as well as secret out of the way pubs that most tourists miss out on.Splurge with and Executive Suite with a Harbor View all the way to the Sydney Heads. read more

I recently had the privilege to stay at the InterContinental Sydney Hotel on my first visit to Sydney - and I LOVED it! Part of the hotel is a refurbished bank on the bottom floors and I love the architecture touches they kept in the building. This hotel is a great location for access to the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Bridge and Harbour, The Rock area for shopping and close to many museums, galleries, historical buildings and parks. One of my favorite things is the Sydney Botanical Gardens and Music Conservatory is right across the street. The restaurant is top notch with excellent service and a wide selection of delectable dishes to try. I was on a tour and while many hotels have buffets which allow guests to find something to eat in a fast manner, this way exceeded my expectations. The dinner and breakfasts we had here were a highlight. Many thanks to the Chefs! Rooms were standard size and very clean and well stocked. I love it when hotels provide each guest with a fresh bottled water each day. Nice touch! read more