I'd have thought that a pub going by the name of the 'Arts Hotel' would have been somewhat more…read morearty inside, but alas, that was not the case when I was here. Still, for a pub on Oxford Street it wasn't all that busy, which I didn't mind, but then again it isn't located down the 'business' end of Oxford street. The place was quite nice though, and it is a good place for a quiet beer and to relax.

I recently had the sheer joy of staying at this delightful hotel. The staff were exuberant and…read moregenuinely friendly and helpful. They had a certain flair about them, as does the hotel. The gorgeous courtyard boasts (in a non-showy/non-obnoxious way) a beautiful fountain and an inviting pool encased by a splendid tall wall. The stetting is reminiscent (to me) of all thing ancient Rome and goddess like. Our twin room cost $144 a night (during the week) and I reckon it was an absolute bargain. Some, shall we say, interesting art adorned one of the walls....see attached pic to see what I mean. The heavy mustard curtains kept all morning light out and made for a cozy night's sleep. We even had a dimmer in the room, alluring and romantic could be two words I'd use to describe the dimmed night light. Except I was staying there with my sister. But the dimmer was still a fun novelty. They always are. Complimentary muffins made us smile as we trotted out the door towards Sydney adventures and the $15 a pop buffet breakfast was worth every precious penny. I look forward to my next stay at Arts Hotel. I hope it's not too far off....

My friends, a majority of us being from countries where Christmas is generally cold, decided to…read morehave a Christmas in July dinner. Rather than going to the trouble of hosting at someone's house, cooking and cleaning, we decided to have our dinner here as they offer a whole roasted pork with sides and everything for $350! We booked far in advance for a Saturday dinner but they only had either the Friday night or Saturday afternoon (boy it's popular!). So we decided to do the Saturday at 12:30, but for some reason they said they couldn't guarantee us a table and we should just come at 12 to try and get a seat. Anyways, we showed up and there was a table reserved for us. We ordered drinks at the bar and the bar staff was somewhat friendly, some were nicer than others. The manager came out and let us know that they'd need about 15-20 minutes to get everything ready. The pork came out and it was yummy. Could have done with more crackling but can't complain. Came with some potatoes, carrots, pumpkin and onions. Overall was pretty good, but it wasn't a huge portion. For $350, roughly 30 bucks a person, you'd expect to be stuffed. I think everyone was satisfied but maybe left a bit hungry? Overall, a cool pub with good drinks. I really like the Pink Lady Apple Cider.

You know it's fancy when the toilet has a Dyson hand dryer lol…read more Came for lunch and the first thing I notice is the giant squid painting they have on the wall,a nice touch and the modern decor is also what stood out Food wise ordered the pork belly entree The wife was really impressed but while I liked it I found the pork skin to be salty Mains I had the swordfish and the wife had the the lamp rump She felt the swordfish tasted better though I liked the broth that came with the swordfish and it goes well with the clams but I had didn't expect the purée to be spicy The lamb rump,she felt there was too much fatty meat on it but isn't rump in general fatty? The beans/lentils that came with it was nice Food took a while to come out Service wise while staff was attentive but our mains took a while to come out My wife loved it but I was expecting more

My boyfriend lives next door, so a few cheeky ciders later our bellies started to rumble. I ordered…read morethe calamari and the chicken pizza..... I'm now regretting my choice! Should have opted for the burger. The calamari was front the frozen section at Coles and pizza was gross. Great spot for a pre game beer or 2 but wouldn't recommend coming for food. The wait for the food also seemed long considering no one else was in the pub or had ordered food. Overall fine but will be going for a nice frosty beverage next time and not the food.

Dangerously convenient to both the Sydney Cricket Ground and the Sydney Football Stadium, the…read moreOlympic Hotel is a friendly and unpretentious joint where everyone can come along and have a pint. The bar takes advantage of its sports-related location, and goes wild - on every wall is a TV covering a different game, race or match. On week day afternoons, tradies flock to the hotel for a beer and maybe a quick flutter, whereas on game days the hotel is packed with (sometimes obnoxious) fans, having a pre-game beer and getting stuck into the bistro's food. Fairly standard - pies, steaks, burgers, but done well and generously proportioned. The Olympic Hotel is a fun spot where everyone's welcome, everyone's friendly and there is absolutely no pretense - an increasing rarity in Sydney nightlife.

I thought they would show some compassion and let me cancel my room because of the smoke from the…read morebush fires but no I am going to be forced to go to Sydney and stay in a hotel. No hotel should have anon refundable policy (And don't claim it is because of velocity, you decide your fairs)

Hotels in Sydney are a dime a dozen. There's so many to choose from and they all look pretty much…read morethe same. Except for this little boutique hotel in Woollahra called The Hughenden Hotel. It's a Victorian Manor rich in history and beautifully restored to give their guests something different from today's normal hotel offerings. There are marble fireplaces, reading lounges, Victorian dining rooms, a grand staircase, and even art exhibitions. They offer warm, personal service that adds to the charm of the place and the pleasantness of your stay. And if you're wondering how much it costs, their rates are very affordable. You get great value for your money AND you have a one-of-a-kind hotel experience. So if you're thinking of visiting Sydney, The Hughenden Hotel should be your hotel of choice.

Nice pub spot. Got lunch. Party was alright but balcony view was killer. Bet it's a good place for…read moreevening hang out.

Came because of a review in the paper about the Wednesday steaks…read more Loved the veranda views and eating out. But sadly the steak n chips were cold and chewy. There was 'salad' ... but since it was just lettuce I'd prefer to call it the garnish. Generally the atmosphere is after work drinkers and sates that like hiding the corners. Not a great experience for me, but could be someone's cats pyjamas.

This is basically one of those pubs that you go to if you really don't like inner city pubs, but…read moreyou find that you happen to be in Sydney's inner city nonetheless. Basically it is what you would call a pokies venue, though they also have a sports bar, but then again they seem to pretty much go hand in hand at times. Honestly, I didn't particularly like it, probably because I prefer your typical inner city pub. Also, there wasn't a huge range of beers on tap either, so that sort of put me off as well.

I came here once for an overnight 'staycation' - on a Saturday night, the price of a room worked…read moreout to be about $70 per person for two people, which I thought was a pretty good deal. The double room was very clean and modern, decorated in a grey and white palette and the same would-be Boticelli painting motif that adorns other parts of the boutique hotel. As part of the Crown Hotel, which is primarily a nice pub downstairs, you just don't get the same service that you would at a dedicated hotel venue. On arrival, it was the bar manger who let us into our room, and he clearly didn't have any time to be answering to our every need. If you're after somewhere to stay in town that's different, affordable and close to Sydney's nightlife - it's a quick walk to a huge selection of bars and restaurants in Surry Hills - but don't come expecting a deluxe getaway experience.