This courtyard is faithful to the Marriott promise! When I arrived to the hotel, my room was ready…read more I had a "welcome gift" (so cute) and was offered a drinking voucher too. I had breakfast every morning and it was always clean and full of choices. Internet speed was great. I didn't use the amenities but they do have a gym, business center and bar. I did have dinner at the bistro and YUM! My bed, pillows, etc were spotless. Only thing I didn't like was the bathrooms' configuration... it was too small. Being so far from the city, I wish they had an airport shuttle a couple times a day. I guess if you come here as a business visitor (there are plenty of business around the area), this is a good choice. PS: the manager and duty manager did make me feel special!

This is my go to stay hotel when I'm in Sydney. I love it. Great location, friendly staff, clean…read morerooms. Short drive to Sydney Olympic Park and the Macquarie Mall is about a 15 min walk.

I checked here August 7,2016, staying until the end of August…read more So far the hotel staff are friendly. The overall hotel is clean. The restaurant open for buffet breakfast for $15 (haven't tried it) then the restaurant open from 6 pm to 9 pm for dining in & eating at the restaurant. It could smell a bit of fish in the reception after 7 pm (after serving fish & chips). I came a bit early around 12 pm. The hotel reception kindly checked me in. the internet isn't completely free, there is 100 MB free per 24 hours per room, then if you want pay AU$ 9 per day for unlimited data. There is a parking charges. I guess 15$ per day. The self laundry (where you do your laundry by yourself) 3$ per cycle. The location very short distance from Macquare university (indeed it's on campus) ~ 4-8 minutes to get to most buildings. Very close to Macquare cente and train station around 6 minutes walking. I will update if anything change during my stay

Reasonable Pub, but the food is TERRIBLE. its a shame because there are very few places on the…read morenorth shore, that is the only reason they get away with it. ordered a medium rare steak, and whilst it did come out medium rare, it was the dryest, toughest steak I have eaten at a pub. They must be buying sub grade beef as I ate the fries and salad, then literally took the steak home and gave it to my dog.

The Greengate Hotel in Killara is one of Sydney's great pubs. Originally opened in 1832, this…read moreheritage listed site is a must visit. A top spot to enjoy a beverage, with many different spaces to suit any occasion. The hotel includes a number of bar areas and outdoor spaces, perfect for those sunny days and you can even bring your dog. The Greengate Hotel is also home to one of our favourite pub dining spots, the Greengate Terrace.The Greengate Terrace is an elegant and stylish dining space, with the charm of the old building retained. The room is filled with natural light from the many windows and doors that look out to the terrace, which also has plenty of seating. The service is more upmarket than most pubs, with table service on offer, which is a refreshing change from buzzer service you usually see at a pub. There is also a fully stocked bar with some enticing cocktails and a quality wine list, craft beer and premium spirits.The food at Greengate Terrace is also of a high standard, utilising quality produce which is enhanced by the culinary skills of the kitchen staff.The starters are simple with the natural ingredients highlighted. The half dozen Sydney Rock Oysters are plump, with a creamy texture and these were very enjoyable, served fresh with a champagne vinaigrette which provided a nice contrast.There are are a number of small plates that can be shared if you so please. The trio of Mooloolaba grilled butterflied king prawns with butter and herbs were the pick of the day, a good size and possessing a nice charred seafood flavour. For a vegetarian option, the asparagus dish is refreshing. With the asparagus both grilled and shaved, served with slithers of grapefruit, rocket and tonburi (which is known as Japanese field caviar). This dish is prepared super well, with a pretty plating.When ordering mains, there are plenty of pub classics to choose from like fish and chips, pasta, roast chicken breast, slow cooked lamb, pan fried Barramundi and a few different cuts of steak. It is much classier than you often find in a pub. We enjoyed the beautiful Barramundi which had a crispy skin flaky flesh, served with broccolini and a silky kimizu, a Japanese egg and vinegar sauce, similar to bernaise. The Barramundi was simple, yet elegant and perfectly prepared. We also ordered the 5+ Wagyu rump from the specials menu, the steak cooked as ordered at medium rare and it melted in the mouth. This was served with french fries and an incredibly tasty truffle butter. Definitely one of the better steaks we have enjoyed. There are also a range of sides and enticing desserts if you are super hungry.We really enjoyed our visit to the Greengate, it is definitely on our return list. A great spot if you are in the area and worthy of a stop on the way up the coast or on the return. Thanks to the Greengate Terrace for the hospitality and to Vandal and Co for the invite.

I stayed here for a few days to attend a wedding. Definitely did not give a good first impression…read more We went to check-in to our room (we had 2 bookings for 2 rooms), they only found one of the two bookings. They spent about 30 minutes looking for the other booking. Turns out it was a problem with the website we booked with. Anyways, after about 30 minutes of waiting around in the lobby, they just decided to send us to one of the rooms that we booked to wait instead. They told us that they would come up in 15 minutes to give us the keys to the other room. 45 minutes later...no one comes up. We call reception from the room phone, it somehow goes to another department and we had to be redirected ( aka the tags on the phone were wrong). They tell us they will come up shortly with the keys. Another 15 minutes later, we finally get the keys to the other room. A day later, the internet server dies. We call the reception and they say it will be fixed later that day. Later that day, it STILL is not fixed and then they tell us it will be fixed tomorrow. Tomorrow morning, it is still not fixed and they claim they are working on it. Later that night, it is FINALLY fixed. The facilities are pretty nice, rooms are quite spacious and I like how the office area is apart from the beds so one person can work while the other sleeps. They have a wide range of tv channels. Overall, the only issue I had with this hotel was the initial impression and the internet problem, otherwise, the rooms and other amenities are quite impressive.

Excellent Apartment Hotel…read more My employer set me up a stay here while I look for a place of my own and it's been fantastic. Good sized rooms with all necesities covered. You can keep an independent life (cooker, washing machine, etc.) but you are also taken care of (daily cleaning, re-stocking your room, etc.) Staff is very helpful and friendly. The only downside I found was the fact that it isn't the easiest place to get to from the city (specially at night and even more if you are far from the CBD).

We booked seven nights here after spending a week at Silkari Chatswood, mainly because we wanted to…read morebe closer to Macquarie University while helping our son move in. Three days in, we've discovered that "serviced apartment" apparently means you service the apartment. Housekeeping seems to be more of a mythical creature than an actual department. If you enjoy making your own bed, living with the same towels, and wondering what day it is because nobody has entered your room, you'll feel right at home. The adventure really began when we unpacked the kitchen. Every plate, bowl, and piece of cutlery was dirty, so we thought, "No worries, we'll just use the dishwasher." We opened it... Imagine discovering the Titanic's cutlery drawer. The dishwasher racks weren't a little rusty--they looked like they'd been recovered from an archaeological dig. Every metal bar was covered in rust. Still, being optimistic, we loaded everything up, selected the heavy cycle, and waited the full 2 1/2 hours. The result? The dishes somehow managed to come out almost as dirty as they went in. That's a level of consistency you have to admire. Overall, Quest Macquarie Park is perfect if you've been feeling nostalgic for the good old days of: Washing every dish by hand. Sleeping in the same sheets all week. Doing your own housekeeping. Wondering whether the dishwasher is an appliance or an art installation. It's like someone combined a modern apartment with a week-long cadet camp in the Australian bush. A true "back to basics" experience. Highly recommended for anyone who goes on holiday and thinks, "You know what this trip is missing? More chores."

Really nice, well located property. Friendly staff, easy access to restaurants and shops. Located…read moreright in the heart of Chatswood. Property was clean and spacious, had kitchen and laundry. Very modern decor. Easy access by car with circular driveway to drive in and out.

From the owner: Silkari Suites offers 212 apartments and is located in Chatswood city centre, next to the Concourse…read moreand across from Chatswood Chase and Westfield Shopping Centres.

The Hornsby Inn is an interesting throwback to a different era--part pub,(bar), part bistro, and…read morepart hotel. Previously I reviewed the hotel aspect. This review is about the bistro. Today there is a karaoke event going on in the bar in the next room. Add about 2000 starlings outside trying to settle for the night and it's very noisy. Other times I have walked through and it's very quiet. They have some interesting menu items but what is on the website is more extensive than what is actually offered. No veggie nachos, for example. They have beef nachos but you can't take the beef off because it's all mixed together already. I ordered the nachos anyway, figuring I could separate the beef, which I was able to do partially. I liked the dish over all. There was a goodly pile of chips with the beef mixture, guac and sour cream. I would have liked more beans. The tomato bits and jalapeños added flavor. With the addition of a draw of Tooey's it was a tasty meal. The place wasn't busy and the staff wear masks as do customers. There's a sign on the door that says you must be vaccinated to come in, but I don't know if they check it.

I really wasn't all that impressed with this place. I guess it was because it was basically your…read morestandard suburban pub. In fact I'd go as far as calling it a shopping centre pub, namely because it is pretty close to the local shopping centre, though it isn't strictly a part of it. However, they really didn't have a great selection of beers, and the atmosphere wasn't all the best either. However, the staff were nice.

This pub was a bit of a hike from the local railway station, though it actually seemed to be one of…read morethe only pubs in the local area. Look, it wasn't too bad, though I did find it rather difficult to find the entrance. In fact, it seemed to have been built in favour of people with cars as opposed to people on foot. However, it did have a nice beer garden and a good selection of beers, so I guess I can't be too harsh on it.

This is such a rubbish venue. Poor service, rude staff, awful food, overpriced drinks. Against…read morebetter judgement went there tonight to meet a group of friends. Was carded at the door - I'm a middle aged woman in my mid 50s! - they were serious, had to take my driver's licence out of my wallet so they could check the expiry date. This is positively the worst pub in Sydney plus it's seriously overpriced for the food that they serve. And usually a poor response to customs queries.