We booked seven nights here after spending a week at Silkari Chatswood, mainly because we wanted to be 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." read more