QT Sydney | Sydney, AUSTRALIA
When
QT Sydney first opened, it attracted a lot of media attention, both
domestically and internationally. From luxury and lifestyle magazines
such as the Conde Nast Traveller to elite fashion bloggers like
Jessica Stein of Tuula Vintage, it was raves all the way for QT
Sydney. It seemed that the designer boutique hotel possessed a unique
charm that was nothing short of irresistible.
So
when the opportunity came for a weekend getaway, it was unanimously
decided that QT Sydney would be the perfect accommodation option for
its extremely convenient location and quirky design. Indeed there is
always a taxi nearby the front entrance and the city’s shopping
mall and Darling Harbour are only short walks away.
Situated
in the historic Gowings Building, QT Sydney surely took my breath
away the moment when I laid my eyes on its dazzling exterior. We were
led to the lift by a dressed-up meeter and greeter at the door.
Mind you, the lift has the ability to detect the number of people
inside and plays tunes accordingly. Check-in took place at the hotel
foyer on level two and the process was a breeze. We were assigned to
a room in their ‘old wing’ that offers a view of the QVB. Rooms
in the old wing also have hardwood flooring instead of carpet, which
I much prefer. The only downside to that was the hotel didn’t
provide any slippers and during our stay in winter, it was quite cold
walking around the room.
I
thought that the hotel room itself was quite spacious given the
standard of hotel rooms in Australia. The design was funky throughout
and I especially liked the bathroom with the spacious freestanding
bathtub. Nice touches such as the DIY cocktail kit can also be found
throughout the room. The bed was extremely comfortable and I found
the room to be really quite at night.
The
hotel also offers awesome spa and barber services, and I sure had the
pleasure of enjoying a fantastic spa treatment at SpaQ after a
scrumptious breakfast at the Gowings Bar & Grill.
I
would recommend that guests take some time to walk around the hotel
given everything from vintage suitcases to LED installations and
couches covered by colourful velvet fabrics; indeed every corner has
something that will catch your eye. Although no evening turndown
was provided, our two night stay at the hotel stay was still a
memorable one and the experience was enhanced by the friendliness and
efficiency of the hotel staff.
Bunnies'
travel notes:
Bunnies’
Room Number: 1006 – QT Deluxe King
Number
of Rooms and Suites: 200 including 19 suites
Swimming
pool: No
Check-in/check-out
times: 2pm and 11am
Price:
$295+
Hotel
Class: 5 Star
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