Mariners Court Hotel Sydney

I travelled from India and stayed for six days in July 2024 in the hotel. I walked from Kings Cross train station. It took me around 5 minutes to find McElhone Street. Going toward the hotel, the McElhone street is slopey downhill road, so carrying a luggage was easy. Though, while returning to Kings Cross station from the hotel was not easy, as I had to drag my luggage uphill to reach the station. Its around 10 minutes walk from Kings Cross station. Most of the tourist sites I covered just by walking, like Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour bridge, Macquarie's Chair, Queen Victorial Building, Sydney tower, Hyde Park, Royal Botanical Park, St. Mary's Cathedral, . If you can walk you can cover most of the sites just by walking from the Hotel. I am a museum goer and to my joy, most of museums like Australian Museum, Art Gallery of New South Wales, Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney Museum, etc. I reached just by walking. The stay was quite comfortable. The breakfast was decent.

The location is very central. It's walking distance from Kings Cross Station (stairs involved) and not far from the Botanic Garden and Circular Quay. The hotel is dated. It seemed a lot closer to a 2 star hotel than a 3 star. The staff was very helpful in letting us leave our luggage before the room was ready. They also said we could make use of the lounge (couches and recliners) until the room was ready. The best part of the stay was the included breakfast. I tend not to eat breakfast, but I was impressed by the selection offered and found several things to eat. Others staying there really seemed to make the most of the breakfast.

Cosy beds and located in quiet area. Room tidied with fresh towels provided daily. Nice staff. Plenty food provided for breakfast. Good fresh coffee. Nice walk to hotel from city centre (eg Circular Quay) through Botanical gardens was delightful. But take care gardens close at set times in the evening according to the month. Area near hotel (Woolloomooloo) has an abundance of cafes, bars and restaurants.

We were afraid of the place at first based on the locked iron gate at the entrance but the interior reminded us of a funky European hotel. We had a little courtyard off of our room with a table and chairs which was pleasant and the included breakfast was very good. It was a long walk from Circular Quay , the Opera House and the Botanic Garden but doable. Also within walking distance to a grocery store but up the Butler's Stairs. Challenging but tourists do this walk for fun. Ubers worked well as did the taxi.

I had a comfortable stay at the hotel, which is close to all activities. The breakfast was top notch with English breakfast buffet. I would recommend this hotel million times it’s at a perfect location close to public transport and a walking distance to Sydney city. Flight arrived late at 22:00. Checked in late and it was properly arranged to our convenience.