The Strand Hotel

Perfect for work trip.

While I liked my room and the general area of the hotel, I did not like that there was no accessible staff or help desk. Also, it felt unsafe to me because while there are keys required to enter the room floors, all doors were open without a key required. It felt like a hostel because it was very independent. Breakfast was offered but one day it was not served and then the other a whole spread was served with croissants, yogurt, coffee, pastries, etc. Also, the rooftop was not open other than on the weekend. It attempts to be a hipster and cool spot but there is no information on those spots being open only on the weekend. In addition, access to the rooftop requires that people go through the room floors which would also make it feel even more unsafe. While I really wanted to like this spot, I paid too much for what I got...

Property dose have a caracter and it was clean, but i dont think it matches the pictures. No lift and no receptionists. I think with that price i could have get somewhere better. I might be wrong. But overall no complain.

Daytime staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Assistance with luggage was appreciated especially since there is no elevator in this hotel. The staircase was narrow and winding and needs attention to restore to its former glory. The hyped Casbah/rooftop bar didn't open during our stay due to a lack of customers according to bar staff. Disappointing since we were looking forward to the Mediterranean style offerings. We were also told the kitchen was closing in 2 minutes when we attempted to order food from the bar. Didn't realize it closed at 9pm. This left very few options on a rainy evening. The room was clean except for the dirty marks all over every wall. A coat of paint would make all the difference! We enjoyed the neighborhood but wouldn't return to The Strand Hotel unfortunately.

From the moment we walked into the Strand Hotel, the staff were there, smiling and going the extra mile for us. The room was simple and very comfortable-and best of all quiet. We were in the second floor below the rooftop terrace and not a sound came through. We slept so well. The bed a comfortable and the room and bathroom clean. For us, the staff are the highlight of this secret little hotel. They are just so kind and friendly, they even remembered us and our story the night after checking in when we ran into our check-in staff member at the bar. The breakfast is simple and they provide fruit and yoghurt for celiacs. We will definitely stay there again and recommend you do too.

We had a lovely stay at the strand; the staff were so friendly and inviting and it was so close to the city without being overly busy. When we unexpectedly had to stay an additional night after our flight home was cancelled, they looked after us very well again and made us feel welcome our entire stay. We will definitely return to this establishment, loved it!!

Very close to entertainment, friendly staff. Clean

I was,sooooo sorry but following my Eye Operation on Thursday I had to inform you online in a Text, that I had to CANCEL my Booking which I hope you then were able to book it for another Person and NOT CHARGE my VISA Card as it was saying would happen when you BOOKED my Room, this would happen as you were advertising online that NO CHARGE for Cancellations. Please let me know asap ?? Thank you so much! Joan Stone xxxx

Staff were great

The proximity to the cbd was ideal without the cbd cost of accommodation

Great roof top bar

It was just OK, the room was pretty small, traffic from the road was loud. It was a dated hotel.

Lovely place to stay! The complimentary happy hour was a nice surprise.

Small clean and comfortable, was happy and would use The Strand again thank you

It’s worth noting upfront that the Strand Hotel is a 3-star property - and while expectations should be set accordingly, there’s undeniably better value to be found in Sydney for a similar price. Access to the rooms is via a narrow, winding staircase, which isn’t ideal if you’re carrying luggage or have any mobility concerns. That said, the staff were lovely and helped me with my bags, which I appreciated. Unfortunately, the room didn’t match the photos advertised - the bedhead and linen were completely different, and the bathroom had peeling tiles and signs of water damage or mould. The rooftop, which was a drawcard for booking, was closed for an event. While this was disappointing in itself, the noise from the event carried straight into my room, making it impossible to sleep. All in all, while the team were kind, the experience fell short - especially for the price.

Quaint property with an excellent bar & restaurant on the ground floor. Conveniently located very close to many other restaurants too. Easy walk to the Botanic Garden and the Opera House. The staff was fun & friendly, while also being very professional. When I go back, I'm staying here!

Cute hotel and lovely staff

Overpriced for an old pub. Nicely furnished, but let down by cracked tiles, dirty worn carpets and badly scuffed walls. Loud music on rooftop was so bad I could barely hear TV.

All good, no problems, v neat, tidy , clean, bit noisy compared to someone who comes from the country