Macleay Hotel

Tucked in Potts Point, Macleay Hotel has quietly become one of the more interesting four-star options in Sydney. Geographically speaking it's a short ride from the main sights, and the reasonable location rating in guest reviews backs that up. Inside, the rooms are well-appointed, and guests pick out reliable wi-fi as…

Tucked in Potts Point, Macleay Hotel has quietly become one of the more interesting four-star options in Sydney. Geographically speaking it's a short ride from the main sights, and the reasonable location rating in guest reviews backs that up. Inside, the rooms are well-appointed, and guests pick out reliable wi-fi as the small things that add up over a stay. There's a particular atmosphere to the place, neither overdesigned nor neglected. The numbers behind the reviews tell their own story, well over 2,600 reviews, scoring solid on balance. Reputation has held up across enough stays to mean something. Expect to pay something in the region of €99 a night, a strong-value entry on the board, especially when stacked against nearby alternatives. Whether Macleay Hotel is the right fit depends on the trip, but it earns a place on the comparison shortlist for Sydney more often than not.