Establishment Hotel
5 Bridge Lane, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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First, the bad news: no swimming pool, just a well-appointed fitness center, and only the penthouse suites have much in the way of views—but one could just as reasonably complain that too few hotels hand out hundred-dollar bills at reception, or that your bellhop is never Orlando Bloom. This place is near-perfect, a thirty-one-room boutique that, as they say, does exactly what it says on the tin; offers chic and comfortable lodging in a convenient city location, and attracts the town's best and brightest young things to its bars and restaurants.
Rooms are either strikingly Japanese, with black floorboards and loft-style timbered ceilings, with dashes of vivid color, or soothingly international, all blonde woods and soft tones for a more calming experience. Beds are sumptuous and generous in size, and flat-screen TVs, DVD players and Bose stereo systems are standard. Look for Bulgari amenities in the massive stone bathrooms—never the sign of a corner-cutting hotel. That is, of course, if you can tear yourself away from your hotel-issued iPad 2, pre-loaded with music, movies, and all the information they used to try to pack into that little binder next to the telephone.
The Establishment bar, at one hundred and fifty feet, is the city’s longest, and on some nights the queue for admission is longer—which you’ll bypass, as a hotel guest. The Tank nightclub is a rowdier affair, and the Hemmesphere is more relaxed, with club chairs and divans for luxurious lounging. There are three restaurants as well, Est for fine dining, Sushi E for, well, sushi, and the Garden Bar for weekday Thai lunch.
Please note:
Children are welcome in the hotel, although there are access limitations in the bars for persons under the age of 18.
- 31 Rooms
- Style: Cutting-Edge
- Atmosphere: Lively
- 57 Guest Reviews
- Establishment Hotel
- 5 Bridge Lane
- Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Hotel amenities and services
- 24 hour concierge
- 24 hour front desk
- 24 hour gym
- 24 hour room service
- ATM/bank office
- Bar
- Central air conditioning
- Free wi-fi
- Lounge
- Luggage storage
- No pets allowed
- Restaurant
- Spa treatments (on request)
- Wake-up service
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57 Guest Reviews
All reviews are from Tablet guests with verified stays.
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- Stephen
- Stayed February 2013
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
Your relationship with Establishment begins one of two ways - most often, the noisy walk through the very popular bar full of late-drinking business types and Sydney's young and beautiful out on the prowl, less often, the right way, down an alleyway until you find the almost-hidden front door. Cabbies often don't know (or won't tell you they do know) where it is, as it takes them off the street so they lose an opportunity fare. Make them drop you at the front door and avoid the bar.
Establishment is stylishly appointed and makes a point of showing off the little bits of luxury it offers - Bose audio gear, in-room iPad, amazing baths in rooms, great bed and sheets. You feel comfortable, even though the rooms are actually pretty sparse.
Staff are always friendly and ready to help, and you'll even find disposable silicon earplugs in the bathroom to block out any noise you might experience.
I've stayed twice now and will return.
What the hotel could do better:
Look for and fix minor room damage. It makes a difference.
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- Maggie
- Stayed February 2013
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
friendly staff
pleasant vibe
thoughtful service
What the hotel could do better:
I had a wonderful stay - one minor thing -
rooms have not been refurbished in a while so shower / toilet areas felt like they were a bit tired -
clean but tired and worn
that is the only criticism I have
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- Phil
- Stayed December 2012
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
The room (Establishment) was a good size and had everything that you would want. Very comfortable bed, and great bathroom. The restaurants and bars within the hotel are excellent, and very popular.
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
