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The Woolbrokers Hotel

Address:

22 Allen street
Pyrmont, NSW, Australia
2009

Contact Person:

Stephanie Fisher

Telephone:

02 9552 4773
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Email:

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Website:

http://www.woolbrokershotel.com.au

Full Comprehensive Description :

Woolbrokers Hotel is centrally located in the heart of Darling Harbour - a great location at a great price.

We are proud to offer clean, comfortable and affordable accommodation in a prime location with easy access to everything Sydney has to offer.

It's your choice, you can walk, take the monorail, light rail or bus to all major Sydney attractions.

Great for independent travellers, families and groups. We pride ourselves on being group specialists with 17 years experience and thousands of happy visitors. Click onto "groups" for more information.

Stay with us and enjoy the traditional charm of the Woolbrokers Hotel and the friendly personal service from our attentive staff. For your convenience we have an online booking service so you can check rates and availability and make a confirmed booking.

Group Package Enquiry

The Woolbrokers hotel, your group specialists for the last 17 years, is located in the heart of Sydney. We cater to the needs of groups of all sizes, so whether its our friendly service, fantastic location or nutritious meals we’re sure you will have an unforgettable time.

The Woolbrokers is unique in that we offer a real home-style atmosphere whilst still providing complete peace of mind in our secured premises with 24 hour on-site management.

We are just 5 minutes walk to some of Sydney’s most famous attractions so why not let us take care of every detail including arranging harbour cruises, aquarium visits, Olympic park tours you name it; or even let you know some of the most beautiful spots to sit and enjoy your freshly made lunches all supplied by us.

We offer competitive rates and also have a risk management policy in place which covers child safety and property security issues so that you can trust you are in the best of hands.

For more information please fill in our group enquiry form or give us a call and we will send you out our group information pack.

Facilities

Reception

Reception is open from 7 am to 10 pm daily.

Our Duty Manager is available to answer any questions concerning your stay, organize your tour bookings, airport transfers, taxi and hire car services. We are pleased to receive or send faxes and emails.

On-site management 24 hrs.

Free daily luggage storage on day of check-in and check-out.

In the reception foyer you will find our

Internet Kiosk (available 24 hrs)
Drink vending machine
Pay phone
Tourist information brochures

Car Parking, - $10 for 24 hours

Car parking is available opposite the Woolbrokers Hotel in the Goldsborough Mort building - ‘Secure Parking’ ($10 for 24 hrs).
You must collect your voucher from reception to enjoy this huge saving.

Guest Laundry

Guest washing, drying and ironing facilities are located on the first floor.

Dining Room

Start your day in our Dining Room for breakfast between 7am and 9am.
Relax and catch up on the local news on our LCD TV. Complimentary coffee and tea making facilities are available from 9 am to 10 pm.

Courtyard

Adjacent to the Dining Room you will find the courtyard. Whether it be breakfast or some time out after a busy day, just relax and unwind.

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