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Criterion Hotel

Pitt and Park Streets, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Criterion Hotel
Ranked #173 of 189 hotels in Sydney
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Sydney, Australia
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

My girlfriend and I were looking for a place to stay that night as the Coronation wasn't available for our second night in the city. We are quite familiar with the Criterion bar and frequent(ed) it quite often. We headed there and were told immediately by the staff themselves "its very basic... and I mean very basic". We should have... More

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Worcester, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 November 2012

I stayed here with a female friend. It wasnt to bad and i have had alot worse. You pay a small deposit they give you the keys and its not far to your room. If you want something cheap and cheerful this is the place.

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Coffs Harbour, Australia
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012

I have stayed in many Sydney hotels over the years from humble pubs (a category in which I would include this establishment) to five star hotels. This is by far my worst experience in Sydney accommodation. Lets start with what my room didn't have: no wardrobe, no refrigerator, no air conditioning, no television, no tea/coffee making facilities. Basic is your... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 November 2011

I was reluctanct to stay hear because of past reviews, but when i rang to enquire i was told there was new owners and that they had done a complete revamp.The staff were excellent and very focased on customer service.The room and bathroom were simple but were very clean and comfortable. New beds with fresh, clean linen and nice big... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2011

After reading reviews on here about this Hotel we wondered what we would find. However we were surprised about the place. Quite a drawn out process checking in, bar staff running round trying to find someone who knew what to do. Got the key, ( and paid $50.00 deposit, which was not mentioned at time of booking) and went upstairs... More

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Sydney, Australia
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2010

I booked in for 2 nights. I was horrifed as there was no power except for the 2 lights in the ceiling, nil facilities, filthy dirty, smelly and infested. I phoned my son to come and get me. I paid $90 per night for what? I had to stay for one night (5 hours sleeping fully clothed on top of... More

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Sydney, Australia
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 June 2010

We figured it was cheap and the location was convenient so decided to stay the night. The place was absolutely filthy, we were horrified. We have stayed at other accomodation i.e backpackers with shared facilities but it was never this disgusting. The curtains had insects all over them, the sheets were used (and possibly never cleaned), towels from previous guests... More

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ireland
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2010

I never write reviews but I must speak about this place. Do not stay in this dump. It smells, it's noisy, its umcomfortable. It's dirty, It never gets cleaned. They should pay you to stay here. I stayed here on Saturday night at the start of Decemeber 2009. I checked out at 7am just to get out the place. It's... More

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Kyoto, Japan
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2009

Terrible room.Dirty. Appalling place to stay with no service. Service is a dirty word to the staff here. Incredibly noisy. Dangerous area with drunkards everywhere. Bottles broken, screaming, alcohol available downstairs in the pub 24 hours, so no peace and quiet ever. Used as place for drunkards to sleep it off.

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2009

I would advise anyone and everyone to avoid this 'hotel'. On our arrival we had such rude service and had to ask the manager how to get to our room and for help with our bags as there was no lift. The bedsheets on the first night had splatters of blood on them and you could see bugs crawling on... More

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Additional Information about Criterion Hotel

Also Known As:
Criterion Hotel Sydney
Address: Pitt and Park Streets, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Region: Australia > New South Wales > Sydney
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Restaurant
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Ranked #173 of 189 hotels in Sydney
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Budget accomodation, some rooms with ensuites, full Pub underneath ... more   less 

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