I needed accommodation close to the City, which provided support for my business requirements, but also had a personal touch. I found Keith, Marie and Vanessa incredibly helpful and informative. This is a very special boutique hotel in a great location, run by outstanding people. Highly recommended. more

I understand why Simpsons is the #1 Trip Advisor hotel in Sydney. We stayed there on our first night in Australia, and it was perfect! The restored 1920's house is warm and welcoming, as are Keith and Vanessa, the hosts whom we met. The room was comfortable and inviting, breakfast was delicious, and Vanessa gave us a map with a... more

My wife and I spent three very comfortable nights in this good, small hotel within easy reach of the harbour area, botanic gardens and a varied selection of top quality restaurants. The staff were extremely helpful and hospitable and made us feel very much at home. The public rooms were tastefully furnished, and warm fires greeted us as we returned... more

This place is very, very cool. It reminded me of my grandpa's beautiful old house from the same century (except this one is renovated!) The den was my favorite spot. It has two fireplaces, a library with a LOAD of books, leather recliners, sofas, sherry and port wine, and a computer with free internet! The best part about the computer... more

This is a really charming hotel and very much like living in a large Edwardian house with all the trimmings. Lovely stained glass windows, large bedrooms with tea and coffee, ironing board, TV, air con, clean and comfortable. Large and cozy living room, with sherry at the ready after a busy day. Free access to the Internet is a great... more

We booked this hotel based on ratings on this site for the last few nights of a honeymoon trip, looking for a non-chain experience. Due to planned activities we did not see a great deal of the staff or run into other guests. What contact we had with the staff was excellent, however. They drew us maps, wrote us notes... more

My husband and I spent a delightful 3 nights in Room 10 at Simpsons. It was a first trip to Australia for both of us, and I believe we fell in love with Sydney certainly partially as a result of the staff at Simpsons and the place itself. We were immediately struck by the warm and personal welcome from Vanessa... more

Challis Avenue is the most beautiful Avenue in Sydney - lined with historic buildings and excellent cafes as well. It was a pleasant bonus to live at Simpsons Hotel for a week. And I say "live" because Vanessa and Keith really made us feel very welcomed. First of all, the location is excellent - highly recommend Fratelli Paradiso, La Buvette... more

There's not much to add that hasn't already been said! Its a lovely place, well situated and a delight to stay in. Keith, Mairie and Vanessa were the ideal hosts - helpful and full of ideas and useful tips for sightseeing. There are lots of restaurants to choose from in the area too. Hospitality extended beyond the expected, too. We... more