Winter is the perfect time to plan a short break in Sydney, offering so much to see and do. Visitors to the city will enjoy world-class entertainment, cultural events and festivals, international sporting events, big-city shopping and some of Australia’s best dining experiences.
Vivid Sydney, the much-loved festival of lights, music and ideas, will run from May 23 to June 9; Strictly Ballroom The Musical is on stage at the Lyric Theatre; The Lion King is on at The Capitol Theatre until August 31; and the Sydney Film Festival, showcasing some of the best films from Australia and across the world, will commence on June 4.
For followers of both rugby codes, there is the State of Origin on June 18 and the Bledisloe Cup Festival from August 11 to 16. For soccer fans, Italian giants Juventus will play a one-off exhibition game against the A-League All Stars on August 10 at ANZ stadium.
To help you enjoy Sydney during the winter months, Metro Hotels and Apartments are offering some great value Winter deals at their four Sydney properties:
Metro Hotel on Pitt
Metro Hotel on Pitt is offering accommodation in a Superior Deluxe room, complimentary wine and chocolates on arrival, WiFi and late check out (noon) from $158 per night. Terms and conditions apply. Valid May 1 – August 31, 2014. Visit www.metrohotels.com.au
Metro Hotel Sydney Central
Metro Hotel Sydney Central is offering accommodation in a Superior Room, hot buffet breakfast for two adults and complimentary Wi-Fi from $143 per night. Terms and conditions apply. Valid May 1 – August 31, 2014. Visit www.metrohotels.com.au
Metro Apartments Darling Harbour
Metro Apartments Darling Harbour is offering one night’s accommodation in a loft style apartment from $199 per night (minimum 2-night stay) plus two hot chocolates and mugs to keep. Terms and conditions apply. Valid May 1 – August 31, 2014. Visit www.metrohotels.com.au
Aspire Hotel Sydney
Aspire Hotel Sydney is offering accommodation for two people in a Standard room with private balcony, complimentary internet in the business centre and car parking from $115 per night. Terms and conditions apply. Valid May 1 – August 31, 2014. Visit www.metrohotels.com.au
As the temperature drops, fireplaces are lit and winter woollens pulled on, now is the perfect time to plan a short break in Sydney this winter. To help you enjoy all there is to see and do in Sydney during the winter months, Metro Apartments Darling Harbour is offering a hot deal sure to warm everyone’s hearts:
Winter Warmer Package
$199* per night stay in a loft-style apartment (minimum 2 night stay)
$100* extra for Saturday night
Two hot chocolates and mugs to keep
Whether visiting Sydney to explore the shops, enjoy a special dinner, take in a show, or put on your team colours and visit Allianz Stadium to urge your side to victory, winter is a wonderful time to be in the city.
Enjoy Strictly Ballroom The Musical on stage at the Lyric Theatre, The Lion King at The Capitol Theatre until August 31, Vivid Sydney from May 23 to June 9, and the Sydney Film Festival from June 5 – 16, just a few of the many events on in Sydney during winter..
Restaurants change to winter menus, making the most of seasonal produce to provide heart-warming dishes which partner perfectly with a glass of red wine, while city bars bring out the heaters and blankets to ensure you don’t miss the atmosphere while having a drink.
Situated in the heart of Sydney directly opposite the footbridge from The Star’s Lyric Theatre, Metro Apartments Darling Harbour is a popular accommodation choice for couples and families looking for a ‘home away from home’ in close proximity to all Sydney’s major attractions.
With 32 recently renovated loft-style one-bedroom apartments, each with a queen sized bed and sofa bed, Metro Apartments Darling Harbour offers all the comforts of home with the convenience of a perfect city location.
Located in two separate buildings in Sussex and King Streets, guests can choose from the larger, contemporary-styled Sussex St apartments with views over Darling Harbour or a New York styled King Street apartment with access to rooftop pool.
Apartments have full kitchen and laundry facilities and spacious living rooms. Discount parking of $30 for 24 hours is provided nearby at 170 Sussex St Wilson Car Parking.
*Terms and conditions apply. Valid 7 April – 31 August, 2014. Additional guests $50 per guest per night (up to 4 people). Rates non-refundable. Upgrade for $50 per night if available.
ANZ Stadium will host the biggest rivalry in Australian sport when NSW take on QLD in match three.
Game 3 will see the series return again to ANZ Stadium on Wednesday July 17.
State of Origin Series is the greatest rivalry in Australian sport and with New South Wales desperate to end a seven year losing streak, it is sure to be another gripping contest.
Critics have labelled the all-conquering Maroons as one of the finest Rugby League teams ever assembled and they'll be looking to make it eight straight against a NSW Blues outfit with newfound resolve after a heart-stopping finish to last year's series. The series takes on extra importance, as the Blues under new coach Laurie Daley look to end the Maroons record breaking seven consecutive series winning streak.
Secure your tickets now for what promises to be a memorable night in the Australian sporting calendar for 2013!
Gates Open: 5.30pm
NSW Cup Reps v QLD Residents 1st Half: 5.45pm
State of Origin Kick Off: 8.00pm
Need hotel accommodation in Sydney for the State of Origin Game 3 match?
Try the affordable and comfortable rooms at Metro Hotel Sydney Central - only a 30min train from Central station to ANZ Stadium at Olympic Park station.
Sydney City Hotel Accommodation: Metro Hotel Sydney Central (30min train to ANZ stadium) Metro Hotel Location: 431 - 439 Pitt Street Sydney, NSW 2000 Australia
We got a late special on wotif for an upgrade to a deluxe room on a Saturday nigh for $140. When we arrived we were upgraded to a master suite on the top floor! The hotel was great for doing things down the Central end of town, eg the outlets at Haymarket, book store at Central and a short walk to the QVB. It was very well furnished and was very quiet, especially considering its so close to the train line. Will definitely stay here again, it would be a perfect place to stay if you were seeing a show at the Capital!
Just stayed here for the lions tour i was surprised we got the room at such a competitive rate given how busy the hotel and city were.Great overall value, service from the front desk was excellent. Location is good really central, the room was adequate.
As a local, I always get asked by friends and relatives from overseas about the best things to do to experience Sydney city first hand. If you have never been to Sydney - perhaps from interstate or from overseas - and want adventure and excitement (without trekking in the bush), then this is your guide to Sydney.
The rite of passage for any primary (elementary) school child in Sydney is going to Sydney Aquarium. It is a huge underwater aquarium where you get to experience unique freshwater and marine environments and discover an incredible 13,000 animals from 700 different species - including the world's largest variety of sharks and rays. This is great if you can't or don't like swimming and want to see sharks up close.
At Sydney Aquarium, you'll get to venture through 14 newly-themed zones including a new Shark Walk, a tropical Bay of Rays, an interactive Discovery Rockpool, Mangrove Swamps, a shipwreck and the new ocean tunnel walk-through - Shark Valley. Australia has some of the world's most intriguing marine animals - from dugongs to huge sharks, massive stingrays, majestic turtles, jellyfish, penguins, sea dragons, thousands of tropical fish, enormous crabs and much, much more. You can experience it all without getting wet!
From the freshwater rivers of the south to the tropical waters of the north, including the world's biggest and most impressive Great Barrier Reef exhibit, a trip to Sydney Aquarium takes you around Australia's coastline, into its oceans and up into its waterways - all without leaving the city.
Other than the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House, unique Australian animals would be on the to see list of any tourist's schedule. Whether you're a kid at heart or arriving with kids, you'll love Wildlife Sydney Zoo, where you'll get a close encounter with iconic Australian animals: kangaroos and wallabies, koalas and kookaburras to possums to wombats.
If you're not into fluffy animals, they have reptiles and bugs too, where you get to view some of the deadliest Australian insects (behind glass of course). So whether your into cuddly cuteness or creepy crawlies, you are sure to be pleased.
For the ultimate view of the city of Sydney, you can't go past The Sydney Tower Eye (formally known as the Sydney Centre Point Tower). With a range of tours and walks available, they have packages to suit those of the not so faint hearted to people afraid of heights (but still want to see all of Sydney).
Skywalk Tour
You'll be walking on air 268 metres above stunning Sydney, with the city streets directly beneath your feet. Look down through the glass floor viewing platform for a bird's-eye perspective of the bustling city below, as part of a 45 minute guided tour around the outside of the iconic golden turret of Sydney Tower.
A must visit iconic Sydney attraction has to be the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Built in 1923, it has become a symbol of Sydney and Australia. Most people will take pictures of the bridge or perhaps travel on the bridge via the train or foot, but did you know that the bridge is now hosting bridge walks up to the top of the arch! It is an incredibly exhilarating experience, but rest assured, it is safe as every walker is harnessed.
Last but not least, one of the most well known representations of Australia has to be the Opera House. A unique architecture by Jørn Utzon, it epitomises Sydney and its wonderful shape of peaking crests are recognised all over the world. If you come to Sydney, this is a must visit place. The great thing about the Opera House is, you don't have to go inside or attend any events to tour the area. Feel free to walk about the premises and take pictures. If you want to go inside the Opera House, they do offer tours and musical or theatrical events for the public.
So there you have it, a feast for the eyes and senses. Be sure to try out the huge range of Australian cuisines on offer at restaurants around the city. We have some of the world's tastiest restaurants on offer. Our multicultural cuisines are combined with Australia's freshest produce to make them one of the best in the world.
If you're looking for accommodation close to all these major attractions around Sydney and aren't sure where to stay, Metro Hotels offer affordable and comfortable hotel rooms and apartments around Sydney city districts that will keep you close these venues and major public transport hubs.
Each hotel or self-serviced apartment is close to major train stations, buses or ferries. Because all four are situated in the city, there are also plenty of taxis available to catch on the street. Our city also offers a free bus service (it's a completely green bus) that loops around the main streets of Sydney. Many of the attractions can be reached by foot from our hotels. Nearby there are also supermarkets, shops, restaurants, convenience stores, ATMs and public toilets all within walking distance.
Pamper yourself like a true Princess. Enjoy your complimentary wine and chocolates upon your arrival to your one Bedroom Executive Apartment. With stunning views of Darling Harbour, and see where Princess Mary met here Prince , with the Floor to Ceiling cathedral windows, brand new kitchen and a midday checkout
Location: 132-136 Sussex St Sydney, NSW 2000 Australia
Phone: +61 2 9290 9200
Offer expires 31 May 2013!
Terms and Conditions:
Subject to availability
Offer valid until 31st May 2013
Rates are based on 2 adult occupants
Minimum 2 night stay is required
Booking is non-refundable
Located in the Sydney Central Business District (CBD), Metro Apartments on Darling Harbour has 26 spacious guest apartments.
Our 3 ½ star fully serviced one bedroom loft-style apartments provide you with many of the creature comforts of home. The well equipped kitchen and laundry facilities in your room are ideal for longer stays and provide you with plenty of room to relax and enjoy your stay. Each of the well appointed rooms also has a LCD television with 28 free Foxtel channels, telephone, free WiFi, ensuite bathroom and small balcony.
It's all about the views! Imagine standing on your own private balcony with a relaxing drink and watching the sun set over Darling Harbour. Well that's exactly how you could enjoy the end to another day when you next stay with us in one of our Executive Apartments located on levels 4-7.
Located perfectly in the heart of the city, Metro Apartments Darling Harbour is within easy access of all major attractions such as, the Sydney Aquarium, IMAX Theatre, Cockle Bay Restaurants, Maritime Museum, Chinatown - restaurants and taverns, Sydney Entertainment Centre, Powerhouse Museum and the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Holidays are important. We save up for them for months and sometimes years, and many of us put a lot of work into finding the perfect place to stay. We trawl the internet, ask friends and family and search guide books in the hope of finding that elusive perfect destination and property to invest our hard-earned holiday dollars in.
Once you have decided on your destination, the biggest choice you will make is where to stay. Metro Apartments believes strongly that choosing an apartment for their holiday stay provides the holiday-goer with many benefits.
Here are 10 reasons why Metro Hotels believe you will love staying in an apartment on your next holiday.
1). Space. The main reason you choose an apartment is space, and lots of it! No longer are you tripping over your spread-eagled suitcase, its contents spilling out on the floor of your bedroom, or stepping around clothes drying all over your ensuite like a Chinese laundry. Life in an apartment means you can spread out just like you were at home, with your clothes stacked neatly in a cupboard, your suitcases packed neatly away and your bathroom used only for the purposes for which it was build.
2) Kitchen. In an apartment you are provided with a toaster, microwave, plates, cutlery, bench space and even a kitchen sink! You have everything you need to be able to cook a meal in your own fully-equipped kitchen. Dinner can be takeaway or a gourmet feast – just find a supermarket nearby and buy what you need. Its fresher and healthier than eating out and, when you’re finished, stack the dirty dishes in the dishwasher or wash up in the kitchen sink – it’s as easy as being at home.
3) Laundry. While we’re talking about facilities, you can’t go past the laundry. Having the ability to throw in a load of dirty clothes and to dry them in a clothes dryer, ready for wear the next day, is a convenience no one on holidays wants to be without. You don’t need to wash your undergarments in the bathroom sink and hang them over the shower rail, or throw your soggy and sandy beach towel over the balcony rail. In an apartment, your personals and other items are fresh and dried and back in your wardrobe before you know it.
4) Location. Metro Apartments are perfectly located so you are always close to major attractions and to transport, so you don’t have to suffer the inconvenience of being outside the city centre just to have the convenience of an apartment.
5) Service. Metro Apartments have a reception and service desk which are always adequately manned so you can get help if and when you need it, and apartments are regularly serviced to ensure they are kept clean and comfortable. Metro Apartments pride themselves on their exceptional service record, so whether it’s a tip on the best theatre in town or directions to a local tourist attraction, Metro Apartments staff are available to help.
6) Cost. Apartments are more suited to longer stays and therefore have a lower turnover and a lower cost base, meaning you get more but pay less. Apartments can also accommodate more guests, often without a surcharge, so you can spread the cost across the guests and save even more money.
7. Safety and privacy. There are fewer people coming and going in apartments so you and your family are more likely to be able to travel safely around the building in an apartment than in a hotel.
Metro Inn Miranda has changed its name to Metro Hotel Miranda to reflect its enhanced accommodation offering, including 14 new superior rooms located on the top floor of the Hotel with spectacular views over Sydney and Botany Bay.
Located at the highest point of Miranda and popular with business and leisure travellers alike, Metro Hotel Miranda has always been heavily booked. When the top floor of the seven-storey building became available in 2011, owner Metro Hospitality Group decided to take the opportunity to add to the property’s existing 40 family and standard rooms.
Manager Dale Harlick said the buildings top floor was converted into 14 new superior rooms, all with oversized windows to allow guests to take advantage of the breathtaking views. Corner suites have kitchenettes and all rooms are modern and tastefully decorated, providing a new level of outstanding comfort and quality without the hefty prices of the city. Many of the new rooms have disabled access.
The addition of a Superior level signified the beginning of a new era for the hotel, resulting in the decision to change its name to Metro Hotel Miranda to mark its improved accommodation offering. However, Ms Harlick said the hotel would not change its focus from providing exceptional hospitality, service and dedication to excellence.
“We will always aim for our service to be impressive and for our guests to experience the magic and wonder of life in the Sutherland Shire,” Ms Harlick said. “We know many of our guests by name and will continue to welcome them.”
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