About The Blenheim
Situated near the Prince of Wales Hospital and the Sydney Children’s Hospital, The Blenheim is an executive-style hotel where amenities available to guests include free Wi-Fi and paid private parking.
Along with en-suite bathrooms, air-conditioning, and private balconies, king and queen rooms feature flat-screen TVs with cable channels, iPod docks, mini-fridges, and tea and coffee making facilities. Apartments add extra living space and full kitchens. All rooms and apartments are non-smoking.
Facilities at The Blenheim include a tour desk, coin laundry, and luggage storage. Additional conveniences include express check-in/check-out, fax/photocopying, and an airport shuttle service.
Dining options in the area include Pinocchios, Ubud, and Java Restaurant. Plus, there is a Coles Supermarket within a five-minute walk of the hotel.
The hotel is a five-minute drive from Coogee Beach, ten minutes from Darling Harbour, 12 minutes from Sydney Opera House, and 16 minutes from Bondi Beach.
Positive Reviews
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Convenient location
Guests have found the location of this hotel convenient, mentioning that the property is both easily accessible by car and near public transit routes. Guests also note that there is a good selection of shops, dining options, and bars in the immediate area.
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Friendly staff
While there is a small amount of negative feedback concerning the standard of service at this Randwick hotel, the majority of previous guests have found the staff friendly and helpful throughout the duration of their stay.
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Affordable accommodation
Previous guests have found the accommodation here affordable. That's not to say the hotel is without its problems but if you are looking for a budget-friendly stay near the hospitals and within a short drive of the Sydney CBD, this may well be worth a look.
Negative Reviews
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Rooms could be improved
Feedback about the rooms here isn't particularly impressive. While some guests have simply found the rooms on the small side, others have reported more significant issues such as a lack of cleanliness and poor maintenance.
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Parking may prove problematic
Although this hotel advertises that paid parking is available, guest reviews indicate that spaces are exceptionally limited. Reservations do not seem possible so it's a case of first come first served. With so few spaces available, there's a strong likelihood that you will need to find alternative parking facilities.
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Concerns regarding Wi-Fi
Reviews of this hotel reveal that guests have very different experiences with the Wi-Fi here. While some have encountered no problems with the Wi-Fi, many others have found that it was unavailable during their entire stay. Some of those who did manage to connect have found the signal slow and intermittent.