Highfield Hotel, located in the vibrant neighborhood of Potts Point, has been a subject of mixed reviews from guests. Nestled in a lively area, the hotel attracts visitors with its unique charm and convenient location, appealing especially to those interested in exploring the city's dynamic surroundings. Here's a summary based on user reviews:
1/5
Safety index
91 out of 100
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Highfield Hotel
6.2
(338 ratings)
Sydney, Australia -
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1.05 km Royal Botanic Gardens
1.19 km Australian Museum
1.5 km Sydney Tower
Hotel Overview
Hotel highlights
- Location: Nestled in a vibrant neighborhood, offering easy access to local attractions.
- Value for Money: Many guests feel the stay offers good value considering the location and amenities.
- Friendly Staff: The hotel staff is often praised for being welcoming and helpful.
- Unique Charm: The hotel's unique character and decor are highlights for some visitors.
- Atmosphere: The overall atmosphere is noted as being comfortable and inviting.
Area for improvement
- Room Size: Some guests report the rooms to be smaller than expected.
- Sound Insulation: Noise from both inside and outside the hotel can be an issue, affecting sleep quality.
- Maintenance Issues: Certain guests have encountered problems related to maintenance and cleanliness.
- Bathroom Facilities: The condition and size of bathroom facilities have been a point of criticism.
- Amenities: Some feel the hotel lacks certain modern amenities expected by today's travelers.
Amenities
Kitchen
Parking available
Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
DVD player
In-room refrigerator
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
6.2RateScore
Total 338 Reviews
RateScore is average rating from most popular providers
Blended Web Rating
6.2
expedia
338 Reviews
6.2 / 10
Hotel Quality
The quality chart is based on how hotel ratings changed over time.
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General Info
Total number of rooms 32
Number of floors 3
Number of buildings/towers 1
Year Built 1995
WiFi Quality
Download, Mbps
Upload, Mbps
Ping, ms
Idle
17Download
88Upload
29Wifi Speed Is Good For
web browsing
HD online movies
group video calls
online streaming
4K online movies
online gaming
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Daytime safety
79 out of 100
Safe
Nighttime safety
53 out of 100
Risky
Sydney safety index
91
Overall Safety Index
Very Safe
An average rating of the six safety categories
91 out of 100
Women safety
Safe
Likelihood of inappropriate behavior against women.
80
Physical safety
Very Safe
Likelihood of injury due to harmful intent.
98
Property safety
Safe
Likelihood of theft.
76
Political safety
Very Safe
Potential for infringement of political rights or political unrest.
93
LGBTQ safety
Very Safe
Likelihood of harm or discrimination against LGBTQ persons or groups and level of caution required at location.
99
Medical safety
Very Safe
Likelihood of illness or disease, assessment of water and air quality, and access to reliable medical care.
100
34
Overall Crime index
Low
An average rating of the crime categories
34 out of 100
Property crime severity
Moderate
43
Mugging or robbery 28/100
Car theft 23/100
Car break-ins 31/100
Home break-ins 30/100
Violent crime severity
Low
33
Physical attacks 32/100
Racism or religion motivated attacks 26/100
Other crime severity
Low
35
Insult or harassment in public 36/100
Corruption or bribery 32/100
Drug problem 46/100
Prices Around Property
Average Daily Costs Per Person
Bottle of water 1.5L
$0.6 - $3.1
Coffee
$2.5 - $5.2
Beer 0.5L
$3.1 - $7.1
Meal, inexpensive restaurant
$9.3 - $30.8
Public transport, one-way ticket
$2.5 - $4.9
Taxi 1km (normal tariff)
$1.4 - $7.4
Meal for 2 people, mid-range restaurant, three-course
$49.3 - $154.2
Bottle of mid-range wine
$7.4 - $18.5
McMeal at McDonalds
$8.2 - $11.1
Coke/Pepsi 0.33L
$1.9 - $3.4
Public transport, monthly pass
$123.4 - $175.8
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.1 - $1.5
Mobile phone monthly plan
$12.3 - $43.2
Fitness club, monthly fee
$27.8 - $98.7
Weather In Sydney
°C
°F
Precipitation In Sydney
mm
in
Air Quality
Moderate
PM2.58
PM1017
27
Slight concern for sensitive groups. Most can continue outdoor activities.
Drinkable Water Quality
Poor
Water quality is very low. Consider alternative water drinking options.
Traffic around property
Moderate
Traffic is moving at a steady pace, smooth driving without significant delays.
House Rules
Check in after 14:00
Check out until 10:00
Children welcome
No pets