Lakes Hotel

We recently had a family lunch for my brothers birthday in the bistro and the food and the staff service was exceptional, even letting us keep the cake in their fridge, which was appreciated as a lot of pubs don’t let you bring cakes in, preferring patrons to order from the dessert menu. All in all, a great experience. We’ll definitely revisit in the near future.

We stayed one night at The Lakes Hotel and were pleasantly surprised by the experience overall. Check-in isn’t until 2 PM, but we arrived in the morning and the staff at the bar were genuinely accommodating — they offered to store our luggage without hesitation while we headed out to explore the area. That kind of flexibility and friendliness set a great first impression. The room itself had been newly renovated and, while compact, was perfectly suited for a one-night stay. The bed was comfortable and the room was impressively quiet — exactly what you want after a day of sightseeing. Bus stop is across the street and takes you right to downtown Sydney. The one significant downside, however, was cigarette smoke. The smell at the bar was overwhelming, and unfortunately it didn’t stay contained downstairs — our room carried the same stale scent throughout our stay. Whether it travelled through the ventilation system or lingered from prior guests, it was hard to ignore. We had hoped to enjoy dinner at the outdoor patio restaurant, but with guests smoking throughout the area, we decided to skip it. If you’re a non-smoker or sensitive to cigarette smoke, it’s worth keeping in mind. That aside, the staff, the renovations, and the comfort of the room made it a solid choice for a short stay in Rosebery

Picked this location mainly to be able to have parking for a rental car - this was only difficult on 1 of the 3 days I stayed. I was a little overwhelmed having to go through the pub to check in - was just out of my comfort zone. Rooms were comfortable and clean. A not pleasent smell in the hallway - likely due to the pub factor but rooms were not too bad on that front. Generally quiet in the rooms however I was there mainly weekdays. Available for lunch and dinner. Rooms are not accessible, no lift to get up to them and heavy doors to get in and out. Check out system was a little confusing even for someone good with tech. But did like the keypad system on the doors.

We booked a 1 night stay when attending our red balloon voucher experience at Omnom Cheese making on Botany Road. It was a 20 minute walk from the hotel which made it so convenient. It met all our expectations for what was advertised. Onsite free parking.The rooms were nice and quiet with double glazed windows. Relaxed atmosphere.The staff were friendly and the menu was great. Note the kitchen is not open for breakfast but there is a street cafe within 3 mins walk.

Great hotel with modern, large rooms. It's close to the airport and has a good bistro. The bathroom has been recently renovated. There was no traffic noise to speak of, even though it is at a fairly busy intersection. The parking might be a bit hit and miss as there is no dedicated parking spaces in the hotel's parking lot for the accommodation; you share it with all patrons. When we first arrived we had to park on the street before a space became available. Check-in is at the bar.