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#26 of 232 hotels in Sydney
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  • Hotel class: 4 of 5
  • Rooms: 415
Description: Stylish High-rise Hotel located in the heart of the financial district, near the Opera House, Harbour Bridge & Circular Quay. This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
Address:
11 Jamison St
(formerly Rydges Jamison Sydney)
Sydney 2000
Australia
Check Rates: $713 Avg. Price
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( 4-8 of 126 )
“An almost 5* experience”

Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney

4 of 5 stars
Singapore
Jul 22, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

The hotel is ranked 5 stars by many vendors, but I would say that a few customer service details could be ironed out.

Location-wise (+2) for being 2 minutes walk from Wynyard station which has trains coming in straight from the airport. There is a foodcourt/mall next door (which I never visited) and is very convenient for the financial district.

When I arrived at the hotel on a Sunday evening, I was greeted by a friendly doorman who held the doors open, smiled and greeted me (+1). While the check-in desk was clearly visible, pointing me in the right direction or offering to help with my bags would have been nice (-1).

Check-in was really quick (+1); All I needed was to hand over my passport & business card (so I wouldn't have to fill in the form) and got my key in seconds. What I didn't get was confirmation if breakfast was included in my rate and where breakfast was served. (-1) obviously the receptionist was new, but another staff member who overheard us stepped in and sorted it out.

While it is also very common for lifts to need a key card to operate, it would have been nice to have been reminded so I wouldn't stash away my key (-1).

Room was clean and had most amenities ready so no complains there; TV came with a key board and PS2 control; but quickly found out that the keyboard wasn't working (-1) TV was also a 21" CRT mounted on the top shelf of a cupboard adjacent to the bed - which made viewing difficult (-1). TV volume came in 3 settings - mute, loud and deafening (-1).

Bathrooms were large and modern (+1), additional amenities were available on request but I didn't bother.

The bed was unremarkable, but in the dead of winter, one would expect that the beds be made with the blanket rather than have the blankets be stashed away in the cupboards wrapped in plastic (-1).

Room service & dining options are limited but good. (albeit expensive) waitress warned that the risotto was quite salty & I was curious if she had ever told that to the chef! I had a $30 plate of pasta & mushrooms which I thought was over priced, but the $18 duck entree was a winner. Breakfast was mediocre but Conference dining was very good so overall it would have been a 0 (+1,-1,+1,-1 etc etc.)

Check out was equally quick and the doorman ran out into the street to get me a cab (+2).

There's also the Angsana Spa and a pool, but I never made it up to the 3rd floor. Also, I come from the land of $40 massages, so I wouldn't dream of forking out $210 for a rubdown.

Would I stay here again? Well it was expensive and if it wasn't for the conference being held there, might have gone to the 4 points sheraton for my starwood points instead.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Location, service
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
sejok's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2008
Traveled with: Business colleagues
Visit was for: Business
Age group: 25-34
Member since: November 19, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Business meeting / Event
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“Just gorgeous”

Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney

Jul 8, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I really liked this hotel. I booked this hotel as part as a mystery deal and was pleasantly surprised.

The rooms were spacious and asthetically pleasing. The beds were comfortable. The bathrooms had amazing views of the city.

The staff were helpful and pleasant.

The buffet breakfast was amazing!! There was so much to chose from and the buffet really catered for people of different diets.

The hotel is also closely located to Wynard train station and Circular Quay.

I have already been back to this hotel twice.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — the rooms
    • Disliked — the pool area
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
miaow_girl's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2007
Traveled with: Friends
Visit was for: Quality time with friends
Age group: 25-34
Member since: October 19, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Great pool scene
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“Great stay - think I scored an upgrade”

Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney

Jul 5, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

I spent 1 night at the Amora when on Business. I got a great rate booked through my office and I think I scored an upgrade in the deal - although nothing was said to me at check in. I had a room on Lv 32 on the western side of the building. Very comfortable King Bed with a large picture window. A big comfy lounge chair and a work desk were in the room. a big wall unit contained everything you could want - fully stocked mini bar and tea/coffee making, TV with internet and games, robes, slippers, etc the funny part was the big old boxy TV - still it had perfect reception.
the bathroom was large with a big soaking tub up against a picture window - I enjoyed a great soak although you can't see out the window once in the tub. the best part was that there was a TV Volume / speaker in the bathroom. So I soaked away whilst listening to a program. The range of toiletries was great - soap, shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, toothbrush and paste, vanity set with cotton balls, pads, shower cap, sewing kit etc etc
Had good lighting for doing my makeup including a magnified "shaving mirror" on a retractable arm.
I used the gym - which was pretty good - good quality machines in perfect order. the room was a bit small and there were no hand weights or fitballs.
I had breakfast at the buffet the next morning and that was very good. a bit expensive but they did cook me 2 poached eggs and there was a chef making fresh omlettes to order. check out was very easy I wish I could have stayed longer - very comfortable

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — great bathroom, great rate
    • Disliked — I didn't get to stay long enough
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
DownunderSugarglider's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2008
Traveled with: Solo traveler
Visit was for: Business
Age group: 35-49
Member since: December 10, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Business meeting / Event
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Average price*: $713 (year-round)
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“Very disappointed”

Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney

1 of 5 stars
Tasmania
Jun 10, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

My husband and I stayed at the Amora Jamison for 3 nights. We arrived later than expected due to our flight being delayed and upon arrrival at the hotel (which was after 2pm) we found our room not ready. The check in staff apologised and asked if we would like another room to which we replied 'yes'. They then couldn't get the swipe keys to the room to work so gave us a couple of complimentary drink cards to go and sit in the bar whilst they sorted our room. We went to our room not long after and found a nice letter on the bed welcoming back another geust to the hotel, which we recieved phone calls throughout the entire stay (very annoying). We had booked the 'sweethearts package' and this package included sparkling wine and chocolates on arrival in the room. The wine was in the room but no chocolates, phone call was made to reception to ask for the chocolates. We received at the door a bowl of fruit, didn't ask for this but took it anyway. Another phone call was made to enquire about the chocolates, recieved another bottle of wine, another phone call and we had the chocolates. There didn't seem to be any communication between the 4 staff members we spoke to but all the extras was free of charge!! The package also included in room dining for breakfast which arrived on time each morning but the staff just pushed the trolley into the room and said the toaster is in the cupboard and left. We left our room the following morning at 9.30 to go shopping and returned to our room around 2pm. Our room had not been made up in this time so we phoned housekeeping to complain, floor manager explained they had 400 rooms to get through etc...This is not our problem and when check in is 2pm you would expect adequat staff to complete this task. Our room was cleaned and within half hour of the cleaner leaving we had another knock at the door to clean our room!! When we checked out they tried to charge us for the mini bar items that had been used (not by us).
We had previously stayed here when it went by the name of Rydges Jamison and I think when the name changed all the excellent staff went with them. We will never stay here again.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The rooms were nice
    • Disliked — The service
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Chief1tas's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 35-49
Member since: May 18, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
no way!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Shopping, Other
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“Last Minute Treat”

Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney

4 of 5 stars
Sydney, Australia
May 21, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

My partner & I stayed at this hotel for one night after a tough week at work.. We both live in Sydney suburbia & decided to spend a Friday night in the city as a treat.. We actually booked this hotel on the wotif website, which is a lottery selection of sorts.
We got a complimentary upgrade upon arrival to a larger room with a HUGE bed. There is a lovely view over the city lights which I always love to see. The bathroom was gorgeous with a fabulous big bath tub. The staff couldn't have been more friendly.
The location is great, very central. The best part for me was the pillows though! (sad i know) I have never slept on a nicer, softer, more comfortable pillow in my life! So much so that I keep promising myself that I am going to ring the hotel to see if I can buy them!

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
sin2me's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Member since: May 19, 2008
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