Recent reviews from Tripadvisor.com about Metrol Hotel Sydney Central

“Great location for public transport”

Reviewed 8 May 2013

What more could you ask for after arriving at Central Station and taking the exit to Pitt Street, our Hotel could just about be seen after exiting. So supurb location to train and also buses on George Street and Elizabeth Street so close as well As for the accommodation, we had a tidy updated room and everything we needed so a few nights stay so all in all very pleasant.

Stayed March 2013, travelled with family

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Source: http://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Hotel_Review-g255060-d257308-Reviews-Metro_Hotel_Sydney_Central-Sydney_New_South_Wales.html

“Centrally located - easy access - spacious room. Value for $”

Reviewed 1 May 2013

I stayed there during my business trip. Normally I stayed at the Ridges, but this time I tried something different. I wanted to stay for 2 night, but the rooms were fully booked; so only managed to stay for a single night.

The room was clean, spacious; big bathroom with nice amenities and plenty to towels.

It was centrally located within Sydney CBD. Easy access to Central Station, China Town, Pitt St (it is located on Pitt St!), George St and World Square.

The duty manager was also very helpful. I asked him to help find a room for another night for me. Although it was fully booked, he still tried to look up in the system to see if anyone made last-minute cancellation.

• Stayed April 2013, travelled on business
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Source: http://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Hotel_Review-g255060-d257308-Reviews-Metro_Hotel_Sydney_Central-Sydney_New_South_Wales.html

Pink's 2013 Sydney Concert at Sydney Entertainment Centre

Pink's The Truth About Love Tour 2013

Renowned around the world as one of the most dynamic live performers of her generation – and by far the most successful female touring and recording artist ever in the Australian market - Pink’s 2009 Funhouse Tour was one of the biggest Australian tours ever.

Starting off as a 20 show run, overwhelming demand meant that the tour extended into a three-month stay, with P!nk eventually playing a phenomenal 58 sold out shows to more than 670,000 fans around the country. Funhouse broke Australian box office attendance records, reaching a staggering 17 sold out shows and 220,000 ticket sales at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena, 12 stunning shows at the Sydney Entertainment Centre and 11 at Brisbane’s Entertainment Centre.

Pink's ‘The Truth About Love Tour’ is primed to deliver awe-inspiring performances in the now trademark Pink style - thoroughly captivating audiences with her rockin’ vocals and a formidable catalogue of hits, all delivered with a kick-ass attitude and spectacular staging.

The 2013 tour announcement follows shortly after the release of Pink’s sixth studio album, the ARIA #1 debut, triple-Platinum ‘The Truth About Love’, featuring the massive airplay and ARIA #1 smash ‘Blow Me (One Last Kiss)’ and Top 10 second hit single, ‘Try’. Since her debut in 2000, P!nk (Alecia Moore) has released seven albums - ‘Can’t Take Me Home’, ‘M!ssundaztood’, ‘Try This’, ‘I’m Not Dead’, ‘Funhouse’, ‘Greatest Hits So Far!!!’ and ‘The Truth About Love’ – and sold more than 40 million album and 65 million singles (nearly 20 million of these, digital tracks).

Where:
Sydney Entertainment Centre, 35 Harbour Street, Darling Harbour, Sydney

Sydney Tour Dates: 

• Tue 30 Jul, 8:00pm 
• Wed 31 Jul, 8:00pm 
• Thu 1 Aug, 8:00pm 
• Sat 3 Aug, 8:00pm 
• Tue 6 Aug, 8:00pm 
• Wed 7 Aug, 8:00pm 
• Fri 9 Aug–Thu 15 Aug, 8:00pm 
• Sat 10 Aug–Fri 16 Aug, 8:00pm 
• Wed 14 Aug, 8:00pm 

Pink's Official Tour Website: Sydney Tour

Staying in Sydney for the tour? 

Book a stay at Metro Hotel Sydney Central, a close stroll to the Sydney Entertainment Centre plus other iconic Sydney attractions: Metro Hotel Sydney Central

Review from TripAdvisor.com on Metro Hotel Sydney Central

“Always clean”

Reviewed April 25, 2013

We always use this hotel when we stay in Sydney. It's convenient to Central Station, the light rail, Capitol Theatre and Sydney Entertainment Centre. There are many options close by for eating including Harry's Cafe De Wheels. The rooms are clean and the beds are very comfortable. Not very much traffic noise at night which is surprising considering its position.

• Stayed April 2013, traveled as a couple
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Source: http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g255060-d257308-r158807686-Metro_Hotel_Sydney_Central-Sydney_New_South_Wales.html#CHECK_RATES_CONT

Jesus Christ Superstar at Sydney Entertainment Centre

Hosanna!  Jesus Christ Superstar fans in Sydney can rejoice the fact that an evening and matinee show has just been added.  The new shows will take place on Sunday 9 June and will take the total to five arena shows in Sydney.

The new shows will go on general public sale at 9am Monday 15 April. 

The show stars Australia’s own Tim Minchin as ‘Judas Iscariot’, former Spice Girl Melanie C as ‘Mary Magdalene’ and the critically acclaimed new-comer Ben Forster in the role of ‘Jesus’.  Also starring in the Australian production will be Jon Stevens returning to Jesus Christ Superstar in the role of ‘Pontius Pilate’ (Stevens played Judas in the 1992 Australian arena tour and the 1994 theatre production) and Andrew O’Keefe in the role of ‘King Herod’.

Andrew Lloyd Webber says: "I'm thrilled that Australia is to be the first leg for our international tour of the new Jesus Christ Superstar.  We had an overwhelming reception when the show toured the country for an astounding 84 dates in 1992. I hope this new production, which has been totally re-conceived for the 21st century, will entertain a new generation of Australians as well as those who already love the show."

The new production’s run in the UK in late 2012 broke previous audience records with 74,000 fans seeing the show in its opening weekend.  The arena production received wide acclaim, with critics praising the show as:
“Lloyd Webber’s new generation of superstars hits all the right notes.” The Times

“A work of conceptual genius” Daily Telegraph
“Restored to its heavy metal rock origins.” The Independent
“An almighty success!” Daily Star Sunday
“Blows away tradition.” Daily Mail


Dates and Times:

• Fri 07 June 2013 Starts at 8 PM
• Sat 08 June 2013 Starts at 2 PM
• Sat 08 June 2013 Starts at 8 PM
• Sun 09 June 2013 Starts at 2 PM
• Sun 09 June 2013 Starts at 8 PM

View the Sydney Entertainment Centre Site for More Details and to Book this event

Disney Presents the Lion King - Capitol Theatre Sydney December 2013

“THERE IS SIMPLY NOTHING ELSE LIKE IT” The New York Times

Seen by over 65 million people, Disney’s landmark musical event The Lion King
is a worldwide phenomenon that will redefine your expectations of
theatre. Brilliantly re-imagined by acclaimed director Julie Taymor,
Disney beloved film is transformed into a spectacular theatrical
experience which has won over 70 major international theatre awards.

Set against the majesty of the Serengeti Plains, this breathtaking
production explodes with glorious colours, stunning effects and
unforgettable music including Elton John and Tim Rice’s Circle of Life, Hakuna Matata and the academy award winning Can You Feel the Love Tonight?





If you have a Visa card you can purchase tickets now in the Visa
Pre-sale period. Don't have a Visa card? Don't worry, Waitlist pre-sale
commences 9am on Friday 3rd May. You will need the password you received
in your Waitlist e-mail.

Hurry, the presale period ends 11pm, Wednesday 8 May 2013 and is strictly subject to availability.

OPENS THIS DECEMBER CAPITOL THEATRE SYDNEY

Winter Sydney - Great Saver @ Metro Hotel Sydney Central - Metro Hotels

Metro Hotel is offering this Winter Sydney - Great Saver package for $129.00 per room per night including:

• Free wireless internet
• Free Breakfast for 2 adult
• Free bottle of wine on arrival
• Free late check out by 12 noon (Subject to availability).

Book this Winter Sydney - Great Value Package at Metro Hotel Sydney Central 

View Metro Hotel Sydney Central
 

Terms and conditions:

• All rooms are strictly subject to availability.
• Offer is not available for Friday and Saturday nights and may not be available for special event dates.
• Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room will not be permitted for any reason.
• Once confirmed a booking cannot be refunded or altered in any way.
• Rates are not valid with any other offer
• Extra bed is $65.00 ( B&B ) and max 3 adults can stay in the room.
• Valid between 25th April 2013  – 31st  August 2013.

Lay Your Weary Head at Metro Hotel Sydney Central

Always looking for a hotel when I'm in the city, for the night which is generally quite often for a myriad of occasions, I often book myself into the Metro Hotel Sydney Central.

Due to its location you couldn't ask for more. It is situated directly across from The Capitol Theatre and is moments away from some of the best attractions Sydney has to offer, such as Darling Harbour, Chinatown, Paddy's Market and World Square, where you, if like me, will leave with much less money in your purse then when you walked in. Now, if only you had someone to help carry those shopping bags back to the room!

Rooms have been recently refurbished and for this night, I stayed in a Double Deluxe room which was exactly what I needed for this little night out in the big smoke as they say. Come to think of it, I have always wondered who 'They' are. Haven't you?

To my surprise there is a pool on the rooftop where you can simply sit back and soak up the sun and relax for the few moments you have (or in my case 3 minutes). Yet, still it's nice to know that in a big city such as this you can find a pool to chill out and take it all in.

The restaurant is only opened for breakfast and this is probably due to so many eateries surrounding the area. You are quite spoiled for choice. To start your night off, I highly recommend The Palace Hotel which is a pub I found across the road in a mall next to Capitol Theatre.The food was amazing! 

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