As a family, you can’t go past a good mid-range hotel. You know, the kind that’s a big step up from budget but doesn’t come with a luxury price tag. The Park Regis City Centre fits this brief perfectly – and yes, it even has a rooftop pool! We recently stayed for four nights at the Park Regis City Centre to review how it stacks up for a family break in Sydney. Here’s everything you need to know if you’re considering it.
Quick overview: Park Regis City Centre Sydney
| Hotel Name | Park Regis City Centre, Sydney |
|---|---|
| Location | Sydney CBD, Park St |
| Family-Friendly? | Yes (good family option) |
| Standout Feature | Rooftop pool |
| Price Range | Mid-range |
| Best For | Families, couples, business travellers |
| Closest Attractions | Hyde Park, QVB, Pitt Street Mall |
First impressions
Walking into the lobby, our first reaction was relief. Clean, modern, uncluttered, and with quirky old-school trunk-style luggage décor, the Park Regis made a great first impression. The staff were friendly and check-in was quick.
Our Park Suite surprised us too: spotless, with a semi-private kids’ area separated by the bathroom and kitchenette nook. After a long day travelling, the complimentary snack box was a thoughtful touch that absolutely won us over.
The rooms at Park Regis City Centre
We stayed in a Park Suite, which included two semi-separated areas (no closing door) with a small hallway to the bathroom and kitchenette (fridge + microwave).
Main bedroom:
- King-sized bed
- TV and air-con
Second room:
- Two single beds (no sofa bed as shown in website photos)
- Work desk + second TV
A large reflective wall panel gives a nice sense of space, and at 34 sqm, the room felt surprisingly roomy for a CBD hotel.
Facilities
A lack of facilities is the only thing that doesn’t catapult the Park Regis City Centre into a higher price bracket. However, this works well because it still boasts all the important stuff, like free WiFi and a rooftop pool. Everything else that it’s missing, like gyms and restaurants, can be found within walking distance of the hotel.
The Park Regis City Centre keeps it simple:
- Rooftop pool with stunning city views (big win with the kids)
- Free WiFi
No gym or restaurant on site, but everything you need is within easy walking distance. When you’re travelling with kids, unless they are old enough to stay in the hotel room by themselves, it’s virtually impossible to use an onsite gym anyway. So I actually really appreciate that I’m not paying extra for these few additional things (that I probably wouldn’t use anyway) that would bump the cost of the hotel room up into luxury pricing.
Food and drink
There’s no onsite restaurant or room service. But honestly, in this part of Sydney, you won’t miss it. Cafes, takeaways, and restaurants are on your doorstep. Plus, apps like UberEats, Menulog and DoorDash make delivery a breeze.
In the neighbourhood (walking distance)
You couldn’t ask for a better location:
- Town Hall Station: 160m
- Museum Station: 280m
- Hyde Park: 280m
- Australian Museum: 400m
- Sydney Tower Eye: 450m
- Darling Harbour: 650m
- Chinese Friendship Garden: 1km
- Sydney Aquarium: 1.1km
- Royal Botanic Gardens: 1.6km
- Sydney Opera House: 2km
- Sydney Harbour Bridge: 2km
- Taronga Zoo: 6.1km (via ferry)
We easily walked to most attractions – even with two young kids in tow!
Accessibility
The hotel offers lift access and states disabled facilities are available. However, because we weren’t travelling with anyone with accessibility needs, I can’t vouch for how accurate this is. I’d recommend contacting them directly for details tailored to your needs.
FAQs: Park Regis City Centre Sydney
Yes! We loved the semi-separate sleeping area for kids and the rooftop pool.
Yes, a rooftop pool with gorgeous city skyline views.
Absolutely. Town Hall Station is a 2-minute walk away.
No, there is no on-site restaurant, but there are plenty of food options within walking distance.
No. There is no on-site restaurant.
Yes. However, there is a fee, and availability is limited.
No. There is no spa or wellness centre at the Park Regis City Centre.
Check-in at the Park Regis City Centre is 2 pm, and check-out is 10 am.
27 Park Street, Sydney. Phone number: 02-9267-6511.
What could be better
Although they are not apartments, so I can’t really complain, a slightly larger kitchenette area would have been much appreciated, given that there is no onsite restaurant.
The verdict
We genuinely recommend Park Regis City Centre as a fantastic mid-range family hotel option in Sydney. Accommodation in Sydney can get painfully expensive, but this hotel lets you save your dollars for the fun stuff without compromising on comfort or location.
The rooftop pool and free WiFi were a winner with the kids, and the proximity to public transport and many of Sydney’s family-friendly attractions got top scores from me. Would we stay here again? Absolutely.
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