Hotel 59 was a complete surprise...(stayed mar 28 to apr 03 2008)
Perfect quiet location, close to bus stop, take-away food places and nightlife. Its the quiet residential end of Bayswater Rd in Kings Cross.
Only a 10 min walk to Darlinghurst Rd/Kings Cross clubs, 15 mins to Oxford St precinct and 30min pleasant walk to Opera House & CBD.
Host-George met me at the front door as i got out of the taxi, he was very welcoming and helpful. Lots of brochures and info available in the foyer for tourists.
Breakfast is included in the room rate and is served downstairs in the cosy streetside cafe, great coffee and very delicious meals.
Outdoor tables just outside cafe are perfect for enjoying Sydney's mild weather. The cafe is very popular with the locals- always a good sign.
The room was impeccably clean, the mattress firm and comfortable and the sheets crisp and clean.
Lots of good storage spaces and hanging robe are provided as well as colour tv and air con.
The en suite bathroom is small but just the right size. The shower was hot and invigorating.
The room was serviced everyday and a do-not-disturb sign is provided for those who had late nights on the town ( guilty as charged).
George always greeted me with a smile and was very helpful with info and directions for sightseeing.
The thai takeaway shop next door is great, fresh food and cheap prices.
Hotel 59 is a hidden gem with a bargain price.
Family run, clean, quiet and welcoming..why stay in a cold soul less Hilton for twice the price.
I stayed there on the basis of the reviews I had read here and Im more than happy to add to them.
I look forward to my next Sydney visit and my next stay at Hotel 59

Michael W

This small, family owned hotel was a great place to stay on our visit to Sydney. Our room was quite small but it was very clean and served the purpose for a good night's sleep. The location is very convenient to public transport and lots of restaurants and bars. The Kings Cross area is quite the night life hotspot, fortunately though the hotel is a block or so down from all the noise and chaos so things were nice and quiet there. George, the owner, is a wonderful host and goes out of his way to help out. We overpacked for our trip and he graciously agreed to keep an extra piece of luggage for us for over a week until we returned back to Sydney for our departure flight. A hearty and tasty breakfast is included in the rate as an added bonus!

The Hotel 59 is tucked away in the quiet end of Kings Cross and is an absolute gem.

The room was extremely clean. George is friendly and has all kinds of info to get you started. Breakfast , served in a little cafe downstairs, is very good. The room has an electric kettle and mini fridge. I was pleasantly suprised to find a little book exchange. Wi-fi access is available, signal strength can be iffy.

Its minutes away from Kings Cross Station. Theres a supermarket (Coles) a couple blocks away. Its walking distance to Potts Point and to Darlinghurst and almost anyhere else in downtown Sydney.

I just came back from a 5 week holiday in Australia. I started this wonderful trip in Sydney.

The warm welcome by George at the hotel 59 when I got there totally jet-lagged made me immediately feel at home. The recommendation by George how to get into town by foot and how to come back was very helpful and made the whole difference for the rest of my stay (as a single woman traveling there could not have been a better place to stay). The hotel rooms are very clean and cosy and the shower is very nice too. The wonderful breakfast (which also has a delicious Muesli option for those who are not into cooked breakfast) was a grant for a good start of the day.

I spent a great time in Sydney and if I ever return would definitely go back to Hotel 59 - hoping that George and his friendly family are still there!