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Reviews of The Charrington Boutique Hotel

3 out of 5
The Charrington Boutique Hotel
22 Centennial Avenue, Chatswood, NSW

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 244 out of 639 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 266 out of 639 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 639 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 639 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 639 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peni

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell James, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great, thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Margaret

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is in a quiet location - the vegetation around the property provides privacy, shade and a good view. There is adequate parking close to the property and the location is close to rail, dining and shopping facilities.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a walk back in time so quant and quirky very clean tasteful decor nice and clean and peaceful and we had our own balcony which is a big plus for us definitely recommend for the price this place packs a punch worth every cent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Karen

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room did not have air conditioning. The hosts could not even provide ice or cold water on a 40 degree day. Toiletries were scarce, no body wash, just 1 shampoo and one conditioner supplied for 2 people.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the old world charm, the sheets etc were immaculate but some facilities need an upgrade -noisy exhaust fan, mirrors aged and tarnished. Mould in bathroom paint. Overall was happy with the stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
First rate hovel. Smelt like a dog kennel and very dusty and unclean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Amenities
Was quaint and great location
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Gisella

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Russell, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great affordable hotel, a short walking distance from Chatswood station.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Pock on 8 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for your review. We wish to welcome you very soon.

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Surrounded by construction zones on all sides. I tried to check in but was not able to find parking with a four block radius even though comments on Wotif were than free parking was available close. Shockingly poor customer service. Staff extremely unhelpful and indicated I should have read the fine print on parking more carefully. I walked away from the non refundable down payment and found better accommodation in a better location for same rate. I will never be back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Rob on 13 Sept 2023
We are sorry to know you had bad experience

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property is clean and has the old world charm. However the following were my inconveniences: 1. The heater in the room didn't work. 2. The blanket provided was not suitable for the cold weather hence I was uncomfortable throughout the night. 3. The kettle for heating water was dirty 4. The shower mixer didn't work well - water was either too hot or cold 5. The curtin was missing for one of the windows hence the light from the road was always in the room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Rob on 21 Aug 2023
thank you for your feedback, very appreciate it

10/10 Excellent

Jing-Jia

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Pock on 28 July 2023
Thank you for your review.

10/10 Excellent

john

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
STAYED BEFORE & HAPPY TO STAY AGAIN
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Pock on 9 July 2023
Thank you for your visit and your review. We are glad to welcome you agian.

8/10 Good

Rob

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Rob on 21 Aug 2023
thank you

8/10 Good

Sharon

Travelled with family
The outside of property was beautiful, well looked after. The ceiling in the bathroom was peeling, the chair in the corner hadnt been moved for a long time as their was dust everywhere. There was no plug in the sink in the bathroom, was a bit inconvenient. Staff didnt speak at all, im not sure if they couldnt speak english, but was a bit weird. All in all it was ok, bed was not too bad, no noise to keep tou awake from traffic. Needs at bit of an upgrade
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from ROB on 25 Aug 2023
Thank you for staying with us and your feedback

8/10 Good

Pamela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I love the old style of the home and its decore. The curtains were coming off at the end and made them difficult to close. The bathroom, whilst old, could be a little cleaner. The staff were excellent and being close to the city is certainly a plus. We will certainly stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from ROB on 25 Aug 2023
Thank you for staying with us and your feedback

6/10 Okay

Janne

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Service by staff and Wotif
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Pock on 2 June 2023
Thank you for your review. We wish to welcome you in the future

8/10 Good

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

4/10 Poor

jim

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the location. Room too small with poor old facilities. Room is quite damp.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Russell James, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and affordable hotel a short walk from Chatswood station.
Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy bed, quiet, close to the centre of Chatswood. Just what I was after
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

caroline

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Narelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needed no alarm clock we used the nature outside in all the trees 😃😘👍
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reeder

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had everything going for it along with reasonable price
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Martin

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Worst hotel experience. The room was unmade and dirty. When brought to the attention of the staff they moved room and it was made but still dirty…insects in coffee cups and generally unclean. Didn’t stay and arranged another hotel at considerable extra expense last minute and was still charged for the first night here. Appalling on every level. Appalling!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Manager on 3 Apr 2023
Firstly I would like to say that the person who wrote this review was not the guest who made the booking and was not the guest who checked in to the hotelWhen the guest checked in to the hotel they were sent up to the room they were allocated on the booking system.The cleaner the day before had not cleaned the room as he ran out of time before he finished his shift that day but he did not inform the front desk before he left.When the hotel was made aware the original room had not been serviced the guest was moved to a similar room to the one that had been originally bookedThe guest was in the room for several hours before they emailed Expedia and complained the bench topshad not been cleaned and there was an insect in one of the coffee cups ( they did not contact the hotel front desk at this time ) Expedia contacted the hotel with the guest's complaints and the cleaner was sent up to the room. When the cleaner went to the room he could not any insect in the coffee cups and the guest had not taken a pic on their phone showing the insect in the coffee cup.The guest wanted to check out at this point.The guest'soriginal booking was for 5 nights and was aware thatthe hotel cancellation policy was the guest had to give 72 hours notice of cancellation to get the remainder of the booking refundedThe hotel decided only to charge one nights cancellation fee not 3 nights Rob Davies.....Manager

8/10 Good

Dale

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is very unique
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

A

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Its old and run down. Sheets were dirty and had to be changed. Our room looked nothing like the promotional photos. Tiny and cramped had to lug our cases down deep stairs no parking and out the front the onstreet parking is in a school zone staff very unfriendly and the place is for sale
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from owner on 26 Mar 2023
HiThank you for your review, sorry the accommodationdid not suit you.The room you booked was a superior twin room.The room pictures on expedia website are actuallyof your room No109 which is a superior twin roomThe expedia website clearly states there is only streetparking available.The street parking directly in front of the hotel is generally 2 hour parking 8.30am to 3.30 pm,no parking 8.30 to 9.30 am and 2.30 and 3.30 because of the school zone,and after 3.30 pm until 8.30am the following day is unrestricted.As for there being no lift available, the Expedia website clearly states there is hotel does not have a lift availableThe level entry to the hotel from the street is to the second floor of the hotel and the reception ares.From the reception area there is only one flight of stairs up to the the third floor or down one flight of stairs to the first floorAs for the sheets not being satisfactory, the sheets come direct from the commercial laundry and are ironed ready for the cleaners to to put on the beds when they service the room.It is the hotel policy if any guest complains about the sheets we change them weather there is a genuine reason or not ( which happened in this case )As for the building being for sale the current ownerwho just turned 82 years old is retiring after runningthe Charrington Hotel successfully for the last 42 yearsI am surprised that you found the staff unfriendly as most of the reviews of the hotel on Expedia website say they found the staff very friendlyRob Davies.....Owner

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Federico

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Janeden

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful presented. Extra bed too short. No off street parking. No airconditioning in our room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff were friendly and a very convenient location. Appropriate pricing. Room amenities were quite adequate. Decor was interesting - maybe a little excessive and dated. Room could have been cleaner.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
convienient
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean and with amenities. Close walk to Chatswood shopping Center.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from Pock on 7 Mar 2023
Thank you for your review

8/10 Good

Tony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from Pock on 4 Mar 2023
Thank you for your review.

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from Pock on 26 Feb 2023
Thank you for your review

8/10 Good

Russell

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The property was cute with character hence why I booked.so room was fine however when I decided to book another major factor was it said room had a bath. It had a bath but no plug and was told sorry its meant to e shower (which was not a good start. People need a choice.. The wildlife was noisy outside in the middle of the night disrupting sleep and because reception is only open for a limited period of time it felt unsafe if there was a problem. But for a unique property & location and price it was overall good.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint and colourful, small rooms and well worn, a good budget option.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Rajesh

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Response from Pock on 9 Feb 2023
Thank you for your review

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was homely and well decorated, better than a standard hotel. It was a little noisy, as the rooms are close together, and the microwave wasn't clean, but the service staff responded immediately. The care and timeliness of the staff is to be commended, they are prompt at responding to problems and genuinely showed care regarding our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Response from Pock on 9 Feb 2023
Thank you for your review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great find
Charming hotel. Friendly welcome. Enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Response from Pock on 9 Feb 2023
Thank you for your review

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely atmosphere old style hotel.
Response from Pock on 13 Jan 2023
Thank you so much, Geoff.

8/10 Good

michael

Travelled with partner
No aircon in room and bathroom a bit tight Over all not to bad
Response from Pock on 9 Feb 2023
Thank you for your review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

4/10 Poor

tracy

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smelly room old facility