Property: The William Inglis, Warwick Farm
Status: Accor+ Platinum
Room booked: Superior Room with 1 Kingsize Bed
Room upgraded/type: Deluxe Room with 1 kingsize bed
Rate: Accor Plus Saver Rate Complimentary Breakfast - $166.73
Free internet: Yes
Free Breakfast: Yes
Early check in/late out: N/A
Welcome drink: Yes, 2 vouchers in app (only used one)
Welcome gift: Bottle of wine, chocolates and an
opened bottle of water
Recommended. Yes, particularly if staying in the area
Decided to book this for a Saturday night staycation with partner. The hotel itself is located in Warwick Farm directly adjacent to the racecourse there so obviously a great location if you want to go to the races. I saw quite a few weddings were taking place at that location so probably not a bad spot for that either. The main downside of the hotel is it is a bit out of the way. You are looking at an hour train ride (give or take) from Sydney CBD plus a further 15 minute walk from the station.
Check in was quick although reception asked me if I wanted to join Accor ALL. After pointing out I’m already Platinum member I received my keys for the room. I could instantly see when I entered the room that we got an upgrade to a better room on the 7th floor (likely owing to my Platinum status):
The restroom consisted of a two separate stall for the shower (no shub for those concerned) and the toilet:
The view from my room:
The room had a minibar which was nice since this was an MGallery meaning I could have as many soft drinks as I'd like free as a Platinum member ( I refuse to comment on how many times I called the front desk to get the minibar replenished):
The hotel also has a decent exercise facility on the 9th floor consisting of Peloton and various Technogym equipment that is open 24/7. There is also a roof top pool (not pictured) open till 9 PM:
The hotel also has a bar/lounge on the mezzanine level which I used judiciously to work on some items adjacent to my thesis. There is also a cafe and restaurant on the ground floor, the latter of which I used to have dinner using my Accor+ discount:
The dish was $38 before discount (so $28.50 after the Accor+ discount). The wine pictured was from my free drink voucher. Overall, not a bad restaurant ( I really enjoyed the minute steak).
Breakfast is served at the restaurant (Weekdays from 6 AM to 10:30 AM and Weekends from 6:30 AM to 11 AM) and consisted of a buffet with hot and cold items including avocado and salmon (I haven't seen either option at Accor properties in some time). Additionally, there were a couple of a-la carte items you could order such as barista made coffee/tea and various egg concoctions:
Overall, I was pleasantly surprised by the hotel and would stay here again, at this price. However, one key consideration is that it is a bit out of the way at Warwick Farm, so may not be for everyone.
-RooFlyer88
