Comments on: Chifley Hotel, Penrith

By: Seana Smith

Seana Smith — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 06:08:50 +0000

Well it looks marvellous for a dirty weekend with my husband! Or maybe not! I’d have gone for the Harry’s cafe too, or brought a nice ham sandwich. Dear dear, a sharp contrast to your cruise post!

By: Kristi @ My San Francisco Kitchen

Kristi @ My San Francisco Kitchen — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 08:52:44 +0000

Oh my! It looks like you did not have very good restaurant options at all! 🙁 When we go on vacation, we usually only look into hotels, but you just reminded me that it is also important to look at the surrounding restaurants!! Especially for us foodies! 😉 Have a wonderful weekend with lots of GOOD food!

By: Joanne

Joanne — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 01:31:45 +0000

Ugh this all sounds awful! What a downer!!

By: Charles

Charles — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 23:02:32 +0000

Oh dear - not ideal. Interestingly though, I'd give this article a read. I looked it up when I was curious about what a hotel needed to get 5 stars (I stayed in a 4 star place in Stockholm and while it was a great hotel it was lacking a couple of things which I'd been expecting). It seems that the starring system is surprisingly arbitrary and can be achieved simply by satisfying simple criteria, and isn't necessarily a reflection on the quality at all.

By: yummychunklet

yummychunklet — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 20:44:55 +0000

Ah, Krispy Kreme. Yum!

By: GourmetGetaways

GourmetGetaways — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 20:12:38 +0000

Oh dear, housekeeping must have been keen to get started on your room :0!
I can’t believe you could see all those fast food items from your window, that’s just scary, do the people of Chifley cook???
Oh well, at least you weren’t there for the “4 star resort” experience.

By: Kimby | a little lunch

Kimby | a little lunch — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 18:12:42 +0000

Charlie, please forgive me for laughing at your expense. The thought of you being catapulted out of bed at Carl’s every move (thanks to “unusual springs”) gave me giggle fits just now. When a hotel exceeds your expectations — fabulous! When it doesn’t (despite their advertising claims)… well, it makes for a great story. 🙂

By: Debra

Debra — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 17:37:53 +0000

Wow! This really was an uneven get-away wasn’t it! I think the whole affair has to be seen through the lens of participating in a major fundraiser, not a vacation get-away, that’s for sure! I can understand a place not having the best amenities, but there is no excuse for a rude front desk. I have had that happen before and I am always just shocked. Now about Outback Steak House. You would find it hilarious here in the States. We have them all lover the place, and as a steak house, I’d say there’s not much to brag about, but they do well. And you’d love advertisements…Aussie accents and all. I think they must have come into existence about the time Paul Hogan and the “Crocodile Dundee” movies became a hit here in the U.S. Following popular culture is a tricky thing, isn’t it! LOL!

By: lisaiscooking

lisaiscooking — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 15:34:18 +0000

Wow, the view, the dining options! Good to hear it was a short stay. The trampoline springs in the bed sound entertaining!

By: Denise

Denise — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 09:36:26 +0000

The least you could have hoped for was a comfy bed – was breakfast included in that $160 probably not.