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Holidate

Monday 28th July, 2003 Leave a Comment

We’re going on a holiday. I promised Leanne an overseas trip – and since work was pressuring me to take some of my accrued leave, I decided now would be a good time to escape the winter chill in Sydney and head north. Given the recent SARS scares in Hong Kong (now all clear according … [Read More »]

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Hilton Brisbane II

Thursday 24th July, 2003 2 Comments

I think I might have to adjust my review of the Hilton in Brisbane. Their breakfast is good – not excellent like I first suggested. I wrote that review after only one night and so hadn’t spent a week there with breakfasts. The biggest problem has been service – what happens in normal hotels is … [Read More »]

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Sheraton Towers, Melbourne

Sunday 20th July, 2003 Leave a Comment

While I’m writing reviews, I should review some of the other hotels I’ve stayed in recently too… The Sheraton Towers in Melbourne would still have to be one of my favourites, despite some serious failures such as lack of good connectivity. Starting with the entrance with the lovely ornate stairs and water feature flowing down … [Read More »]

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Hilton Brisbane

Sunday 20th July, 2003 1 Comment

I’m in Brisbane this week teaching a class for work. Staying at the Hilton this time for something a little different (usually would stay at the Sheraton – sounds familiar hey ?) I was pretty disappointed with the Hilton – it’s a tired old building, with tired old rooms, and generally just a tired old … [Read More »]

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Grand Hyatt, Melbourne

Thursday 17th July, 2003 1 Comment

Stayed in the Grand Hyatt this trip to Melbourne, just for something different. Nice hotel – although a distinct lack of views from my room (I didn’t even bother taking photos). The Sheraton Towers is much nicer in that regard – especially with city views looking over the Yarra to the Flinder St station. I … [Read More »]

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