The Gracious "Simpsons of Potts Point" Boutique Hotel

Recently I discovered "Simpsons of Potts Point". To my delight I found a gracious and elegant small boutique hotel in the historic Potts Point art deco district of Sydney Australia. It is a luxurious and gracious heritage hotel in a stately mansion which has a lovely homely atmosphere. The ambience is one of relaxed old world charm.

The attentive staff are warm and welcoming. Keith gave helpful suggestions on what to see and do when walking around the surrounding area.

The front two sitting rooms on the ground floor are very welcoming and charming feature rooms with wonderful period decor. They are ideal places to relax on the cosy armchairs and sofas with plenty of reading material to chose from our board games to play. Complimentary port, sherry and chocolates are provided. There is a computer with internet that can be used. I can just imagine sitting there in the warmth of the open fire during the colder months of winter.

Breakfast is included in your stay, and is served served each morning between 7:30 and 9:30am in the georgous conservatory. Breakfast has an excellent choice of cereals, fruit, ham, smoked salmon, nuts, bread and freshly brewed tea and coffee.

"Simpsons of Potts Point" has 12 rooms in a choice of several room types, including Cloud Suite , Superior King , Deluxe Queen , Dormer , and Family. They all have complimentary Wi-Fi internet.

I was fortunate to stay in the Victoria room, one of the 3 air-conditioned spacious Superior King rooms located on the first floor. It had a very comfortable king sized bed and lounge chairs, flat screen TV, mini-bar, tea and coffee making facilities and an ensuite with complimentary toiletries. I was impressed with the cleanliness of the room and the high quality of the bed linen provided. All the Superior King rooms offer an exceptional standard of accommodation each with its own style and unique features that combine a blend of historic elegance with 21st century comforts.

The Deluxe Queen style rooms are found on both the ground and first floors of "Simpsons Boutique Hotel". These air-conditioned rooms, with queen size beds,  have superb decorative detail and large bathrooms. Warm, contemporary comforts combined with 19th century charm makes staying in a Deluxe Queen room a delightful  experience.

The Dormer rooms are comfortable, attic-style rooms with a more intimate atmosphere. They are located on the second (top) floor of "Simpsons Boutique Hotel". These pleasant, newly refurbished rooms are air-conditioned, with queen size bed, ensuite with shower and ceiling fans.

There are 2 larger Family rooms, decorated in the same comfortable style as the Deluxe Queen. Furnished with one queen bed, one single bed and one double sofa bed. These rooms are suitable for families or groups of up to 4. Rooms are air-conditioned with ceiling fans, opening windows and ensuite shower and toilet. 

The beautiful Cloud Suite features king sized bed and a 2-person Jacuzzi-spa, and is ideal for the  "Honeymoon Package" which includes complimentary chocolates and sparkling wine on arrival.

"Simpsons of Potts Point" luxury boutique hotel is in an outstanding location. It is situated in a leafy short one-block long street in cosmopolitan Potts Point. Surrounding it are imposing three storey  historic terrace houses. A former Prime Minister of Australia lives in one of the homes in the street. Nearby are coffee shops, restaurants, cafes, boutiques, and a supermarket.

It is an easy walk past the Woolloomooloo Wharf, through the Botanic Gardens and past the Sydney Opera House to Circular Quay and the historic Rocks area. You can walk through the Domain to St Mary's Catholic Cathedral, Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney Museum, Parliament House and the many shops and department stores around the Pitt Street Mall.

Simpsons was originally known as ‘Killountan’. The mansion originally consisted of two adjoining buildings – the main house at the front and a kitchen and servants wing at the rear. It was designed by John Bede Barlow, an important turn of the century Australian architect. It was built in 1892 in the English Queen Anne style and Arts and Crafts Movement of that period, typified by its many nooks and crannies, and use of red brick and moulded timber as distinct features. 

During the 1930’s the property was divided into six apartments, with some of the original features lost. Fortunately most of the original stained glass windows survived intact and undamaged.

In 1987 the building was restored to its former glory and en-suite bathrooms were added without spoiling the style of the original building. A conservatory, now the breakfast room, was erected in the former rear garden. 

The rooms and halls feature paintings of Australian flora painted by noted artist Ellis Rowan during the late 1800’s. The property is listed by the National Trust of Australia as a Heritage building, and is one of the very few privately owned, free-standing Victorian mansions in the Potts Point area.

To get to the hotel you can either walk from the Sydney CBD, or take the train on the Eastern Suburbs Line to Kings Cross Station and then walk about 12 minutes to "Simpsons",  or take the 311 bus from Railway Square and get off just around the corner from "Simpsons".

"Simpsons of Potts Point" offers personal and intimate accommodation in a boutique historic mansion. It has very attractive room rates with reduced extended stay and off-season rates available. Just make a booking on the hotel enquiry form found at http://www.simpsonshotel.com/potts-point-hotel.aspx

"Simpsons of Potts Point"

8 Challis Avenue Potts Point NSW Australia 2011

Phone +61 (2) 9356 2199 

Fax +61 (2) 9356 4476
http://www.simpsonshotel.com/index.aspx