Have stayed at this cheaper, older hotel many times. Front desk staff were friendly on check in and check out. $250 bond taken on entry, refunded on exit but can take up to 5 days.
Area near the lift has a musty smell. The room had a sweet, cloying smell of cleaning products. The room and bathroom were clean with tea, coffee, sugar and milk supplies and shampoo and soap. The towels were fluffy. The room had a kettle and mini fridge, desk and 2 chairs plus a small table and luggage storage.
The hotel is one block from the Hay Street Mall and there are some cafes close by. Public transport very close too.