ALH Group Northern Suburbs hotels

"Service at check-in and check-out was immaculate. The Retreat is beautiful and unique; the layout is a bit of a maze at first but offers great privacy. The room felt spacious enough, though storage for clothes and bags is limited. It has a wine cooler instead of a real fridge, so don’t rely on it for food. Native tea selection, basic instant coffee, small kettle. Drinks and snacks available in mini-bar. Bathroom design looks great but offers almost no privacy due to sliding louvres and a cubicle-style (yet fancy frosted glass) toilet door. Spacious shower. King bed is a plus, though my side sagged. Interesting pillow choice, requires getting used to. Housekeeping was attentive, and amenities like robes, mirrors, iron, hairdryer, safe, and toiletries were all there. Watching animals from the room, elevator and walkways is a highlight. Breakfast at Me-Gal was handy (I do not recommend food outlets in the zoo), but lacked variety, you can’t make coffee/tea yourself and it was hard to order. Free cold still/sparkling water in the lounge is handy. While lunch and dinner at both Me-Gal and lounge were delicious, room service runs only 5–9 pm. Ordering at lounge wasn’t available when we tried at 9:30, drinks go until 10 pm. City views from the lounge and Me-Gal restaurant are exceptional. Lounge space opens up beautifully on warm days. Free daily sanctuary tours are excellent and highly recommended. Separate guest access to the zoo is appreciated. So is free parking. "

"Clean room, friendly staff and quiet hotel. All round good place to stay. Close to lots of dining options and safe "

"Nice welcome, same high standards although branding has changed. On site restaurant is great. "

"Excellent location, great price, fantastic breakfast "

"A great stay. Hotel is very convenient for Macquarie Park’s station with trains quickly into the centre of Sydney. Room was large and comfortable. "

"Great location, easy walk to train, buses and metro as well as Woolworths, shops, restaurants, post office, etc. Easy trip from airport. The suite was private, spacious, clean, comfortable and well appointed. You have your own kitchen, washing machine and dryer, bathroom, separate bedroom, dining and lounge as well as a private balcony and office space. I loved the pool and sauna. There's also a gym. The staff were lovely and so helpful and provide 24 hour service. I loved my stay and would happily live there 🌟"

"Room was nice and comfortable and location was quiet in good location for where we needed to be. Service is weird - self check in on computer screen - although the receptionist have us our key. Despite the gold status bottle of wine we were supposed to be offered, we had to ask 3 times to actually receive it. "

"Comfortable room, very quiet, lovely staff and a great location "

"Newly furnished, very clean, comfortable bed, nice shower, friendly staff and comparatively affordable. Can't fault it. Will come back when in North Sydney again. "