Please Note: The 2009 details below are no longer valid
The annual SYDNEY GAY AND LESBIAN MARDI GRAS is about to happen again!
The countdown has begun and preparations are well under way....
Sydney hotels and accommodation is at a premium at this time as are well-placed
vantage points from which to view the Mardi Gras Parade.
Again, this year, M-Power Accommodation has some great accommodation options for stay in Sydney over the Fabulous Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.
The Annual Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras occurs each year at the start of Sydney's Autum, in the last days or February or start of March.
Starting more than 20 years ago as a gay protest march, the Parade of the Sydney Gay and lesbian Mardi Gras has evolved into one of the Worlds big gay events that captures the imagination of a city for one night in every year.
The spirit of the occasion has evolved into one of celebration rather than protest, and it is a cherished experience of all who participate and of anyone lucky enough to get a look. The Mardi Gras atmosphere is fun and frivolous and more than half a million spectators show up along Sydney streets to witness the parade.
The Mardi Gras Parade and Mardi Gras Party are the culmination of the 14 days of the Mardi Gras Festival. The final instalment in this colourful festival is indeed the Mardi Gras Party which is enjoyed by more than 10,000 party goers at the conclusion of the Parade. The Parade route begins in the centre of Sydney, as the paraders congregate during the afternoon in glorious Hyde park, before marching out down Oxford street. Over the course of the evening thousands of paraders on floats and motorbikes and dancing feet put it on for the cheering Mardi Gras crowds.
If you are planning to attend the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade it is sensible to head out early to ensure a good position, bring plenty of drinking water (raincoat if necessary) as it will probably be a warm night, and maybe a milk crate to stand on for a better view. Along the Parade route crowds pack the sidewalk and even some trees, which can cause delays if trying to buy drinks or use public toilets. Remember, once the Mardi Gras Parade starts you CANNOT cross the line of the parade. If you need to get to the other side you may have to go right to the end of the route, to go around or just wait until its all over and the streets are opened again. All intersecting streets are cut off along the Parade route and in addition to residents cars you may find it very difficult to find a park. Extra public transport is provided around the area to help cope with the crowds, so it might be wise to leave the car at home especially if you are planning a night out.
Mardi Gras accommodation along the Parade route is at a premium, as are well placed vantage points from which to view the Parade. There are several options for accommodation which grant views of the Mardi Gras Parade, however these will sell out well in advance. Over this special event time, for preferred accommodation booking policies will likely include a minimum stay (eg 2 or 3 nights), prepayment requirements and cancellation fees.
Let M-Power Accommodation help you with some great Gay and Lesbian Friendly accommodation options for your stay in the southern hemisphere's Gayest city - Sydney for the Annual Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.
Gay friendly Sydney Hotels and Serviced Apartment in
and around Sydney with vacancies over
Sydney's Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras:
City Crown Motel features ensuite rooms, in-house movies, tea and coffee making facilities, remote control TV, reverse cycle air conditioning and an internet compatible phone system so you can access your laptop, The property also offers its own cafe where a relaxing breakfast can be had before heading out for a day discovering Sydney. The hotel has laundry facilities, limited on site parking and a tour desk to assist with your sight seeing needs. City Crown Motel which is a 4 minute walk to the Oxford Street strip with its Gay Bars and Clubs. The Hotel is also an easy stroll into the City of Sydney
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MINIMUM STAY: There is 5 night minimum required for stays including Saturday 7th March, 2009. The City Crown Motel is located at Click to view City Crown Motel |
Single or Double Room1 Double Bed. (rates for 1 or 2 Guests)
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Twin Room1 Double + 1 Single Bed (rates for up to 2 guests - 3 max)
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Triple Room3 Single Beds (rates for up to 3 guests - 3 max)
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Quad Room2 Double Beds (rates for 1 - 4 guests - 4 max)
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Deluxe Queen RoomConfigured with a Queen Bed. (rates for 1 or 2 guests - 2 max)
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Family ApartmentConfigured Double + Single + Rollout bed, 2 Single bunks and sofa bed. (Rates for up to 7 guests - 7 max)
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Sydney Gay Friendly Serviced Apartment Hotel.
Morgans Apartments Sydney are probably Sydney's most intimate gay friendly serviced apartments.
The apartment style hotel is only a short stroll to Oxford Street. Continue on down Oxford Street and through Hyde Park to Sydney's CBD and its may attractions. Morgans Sydney has 26 Studio and One Bedroom Apartments all with self contained kitchens and private bathrooms. A good accommodation choice for your Sydney stay over the Mardi Gras Season.
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MINIMUM STAY: There is 5 night minimum required for stays including Saturday 7th March, 2009. For all nights that fall on or between March 2nd - March 9th - the higher rate applies and for all additional nights the discounted rate is available.2009. Morgans Sydney is located at Click to view Morgans Sydney Hotel |
Fully self-contained serviced Studio apartment1 Queen Bed (rates for 1 or 2 Guests - 2 guests Max)
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Fully self-contained serviced One bedroom apartment1 Queen Bed (rates for 1 or 2 Guests - 4 guests Max)
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The Bayview Boulevard Hotel is situated on the Eastern Fringe of Sydney's Central Business District - within easy access of Sydney City proper and bars and night clubs of Sydney's "Gay Mile" - Oxford Street. Also with-in a stroll from the hotel is the Cook and Philip Aquatic Centre and Pool. The hotel's 4 star rated rooms provide a view of the Sydney city skyline or Northward to the famous Sydney Harbour. With a 3 night minimum stay requirement, the Bayview Boulevard Hotel may be a good accommodation choice for your Stay in Sydney over the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.
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MINIMUM STAY: There is 1 night minimum required for stays including Saturday 7th March, 2009. The Bayview Boulevard is located at Click to view Bayview Boulevard Hotel Sydney |
Deluxe City View Room1 Queen Bed or or 2 Single Beds or 2 double beds. Rate for 1 or 2 people (3 max)
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Deluxe Harbour View Room1 Queen Bed or 2 Single Beds or 2 Double Beds. Rate for 1 or 2 people (3 max)
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Deluxe City View Room With Mardi Gras Survival Package1 Queen Bed or or 2 Single Beds or 2 double beds. Rate for 1 or 2 people (3 max)
Package Includes: Bottle of Pink Champagne, Bottle of Berocca, Eye Mask, Crystal Ball, Tiara and Seasonal Fruit. |
Deluxe Harbour View Room With Mardi Gras Survival Package1 Queen Bed or or 2 Single Beds or 2 double beds.
Package Includes: Bottle of Pink Champagne, Bottle of Berocca, Eye Mask, Crystal Ball, Tiara and Seasonal Fruit. |
L'otel is an appealing 3 star Boutique Hotel located on Darlinghurst Road about a 10 minute walk from Oxford Streets Bars, Cafes and Night Clubs.
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MINIMUM STAY: There is 3 night minimum required for stays including Saturday 7th March, 2009. L'Otel is located at Click to view L'Otel |
Junior Suite1 Double Bed (rates for 1 or 2 Guests - 2 max)
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Grand Suite1 Queen Bed. (rates for 1 or 2 guests - 2 max)
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Deluxe Suite1 Queen Bed. Balcony. (rates for 1 or 2 guests - 2 max)
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Addisons Hotel is a good 3 star hotel located in the inner Eastern Sydney Suburb of Kensington. Rooms are comfortable and offer kitchenette, private bathroom and balcony. The hotel is a short bus trip to the city centre, Oxford Street and bars as well as to Bondi Beach and Coogee Beach. The hotel is a stroll away from one of Sydney's most popular saunas - Kens of Kensington.
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MINIMUM STAY: There is 3 night minimum required for stays including Saturday 7th March, 2009. Addisons Hotel is located at Click to view Addisons Hotel |
Single Ensuite Room1 Double Bed (rates for 1 or 2 Guests - 2 max)
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Double Ensuite Room1 Double Bed (rates for 1 or 2 Guests - 2 max)
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Triple Ensuite Room1 Double + Single Bed. (rates for 3 people)
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Family Ensuite Room - 4 Guests1 Double Bed + 2 Single Bunks.
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family Ensuite Room - 5 guests1 Double + Single Bed + pr Bunk Beds
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Family Ensuite Room - 6 guests1 Double Bed + 2 Pr Single Bunks.
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Situated right on Oxford Street and only a stroll to the gay bars and gay pubs on and near Oxford Street, Sullivans Hotel has long been a favourite with Gay and Lesbian Visitors to Sydney wanting to stay in the "thick" of the action.
Buses leave from out front to Sydney's Central Business District and in the other direction to Bondi and Coogee Beaches. All rooms have private bathrooms, air-conditioning, bar fridge, ironing facilities, room-safe, free in-house movies. Garden rooms have free wireless broadband.
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MINIMUM STAY: There is 7 night minimum required for stays including Saturday 7th March, 2009. Sullivans Hotel is located at Click to view Sullivans Hotel |
Standard Double Ensuite Room1 Double Bed (rates for 1 or 2 Guests)
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Garden Ensuite Room1 Double Beds (rates for 1 or 2 Guests)
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The 4 Star Quality Hotel Cambridge is only a few minutes walk to Oxford Street and bars. The CBD and the city's main attractions are only a stroll further on. At Comfort Inn Cambridge, suites and rooms are comfortable and many have balconies with Sydney city skyline views. This Sydney hotel could be a good accommodation choice for your stay in Sydney over the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.
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MINIMUM STAY: There is 5 night minimum required for stays including Saturday 7th March, 2009. Quality Hotel Cambridge is located at Click to view Quality Hotel Cambridge |
classic Room1 Queen Bed or 2 Single Beds rates for 1 or 2 guests (max 2) lower floors
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One Bedroom Suite1 Queen Bed or 2 Single Beds rates for 1 or 2 guests (max 3)
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Deluxe one bedroom suite1 Queen Bed + Sofa Bed rates for 1 or 2 guests (max 3) Fully refurbished - on higher executive floors
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Deluxe Suite1 Queen Bed rates for 1 or 2 guests (max 2) Fully refurbished - on higher executive floors.
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The 3 1/2 stars Hyde Park Inn hotel offers gay and Lesbian friendly accommodation with views of Sydney Harbour and Hyde Park. The 92-room property is in the heart of Sydney’s Central Business District across from beautiful Hyde Park, and only a few minutes to Oxford Street the bars and the thick of the action as the marshalling areas for the Big Mardi Gras Parade are right out front of the hotel. This property offers a great combination of location, price and facilities and could be a good choice of accommodation for your stay in Sydney over the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.
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MINIMUM STAY: There is 3 night minimum required for stays including Saturday 7th March, 2009. Hyde Park Inn is located at Click to view Hyde Park Inn |
Standard Single / Double / Twin Room1 Queen or 1 Queen + 1 Single bed. Rate for 1 or 2 guests. District View, no Balcony.
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Deluxe single / Double / Twin Room1 Queen or 1 Queen + 1 Single bed. Rate for 1 or 2 guests. Over looking Hyde Park with private Balcony
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Standard Triple Room1 Queen + 1 Single bed. Rate for 3 guests. District View without Balcony.
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Deluxe Triple Room1 Queen + 1 Single bed. Rate for 3 guest. Over looking Hyde Park with private Balcony
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Standard Quad Room1 Queen + 2 Single beds. Rate for 4 guests. District View without Balcony.
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Deluxe Quad Room1 Queen + 2 Single beds. Rate for 4 guest. Over looking Hyde Park with private Balcony
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2 Bedroom Apartment1 Queen + 2 Single beds + Kitchen Rate for 4 guests. District View without Balcony.
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Deluxe Room for 51 Queen + 3 Single bed. Rate for 5 guest. Over looking Hyde Park with private Balcony
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The Travelodge Sydney is position between Sydney's CBD and the bars and restaurants of Oxford Street. Theatres, a great range of shops and night clubs are within easy walking distance. Major attractions including Darling Harbour, Fox Studios, Sydney Cricket Ground and the Sydney Football Stadium, are easily accessible. But of course the Mardi Gras Parade up Oxford Street is why you are coming to Sydney. The Travelodge Sydney is meters away from the assembly point of the big Gay and Lesbian Sydney Mardi Gras Parade.
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MINIMUM STAY: There is 3 night minimum required for stays including Saturday 7th March, 2009. Travelodge Sydney is located at Click to view Travelodge Sydney |
StandardSingle/Twin/Double ensuite Room1 Double or 2 Single Beds. Rates for 1 or 2 (max 2)
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ExecutiveSingle/Twin/Double ensuite RoomKing Bed or 2 Single Beds. Rates for 1 or 2 (max 2) Recently refurbished and situated on higher floors
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The Medina Executive Apartments on Crown only 2km from the CBD and a 5 minute walk to the bars and clubs of Oxford Street. Medina on Crown offers spacious 1 & 2 bedroom apartments - all are recently refurbished and provide a stylish and spacious accommodation option for your stay in Sydney over the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.
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MINIMUM STAY: There is 3 night minimum required for stays including Saturday 7th March, 2009. Medina On Crown is located at Click to view Medina On Crown |
One Bedroom Standard Apartment1 Queen bed OR 2 Singles Beds. Rates for 2 people (3 max)
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One Bedroom City View Apartment1 Queen bed OR 2 Singles Beds. Rates for 2 people (3 max)
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Two Bedroom Standard Apartment2 Queen Beds OR 1 Queen and 2 Single Beds. OR 4 Single Beds. 2 bathrooms. Rates for 4 people (5 max)
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Two Bedroom City View Apartment2 Queen Beds OR 1 Queen and 2 Single Beds. OR 4 Single Beds. 2 bathrooms. Rates for 4 people (5 max)
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The Kirketon is located in the fashionable inner city suburb of Darlinghurst - Sydney's Soho, the city's vibrant urban quarter, which is alive with boutiques, restaurants, cafes and hip bars. Darlinghurst is the perfect location for guests who wish to interact with the locals and see Sydney's creative side. The hotel has 40 modernist guestrooms, which are complimented by a wide variety of exciting restaurants, bars and meeting areas. The Kirketon is the perfect size for personalised attention and has received many awards for "Innovation in Travel", including being nominated as one of the ‘coolest boutique hotels in the world’ by Conde Nast traveller magazine.
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MINIMUM STAY: There is 5 night minimum required for stays including Saturday 7th March, 2009. The Kirketon Hotel is located at Click to view The Kirketon Hotel |
Junior Room1 Double Bed. Rate for up to 2 people (2 max)
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Premium Room1 Queen Bed. Rate for up to 2 people (2 max)
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Executive Room1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds. Rate for up to 2 people (2 max)
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The Parkridge Budget Apartments are located very near to Hyde Park in the bustling restaurant district of Oxford Street. They fully furnished self-contained One and Two Bedroom Apartments, each with balconies and City or Harbour Views. Due to their location - right on Oxford Street, the Parkridge Apartments are a popular choice with locals revisiting Sydney year after year for the Mardi Gras Party and Parade and as such usually sell out early.
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MINIMUM STAY: There is 10 night minimum required for stays including Saturday 7th March, 2009. Parkridge Budget Apartments is located at Click to view Parkridge Budget Apartments |
One Bedroom Deluxe apartment1 Available - 10 night min stay required. 1 Queen Bed. Rates for 2 guests (3 max)
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Two Bedroom Standard Apartment1 Queen + 2 Singles OR 1 Queen + 1 Double Bed. Also 1 Sofa Bed. Rates for 4 guests (4 max)
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Two Bedroom deluxe Apartment1 Queen Bed. Rates for 2 guests (3 max)
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Two Bedroom premier Apartment1 Queen + 2 Single Beds OR 1 Queen + 1 Double Bed. Also 1 Sofa Bed. 2 Bathrooms Rates for 4 guests (5 max)
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The Gay friendly Macleay Apartment Hotel Rated 3½ stars and has been recently refurbished. The hotel is about a 15 minute walk to Oxford Street. This 126 studio apartment hotel represents value for money, especially as many of the rooms have magnificent views of Sydney Harbour and the City and only 5 minutes to the heart of the city. Situated in leafy Macleay Street in Potts Point, it is only a stones throw from cosmopolitan Kings Cross, one of Sydney's 24 hour Tourist Precincts, only 2 km's from the city and close to all major attractions.
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MINIMUM STAY: There is 3 night minimum required for stays including Saturday 7th March, 2009. Macleay Apartments is located at Click to view Macleay Apartments |
Bridge or Harbour view RoomsSingle, Double, Twin or Triple - (Double + Single Bed) Rates are for up to 2 guests (3 max)
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District View StudioSingle, Double, Twin or Triple - (Double + Single Bed) Rates are for up to 2 guest (3 max)
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Citigate Sebel is centrally located in Sydney's CBD and near Sydney's Central Railway Station, where you have direct transport links to and from Sydney's Airport and Olympic Stadium. Within walking distance of the hotel you can enjoy the excitement of Sydney's Chinatown, the Capitol Theatre and some of the city's best restaurants and shopping. The international facilities cater equally well for holidaymakers, conference delegates or those visiting Sydney on business. The Gay friendly hotel is a 10 minute walk to Oxford Street and may be a good Sydney Hotel option for your Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras stay.
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MINIMUM STAY: There is 2 night minimum required for stays including Saturday 7th March, 2009. Citigate Sebel is located at Click to view Citigate Sebel |
Deluxe Room1 Queen Bed or 2 Single Beds. Rates for 1 or 2 guests (2 max)
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Executive Room1 Queen Bed or 2 Single beds. Rates for 1 or 2 guests (2 max)
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Vibe Hotel Goulburn Street is contently located between Sydney's Central Business District, the Theatre District and "gay mile" of Oxford Street. The Gay Friendly Vibe Hotel; features 191 spacious rooms, offering full hotel facilities for both business and leisure guests. Vibe Hotel Goulburn Street is within easy walking distance of Chinatown, the Capitol and State theatres, Hyde Park and Oxford Street. A short stroll to the city shopping precinct, Darling Harbour, museums and the Sydney Entertainment Centre. This hotel may offer the best of both Wolds for your stay in Sydney over the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras as it is the centre of the action while exploring Sydney and within an easy walk to Oxford Street.
All 191 rooms provide space and comfort, equipped with separate ensuite with bath & shower, direct dial telephone, iron/ironing board, in-room safe, mini bar, tea & coffee making facilities.
Hotel provides 24 hour room service, 24 hour reception, tour bookings, internet access, and conference facilities. The heated outdoor roof top pool, sauna and garden setting is a relaxing way to unwind after a busy day.
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MINIMUM STAY: There is 3 night minimum required for stays including Saturday 7th March, 2009. Vibe Goulbourn Street is located at Click to view Vibe Goulbourn Street |
Single / Twin / Double Vibe Room1 Double Bed or 2 Single Beds. Rates for 1 or 2 guests (2 max)
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Vibe Executive Room1 King bed or 2 Single beds. Rates for 1 or 2 guests (2 max)
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Vibe Quad Room2 King Beds or 1 King + 2 Single Beds or 4 Single Beds. Rates for 1 to 4 guests (4 max)
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Junior Vibe Suite1 King Bed or 2 Single Beds. Rates for 1 or 2 guests (3 max)
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Master Vibe Suite1 King Bed or 2 Single Beds. Rates for 1 or 2 guests (3 max)
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The Harbourside Apartments offers arguably among the best views of Sydney Harbour, the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House available. Located on the North Side of the Harbour on McMahons Point, it is a 7 minute ferry ride to Circular Quay and the bustling city centre. Buses from Circular Quay travel up Oxford Street on their way to the southern beaches. Naturally a walk from the Quay to the Oxford Street is possible but would be a 40 minute effort. Harbourside Apartments are a good Sydney hotel option if would like to experience the Sydney-sider's view of Australia's favourite city - rather than being immersed in the gay lifestyle of Darlinghurst and Surry Hills.
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MINIMUM STAY: There is 3 night minimum required for stays including Saturday 7th March, 2009. Harbourside Apartments is located at Click to view Harbourside Apartments |
Studio Apartment (without view)1 Queen Bed. Rate for 1 or 2 people (2 max) - for 3 nights over Mardi Gras
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Harbour View Studio Apartment1 Queen Bed. Rate for 1 or 2 people (2 max)
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One Bedroom Lavender bay View Apartment1 Queen Bed + Sofa Bed. Rate for 1 or 2 people (3 max)
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One Bedroom Harbour View Apartment1 Queen Bed + Sofa Bed. Rate for 1 or 2 people (3 max)
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Two Bedroom Harbour View Apartment1 Queen Bed + 2 Single Beds + Sofa Bed. All rates below are for nights over Mardi Gras - 3 night minimum
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The Leisure Inn Sydney Central Hotel is a recently refurbished 3 star hotel offering clean and comfortable room at the southern end of Sydney's Central Business District. The hotel is within 20 minutes walk of Oxford Street's Bars and Clubs and a short walk to the City Centre. Value for money accommodation in Sydney over the Mardi Gras Parade and Party.
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MINIMUM STAY: There is 2 night minimum required for stays including Saturday 7th March, 2009. Central Regent Hotel is located at Click to view Central Regent Hotel |
Queen Ensuite RoomQueen Bed. Rates for 1 or 2 guests (2 max)
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Twin Ensuite Room2 Single Beds. Rates for 1 or 2 guests (2 max)
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Family Ensuite Room2 Queen Beds. Rates up to 4 guests (4 max)
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Napoleon on Kent offers Studio Apartments and One Bedroom Apartments that provide self-catering facilities. The Hotel is in the downtown region of city - a short cab ride or 30 minute walk to Oxford Street and Bars.
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MINIMUM STAY: There is 2 night minimum required for stays including Saturday 7th March, 2009. Napoleon On Kent is located at Click to view Napoleon On Kent |
Studio Apartment1 Queen Bed. Rate for 1 or 2 people (2 max)
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One Bedroom Apartment1 Queen Bed. Rate for 1 or 2 people (2 max)
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The Great Southern Hotel Sydney, is located within a short walk of Central Railway in Sydney's Downtown shopping, theatre and Chinatown Districts. The hotel provides comfortable 4 star guest rooms with ensuite bathrooms and various bedding configurations to make you stay in Sydney over the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, Enjoyable. The Great Southern hotel is, like most Sydney hotels, gay friendly and is within 20 minutes walk of Oxford Street and its Bars and Clubs. This hotel offers very good value for money accommodation for your stay in Sydney over the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festivities
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MINIMUM STAY: There is 2 night minimum required for stays including Saturday 7th March, 2009. The Great Southern Hotel is located at Click to view the Great Southern Hotel |
Traditional Single/Twin/Double Ensuite RoomQueen Bed or 2 Single Beds. Rates for 1 or 2 guests (2 max)
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Traditional Triple Ensuite RoomQueen Bed or 2 Single Beds + Sofa Bed. Rates for 1 or 2 guests (2 max)
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