Metro Advance Apartments & Hotel Darwin (Darwin, Australia)

The staff are very helpful and accommodating – guests say that staff go out of their way to make sure you’re comfortable. If your room doesn’t live up to expectations, they’ll do all they can to give you a better one. Front desk staff can also offer information about Darwin and tour booking assistance.

Guests love the location of the hotel, saying it’s right in the centre of Darwin, within easy reach of all the main sights. Plus, there are great public transport links right next to the hotel, so it’s easy to get around the city.

The apartments are well-appointed, with guests particularly pleased by the practical, homely touches, including the kitchen and laundry facilities. It’s ideal for family stays, and you can save money by self-catering if you don’t want to eat out all the time.

Guests complain that the hotel is right next to a large supermarket, which receives loud deliveries in the early hours of the morning. It seems to be worst on the first floor, so you may want to request a room in a different area of the hotel if you don’t want a rude awakening each day.

The pool area can be noisy and overcrowded at times, according to guests, so if you’re hoping for a nice, relaxing swim or a sunbathe next to the pool, you may be disappointed. Plus, if your room overlooks the pool, there might be some noise disturbance.

Guests say that some of the apartments, particularly the studio rooms, are on the small side, and have too much furniture for the space, so you may feel a bit hemmed in and claustrophobic, especially with more than one person staying.