1BR Sub-Penthouse - Panoramic Views

15 reviews

• VT

  Verified traveler

  Jan 2023

  6/10

  Could be amazing with a bit more attention

  This place could be amazing based on its location and layout, but unfortunately it needs some love and attention. The worst feature is by far the bathroom which is utilitarian at best, plus it actually doubles as the washing utility area. There are little things like screw holes in the walls and cheap hooks for hanging clothes which really detract from could be an amazing property. The kitchen is functional and I was able to whip up a decent breakfast with all the appliances available. Although there was only one set of wines glasses for one person, which meant we ended up drinking from different glasses. Bedding and linen was good and bedroom was comfortable, although the bedside lamp bulbs were broken. The balcony and has bbq were better than I expected and I really looked forward to sitting outside in the warm summer sun enjoying a glass of wine. Unfortunately the weather had other ideas so I stuck on my raincoat and drank my wine outside anyway and admired the view of the harbour and the many ferries coming and going. Please make sure you check the cruise ship schedule for docking at princes wharf before you book or you would come face to face with cruise passengers from your balcony. Last parking was not available with the unit for me and you’re in the heart of the CBD you need to plan where you park otherwise it gets expensive fast. Downtown car park in very close option. Overall I enjoyed the space but I’d expect better finish for the cost

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  Carolyn

  family · Dec 2022

  4/10

  The apartment was absolutely gorgeous with stunning views. The air conditioning unit was not working. We contacted the Princes Wharf team who said they would get someone to look at it. No one came despite asking a second time. It is a sunfilled apartment so the indoor temperature would have been at least 30 degrees as the outside was 27 degrees. It was over Xmas Eve and Christmas so I understand the lack of staff but it really was unacceptable. When I wrote to the Princes Wharf team after our stay, to let them know we would like some kind of compensation as our stay was very unpleasant due to this issue, they came back and told me they checked to Air Conditioning unit after our stay and it was working fine. My husband is an engineer who knows everything about this type of thing so I don't believe them for a second. It was a Xmas treat as it has been a devastating year for us. Shame on the staff at Princes Wharf Apartments!

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  Laszlo

  Mar 2020

  8/10

  Great location but run down

  The pictures are deceptive; they use pictures from another flat! This is not a corner/end unit; the furniture is different. It is comfortable and spacious although a king size bed would have been more comfortable. The furniture and the whole flat are run down, the patio furniture is on its last leg, crumbling and stained. The bonded leather of the dining chairs is vigorously peeling. The refrigerator is missing most of its shelves, the seal falling off. The carpet is stained.The whole Princes Wharf needs an update; it has been eclipsed by the newer Viaduct Harbour nearby. It was probably the hottest address cca 20 years when it was built but now needs a refurbishment. The front door to the building is unreliable, sometimes it opens with the token, sometimes not. The location is great, right in CBD. The view is nice, unless a cruise ship docks right next to the terrace. Due to the lockdown the one we encountered was empty except for a small staff but would hate a full, big cruise ship with hundreds of balconies and passengers facing the terrace and the flat. A big supermarket is nearby, a lifesaver when all restaurants were closed down.

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  Bevan

  Feb 2020

  6/10

  Pretty grubby and tired, but comfortable.

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  Kahli

  Jan 2020

  10/10

  the stay was beautiful.but not very happy that this motel charged me and extra 50 dollars to use the sofa bed that already came with the room.. and you need to accomodate for parking.. one park per room as i paid so much for parking at this motel