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The Age
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Age
A stylish central Sydney hotel for under $150 a night? It exists
I'm in a Deluxe Queen Room with balcony, one of only four in the 413-room property (21 wheelchair accessible). The balcony is more of a terrace – about one third the size of the room itself with a large table and chairs for outdoor dining, and high surrounding walls keeping it fairly private. That said, it's raining, as it often seems to in Sydney these days, so I'm restricted to remaining indoors throughout my stay. Inside the room itself features the titular queen-sized bed, two armchairs and a small table (which is too high to sit at comfortably in one of the chairs, as it happens). It's mostly muted tones with grey carpet, white walls and beige cupboards, the exception being the bright art above the bedhead. There's a kitchenette with a sink and microwave, plus crockery, which is standard in all rooms. The bathroom is big enough for one to be comfortable, but two at a time would be a squeeze. The toiletries, in large bottles, are limited to body wash and a shampoo/conditioner combo. Ibis Styles spruiks its 'Sweet Bed' beds, and it is indeed very comfortable. The food A restaurant at a budget hotel hardly screams 'must try', but I'm pleased to report the property's Japanese and Korean style eatery, Mee So Bar, dispels any reservations one might have. I indulge in the tasting menu ($65) of six dishes, including peking duck baos, prawn wontons and a spicy pork taco, each beautifully presented. There's also a long and fun Japanese-influenced cocktail list, with detailed descriptions of each concoction. I have a Great Wave of Kanagawa ($21), which 'depicts the pureness of what lies beneath the ocean'. I'm not sure about how pure it is, featuring a mix of vodka, blue curcao, alize bleu and Japanese calpis with nori syrup, but it is quite refreshing. Another thing that defies expectations here is that, for a hotel restaurant, it's busy on a Tuesday night – seemingly with many patrons who are not guests at the hotel. See Loading Stepping out From the hotel it's a short walk to Hyde Park or head straight up Wentworth Avenue to and on to College Street to visit the Australian Museum, which is particularly appealing for kids with its extensive displays of wildlife, fossils and dinosaurs. See The verdict It's in a great location, it's clean, it's comfortable and you can get rooms for less than $150 a night – what's not to like? The fact there's a lively, cool bar and restaurant downstairs is a bonus. Essentials Rooms from $139 a night. See Our rating ★★★★ Highlight Sydney hotels are notoriously expensive so it's got to be that price. Lowlight The old-school air-conditioning vent is quite noisy when operating. Lowering the fan setting doesn't seem to make any difference.
Sydney Morning Herald
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
A stylish central Sydney hotel for under $150 a night? It exists
I'm in a Deluxe Queen Room with balcony, one of only four in the 413-room property (21 wheelchair accessible). The balcony is more of a terrace – about one third the size of the room itself with a large table and chairs for outdoor dining, and high surrounding walls keeping it fairly private. That said, it's raining, as it often seems to in Sydney these days, so I'm restricted to remaining indoors throughout my stay. Inside the room itself features the titular queen-sized bed, two armchairs and a small table (which is too high to sit at comfortably in one of the chairs, as it happens). It's mostly muted tones with grey carpet, white walls and beige cupboards, the exception being the bright art above the bedhead. There's a kitchenette with a sink and microwave, plus crockery, which is standard in all rooms. The bathroom is big enough for one to be comfortable, but two at a time would be a squeeze. The toiletries, in large bottles, are limited to body wash and a shampoo/conditioner combo. Ibis Styles spruiks its 'Sweet Bed' beds, and it is indeed very comfortable. The food A restaurant at a budget hotel hardly screams 'must try', but I'm pleased to report the property's Japanese and Korean style eatery, Mee So Bar, dispels any reservations one might have. I indulge in the tasting menu ($65) of six dishes, including peking duck baos, prawn wontons and a spicy pork taco, each beautifully presented. There's also a long and fun Japanese-influenced cocktail list, with detailed descriptions of each concoction. I have a Great Wave of Kanagawa ($21), which 'depicts the pureness of what lies beneath the ocean'. I'm not sure about how pure it is, featuring a mix of vodka, blue curcao, alize bleu and Japanese calpis with nori syrup, but it is quite refreshing. Another thing that defies expectations here is that, for a hotel restaurant, it's busy on a Tuesday night – seemingly with many patrons who are not guests at the hotel. See Loading Stepping out From the hotel it's a short walk to Hyde Park or head straight up Wentworth Avenue to and on to College Street to visit the Australian Museum, which is particularly appealing for kids with its extensive displays of wildlife, fossils and dinosaurs. See The verdict It's in a great location, it's clean, it's comfortable and you can get rooms for less than $150 a night – what's not to like? The fact there's a lively, cool bar and restaurant downstairs is a bonus. Essentials Rooms from $139 a night. See Our rating ★★★★ Highlight Sydney hotels are notoriously expensive so it's got to be that price. Lowlight The old-school air-conditioning vent is quite noisy when operating. Lowering the fan setting doesn't seem to make any difference.
Scottish Sun
01-06-2025
- Scottish Sun
‘Mummified' baby found at dry cleaners wrapped in dirty laundry from funeral home as cops probe ‘disturbing' mystery
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MUMMIFIED baby wrapped in dirty laundry was found by a horrified employee at a dry cleaner. Cops have now launched a probe to investigate the sickening ordeal and figure out how the baby was shipped with soiled linens to a cleaning facility in Louisiana. 3 A mummified baby was found wrapped in dirty clothes at a dry cleaner Credit: Local 12 3 Cops rushed to the chilling scene at Alsco Uniforms Credit: Local 12 3 The shipment was received from Golden Gate Funeral Home, in Dallas, Texas Credit: Local 12 The embalmed infant was tragically stillborn earlier this month on May 3 in Dallas. But in a haunting twist, the baby's remains were wrapped in worn clothes and accidentally sent to another state. The nightmarish mix-up occurred despite the baby having had a funeral on May 17 at Golden Gate Funeral Home & Crematory. Cops said the linens which were holding the corpse were sent from this same funeral home. READ MORE US NEWS MUM'S PAIN Mom elephant spends 5HRS trying to rescue dead baby calf trapped under lorry Preliminary findings indicate that the child's remains were somehow mistakenly transported along with dirty linens to Alsco Uniforms, in Shreveport. Local cops said the harrowing discovery was made on early Tuesday morning, at around 5:30am. The employee who first found the tot was seemingly unaware of the fact that they had uncovered a human baby at first. They reportedly believed the disturbing find was a doll wrapped in linen. The local Violent Crimes Unit was immediately dispatched to the scene in the 500 block of Hollywood Avenue. Authorities are currently investigating how the remains were misplaced, and whether any parties were aware of the horrifying error. Driver who took 'at least 20 lines of cocaine' before killing girl, 3, in horror tram crash is jailed Shreveport Police Chief Wayne Smith said: "This is a deeply distressing situation. "Our thoughts are with the family of the child as this investigation unfolds." Local cops ruled out foul play for the time being, but this could change as the probe goes on. In February, a teenager was arrested after she threw her newborn baby out of a hotel window. The baby plummeted 30ft to his death in the senseless killing. American Mia McQuillin, 18, was charged with "child homicide" after her baby boy from the second floor of the Ibis Styles hotel in Paris just moments after he was born. The Oregon student was reportedly on a study trip to the French capital with fellow US students, before she allegedly threw her baby from the window with the umbilical cord still attached.
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Yahoo
American tourist in Paris accused of tossing newborn from hotel window, leaving gap year program 'shocked'
An American tourist in Paris was taken into custody after allegedly throwing a newborn out of a hotel window, leading to its death. The incident involving the young woman, who was 18 years old, unfolded early Monday at an Ibis Styles hotel, according to the Le Parisien newspaper. French prosecutors later said the woman was traveling with a group of young people to Europe. "We are deeply shocked and saddened by this tragic event, and our thoughts are with everyone affected during this difficult time," the Massachusetts-based EF Gap Year told Fox News Digital in a statement Wednesday, noting that the woman was involved in one of their programs. "We are fully cooperating with local authorities as they continue their investigation. Counselling support has been offered to all group members, and we are extending our support to the impacted families," it added, without naming the woman. Prominent Colorado Developer Assassinated At Luxury Belize Home: Report Emergency responders rushed the newborn to a hospital after it allegedly was thrown from the second-floor window of the hotel, but the child was pronounced dead. Read On The Fox News App In Paris, the child protection police unit has been tasked with investigating the case as the homicide of a minor under 15 years old. Americans Considering Spring Break Vacation In Mexico Warned Of Murder Spike Authorities are considering the possibility of pregnancy denial, a condition in which a woman remains unaware of or in denial about her pregnancy until labor. EF Gap Year says on its website that its program is for ages 18-22. "Discover the world on the ultimate, global gap year: explore Europe, Asia and Australia through a combination of guided exploration and cultural immersion," it said. "Travel across three continents, then discover what it's like to live independently abroad while learning a language or interning." The Associated Press contributed to this report. Original article source: American tourist in Paris accused of tossing newborn from hotel window, leaving gap year program 'shocked'
Fox News
27-02-2025
- Fox News
American tourist in Paris accused of tossing newborn from hotel window, leaving gap year program 'shocked'
An American tourist in Paris was taken into custody after allegedly throwing a newborn out of a hotel window, leading to its death. The incident involving the young woman, who was 18 years old, unfolded early Monday at an Ibis Styles hotel, according to the Le Parisien newspaper. French prosecutors later said the woman was traveling with a group of young people to Europe. "We are deeply shocked and saddened by this tragic event, and our thoughts are with everyone affected during this difficult time," the Massachusetts-based EF Gap Year told Fox News Digital in a statement Wednesday, noting that the woman was involved in one of their programs. "We are fully cooperating with local authorities as they continue their investigation. Counselling support has been offered to all group members, and we are extending our support to the impacted families," it added, without naming the woman. Emergency responders rushed the newborn to a hospital after it allegedly was thrown from the second-floor window of the hotel, but the child was pronounced dead. In Paris, the child protection police unit has been tasked with investigating the case as the homicide of a minor under 15 years old. Authorities are considering the possibility of pregnancy denial, a condition in which a woman remains unaware of or in denial about her pregnancy until labor. EF Gap Year says on its website that its program is for ages 18-22. "Discover the world on the ultimate, global gap year: explore Europe, Asia and Australia through a combination of guided exploration and cultural immersion," it said. "Travel across three continents, then discover what it's like to live independently abroad while learning a language or interning."
