Katoomba Scenic World

The location is excellent. Check in was smooth and front of desk pleasant. Good Wi-Fi. Good hot water. Nice shampoo conditioner. Good towels. Small kitchen with hobs, dishwasher, washer/dryer. Wi-Fi was good. There are 2 tvs but not much in the way of change. I only cared about the news so it didn’t bother me. I was happy to get a later check out. Several cons. The room was not v clean. Lots of dust and dirt. Hobs need a good clean. The bed is v comfy and sheets nice but it is 2 singles pushed together so not a king. The pool was open on day 2 of my 3- day visit but the spa was not open and this was never relayed before check in. The room I had was v noisy since it faces a busy street so if you stay here ear plugs a good idea.

My first 5 star hotel experience, I can understand why people pay the extra

Noisy rooms, with the noise of the pub getting into our room. Double glazing would help -- I expected more, given the tariff I paid. Note that you're coming here purely for the location. The hotel is nice, but it's not a bargain, nor even good value.