THE BLENHEIM, Sydney

The Blenheim, in Randwick, offers renovated rooms with split system air-conditioning, fiber-optic speed Wi-Fi, a work desk, flat-screen TV, telephone, small bar fridge, and tea/coffee making facilities. Rooms include white linen, fluffy towels, and an ensuite bathroom with toiletries. Light and airy rooms feature a work desk with a data port and Wi-Fi.

Guests enjoy local artisan patisserie Baked Republic for breakfast, lunch, or a coffee and cake. Nearby dining options include The Spot, around Perouse Road and St Pauls Street. Nunia's local cafe is Saint Marks on Clovelly Road. Louis recommends Burger Barrel on the way to Coogee Beach. Zafar's favourite is Burger10, and Inferno Grill Maroubra for steak.

The Blenheim is close to Coogee Beach and Clovelly Beach, both under 10 minutes away, and Bondi Beach is 20 minutes away. Centennial Park, Royal Randwick Racecourse, Allianz Stadium/Sydney Cricket Ground, and Moore Park Entertainment Quarter are nearby. The Ritz Cinema is a 1930's art deco building with cinemas and an upstairs balcony bar.

The Blenheim is accessible by taxi, light rail, and bus. Bus routes 373, 377, and 376 service Randwick for Sydney CBD. The 372 bus operates between Randwick and Central Station. For Bondi Junction, bus routes 314, 316, and 317 are available. From the airport, Bus 400 operates every 15 minutes to Belmore Road, Randwick. Train T8 line goes from the Airport to Green Square Station and Bus 370 from Botany Rd to Perouse Rd, 36 minutes. The T8 Train line from the Airport goes to Central and then Light Rail L2 to Randwick in 48 minutes.