Simpsons is an elegant Victorian hotel located in a quiet street close to the harbour and Kings Cross. The staff are professional, helpful and unobtrusive. The rooms are large and nicely furnished. It is like staying in a gentleman's club - very elegant, understated and quiet.
A healthy Continental breakfast is served in the conservatory and fresh flowers perfume the foyer.
Highly recommended.

The house was lovely the rooms quite nice. We booked the B&B having read Tripadvisor recommendation and weren't disappointed. The location is perfect - just a short walk through Botanical Gardens to city centre. The staff (particularly Vanessa) were very helpful.
Not a first class hotel but certainly very good value for money B&B in expensive city.
Only slight problem for us, admittedly VERY light sleepers, was there was some traffic noise - which could be remedied by secondary double glazing - obviously you wouldn't want to change the original, beautiful windows.
Definitely recommend to anyone visiting Sydney.
Agree with earlier reviewer that Lilianfels is wonderful but don't forget it's more than twice the price of Simpsons.
Forty somethings, Oxford, England

From my first enquiry email (booking a room) through to our early morning departure at the end of our stay, Keith, Marie & Vanessa gave us friendly service and advice to cram as much as possible into our 4 days of "exploring Sydney". The hotel is beautifully restored and a welcome departure from the modern purpose- built, big chain clones. Our king-sized room at the back of the hotel was comfortable and bright, with writing table, sofa, and provision for tea and coffee making. The ensuite was small but spotless, the room quiet, and the staff unobstrusively helpful. Free internet access was available in the downstairs lounge/reading room 24/7. A delightful stay and a definite "will return".

Our experience varies from previous guests due to the fact that we are Sydney siders. Our overnight stay was acquired through a Breast Cancer fund raiser, that the owners of "the Simpsons" very kindly donated to. Even though we were not "paying customers" so to speak, we were welcomed with the same warmth and sincerity. This was to be a special weekend for us as we were celebrating birthdays and unbeknown to the hosts, I myself had recently undergone cancer treatment. We were not disappointed. The room, diningroom, lounge etc. all kept in the hotel's historical period had a lovely ambiance and was kept very clean. It is located close to great restaurants and just a short walk away from the most beautiful harbour in the world. Even friends that we had dined with were so impressed that they intend staying next time they are in town. If you're looking for great accommodation, you can find it anywhere in a number of lovely places all over Sydney.....but they would not have that special touch that makes "the Simpsons" unique. Thank you to everyone at the Simpsons for leaving us with a wonderful memory of a very special weekend.