The Rhyme of Sim'

While I’m writing reviews, I should review some of the other hotels I’ve stayed in recently too… The Sheraton Towers in Melbourne would still have to be one of my favourites, despite some serious failures such as lack of good connectivity. Starting with the entrance with the lovely ornate stairs and water feature flowing down … [Read More »]

I’m in Brisbane this week teaching a class for work. Staying at the Hilton this time for something a little different (usually would stay at the Sheraton – sounds familiar hey ?) I was pretty disappointed with the Hilton – it’s a tired old building, with tired old rooms, and generally just a tired old … [Read More »]

Stayed in the Grand Hyatt this trip to Melbourne, just for something different. Nice hotel – although a distinct lack of views from my room (I didn’t even bother taking photos). The Sheraton Towers is much nicer in that regard – especially with city views looking over the Yarra to the Flinder St station. I … [Read More »]

Flew home to Sydney from a week in Melbourne today – boarding the plane directly in front of me was a rather tired looking Paul Hogan. He’s looking old, but then again he was born in 1939, which by my calculation makes him 64. He was easily recognisable, despite the sunglasses, because he really looks … [Read More »]