In an odd note, I ordered the box of chocolate TimTam cookies from Amazon. They in turn had them sent to me from an Australian supply store in San Jose, California... a store that's only a block away from my good friend Sam. So, I could have had him walk to the corner and buy me a box for a fifth of the price I paid! Oh well... it was cheaper than flying to Sydney and picking them up myself.
I may have to check them it. Sounds very cool!
Edited at 2010-09-27 06:55 am (UTC)
We weren't at the bar very long, though -- mud was tied up earlier.
Good: High ceilings! I can't tell you how much that opens up a small room. Bright, fun colors. "Gel" tiles in the elevator (too cool). Opaque glass panes to bring natural light into the shower - awesome. The breakfast food area was part of the circular concierge desk, making it easy to grab a snack. For example, bags of ice... grab one and go. No need to bring down an ice bucket! A great art deco alarm clock that used flashing light to wake you up.
Bad: Thin walls. Big showers, but I'd rather have a bathtub/shower combo myself. Loud entryway with Gen-Yers drinking in the bar. Techno in the elevator, lobby, everywhere. Pretension... like the gym called "Re:Charge" and the pool called "Splash". They forgot to give U/us maid service a few of the days. Spotty wi-fi.
Edited at 2010-09-28 01:05 am (UTC)