The Denman Hotel in Thredbo

I can only rate our 2-night stay as average. There were pluses and minuses. Parking is listed on TA as an amenity of the hotel. Not so. There is no parking available on-site or next to the hotel (most lodges have at least a few spots), so we had to unload the car on the street, then drive to one of the public carparks several hundred metres away, then walk back. Our room was comfortable, with a queen-sized bed. But ..... outside our one and only window an unknown piece of equipment was running ALL NIGHT, so we had to sleep with the window closed, and with no air-con. The fan in the bathroom came on every time you turned the light on, which is fine if it didn't sound like a freight train running past. Bottom line: not a good sleep. There was also a sign warning guests we are liable to a $1500 are brigade turn up fee if we did not close the bathroom sliding door and turn the fan on when having a shower as the smoke detector is "sensitive". This was an interesting threat. If the fire brigade ever does show up, hopefully they will notice the complete absence of any fire evacuation maps for guests in case of an actual emergency. A final comment is that the hotel could do with a MAJOR reno/upgrade. For example, worn and threadbare carpet is a tad unsightly if not a trip hazard.

I so enjoyed my stay at the Denman. Judy on reception, is laid back, friendly and efficient. All the servers and housekeeping staff were friendly, efficient and kind. The single room I booked was bigger than I thought it would be, and was perfect for me. There was everything I needed, hair dryer, kettle, proper size fridge. The wifi is really good. Check out my YouTube, I'll do a bit of a review, No Second Season. There is no parking on site, but I found a good spot in one of the many long stay, free parking areas in the village. The restaurant food is excellent, and not ridiculously pricey. I was sorry to leave and hope to be back.

My husband and I chose the Denman for our visit to Thredbo and we are so pleased we did. The owner, Judy, was lovely and helpful, with some great tips for places to eat and things to do there, and on our trip home. The hotel also has a cozy bar that serves excellent cocktails. If a restaurant is what you are after, there is one there, too. Unfortunately, it wasn't open when we were there, but I hear it's very good. The accommodation was simple, but ample and the stunning views from the balcony made the climb to rm 210 worth it! Thanks Judy for a wonderful weekend!