A few more photos as a Hilton Gold.
Was 'only' upgraded to a Waratah Premium Room on the 8th floor (at the moment they are only operating some floors). No drink vouchers, but a similar hand written welcome letter. Invitation to continental breakfast in morning.
From the website I believe Waratah rooms are Darling Harbour/ freeway side, and the Banksia the city side, and Premium means high floor.
So I think this is what most standard rooms will be like.
It's a nice modern looking room, albeit not huge and the marble desk and chair, circular chair, footrest and two side tables appear a bit much for the space.
Breville Nespresso machine and coffee machine. Mini bar fridge with two water bottles only. Open dresser with only five coathangers.
Bathroom is simple toilet, sink and moderate sized shower. Biology branded lotions and potions (different to the suite as mentioned above).
Internet won't be a problem as each room has its own HP Aruba point with 4 network ports and WiFi on the wall under the desk with three power points, USB. More USB points both sides of the bed and a power point so that is well taken care of.
The Hilton Standard internet gave me 2ms pings and a capped 5/5 speed.
Nice sized LG TV on the wall, but only FTA channels and no accessible HDMI ports. Was also given a Bluetooth code for the room (which I will try and work out). No clock or radio.
Everything is West Hotel branded with no Hilton Curio branding whatsoever. Only a hanging ME TIME/YOUR TIME paper sign for housekeeping. No hotel/Sydney guide nor any magazines.