This is a quiet gem just off the main road in Laura. It is exactly as described and full of character as you should expect from a genuine period property. Now look, there will always be those picky soles who find offence at a bit of faded curtain, or a stair tread that squeaks, and alright so it doesn’t offer breakfast or have an a la carte restaurant which is the only reason I can’t give this delightful house a 5th star. A huge plus is the fact they have true double beds, not two singles pushed together. I cannot tell you here how many times I’ve lost a leg down the gap in the middle of a supposed double bed. But, Laura House has the real thing, a firm double bed, a four poster if you choose, as we did the largest room on the first floor ( room number 3). It’s the bay window room. The water in the shower and bath is immediate, wonderfully hot and fast flowing. The rooms are spacious, clean and the welcome very warm. If you haven’t been to the area before, then know that Laura is the more chic side of Katoomba, just across o very small valley. The shops start about 400m from Laura House and feature a wide range of eateries, up beat clothing and accessory shops and the like. Most have survived the ravages of Covid and so welcome new visitors with unbridled enthusiasm and pride for their businesses. So to for Laura House. The parking is secure, the garden clearly set for families to chat and mingle or for a couple to slip away and settle on the garden sofa. It’s familiar, friendly and a little bit tired, think of Laura House as you would that wonderful elderly aunt that has so many stories to tell, doesn’t mind the children and lets you settle in a quiet space at the end of the day without constantly hassling you to plump up the cushions. Would I stay here again, you bet we will, and the same room so we can enjoy that four poster bed with a really clean white muslin drape overhead, which would have been the first sign of fatigue, instead it is clean, well loved and that really sums up this family run establishment. So if you want a quiet base just off the beaten track give them a call, they don’t bite !
With a stay at Eastview Estate in Sydney (Leura), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Blue Mountains National Park and 6 minutes from Three Sisters. This hotel is 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Katoomba Scenic World and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Leura Mall.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 individually furnished guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
The Metropole is well located, just around the corner from the main tourist drag. Almost all restaurants and shops are within a 10 minute walk. The mattress was very comfortable and the linens and towels excellent. The place overall has some charm but is run down and the carpeting is well worn and not so clean.
We had one of the worst breakfasts there so I would avoid that.