This is something you must do at least once in your life……..because we had ordered the high tea, you can book a table, always nice to not have to queue up…….but it still more than worth any wait……..we were treated like royalty as soon as we entered, it just got better….soo many tea’s to pick from…….our host advised we step outside our comfort zone, so we both ordered flavours we have not had before…..some very good advice indeed. Then along came 3 tiers of pure evil…….everything was well explained & then we just dug in…….all amazing, I think the highlight was the pistachio cheesecake……..so light & yet soo good……….like I said do it at least once !!!

(Source: hopetountearooms.com.au)

Now this was great right from the moment we walked through the door……..the staff are truly amazing, nothing was an issue, even when we wanted to move tables (it is always a good sign when they cope with moving tables with ease), smoked chicken breast was so tender & juicy, the stuffed zucchini flowers simply perfect……….a glass of 2010 Hentyfarm Pinot helped us along after a Hendricks & dry ginger ale……….did we have room for dessert…..well hell yes…….we decided to order 2 to share…….(little piggys), the cooked cream is a total must……..it just screams dessert in its truest form……….also ordered the chocolate pudding & milk toffee ice cream……WOW !!

(Source: trocadero.co)

Well our expectations were rather high as all the hype about this property had it up on a pedestal. Getting there was easy, great service from the front of house guys, even check-in was quick & painless. They had quoted $50 for valet parking for 24 hours, a little steep, yes I would agree !!

We were off to lunch at Trocadero, more about that is the next review…………..thought it would be good to see if they have free internet……….ok not free at all (what is wrong with Australian properties & free internet), ok that was a bad idea…………time for a swim at their pool on level 27……….this was more like a community swimming pool, kids everywhere throwing footballs around, kicking them to each other….another bad idea………headed to the spa & steam room in the men’s change room, ah the peace & quite………a good idea at last !!!

All up, not going to be on our recommended list, oh & also they wanted to charge us $120 for 2 people to check out the rooftop bar on level 28, I don’t think so !!!

(Source: crownhotels.com.au)