Fodor's Expert Review Quest Gordon Place

This National Trust–listed 1884 lodging house is one of the most interesting and comfortable apartment hotels in the city. The modern, comfortable, self-contained accommodations have washing machines, dryers, microwaves, and dishwashers. There are studios and one- and two-bedroom apartments, and all face a courtyard containing a 60-foot pool and a century-old palm tree. It's just steps from Parliament House and the Princess Theatre, and half a block from Chinatown's restaurants. Reception for the apartments is around the corner at Quest on Lonsdale, 43 Lonsdale Street.