While the prospect of being put up in a hotel with a $90 daily room service tab seemed like a good deal for some,others have expressed worry about the quality of the meals on offer for the price,the lack of fresh air,and the cleanliness of rooms – which will not be serviced.
Melbourne woman Catherine*,38,is among the arrivals quarantined at the Hyatt Regency after flying into Sydney from London on Sunday morning,following Friday's announcement by Scott Morrison to quarantine allinternational arrivals after midnight Saturday.
Catherine said while the hotel is"a fancy address and very central"with a"grandiose entrance",her room was actually"very dusty and the window is sealed so[there is] no chance of fresh air".
Without cooking or laundry facilities,she said the hotel might be nice for a tourist but was not set up to be"lived in"for two weeks.
While the $90 room service provision appears generous,the options are limited and expensive. Catherine's dinner on Sunday,the first thing she had eaten since the plane,was a steak and salad that cost $51."It doesn't take long to spend that money,"she said.
"Obviously healthy food is crucial for preventing illness and recovering quickly from any potential infections,so lack of fresh fruit and veg and lack of variety are concerning."
Other arrivals had similar complaints,with one mother tweeting a photo of a"self care isolation pack"containing toiletries and teabags that she said"doesn't really help feed my toddler".