The much-anticipated Quest Apartments in Orange opened recently and Orange City Life asked Amanda Spalding to go along and give us her impressions.

Amanda writes: I was lucky enough to be shown around the new Quest Orange in Kite Street recently by Melissa Porch, the Business Development Manager.  I was very impressed with the quality of the conference rooms and accommodation and the large windows bring the light in, unlike with many hotel rooms that are dingy with poor lighting.

There are 2 Conference Rooms on the Ground Floor, and secure parking.  Quest Orange has free Wi-Fi and 3 floors of accommodation and a terrific roof terrace with BBQ facilities and fantastic views across Orange and to Mount Canobolas.

There are 77 rooms with a mixture on each floor of studios, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments.  All of them have kitchens for self-catering. The studios are the ideal option for people travelling for business and only staying one night. 

For longer stays on business or leisure the one-bedroom apartments are excellent and have sitting rooms for private business meetings.  I have travelled for business around Australia and overseas, and Quest Orange provides really good facilities for business with much better lighting than you will find in many places.  The photos I took show how light and airy the rooms are.

The two-bedroom two-bathroom apartments are ideal for families and friends travelling and spending a little longer in Orange.  The apartments have a washing machine and drier and entertainment options including Netflix.

Three of the bedrooms are wheelchair accessible and all rooms have walk in showers, with some also having a bath. 

The rooms have reverse cycle air conditioning.  People coming to Orange for the first time may be unprepared for our climate!

Quest Orange is quite impressive and will be a welcome addition to the local accommodation mix.