Westfield – Chatswood

Because our main accommodations were full and booked because it was a holiday weekend we had to stay here. For the way it was written up on line, I expected more. It was not as good as their outdated pictures on line.
The towels were old and crunchy and thin. The beds were comfortable and the linens on them nice, but the carpet was old and needed replacement in the rooms and the hallways.
there was a veranda, but no furniture to sit on! what a waste. I guess it was the «smokers lounge» based on all the butts that were thrown over the edge. Ick!
they didn’t have free wifi, which considering what you pay for one of these units a night, it should really be included.
I was glad that we only stayed there three nights and were able to move on to a better facility for our extended stay. Had we had to stay here for the full 6 weeks, I would have been absolutely miserable.
Very outdated. They need to be truthful on their website and update the pictures to what you will actually get when you get there and check in!

If it’s possible to rate one side of this shopping centre differently to the older side, which is currently under renovation, then I’d like to give the old side ²⁄₅ and the new side ⁴⁄₅. You know, if it wasn’t for the food court and the JB HiFi, I’d have no need to go to the older part. The food court is well overdue for a makeover anyway. And I believe they’re updating the whole lot soon anyway.
Overall, I’ve been coming here since my earliest of memories, and it’s not a bad place. Everything is catered to, and you’ve even got the choice of Coles and Aldi. You could probably live here. In fact, I wouldn’t doubt that there are several trolls living in obscure crevices throughout, coming out every now and again for some sushi or perhaps to graffiti the bathrooms — which are in dire need for a revamp. Oh, and if you’ve done yourself the liberty of reading other reviews, make sure to come when it ain’t too busy. It’s Bedlam.
As far as shopping centres go, it’s got character and it’s got everything you need. Solid 4.

This Westfield is ok but I’m not a huge fan. I’ve been there about 50 times in the last 3 – 4 years and I still can’t find my way around the place properly.
It seems like at some point two shopping centres were joined together to form a huge centre. Despite its size the selection is small.
I’m a big fan of the budget department stores but this Westfield just doesn’t have them. There is a target in the centre but that’s it. Admittedly there is a Kmart in the near by Chatswood Chase centre but I find it too much of a hassle to push a double pram down there… In winter it’s too cold and there is no shelter from the elements in between.
Until recently there was a toys r us in the centre but Westfield refused to renew the lease due to planned renovations. I think ditching Toys R Us was a big mistake by the Shopping centre giant.
The current renovation works are loud and have resulted in the closure of the travelators making moving around the centre that bit more tricky. The food court is currently an unpleasant place to eat due to the noise. The temporary walls around the renovation site state that an «International Playground» is being built and will open in November 2015. I’m not sure exactly what that means but I’m looking forward to finding out what they are doing in there.

This is a smart looking shopping centre with all the familiar shops. The area is kept clean and there is a continual flow of people shopping at the stores. There are no disturbing announcements of lost children… or grandparents! So enjoy the atmosphere and the sales. Myer is the largest shop in this complex and the January sales are in full swing. Today I am fancying a bit of bling and I see there is a sale in Angus and Coote. Maybe that credit card can reach its limit. We’ll see… what there is to offer.
The air conditioning is a pleasant relief from outside with the very high temperatures today. I have noticed many families and especially the elderly are out… good idea with this heat.
Parking can be an issue. I choose to park in another shopping centre and walk across as this parking area is quite large and your head can spin by going around in circles.

A busy place. Chaddy’s version of Pitt Street Mall. Well, then again it was a Saturday. A great shopping centre with many ‘conveniences’ under the same roof.
Picked the right day to go coconut juice shopping on nearby Victoria Avenue, principally because this shopping centre was hosting «Giveability Day.» For only $ 3 I enjoyed a yummy sausage sizzle, and inside I went «happy shopping.»
I always gravitate towards the pet shop near the food court area upon a first ‘sniff’ (i know, shocking pun) into this place. Gorgeous animals. The most expensive cat I’ve ever seen in this space is a Ragdoll. Have made enquiries about getting a chocolate burmese, but they’re like «sorry, no can do. A rare breed.»
Moving in, the abundance of people can cause any metabolism to crave food. Always opting for something meaty, or a Boost Juice. A meal from Pizza Hut did the trick, although temporarily. I’d wonder what would happen to «eat» if at any time our food supplies would err on the side of scarcity here?
To relax thyself even more, for the highest denomination of gold coin you can give to «giveability day» for charity; Aki Spa were dishing out free manicures with OPI nail polish in exchange. Enjoyed it, only to wreck one of my nails as soon as I picked up my bags afterwards. (Thank you, five litres of coconut water). Thankfully, great service at Priceline downstairs was enjoyed. I received a bonus tin to store my band aids in.
A good shopping centre, yet Chaddy Chase is in the lead. Sorry Westfield. Chaddy Chase is the punch, while you’re the judy in the punch and judy race…

Great shopping for a suburb. Pretty much everything you need under the roofs of both Westfield and Chatswood chase down the street.
The Aldi and Coles are pretty meh, but the fruit market is nice. I also like that I’ve come here to buy pistachios and walked out with a bit of cosmetic enhancement thanks to Aldi adjacent Laser Clinics Australia.
Rebel is decent as well.

I like to live dangerously. Reals dangerously, mister.
Which is why I attempted to hit the post-​Christmas sales today, the 27^th December (Chatty is closed for Boxing Day, which is weird. Reals weird, mister).
Bad idea. Wow. This is the kind of shopping that makes you hate humanity. People turn into animals when they’re crammed into a complex sniffing out a bargain like an old person sniffs out a liver treat. Westfield is monolothic but even its gargantuan corridors are no match for the human anthill of post-​Christmas spending.
It does teach you to be ruthless, however. It’s like the Hunger Games, only less stabby and more spendy. You get good at getting in and out, using your reflexes to avoid queues and bogans.
So, if you look at it like a big training ground for life and stuff, it ain’t all that bad, I ‘spose.

Aaa, shopping centres. Love ‘em or hate ‘em, everyone’s gotta use ‘em. and if you’re looking for a one-​stop shop (ping centre), then Westfield Chatswood is probably for you!
Driving into the parking lot, I am incredibly (perhaps overly) impressed by the parking system whereby an available park is indicated by an overhead green light — who came up with that? Give them an Order of Australia ASAP! I LOVE that! Parking is also free for three hours, which is surely enough shopping time for even the most devoted shopaholics.
Parking love aside, Westfield Chatswood has all the shops you need — and then some. All the major players in Australian retail are well represented, as are a myriad of speciality stores — consumers, look no further!
Westfield Chatswood is really looking to the future in its centre — the information signs are no longer the one dimensional maps of the past, but are now interactive. Definitely a positive development, but I find this slightly alarming…
Its location on Sydney’s lower North Shore is convenient, with the aforementioned brilliant parking set up and being in sight of the train station.