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The Old Clare Hotel

4.5 star property
Luxury Art Deco hotel, walk to Kensington Street
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The Old Clare Hotel

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2 bars/lounges, rooftop bar
Exterior
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar
2 bars/lounges, rooftop bar
Reception

Overview of The Old Clare Hotel

Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • GymGymGym
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
The price is NZ$236
Price available on 21/4/2024

Check out the area

Map
1 Kensington Street, Chippendale, NSW, 2008
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Technology Sydney2 min walk
  • Popular LocationSydney Central Station8 min walk
  • Popular LocationGreen Square Station8 min drive
  • AirportSydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)20 min drive
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Room options

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Suite (Mary O')

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Suite (C.U.B)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
  • 106 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room (Connell)

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Room (Connell)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Loft (Chippendale)

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Loft (Chippendale)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room (Kent)

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Room (Kent)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite (Clare)

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Suite (Clare)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Room (Abercrombie)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite (Showroom)

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Suite (Showroom)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Sydney

The Old Clare Hotel is located in Chippendale, a neighbourhood in Sydney, and is near the airport and near a metro station. Railway Square and Sydney Opera House are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Kensington Street and Market City. University of Technology Sydney and White Rabbit are two other places to visit that come recommended. Relax and indulge in the area's health/beauty spas, or seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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What's nearby

  • University of Technology Sydney - 2 min walk
  • Sydney Town Hall - 17 min walk
  • SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium - 3 min drive
  • Circular Quay - 6 min drive
  • Sydney Opera House - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Sydney Central Station - 8 min walk
  • Central Light Rail Station - 8 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 2 min walk
  • Bar Broadway - 1 min walk
  • Metro Pita Kebab - 2 min walk
  • KFC - 2 min walk
  • Spice Alley - 1 min walk

About this property

The Old Clare Hotel

Luxury hotel near Circular Quay
Located close to Kensington Street and Railway Square, The Old Clare Hotel provides a poolside bar, a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site restaurant, Clare Bar, features happy hour and light fare. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Additional perks include:
  • Swimming pool with sunloungers
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and an outdoor pool
  • Luggage storage, multilingual staff and smoke-free property
  • A 24-hour front desk, outdoor furniture and 3 meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the location
Room features
All 69 individually furnished rooms include comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks, such as air conditioning and dressing gowns.
More amenities include:
  • Baby baths and childcare services
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses and down duvets
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hairdryers
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with streaming services and digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, on-request microwaves and electric kettles

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (AUD 55 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM–11:30 AM for a fee: AUD 10–35 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Clare Bar
  • Longshore
  • The Rooftop at The Clare

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1911
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave on request
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 1 April to 1 April:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 75.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately AUD 10 to 35 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: AUD 55 per night (492 ft away)
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 75.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Old Clare Hotel Chippendale
Old Clare Hotel
Old Clare Chippendale
Old Clare
The Old Clare Hotel Hotel
The Old Clare Hotel Chippendale
The Old Clare Hotel Hotel Chippendale

Frequently asked questions

Does The Old Clare Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM. The swimming pool is closed seasonally each year from April 1 until April 1.

How much does it cost to stay at The Old Clare Hotel?

As of 18 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Clare Hotel on 21 Apr 2024 start from NZ$235.68, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Old Clare Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at The Old Clare Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Old Clare Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Old Clare Hotel located?

Located in Chippendale, this luxury hotel is steps away from Kensington Street, University of Technology Sydney and Railway Square. Central Park and White Rabbit are also within 5 minutes. Central Light Rail Station is 8 minutes by foot and Capitol Square Light Rail Station is 9 minutes.

The Old Clare Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 307 out of 444 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 444 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 444 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 444 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 444 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Tim

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an absolute disaster of a hotel. It was awful from the moment we arrived to when we fled this edifice of misery. On arrival we were greeted by a surly and disinterested front desk attendant and then had to navigate past trays of stale and festering room service cluttering the corridors only to find our room had seen better days, a long time ago. This hotel would be given 1 star by Russians in the eighties. It’s grey, worn out and grimy. That they claim to be 5star and charge what they do is outrageous and worthy of a police investigation. It’s a miserable dive. The only good part of our stay was leaving.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautifully styled hotel, but the building hasn’t been soundproofed and as a consequence noise from late at night and started again at 5.50am with refuse collection. Good to be back home now for a decent night’s sleep. An expensive choice for poor sound insulation and no breakfast inclusion
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my 5th or 6th time staying at The Old Clare. It is by far my favourite hotel in Sydney. Great location, friendly staff, rooms are spacious and of an impeccable standard.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bodie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damon

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nish on reception and Juan in F & B are both exceptional! Thanks for making our stay so pleasurable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was exactly as pictured on the website. Also enjoyed the proximity to Central Train station for ease of travel around town and Spice Alley is right next door for lots of dining options.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marianne, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hip, cool & central
Excellent location - 6 mins walk to Central Station which connects to just about anywhere in Sydney via tram, train, bus or light rail. Despite the central location, this hotel has a rooftop pool! Awesome for a dip before heading into town. We walked to many places in Sydney - and an Uber back from Barangaroo took only 11 mins! The room was ver big and double glazing kept it relatively quiet inside. Lots of cool architecture and restaurants nearby. Thoroughly recommend for a short stay to explore Sydney.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carmel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A brilliant, eclectically styled and stylish hotel option that is centrally located. Room was excellent. The bed incredibly comfortable. Hotel amenities were fantastic. Staff super helpful. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023