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The Old Clare by Ode Hotels

4.5 star property
Art Deco hotel with bars/lounges and fitness centre

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Terrace/patio
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar
Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM, pool loungers
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar
Exterior
Located near Railway Square, The Old Clare Hotel features a rooftop terrace with a swimming pool and poolside bar. Guests can relax on sun loungers, visit the coffee shop, or enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast at Clare Bar. The helpful multilingual staff ensures a seamless stay.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$307
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov

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Room (Kent)

Room (Kent)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Loft (Chippendale)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Room (Abercrombie)

Room (Abercrombie)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Suite (Clare)

Suite (Clare)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Suite (Showroom)

Suite (Showroom)

Highlights

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

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Suite (Mary O')

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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, streaming services

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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Connell)

Room (Connell)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
1 Kensington Street, Chippendale, NSW, 2008

What's nearby

  • University of Technology Sydney - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Paddy's Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Capitol Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Circular Quay - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Sydney Opera House - 5 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Broadway - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Loft UTS - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Clare Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Agincourt Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Alex Lee Kitchen - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Old Clare by Ode Hotels

Luxury hotel near University of Technology Sydney
Located close to Kensington Street and Railway Square, The Old Clare by Ode Hotels provides a poolside bar, a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site restaurant, Clare Bar, offers lunch, dinner, light fare and happy hour. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and tour/ticket information
  • A front desk safe, multilingual staff and smoke-free property
  • Outdoor furniture, a banquet hall and concierge services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
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 bathrobes.
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

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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 to 11:30 AM for a fee: AUD 10 to 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
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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
  • Banquet hall
  • 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 provided

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 at the property

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 70.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: 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 70.0 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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
The Old Clare by Ode Hotels Hotel
The Old Clare by Ode Hotels Chippendale
The Old Clare by Ode Hotels Hotel Chippendale

Frequently asked questions

Does The Old Clare by Ode Hotels 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 by Ode Hotels?

As of 1 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Clare by Ode Hotels on 2 Nov 2025 start from NZ$306.66, including 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 by Ode Hotels pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at The Old Clare by Ode Hotels?

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

What time is check-out at The Old Clare by Ode Hotels?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Old Clare by Ode Hotels 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.

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Reviews

The Old Clare by Ode Hotels Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 370 out of 541 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 541 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 541 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 541 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 541 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Walking distance (20 mins stroll) to ICC. Definitely will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, great location near the main station.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Historic building with a funky retro styling. Clean room but windows very dirty on the outside which was a shame. Staff very friendly and a convenient location for everywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keira

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds are super comfy, area is trendy and efficient access to areas around Sydney. Lots of nice places to eat and drink.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay at the Old Clare! The hotel was beautiful, spotless, and full of character, and the staff couldn’t have been more friendly or helpful. The free breakfast at TOCH was a highlight as it was delicious and worth every bit of the add-on (it was something we looked forward to each morning!). Our Connell room was fantastic, with super comfortable beds, lovely robes and slippers, and luxurious shower products that felt like a real treat. The location, just steps from Central Station, made exploring Sydney and beyond quick and easy. We also loved the Polaroid guest book; a thoughtful and charming touch that made the experience even more memorable. This hotel exceeded our expectations, and we’ll gladly stay here again on our next trip to Sydney!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misa

Liked: Staff & service
Unfortunately we didn't dtay there because we made doublr booking but didn't reccognize it until the hotel staff contacted me the day after our chrck in date. They arranged us the refund for the remining days immidiately with kind support.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Boutique hotel that's only 10 years old but already showing it's age. Some design elements quite dated and room basics like cupboards and carpets show wear and tear. Light switches and aircon control poorly located in the loft room that I booked. I was expecting luxury from the photos, but the reality felt like a 3~4 star hotel, not 5 star.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marusha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was beautiful. I had the most amazing time.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great helpful and friendly staff. Convenient location. Very clean and tidy. Great food options locally Really liked the history elements.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

RICK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Nobuo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is nice to stay there.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would highly recommend Reception lovely helpful people, bar has a fantastic ambience, rooms beautiful and clean, vwey spacious, just a fantastic place to stay, loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic option in Sydney

Amazing decor, service, wonderful comfy room and great bathroom. Pool on the roof a bonus. Sweets in the lobby were eaten :)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eloise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were impeccable
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damon

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

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

8/10 Good

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Clever use of the building to create large open rooms and relaxing bathroom spaces. Rooftop bar was a highlight! Great for out of town visitors, a staycation for us - glad we did it but lacked warmth and an atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

New memories @ Old Clare

It was a lovely hotel - modern comfort and luxury in a deconstructed artchitecture that reveals the historical significance of the building and area. The stay was made more memorable because of the friendly services! Just a note - the shower room is all glass and for guests who want more privacy, that might be a concern.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with the level of customer service. The staff were friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Pool area has a public bar so it’s hard to relax around a pool without a group of people watching you. Rooms were ok at best. For what we paid, we were expecting more.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Really poor hotel

Honestly, this hotel is pretty rough. On the surface it looks nice enough, but during our three night stay we ran into a pretty large list of problems that demonstrate just how little the management care about the guest experience at the Old Clare. To be clear, all the staff we spoke to were friendly, polite and apologetic. This isn't a staff problem, but a management one. Here goes... 1) The room we were put in (101) has a terrible problem with traffic noise. Not just noise, but also deep vibrations from the large vehicles passing by on Broadway (one of the busiest, most 24/7 roads in the city). There was a limited effort at sound proofing in place, but the downside of that is that the windows couldn't be opened, which leads to issue number 2... 2) The place doesn't smell great. The lobby area smells of old cooking oil whilst the room smells of stale fast food and even light cigarette smoke. Without the ability to open windows, this isn't awesome. 3) The beds are genuinely the worst I've ever slept in. They are either extremely old and have lost all structure, or the hotel deliberately chose the softest, saggiest mattresses they could find. This will be subjective, but if a very very soft bed bothers you, you will definitely want to avoid this place. It was actually so bad that for the last night we threw in the towel and booked a cheap room at the Mercure next door just so we could sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spent 5 nights. Roof top bar and downstairs bar were closed for private parties on more nights than they were open to hotel guests. I enjoyed the variety of restaurants down a mostly pedestrian path adjacent to the hotel. Central Station is only 5 blocks away.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you are into designer boutique unique hotels this one is for you. On top of that it is the team’s friendliness that will make you feel special and it would bring you back here again and again. Thank you TOCH team!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Li

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025