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The Old Clare Hotel

4.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM, pool loungers
2 bars/lounges, rooftop bar
Lobby sitting area
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

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1 Kensington Street, Chippendale, NSW, 2008
  • University of Technology Sydney
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Circular Quay
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Sydney Opera House
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite (Mary O') | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Suite (Mary O')

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite (C.U.B)

  • 106 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room (Connell)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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

Loft (Chippendale)

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Kent) | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Room (Kent)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Clare) | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Suite (Clare)

  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Abercrombie) | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Room (Abercrombie)

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Showroom) | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Suite (Showroom)

  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Old Clare Hotel

Luxury hotel with bars/lounges and fitness centre
This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant and 2 bars/lounges. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a fitness centre, a poolside bar and a rooftop terrace are on-site.
The Old Clare Hotel offers 69 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a safe and free newspapers. Microwaves, in-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Old Clare Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Capitol Theatre. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 bars and an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Options for a bite to eat or a refreshing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant, a poolside bar and 2 bars/lounges
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym and bicycles to rent
  • Steps from Kensington Street and University of Technology Sydney
The Old Clare Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Public spaces have free WiFi.

There are 3 meeting rooms available. A rooftop terrace, a library, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury The Old Clare Hotel.

This Art Deco Sydney hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM.
Clare Bar – This bar serves lunch, dinner and light fare. Happy hour is offered.
Longshore – This fine-dining restaurant specialises in seafood and only serves dinner. Reservations are required. Open selected days.
The Rooftop at The Clare – This poolside rooftop bar serves brunch, lunch, dinner and light fare. Open selected days.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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 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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 70 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM
  • Up to 2 children aged 16 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

The Old Clare Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 338 out of 493 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 103 out of 493 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 493 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 493 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 493 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Blayne

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Hamish

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are old and need some love for the price you are charging.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Aeshe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Yes its a beautiful old building in the heart of Sydney. However after 9pm arriving late friday night limited food and not 24hr in room dining, no staff to help unload or get to your room, its help yourself, staff could do with customer training, Parking miles away and hard to understand directions from 1 counter staff member. Cant open the windows.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

maddie

Our stay was amazing! Great location, amenities and staff were friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Kellie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Marcia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to relax and recover from jet lag. Friendly staff, unique building and design, super comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heath

great room & service, my room had a bathtub and a turntable.. perfect ;)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

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

8/10 Good

DAMIEN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Clare is an awesome hotel. Like like a lot. Position, food, atmos….
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Xenia

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Pretty underwhelmed by the hotel - felt a bit tired, my business partner found rubbish under the bed (clothing tags and labels), so missing a bit of attention to detail. The parking was a bit convoluted, provided a video link to find the entrance, but a map would have been much easier to follow that a 3 x speed video of a car driving.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

2/10 Terrible

Annelise

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Corey

Travelled with partner
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

Morten

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

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

8/10 Good

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024