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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
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar
2 bars/lounges, rooftop bar
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1 Kensington Street, Chippendale, NSW, 2008
  • University of Technology Sydney
    2 min walk
  • Pho Mumum
    1 min walk
  • Sydney Central Station
    8 min walk
  • Sydney, NSW (RSE-Rose Bay Seaplane Base)
    23 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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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Mary O Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Kent Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Showroom Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Cub Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Clare Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Chippendale Loft

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Abercrombie Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Connell Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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About this property

The Old Clare Hotel

Luxury Sydney hotel in Chippendale with bars
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 dressing gowns, 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

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

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 fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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. 318 out of 466 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 466 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 466 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 466 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 466 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Eloise

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

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful staff
Great place. Amazing people. Lots of restaurants and amenities close-by. Stayed here twice in the last month. Will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
There was no lounge for resident guests, no bikkies in the room to have with my pills and tea in the morning. Otherwise a quirky and interesting hotel with quality fittings.
Stayed 2 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

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

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

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 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