Criterion Hotel Sydney is in the heart of Sydney, within a 5-minute walk of Hyde Park and Sydney Tower Eye. .This casino hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Circular Quay.
What's nearby
Hyde Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Circular Quay - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
Sydney Opera House - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
Sydney Harbour Bridge - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
Getting around
Town Hall Station - 2 min walk
Sydney Central Station - 13 min walk
Sydney Airport (SYD) - 23 min drive
Restaurants
Workshop Espresso - 2 min walk
The Arthouse Hotel - 2 min walk
Sakura Japanese Kitchen - 2 min walk
The Walrus Cafe - 1 min walk
Big Bite on Pitt - 1 min walk
About this property
Criterion Hotel Sydney
Hotel with a casino, a quick walk to Hyde Park
Criterion Hotel Sydney offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.
Bathrooms include showers. This Sydney hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 19 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Try your luck at the casino and enjoy other recreational amenities, which include a sportsbook.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at P.J. Gallaghers serving guests of Criterion Hotel Sydney. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and ATM/banking services.
P.J. Gallaghers - Onsite bistro. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
No on-site parking available
Food and drink
1 restaurant
1 bar
Restaurants on site
P.J. Gallaghers
Conveniences
ATM/banking services
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Luggage storage
Accessibility
This property does not have any lifts
More
30 casino slot machines
Casino (90 square feet of space)
Casino sportsbook
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Pillow-top mattress
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels
Entertainment
42-inch flat-screen TV
Digital channels
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
Access methods
Host will greet you
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
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Criterion Hotel Sydney Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 119 reviews" "
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 119 reviews" "
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 119 reviews" "
6 - Okay
22
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4 - Poor
10
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2 - Terrible
6
8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
6.6/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Lynda
Travelled with partner
9 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Check-in was dependent on how busy staff were and we had to wait a further hour and a half after the stated time.
Very conveniently located in the CBD, basic but comfortable pub-style accommodation and surprisingly quiet considering it's central hub location
Nice clean and quiet I was on top floor had for me with bad knee next time I will make sure I’m on first floor only thing wrong
Susan
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
4/10 Poor
JON
11 July 2024
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
JON
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Gary Richard
8 July 2024
Gary Richard
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Emma
23 June 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice for a couple nights. Very good location with many walkable sights.
Emma
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Iryna
24 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location is brilliant, close to Town Hall and etc, but the window looks to all construction side and noise bad; in shower the handle wasn’t working and basin not working too; others are ok for night stay.
Great location, accomodating staff. I knew there was no elevator, so can't complain about that! Pub was great for happy hour and dinner. Bathroom was smallish and reminded me of being in an RV, but knew about that too. All in all a good place to stay for a couple of days.
I love staying @ The Criterion Hotel. It’s a fab old building, perfect location, simple amenities and comfortable.
If you’re a Diva - don’t come here. The stairs will be too hard for your precious self.
But if you want good accomodation, in the centre of mighty Sydders with cafes and restaurants and entertainment all around you, as well as some nature with Hyde Park so close and without having to secure a personal loan, The Criterion is it.
Very clean, but not keen on the practically see through glass bathroom. Small room and a shocking small soft bed - doctors visit yesterday for pain relief. Would have like the coffee in the room rather than mid-way down the stairs. good location and an ok choice if you're desperate. wouldn't stay again thou
Small room but perfect for us. My only suggestion would be to turn the lighting down in the bar at night to add some atmosphere. Staff were great, thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Thank you.