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The Old Clare Hotel

4.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
1 Kensington Street, Chippendale, NSW, 2008
  • University of Technology Sydney
    2 min walk
  • White Rabbit
    5 min walk
  • Market City
    9 min walk
  • Sydney, NSW (RSE-Rose Bay Seaplane Base)
    22 min drive

Room options

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Suite (Mary O')

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)

Room (Kent)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Clare)

Suite (Clare)

  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Abercrombie)

Room (Abercrombie)

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Showroom)

Suite (Showroom)

  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Sydney

With a stay at The Old Clare Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Sydney, steps from Kensington Street and University of Technology Sydney. .This luxury hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from White Rabbit and 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Central Park.

What's nearby

  • University of Technology Sydney - 2 min walk
  • Paddy's Market - 10 min walk
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 16 min walk
  • 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
  • ‪Spice Alley - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar Broadway - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Underground UTS - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Old Clare Hotel

Luxury Sydney hotel in Chippendale with bars
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 comforters 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 the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary newspapers. Microwaves, in-room massages, and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 69 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and espresso makers. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Partially open bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and bicycles to rent. This Art Deco hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. This hotel has 3 meeting rooms available for events.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:30 AM.
Clare Bar - This bar serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Happy hour is offered.
Longshore - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in seafood and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open select days.
The Rooftop at The Clare - This poolside rooftop bar serves brunch, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Open select 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 public transport

  • Off-site parking within 492 ft (AUD 55 per night)

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–11:30 AM: AUD 10-35 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 bars/lounges and 1 poolside bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Clare Bar
  • Longshore
  • The Rooftop at The Clare

Things to do

  • Bike rentals
  • Fitness centre
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms - 3

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down duvet
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Bathroom (partially open)
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers
  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing

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 available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 percent 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 April 1 to April 1:
  • 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 per night
Cribs (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)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 70 per night
  • 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
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 elevators
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

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

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

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