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Metro Aspire Hotel, Sydney

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, 10-minute walk to International Convention Centre Sydney

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Located in central Sydney, Metro Aspire Hotel offers dry cleaning, car rentals, meeting rooms, multilingual staff, in-room WiFi, and concierge services. Nearby attractions: SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and Star Casino. Enjoy breakfast at Gumtree Restaurant & Bar.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$188
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov

Room options

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Premium Room, Balcony

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(68 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Dining table
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed - single
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Premium Room

  • Sleeps 3

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Premium Deluxe Room with Balcony

  • Sleeps 5

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Premium Deluxe Room, Balcony

Premium Deluxe Room, Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Dining table
Renovated in 2016
Blackout curtains
  • 38 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Map
383-389 Bulwara Road, Ultimo, NSW, 2007

What's nearby

  • University of Technology Sydney - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Capitol Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • World Square Shopping Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Star Casino - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Paddy's Markets Light Rail Station - 6 min walk
  • Exhibition Centre Station - 7 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nakano Darling - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Edition Coffee Roasters - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dumpling & Noodle House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Matcha-Ya - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Kopitiam Cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Metro Aspire Hotel, Sydney

Upscale hotel near International Convention Centre Sydney
Located close to SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and Star Casino, Metro Aspire Hotel, Sydney provides a garden, car hire on-site and a business centre. The on-site restaurant, Gumtree Restaurant & Bar, serves breakfast. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and a banquet hall
  • Meeting rooms, tour/ticket information and luggage storage
  • A front desk safe, coffee/tea in reception and a lift
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 96 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Secured, covered parking on site (AUD 35 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; AUD 25 for adults and AUD 12.50 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Gumtree Restaurant & Bar

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 2,787 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Handrails in stairways (100 centimetre high)
  • Lift (170 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 12:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Customers may be requested by the property to provide documentation of recent travel history (such as showing passport immigration stamps) and/or complete a health declaration.

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
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately AUD 25 for adults and from AUD 12.5 for children
  • Covered self-parking fee: AUD 35 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50.0 per night

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 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
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian star ratings agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Metro Aspire Hotel, Sydney pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Metro Aspire Hotel, Sydney?

As of 19 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Metro Aspire Hotel, Sydney on 23 Nov 2025 start from AU$187.95, 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.

How much is parking at Metro Aspire Hotel, Sydney?

Self-parking is available for AUD 35 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Metro Aspire Hotel, Sydney?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 12:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Metro Aspire Hotel, Sydney?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Metro Aspire Hotel, Sydney located?

Located in Ultimo, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of International Convention Centre Sydney, Star Casino and SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium. Sydney Tower Eye and Circular Quay are also within 3 mi (5 km). Paddy's Markets Light Rail Station is 6 minutes by foot and Exhibition Light Rail Station is 7 minutes.

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Metro Aspire Hotel, Sydney Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 511 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 364 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, great location, and helpful friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to Darling Harbour yet quiet, with a lovely small park to sit in the sunshine next door. Onsite parking and restaurant add to the mix. Very good value.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and pleasant to stay here. Very clean place and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Short and comfortable stay

We stayed overnight here and found the hotel to be very pleasant and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reliable and will keep going back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carlo Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decent and spacious rooms, the balcony was also very welcome. The white light is something I would have preferred to be in a warmer tone. Breakfast had the usual warm options, as well as continental offerings.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Great over night stay Walking distance to Darling Harbour
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Miles Freeman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and well maintained property.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lijun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walk from Central Station in a quiet area so very easy to rest up. Staff friendly and accessible. Room and common areas well kept and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

yee way

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing good service and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to get to, close to the facilities we needed, would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

William Robin

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

Good hotel

Great room size and good breakfast option 15 min walk to central station or Haymarket
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find. It’s definitely worth the money. Excellent dining options close by. Staff are really friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noeline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great overall
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, convenient and value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for China Town. Staff are friendly and helpful. Buffet breakfast very good.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked how close it was to the airport.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are exceptional.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for the price - close to food and transportation. So much to see and do within walking distance (shopping, harbour etc.)
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nyel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious room made it easier to relax in. Great staff who looked for a positive answer to every situation. Walking distance to all the city shopping without being stuck in the middle of it.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Breeze

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ka Yiu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Samantha

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff were lovely, they were able to get us in early after a very long overseas flight which was really appreciated. Rooms were not very clean, walls were grubby and bathrooms had mold
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Ashley

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was unclean. We stayed in
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025