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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2020
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4.6 out of 5 Wonderful
335 reviews
Guests rated this property 4.8/5 for cleanliness.
Popular amenities
Pool
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Gym
Breakfast Available
Cleaning and safety practices
Cleaned with disinfectant
24-hour vacancy between guest room stays
Hand sanitiser provided
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1 Kensington Street, Chippendale, NSW
Explore the area
Kensington Street1 min walk
Railway Square2 min walk
University of Technology Sydney3 min walk
Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)21 min drive
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Connell Room
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Connell Room
4.7/5 guest room ratingMore detailsRoom amenities
- 28 sq m
- Sleeps 4
Room information
Sleeps
- Max people: 4Max adults: 3Max children: 2
Room details
1 King Bed or 2 Double Beds
28 square metres m2
Relax - In-room massage available
Internet – Free WiFi
Entertainment – 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink – Espresso maker, minibar, electric kettle and 24-hour room service
Sleep – Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, a down duvet and blackout drapes/curtainsBathroom – Private bathroom, bathrobes and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical – Safe, free newspaper and iron/ironing board; rollaway/extra beds and free cots/infant beds available on request
Comfort – Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility – Wheelchair-width doorways, lever door handles, bathroom grab bars, roll-in shower, height-adjusted amenities, raised toilet seat, low-height work surface and sink and wheelchair accessible
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availabilityAbercrombie Room
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Abercrombie Room
4.8/5 guest room ratingMore detailsRoom amenities
- 37 sq m
- Sleeps 3
Room information
Sleeps
- Max people: 3Max adults: 3Max children: 2
Room details
1 King Bed
37 square metres m2
Relax - In-room massage available
Internet – Free WiFi
Entertainment – 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink – Espresso maker, minibar, electric kettle and 24-hour room service
Sleep – Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, a down duvet and blackout drapes/curtainsBathroom – Private bathroom, deep-soaking bathtub and separate shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical – Safe, free newspaper and iron/ironing board; rollaway/extra beds and free cots/infant beds available on request
Comfort – Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility – Grab bar in bath, raised toilet seat, wheelchair accessible and low-height work surface and sink
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availabilityClare Suite
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Clare Suite
4.5/5 guest room ratingMore detailsRoom amenities
- 47 sq m
- Sleeps 3
Room information
Sleeps
- Max people: 3Max adults: 3Max children: 2
Room details
1 King Bed
47 square metres m2
Layout – Bedroom and sitting area
Relax - In-room massage available
Internet – Free WiFi
Entertainment – 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink – Espresso maker, minibar, electric kettle and 24-hour room service
Sleep – Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, a down duvet and blackout drapes/curtainsBathroom – Private bathroom, deep-soaking bathtub and separate shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical – Safe, free newspaper and iron/ironing board; rollaway/extra beds and free cots/infant beds available on request
Comfort – Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility – Grab bar in bath, raised toilet seat, wheelchair accessible and low-height work surface and sink
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availabilityChippendale Loft
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Chippendale Loft
4.8/5 guest room ratingMore detailsRoom amenities
- 46 sq m
- Sleeps 3
Room information
Sleeps
- Max people: 3Max adults: 3Max children: 2
Room details
1 King Bed
46 square metres m2
Layout – Living room and sitting area
Relax - In-room massage available
Internet – Free WiFi
Entertainment – 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink – Espresso maker, minibar, electric kettle and 24-hour room service
Sleep – Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, a down duvet and blackout drapes/curtainsBathroom – Private bathroom, deep-soaking bathtub and separate shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical – Safe, free newspaper and iron/ironing board; rollaway/extra beds and free cots/infant beds available on request
Comfort – Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility – Grab bar in bath, raised toilet seat, wheelchair accessible and low-height work surface and sink
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availabilityShowroom Suite
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Showroom Suite
5/5 guest room ratingMore detailsRoom amenities
- 53 sq m
- Sleeps 3
Room information
Sleeps
- Max people: 3Max adults: 3Max children: 2
Room details
1 King Bed
53 square metres m2
Layout – Separate sitting area
Relax - In-room massage available
Internet – Free WiFi
Entertainment – 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink – Espresso maker, minibar, electric kettle and 24-hour room service
Sleep – Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, a down duvet and blackout drapes/curtainsBathroom – Private bathroom, deep-soaking bathtub and separate shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical – Safe, free newspaper and iron/ironing board; rollaway/extra beds and free cots/infant beds available on request
Comfort – Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility – Grab bar in bath, raised toilet seat, wheelchair accessible and low-height work surface and sink
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availabilityMary O Suite
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Mary O Suite
More detailsRoom amenities
- 80 sq m
- Sleeps 4
Room information
Sleeps
- Max people: 4Max adults: 2Max children: 2
Room details
1 King Bed
80 square metres m2
Layout – Living room, dining area and sitting area
Relax - In-room massage available
Internet – Free WiFi
Entertainment – 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink – Espresso maker, minibar, electric kettle and 24-hour room service
Sleep – Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, a down duvet and blackout drapes/curtainsBathroom – Private bathroom, deep-soaking bathtub and separate shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical – Safe, free newspaper and iron/ironing board; rollaway/extra beds and free cots/infant beds available on request
Comfort – Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility – Grab bar in bath, raised toilet seat, wheelchair accessible and low-height work surface and sink
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availabilityC.U.B. Suite
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C.U.B. Suite
More detailsRoom amenities
- 106 sq m
- Sleeps 5
Room information
Sleeps
- Max people: 5Max adults: 3Max children: 2
Room details
1 King Bed
106 square metres m2
Layout – Living room, dining area and sitting area
Relax - In-room massage available
Internet – Free WiFi
Entertainment – 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink – Espresso maker, minibar, electric kettle and 24-hour room service
Sleep – Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, a down duvet and blackout drapes/curtainsBathroom – Private bathroom, deep-soaking bathtub and separate shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical – Safe, free newspaper and iron/ironing board; rollaway/extra beds and free cots/infant beds available on request
Comfort – Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility – Grab bar in bath, raised toilet seat, wheelchair accessible and low-height work surface and sink
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availabilityKent Room
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Kent Room
More detailsRoom amenities
- 24 sq m
- Sleeps 2
Room information
Sleeps
- Max people: 2Max adults: 2Max children: 1
Room details
1 King Bed
24 square metres m2
Relax - In-room massage available
Internet – Free WiFi
Entertainment – 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink – Espresso maker, minibar, electric kettle and 24-hour room service
Sleep – Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, a down duvet and blackout drapes/curtainsBathroom – Partially open bathroom, bathrobes and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical – Safe, free newspaper and iron/ironing board; free cots/infant beds available on request
Comfort – Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility – Grab bar in bath, raised toilet seat, wheelchair accessible and low-height work surface and sink
Need to know – No cots (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
About this area
Sydney
Located in Sydney, The Old Clare Hotel is in the city centre and near the airport. Railway Square and Sydney Opera House are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Kensington Street and Paddy's Market. SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and Luna Park are not to be missed. Relax and indulge in the area's health/beauty spas, or seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby. Our guests appreciate the hotel's central location.
What's nearby
- Kensington Street - 1 min walk
- Railway Square - 2 min walk
- University of Technology Sydney - 3 min walk
- Central Park - 3 min walk
- White Rabbit - 5 min walk
Getting around
- Sydney Central Station - 8 min walk
- Central Light Rail Station - 8 min walk
- Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.) - 21 min drive
Restaurants
- Clare Bar — 1 min walk
- Automata — 1 min walk
About this property
Cleaning and safety practices
Enhanced cleanliness measures
Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter
Follows industry sanitisation guidelines of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)
Social distancing
Contactless check-out
Guest rooms kept vacant for 24 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place
Safety measures
Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Masks and gloves available
Hand sanitiser provided
Individually wrapped food options available for breakfast, lunch, dinner and through room service
This information is provided by our partners.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
- Valet parking: AUD 50.00 per night
- Extended parking: AUD 60 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
- 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
- 2 bars/lounges and 1 poolside bar
- 24-hour room service
Things to do
- Bike hire
- Fitness centre
- Outdoor pool
Family friendly
- Baby bath
- Dry-cleaning service
- Free cots/infant beds
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- Laundry facilities
- Microwave (on request)
- Outdoor pool
Conveniences
- Lift
- 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
Languages spoken
- English
- French
- German
- Italian
- Spanish
Business services
- 3 meeting rooms
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Rooftop terrace
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them in the special requests field on the booking page after selecting your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
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- Romance packages available
- Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Air conditioning
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Down comforter
- Free cots/infant beds
- Hypo-allergenic bedding
- Linens
- Pillow-top mattress
- Premium bedding
Bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Designer toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels
Entertainment
- 40-inch flat-screen TV
- TV channels
Food and drink
- Electric kettle
- Espresso maker
- Microwave (on request)
- Minibar
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- Connecting rooms available
- Desk
- Free local calls
- Free newspapers
- In-room massage
- Individually decorated
- Individually furnished
- Iron/ironing board
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Phone
- Safe
- Slippers
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Kids stay free! Up to 2 children stay free when using existing bedding
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 75.0 per night.
Free cots (infant beds)
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at the time of service, check-in or check-out.
- Breakfast fee: between AUD 10 and AUD 35 per person (approximately)
- Valet parking fee: AUD 50.00 per night (in/out privileges)
- Extended parking fee: AUD 60 per night
- Rollaway bed fee: AUD 75.0 per night
- Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 per cent
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
Safety features at this property include carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place
Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
Personal protective equipment, including masks and gloves, will be available to guests
Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; guests are provided with hand sanitiser
Contactless check-out is available
Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and also through room service
Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 24 hours between bookings
The property affirms that it adheres to the Safe Travels (WTTC - Global) sanitisation guidelines
We should mention
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
National rating
This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian star ratings agency, Star Ratings Australia.
Property is also known as
Old Clare Hotel Chippendale
Old Clare Hotel
Old Clare Chippendale
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Guest reviews
4.8
Cleanliness
4.5
Service and Staff
4.5
Amenities
4.7
Property condition
- Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing Syndey Hotel in Central Business District
Large room with high ceilings and many big windows, extremely large bath with separate soaking tub (always harder to find in a hotel these days). Absolutely LOVED this hotel. Out of the madness and crowds at The Rocks, yet close to the light rail to get there and to the Sydney Opera House. Very affordable for what you get. Super friendly staff, plus a dozen restaurants right outside your door.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020
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This place is just gorgeous. We only got to stay for one night but we have plans of staying there again very soon for a longer period of time to not only take in what the hotel has to offer but also the food, culture and atmosphere around the hotel. Our room was delicious! Very modern, very boutique. Cant wait to get back there, I give it 2 very enthusiastic thumbs up!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
- Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
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The staff were fantastic! Always smiling and willing to help. Our room was perfect and we wished we could stay longer. Fantastic position in the city.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020