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The Old Clare Hotel

5.0 out of 5.0
1 Kensington Street, Chippendale, NSW 13 38 10
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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub
30 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Clare Room
44 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Chippendale Loft
46 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Showroom Suite
54 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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C.U.B. Suite
106 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Connell Room
25 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Mary O Suite
80 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
5-star luxury hotel, walk to Paddy's Market

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Outdoor pool
Smoke-free property
Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
24-hour front desk

Location

Located in the heart of Chippendale, this luxury hotel is steps from Kensington Street, Railway Square, and University of Technology Sydney. Central Park and Broadway Shopping Center are also within 10 minutes. Central Light Rail Station is 8 minutes by foot and Capitol Square Light Rail Station is 9 minutes.

Hotel Features

3 restaurants, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a poolside bar, and a coffee shop/café are onsite.

Room Amenities

All 62 individually decorated rooms feature free WiFi and 24-hour room service. For a bit of entertainment, flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests will also appreciate thoughtful touches like espresso makers and bathrobes.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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The Old Clare Hotel

1 Kensington Street, Chippendale, NSW 2008

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Bar/lounge
  • Lift
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Fitness facilities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Poolside bar
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Meeting rooms
  • Year Built – 1911
  • Coffee shop or café
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free WiFi
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Outdoor pool
  • Smoke-free property
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Long-term parking (surcharge)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 3
  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 62
  • Number of floors - 5
  • Number of buildings/towers - 2
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family Property
  • Outdoor pool1
  • Free WiFi
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Spanish
  • Chinese
  • Russian

Parking

Long-term parking (surcharge) , Valet parking (surcharge)

Room Amenities

The Old Clare Hotel offers 62 forms of air-conditioned accommodation with minibars and espresso makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a complimentary bathrobe, complimentary slippers, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries. This Chippendale hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a safe and a hairdryer. Microwaves and in-room massages can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

  • Free newspaper
  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Individually furnished
  • Phone
  • Individually decorated
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Free local calls
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Espresso maker
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Microwave (on request)
  • In-room safe
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Cable TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Free WiFi
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • In-room massage available
  • Premium bedding
  • Slippers
  • Electric kettle

Where to Eat

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7 AM and 10 AM and at the weekend between 8 AM and 11 AM.

Barzaari Chippendale – This restaurant specialises in Mediterranean cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.

Automata – This restaurant serves lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open selected days.

A1 – This Cafe serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Open daily.

Late-night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Nearby Activities

  • Free bicycles on site

Accessibility

  • Accessible bathroom
  • Roll-in shower
  • In-room accessibility

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Payment types

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 cribs (infant beds)!

Pets

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification are required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Only service animals are allowed

Fees

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
  • On-site credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Old Clare Hotel Chippendale
  • Old Clare Hotel
  • Old Clare Chippendale

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.

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