Centrally located in Sydney CBD (Central Business District), The Criterion Hotel offers a restaurant and a bar where guests can enjoy a lovely evening. Free WiFi is available in the rooms and in the public bar area. Guests enjoy being within easy access to a variety of Sydney tourist attractions including Darling Harbour and Sydney Zoo, both 15 minutes’ walk away. Sydney Opera House is 6 minutes’ drive away. The Criterion Hotel features refurbished rooms with a seating area, air-conditioning and a private bathroom facilities.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
and
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.5
Facilities
7.2
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
7.6
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
8.7
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Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Australian

Facilities of Criterion Hotel Sydney

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Heating
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance
  • Happy hour
  • Evening entertainment
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Casino
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Criterion Hotel Sydney takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 04:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of AUD 100 is required on arrival. That's about GBP 52. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Eftpos Discover JCB Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Criterion Hotel Sydney accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in.

Please note that there is a 1.75% charge when you pay with a credit card.

Please note that this property has a strict 'No Party Policy'.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A damage deposit of AUD 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Criterion Hotel Sydney

  • The prices at Criterion Hotel Sydney may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Criterion Hotel Sydney has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • Room options at Criterion Hotel Sydney include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Family
    • Triple

  • Check-in at Criterion Hotel Sydney is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Criterion Hotel Sydney offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Casino
    • Evening entertainment
    • Live music/performance
    • Nightclub/DJ
    • Happy hour
    • Live sport events (broadcast)

  • Criterion Hotel Sydney is 400 yards from the centre of Sydney. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.