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Reviews of The Old Clare Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT 5 stars

1 Kensington Street, Chippendale, Sydney CBD, 2008 Sydney, Australia

#48 of 325 hotels in Sydney

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 688 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    10
    Boutique comfort well worth the stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Connell
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing except we had to leave the bar at 6pm due to a private function, but no big deal. We had had our drink and headed off for dinner.

    A beautifully renovated boutique hotel in the heart of Sydney, close to central station, opening up onto the lovely spice alley for meals. The most comfortable mattress we have ever had, clean, bright and modern rooms. The hotel bar downstairs was a great spot for happy hour, with some artful renovations. A great pool area upstairs was very private at the time we were there.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    9.0
    Great stay, good service in cool surroundings.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room - Connell
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The room didn´t have USB ports, useful to international travelers for electronics' connectivity. Also, the rooftop pool was open, but the pool bar wasn´t open, service had to be requested from the bar downstairs, I don´t know if this was temporary or not.

    Location was great, very close to interesting areas, dining and public transportation. The property is very cool, a remodelation of an old pub. Rooms are spacious and nice.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    10
    Perfect for a staycation, in the middle of it all but plenty of space to unwind.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/a

    Fantastic high ceilings and spacious rooms. Early morning swim on the rooftop was a delight.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room - Connell
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Seems a little bit outdated, rooftop pool was open, but had to call reception for service, basically empty. Rooms lack modern connectivity such as USB ports.

    Good location, cool design/concept.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room - Connell
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bit noisy especially early mornings but city centre location so maybe no surprise. Toilet in the room could have been a bit more "private"!

    Staff, ambience, facilities, location. Has a really cool "vibe".

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    9.0
    Dependable venue for travellers to Sydney.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Connell
    • Stayed 3 nights

    This visit is the first time that we felt that the overall cleanliness of the hotel corridors could have been better. The carpet wasn't vacuumed for two days, whilst needing it, during our stay plus multiple paintwork patches for repairs were evident on the corridor walls rather than repainting a whole section requiring repair. Given the price of accommodation, these minor details could have been done better, just a minor disappointment.

    Location and high ceilings, overall sie of rooms plus in-room espresso machine. The rooftop bar is a great place to visit on hot afternoons and evenings.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    10
    Cool hotel with a great rooftop pool
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Abercrombie
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Staff were friendly, room was spacious and comfortable, rooftop pool and bar were great.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2024

    10
    Beautiful stay in great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Clare Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/a

    Beautiful room with free standing bath tub. Super comfy bed, great location right on spice alley so loads of food options. Very highly recommend

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2024

    8.0
    If you want something different try here, just eat out.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Connell
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was disappointing, items unavailable and the service was slow, my husband had finished his meal before mine was brought out.

    Great quirky property and close to central transport hub making it easy to get around Sydney.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2024

    8.0
    Great fun in a vibrant location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Connell
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mens toilets in the basement near the gym reeked, were dirty and had a leaking cistern. The plugs in the sinks in the bathroom in our room didn't hold water. The waiting staff were occasionally forgetful and not fully trained.

    The location is superb. The renovation is interesting and funky. The room was very good, comfortable bed, clean, spacious shower, good AC, good wifi.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    10
    We love staying… fourth time !!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Connell
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location. Perfect to get to and from the airport and walk the city. Great staff, huge rooms, and great rooftop pool.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Loft Suite - Chippendale
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pool on the top floor had a lot of cockroaches running around, wasn't the worst and they weren't in the water which was good but was a little bit gross.

    Everything was really good, the room was more than we were expecting, weren't expecting how big it was and it to be split into an upstairs and downstairs so that was cool

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room - Connell
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unique

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 February 2024

    8.0
    great location and style, comfortable bed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    lamp above bed was loose. Main feature light in room had one bulb not working and looked like it needed cleaning. Also pool was closed early, a day earlier than notified.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

    9.0
    great place would recommend to others
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • King Room - Connell
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    ordered from pool area/rooftop with QR code and waited 1 hr for drinks as they forgot. then made a weird drink that was not what I ordered. nil apologies. No outputs to charge phones up there in rooftop lounge area, and nil proper change room.

    the room was great, heaps of space, the beds and pillows super comfy. Coffee pods and machine. roof top pool and ability to order through QR code downstairs. restaurant for dinner was great, delicious food.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    10
    Very good, everything we expected
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Connell
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Cool and quirky

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Loft Suite - Chippendale
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very comfy bed

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    8.0
    Beautiful stay in heart of chippendale
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Connell
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately the hotel can’t be booked for virtue of having a pool bar, as can’t rely on it being open / function free during your stay. Given the shower space, most likely caters to couples, but bathroom could still be improved with a proper door on the toilet / backing on the frosted glass to make it opaque.

    Beautiful rooms, great service and good access to bars and eateries.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2024

    10
    gorgeous attention to detail. very unique. super comfy stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Connell
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    rooms were a little noisy early morning due to meeting rooms above.

    staff were friendly. the decor was so nostalgic and the provides insight into the history of the building. room was huge and very comfortable and beautiful styled.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2024

    10
    Awesome stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Fantastic stay. We loved how while we were there the rooftop and pool area was empty most of the time which meant we could chill and swim up there. Great rooms with everything you could need and fantastic location close to transport and the city.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Abercrombie
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff

    Excellent outdoor indoor facilities

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2024

    10
    Fun, exciting, relaxing, everything you need in one Property
    • People with friends
    • One-Bedroom Loft Suite - Chippendale
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/a

    Amazing quirky hotel. Had everything you needed. Absolute vibe

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2024

    10
    We would definitely recommend this hotel to friends and family.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Connell
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The hotel was lovely, clean, comfy and slightly quirky. Perfectly placed near to central station. Public transport was great!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2024

    8.0
    Would stay at Old Clare again just for location
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lobby was a little run down , central flower arrangement dead and dried out, bikes really not an option although shown in pictures

    Loved the location, opened right to Spice Alley ! What a find also close to Central station for our early airport travel. Roof top pool was smaller than pictured and had a private party at the bar but still welcomed us to pool area for a drink and swim

    Stayed in January 2024

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