1 Kensington Street, Chippendale, Sydney CBD, 2008 Sydney, Australia
#48 of 325 hotels in Sydney
Guests' ChoiceBased on 688 hotel reviews
8.6Cleanliness
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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End of dialog contentReviewed: 15 April 2024
Elisabeth
AustraliaNothing 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
Luis
MexicoThe 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
Jessica
AustraliaN/a
Fantastic high ceilings and spacious rooms. Early morning swim on the rooftop was a delight.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Luis
MexicoSeems a little bit outdated, rooftop pool was open, but had to call reception for service, basically empty.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
Clive
United KingdomBit 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
Robert
AustraliaThis 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
Andrew
AustraliaStaff were friendly, room was spacious and comfortable, rooftop pool and bar were great.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 9 March 2024
Stephen
United KingdomN/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
Mandy
United KingdomBreakfast 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
Andrew
AustraliaThe 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
Glen
AustraliaGreat 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
Kyah
AustraliaThe 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
Sharon
AustraliaUnique
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 February 2024
Rhys
Australialamp 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
Sarah
Australiaordered 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
Deborah
United KingdomNothing
Cool and quirky
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 19 February 2024
Mitch
AustraliaVery comfy bed
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 18 February 2024
Nicole
AustraliaUnfortunately 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
Nina
Australiarooms 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
Max
New ZealandNothing
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
The
AustraliaStaff
Excellent outdoor indoor facilities
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 7 February 2024
Grace
AustraliaN/a
Amazing quirky hotel. Had everything you needed. Absolute vibe
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 1 February 2024
Janet
United KingdomNothing
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
Lisa
United StatesLobby 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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