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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

#49 of 325 hotels in Sydney

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 686 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: 26 September 2023

    10
    Very relaxing and welcoming
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Loft Suite - Chippendale
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Staff were extremely friendly & helpful. The food was great with an abundant selection of choices.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Loft Suite - Chippendale
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    In room dining could be improved with more variety plus the rooms are looking a bit tired now furniture wise

    Everything from the rooftop pool to the basement gym, the bar and restaurant and staff are to be recommended as so helpful and friendly and more than willing to help.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2023

    8.0
    Only stayed overnight at my sons wedding, however I will return to enjoy the facility more. The roof top pool deck was a
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room - Connell
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not enough complimentary tea and coffee

    Loved it’s quirkiness and originality

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little noisy. Not much auditory shielding

    Eclectic design Friendly staff Luxurious furnishings

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2023

    10
    Fantastic, have already booked the Old Clare for my next trip to Sydney.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room - Abercrombie
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Street parking or access to parking was the only thing was hoping to have more options.

    Room, bar and restaurants are all amazing. Super comfortable and the staff were friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2023

    10
    Fantastic place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Loft Suite - Chippendale
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bill

    Great staff

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2023

    9.0
    Mid century vibe
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Loft Suite - Chippendale
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The loft room is super roomy with upstairs having a big bathroom, beds, TV, wardrobe. Downstairs is a couch, record player, nespresso machine, fridge. Enjoyed the comfy beds and lovely shower. Great quality shampoo etc. Amazing location. Next to heaps of restaurants. Fun rooftop bar.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Great location and stylish room

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2023

    8.0
    Don't get me wrong - I am being hyper critical This is a lovely hotel if very groovy
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Loft Suite - Chippendale
    • Stayed 1 night

    It could have been cleaner (but then I am a clean freak) It was not dirty - just the carpet could have been vacuumed to a bettter standard and while the bathroom floor was superficially clean it did really need a bit of a scrub

    Dream bed - just so comfortable. Lovely room.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2023

    10
    Relaxing, indulgent and fun
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Connell
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Connell
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff were amazing. We checked in 4 hours early and when we went back when our room was ready they had taken our bags to our room for us. Super smiley and accommodating! Room was fantastic - just what we needed for the night.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2023

    10
    Excellent and luxurious stay. Great service too.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Connell
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noise level in the hallways could be heard. But minor.

    Convenience and general amenities

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2023

    10
    Wonderful hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Abercrombie
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful room with a fantastically unique style. Amazingly friendly staff who have us a fascinating look into the history of the building.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • King Room - Connell
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I noted that my room was fully wheelchair accessible. It's not something I require but I was really pleased to see that on offer. The gal that was on when I checked in and out was very friendly and helpful

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2023

    10
    A must stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room - Connell
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Love the decor and location. I want to come back and swim in the pool!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2023

    9.0
    Overall great value for a lovely hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Loft Suite - Chippendale
    • Stayed 1 night

    Check in was a little disjointed but the staff were pleasant.

    Fab location - close to everything. Loved the vibrancy of the area. The bed was amazingly comfortable and the rooftop bar and pool are great. We went to the theatre to see a show and everything was in walking distance.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2023

    8.0
    Overall, great hotel and I definitely recommend considering it for your stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Connell
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The windows were far from soundproof; given the location of the hotel we were woken up every morning around 5am by trucks (?) and ongoing construction works. Around the weekend, there were also parties in the neighboring bars and unfortunately that made it impossible to fall asleep as we could hear everything. Although the rooms were very clean, they were not impeccable - for those who find this very important, maybe good to take it into account.

    The hotel is beautifully designed and has great facilities. The food was excellent and staff were very nice. Our room was quite spacious, with a very comfy bed.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Loft Suite - Chippendale
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff seemed indifferent to customer.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2023

    9.0
    Very good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit uncomfortable to have the room on 2 floors and no place to store luggages on the ground one

    All good, the room was very big

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Connell
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Had trouble altering the room temperature with the air-conditioning panel located in the room. Room temp was set a bit too hot for our liking.

    Loved the location and champagne on arrival for our Anniversary was a lovely touch.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2023

    9.0
    Brilliant
    • Business trip
    • People with friends
    • King Room - Connell
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The desk chair was uncomfortable & I had to do computer work for a few hours

    Always wanted eto stay here - room was smaller than expected but it was excellent anyway close to everything- best yum breakfast & good service

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2023

    10
    Great location! Palace cinemas, Anita gelato and a woollies just opposite.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room - Abercrombie
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no desk chair which made eating in the room awkward. I opted to use pictured space which was also awkward because the trays are massive.

    The eggs Benedict with smoked salmon was lovely

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2023

    9.0
    Another wonderful stay at our favourite spot, The Old Clare. We’ll be back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Abercrombie
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is some noticeable wear and tear to the property since I last stayed—scuffs to the cabinetry in the room, the decking around the pool etc. The king mattress was very soft and dipped in the middle a bit.

    Convenient, stylish, perfectly placed next to spice alley and walking distance to other great restaurants and bars. Takeaway cocktails from the downstairs bar. Private rooms. Gorgeous rooftop swim.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2023

    8.0
    Funky hotel with a great room layout.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Abercrombie
    • Stayed 1 night

    The curtains let is so much light. Given our room overlooked a walk way, it was bright in our room the whole night so I found it very difficult to sleep.

    Super soft and comfortable bed. Loved the freestanding bath.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2023

    9.0
    Enjoyable
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room - Connell
    • Stayed 1 night

    Noise/busy

    Great place, close to variety of food joints

    Stayed in June 2023

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