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The Old Clare Hotel

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with bars and a fitness center

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Terrace/patio
Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar
Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM, sun loungers
Lobby sitting area
2 bars/lounges, rooftop bar

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AED 579
AED 637 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr

Room options

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Suite (Mary O') | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Suite (Mary O')

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, streaming services

Suite (C.U.B)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
  • 106 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Room (Connell)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Loft (Chippendale)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Kent) | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Room (Kent)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Clare) | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Suite (Clare)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Abercrombie) | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Room (Abercrombie)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Showroom) | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Suite (Showroom)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1 Kensington Street, Chippendale, NSW, 2008

What's nearby

  • University of Technology Sydney - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Capitol Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Circular Quay - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Sydney Opera House - 7 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Sydney Central Station - 8 min walk
  • Central Light Rail Station - 8 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Spice Alley - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar Broadway - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Underground UTS - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Old Clare Hotel

Luxury hotel near University of Technology Sydney
Located close to Kensington Street and Railway Square, The Old Clare Hotel provides a poolside bar, a rooftop terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site restaurant, Clare Bar, offers lunch, dinner, light fare, and happy hour. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services, a banquet hall, and a front-desk safe
  • Tour/ticket assistance, 3 meeting rooms, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 69 individually furnished rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Baby baths and childcare services
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses, and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with streaming services and digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, on-request microwaves, and electric kettles

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (AUD 55 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: AUD 10 to 35 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Clare Bar
  • Longshore
  • The Rooftop at The Clare

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1911
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave on request
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from April 1 to April 1:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 70 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

MONETIZATION_ON

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 10 to 35 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: AUD 55 per night (492 ft away)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 70 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Property is also known as

Old Clare Hotel Chippendale
Old Clare Hotel
Old Clare Chippendale
Old Clare
The Old Clare Hotel Hotel
The Old Clare Hotel Chippendale
The Old Clare Hotel Hotel Chippendale

Frequently asked questions

Does The Old Clare Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–9:30 PM. The pool is closed seasonally each year from April 1 to April 1.

How much does it cost to stay at The Old Clare Hotel?

As of 4 April 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Clare Hotel on 13 April 2025 start from $173.29, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Old Clare Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at The Old Clare Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Old Clare Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Old Clare Hotel located?

Located in Chippendale, this luxury hotel is steps from Kensington Street, University of Technology Sydney, and Railway Square. Central Park and White Rabbit are also within 5 minutes. Central Light Rail Station is 8 minutes by foot and Capitol Square Light Rail Station is 9 minutes.

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The Old Clare Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 338 out of 493 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 103 out of 493 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 493 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 493 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 493 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susana

Liked: Amenities
Perfect boutique hotel! Charming and cozy but still full on in style. Excellent service and attention to detail.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great vibe
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

RICK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous property with an exceptional roof top pool and bar as well. The location next to spice market was key for my food preferences!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Amenities
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spacious rooms, lovely staff. Excellent location. Pool/Rooftop bar and the Gym were somewhat lacking unfortunately, but otherwise a great stay
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Nobuo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is nice to stay there.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

maddie

Our stay was amazing! Great location, amenities and staff were friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our second stay here and we will keep coming back. Located in a great part of the city close to central station. Room is spacious and modern and the Old Clare located connected to the hotel is a great place to kick off your evenings.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Transportation is very easy
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Mathew

Liked: Cleanliness
Upon arrival the front desk was empty. Wasn't made aware at any point during the process that we would have a door to adjoining room. The food at the bar was not great. Both my partner and I barely ate half our meals before getting up and walking out. When we arrived back later that night our card to get back in wasn't working and a staff member was required to let us in.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to relax and recover from jet lag. Friendly staff, unique building and design, super comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loridana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had to book very last minute (midnight!) due to our airbnb not being sufficient. Fab, who was on reception for the night went above and beyond to ensure we felt comfortable after our recent experience and absolutely turned our night around! We got upgraded to the Showroom Suite which was phenomenal and not something we would have booked however moving forward it will be the room we book for our frequent Sydney trips. Thank you to the staff - great experience and stay. Very happy and grateful :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

As we booked through Expedia we couldn’t check in before 3 pm. Unfortunately we could not have a late check out because we booked through Expedia.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are old and need some love for the price you are charging.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

DAMIEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Clare is an awesome hotel. Like like a lot. Position, food, atmos….
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heath

great room & service, my room had a bathtub and a turntable.. perfect ;)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

thi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and beautiful hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in central location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Aeshe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Yes its a beautiful old building in the heart of Sydney. However after 9pm arriving late friday night limited food and not 24hr in room dining, no staff to help unload or get to your room, its help yourself, staff could do with customer training, Parking miles away and hard to understand directions from 1 counter staff member. Cant open the windows.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness
My wife and I stayed at the Old Calre last year for our wedding anniversary and we enjoyed it so much we thought we would come back again. Unfortunately we thought the hotel had slipped somewhat - even walking into the lobby to check in in there was a noticeable difference. The staff seemed indifferent mostly - not rude - but not doing anything to show they really cared. The room was clean and we love the set up, but the mattress was very soft, far too much so. The pool was lovely, though even there the little things like tiles missing and an over all run down look was disappointing. Plus the roof top bar closed so early at 8pm. Sorry to say but we will consider other options next year.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stylish hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eloise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were impeccable
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location to access public transportation, friendly and accomodating staff, most importantly clean with a great eclectic vibe. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolute stunning hotel, friendly helpful staff. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022