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The Old Clare Hotel

4.5 star property
Relax in style by the rooftop pool or indulge in lunch at the on-site restaurant – comfort and convenience blend seamlessly.

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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
2 bars/lounges, rooftop bar
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
The price is AED 705
AED 775 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb

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
Premium bedding
  • 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
Premium bedding
  • 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
Premium bedding
  • 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
Premium bedding
  • 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
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 16 min walk
  • Sydney Town Hall - 17 min walk
  • Circular Quay - 6 min drive
  • Sydney Opera House - 7 min drive

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 smoke-free premises
  • Multilingual staff, a front-desk safe, and concierge services
  • 3 meeting rooms, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • 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

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 492 ft (AUD 55 per night)

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–11:30 AM: AUD 10-35 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 bars/lounges and 1 poolside bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Clare Bar
  • Longshore
  • The Rooftop at The Clare

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Fitness center
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms - 3

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathroom (partially open)
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers
  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing

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

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 fire extinguisher, 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.

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.

The Old Clare Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 332 out of 484 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 102 out of 484 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 484 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 484 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 484 reviews" "

9.6/10

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

Loridana

Traveled with partner
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

Leila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with partner
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

Lisa

Liked: Amenities
Great location
Stayed 4 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

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Stayed 1 night 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

Matthew

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Marcia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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

Heath

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

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

DAMIEN

Traveled with family
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

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Xenia

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Pretty underwhelmed by the hotel - felt a bit tired, my business partner found rubbish under the bed (clothing tags and labels), so missing a bit of attention to detail. The parking was a bit convoluted, provided a video link to find the entrance, but a map would have been much easier to follow that a 3 x speed video of a car driving.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
New memories @ Old Clare
It was a lovely hotel - modern comfort and luxury in a deconstructed artchitecture that reveals the historical significance of the building and area. The stay was made more memorable because of the friendly services! Just a note - the shower room is all glass and for guests who want more privacy, that might be a concern.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Annelise

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Corey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Clever use of the building to create large open rooms and relaxing bathroom spaces. Rooftop bar was a highlight! Great for out of town visitors, a staycation for us - glad we did it but lacked warmth and an atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morten

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tim

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an absolute disaster of a hotel. It was awful from the moment we arrived to when we fled this edifice of misery. On arrival we were greeted by a surly and disinterested front desk attendant and then had to navigate past trays of stale and festering room service cluttering the corridors only to find our room had seen better days, a long time ago. This hotel would be given 1 star by Russians in the eighties. It’s grey, worn out and grimy. That they claim to be 5star and charge what they do is outrageous and worthy of a police investigation. It’s a miserable dive. The only good part of our stay was leaving.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024