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The Old Clare Hotel

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 bars/lounges, near Kensington Street

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • In-room childcare
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Terrace

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The price is S$242
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 January 2025

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top 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 duvets, pillow-top 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 duvets, pillow-top 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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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top 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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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top 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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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top 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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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top 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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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Mary O Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Kent Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Showroom Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Cub Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Clare Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Chippendale Loft

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Abercrombie Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Connell Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Map
1 Kensington Street, Chippendale, NSW, 2008

What's nearby

  • University of Technology Sydney - 2 min walk
  • Paddy's Market - 10 min walk
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 16 min walk
  • Circular Quay - 6 min drive
  • Sydney Opera House - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 21 min drive
  • Sydney Central Station - 8 min walk
  • Sydney Redfern Station - 12 min walk
  • Exhibition Centre Station - 13 min walk
  • Central Light Rail Station - 8 min walk
  • Capitol Square Light Rail Station - 9 min walk
  • Paddy's Markets Light Rail Station - 10 min walk

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

The Old Clare Hotel features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 15-minute walk of University of Sydney. You can splash around at the outdoor pool, visit the coffee shop/cafe for a bite to eat or unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include a poolside bar, a fitness centre and a terrace. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Central Light Rail Station is 8 minutes and Capitol Square Light Rail Station is 9 minutes.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 69 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 1.5 per cent for credit card payments
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (16 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Off-site parking within 492 ft (AUD 55 per night)
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)
  • Baby bath
  • Pool gate

What to do

  • Ecotours nearby

Working away

  • 3 meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bike hire
  • Pool loungers
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1911
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Library
  • Fitness centre
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Be entertained

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

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Espresso maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Dressing gowns and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down duvet
  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Partially open bathroom
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Microwave (on request)

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Clare Bar – This bar serves lunch, dinner and light fare. Happy hour is offered.
Longshore – This fine-dining restaurant specialises in seafood and only serves dinner. Reservations are required. Open selected days.
The Rooftop at The Clare – This poolside rooftop bar serves brunch, lunch, dinner and light fare. Open selected days.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AUD 10 to 35 per person
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 1.5 per cent
  • Housekeeping is offered for an extra charge

Renovations and closures

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

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for AUD 70 per night

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs AUD 55 per night (492 ft away)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Old Clare Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at The Old Clare Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM.
Are pets allowed at The Old Clare Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Old Clare Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an on-site casino at The Old Clare Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Star Casino (4-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at The Old Clare Hotel and nearby?
The Old Clare Hotel has 2 bars and an outdoor pool, as well as a fitness centre.
Are there restaurants at or near The Old Clare Hotel?
Yes, Clare Bar offers seafood and poolside dining.
What's the area around The Old Clare Hotel like?
The Old Clare Hotel is in Chippendale, a short 8-minute walk from Central Light Rail Station and 11 minutes' walk from University of Sydney.

The Old Clare Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Hamish, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

The rooms are old and need some love for the price you are charging.
John, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jordan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Kellie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Marcia, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

great room & service, my room had a bathtub and a turntable.. perfect ;)
Heath, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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Phillip, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

The Clare is an awesome hotel. Like like a lot. Position, food, atmos….
DAMIEN, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Susan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Ben, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Xenia, 2-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Nick, 3-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Annelise, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Corey, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Morten, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

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.
Tim, 3-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

Leigh, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff were impeccable
Eloise, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful staff
Great place. Amazing people. Lots of restaurants and amenities close-by. Stayed here twice in the last month. Will be back.
Charles, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good

There was no lounge for resident guests, no bikkies in the room to have with my pills and tea in the morning. Otherwise a quirky and interesting hotel with quality fittings.
Marion, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Beautifully styled hotel, but the building hasn’t been soundproofed and as a consequence noise from late at night and started again at 5.50am with refuse collection. Good to be back home now for a decent night’s sleep. An expensive choice for poor sound insulation and no breakfast inclusion
Robert, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Melissa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Charles, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Wendy, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Ryan, 2-night trip
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