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$1821 Kensington Street, Chippendale, Sydney, 2008, Australia
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Restaurant
Outdoor swimming pool
Free wifi
Room service
Fitness center
Streaming service (like Netflix)
Air conditioning
Bar
Welcome to The Old Clare Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT, a dazzling sanctuary nestled in the vibrant heart of Chippendale, Sydney! With prices starting from just $182, this chic 5-star hotel is a true gem, just 1.2mi from the bustling city center. From the moment you step inside, you'll be enveloped by a blend of modern luxury and historic charm. Whether you're sipping cocktails at the bar, lounging on the sun deck, or enjoying a delightful meal in the on-site restaurant, every moment at The Old Clare Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT feels like a celebration.
Pamper yourself with the array of amenities designed to cater to every traveler’s whims. Dive into the sparkling outdoor swimming pool, break a sweat at the free fitness center, or indulge in room service with the utmost ease. You’ll feel right at home with soundproof rooms, full air-conditioning, and streaming services like Netflix for cozy movie nights in. Each of the 921 reviews showcases guests raving about their experience, highlighting the hotel’s commitment to creating a memorable stay filled with comfort and style.
Located at 1 Kensington Street, and equipped with features like private parking, a 24-hour front desk, and even massage services for that ultimate relaxation, The Old Clare Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT is your go-to destination in Sydney! The hotel’s urban chic aesthetic combined with top-notch service creates the perfect ambiance for both leisure and business travelers alike. Explore the surrounding area, then return for some leisurely lounging beneath the stars. Experience Sydney like never before at The Old Clare Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT!
As you bask in the delightful atmosphere of The Old Clare Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT, don’t forget to visit the rooftop pool that promises a refreshing escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Imagine reclining on a sun lounger with a drink in hand, looking out over stunning views of Chippendale while the golden sun kisses your skin. Whether you're taking a morning dip or enjoying a sunset swim, this enchanting outdoor oasis is the ideal spot to unwind. Just don’t forget to swim in style and snap a few Instagram-worthy shots, because who wouldn’t want to share these beautiful moments with friends back home?
Food lovers will delight in the charms of the Clare Bar, where modern ambiance meets delightful flavors. Delicious dishes paired with exquisite drinks await you here, making it the perfect place for brunch with friends or an intimate dinner at the end of a day exploring Sydney. With a menu crafted to satisfy even the most discerning palates, your culinary journey will be just as memorable as the relaxing stays. Indulge your taste buds and let the culinary team surprise you with their innovative creations while you soak in the cheerful surroundings.
And when it comes to accommodation, The Old Clare Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT offers a variety of enticing room types tailored to suit your travel needs. Whether you’re snuggling up in the cozy King Room or spreading out in the spacious Business Suite, comfort reigns supreme. Families can spread the love in the expansive Loft or Suite Mary, ensuring everyone has their own slice of joy. No matter which room you choose, your stay will cradle you in luxury, ensuring sweet dreams at the end of each exhilarating day spent in the heart of Sydney. The Old Clare Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT isn’t just a place to stay; it’s your gateway to an unforgettable urban escapade!
Closest airports
Sydney International Airport
4.4miRestaurant
Outdoor swimming pool
Free wifi
Room service
Fitness center
Streaming service (like Netflix)
Air conditioning
Bar
Sun deck
Terrace
Soundproof rooms
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Wheelchair accessible
Beach chairs/Loungers
Elevator
Bathtub
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Free toiletries
Soundproof
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Business Suite
1 King Size Bed
1140 sqft
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Minibar
Coffee machine
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Indulge in the luxurious comfort of our spacious C.U.B. Business Suite, boasting 1141 sqft of elegantly designed space. Relax in the private bathtub, enjoy the streaming services on the flat-screen TV, and savor a cup of coffee from the minibar. With a king-size bed and ample amenities, this suite is perfect for two adults and a child.
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Suite Mary
1 King Size Bed
645 sqft
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Minibar
Coffee machine
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Welcome to the Suite - Mary O, a spacious and elegant room spanning 646 sqft. Relax in the comfort of a king size bed, indulge in a private bathroom with a luxurious bathtub, and enjoy amenities like a minibar, coffee machine, flat-screen TV, and soundproof walls for a peaceful stay. Perfect for a couple or a small family, this suite offers the perfect blend of luxury and comfort for your stay.
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Suite Showroom
1 King Size Bed
570 sqft
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Minibar
Coffee machine
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Experience the ultimate luxury in our spacious Suite, boasting a generous 570 sqft of elegance and sophistication. Indulge in the comfort of a king-size bed, unwind in your private bathroom with a bathtub, and enjoy modern amenities such as a minibar, coffee machine, and a flat-screen TV.
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Clare Suite
1 King Size Bed
505 sqft
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Minibar
Coffee machine
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Welcome to the Clare Suite, a spacious 506 sqft suite designed for 2 adults seeking comfort and luxury. Unwind in the private bathroom with a soothing bathtub, sip your favorite beverage from the minibar or coffee machine, and relax in front of the flat-screen TV. With amenities like air conditioning, a cozy sitting area, and soundproof walls, this suite offers the perfect retreat for a delightful stay.
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Loft Suite Chippendale, 1 Bedroom
1 King Size Bed
495 sqft
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Minibar
Coffee machine
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Step into our Chippendale Suite, a charming and spacious One-Bedroom Loft. With sleek modern furnishings and indulgent amenities including a private bathroom, bathtub, and minibar, you'll feel right at home. Unwind in the cozy sitting area, take in the stunning city views, or enjoy a rejuvenating night's sleep on the extra-long king-size bed.
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Connell, King Size
1 King Size Bed
2 Double Beds
300 sqft
Private Bathroom
Minibar
Coffee machine
Flat-screen TV
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Experience the ultimate comfort and luxury in our spacious King Room - Connell. With a generous 301 sqft of space, this room features a plush King size bed and two Double beds, ensuring a restful night's sleep for up to 2 adults and 1 child. Immerse yourself in modern amenities such as a private bathroom, minibar, coffee machine, flat-screen TV, and air conditioning. With a range of additional amenities like hypoallergenic bedding, an iPod dock, and free toiletries, your stay is sure to be nothing short of extraordinary.
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Abercrombie
1 King Size Bed
400 sqft
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Minibar
Coffee machine
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Experience the luxury and comfort of our King Room - Abercrombie. This spacious double room, spanning 398 sqft, features a private bathroom with a bathtub, a minibar, a coffee machine, a flat-screen TV, and air conditioning. With its extra-long king-size bed and soundproofing, you can relax and unwind in style.
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Connell, King/2 Double
1 King Size Bed
2 Double Beds
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Connell Room includes either a king-size bed 150-183 width or 2 double beds 131-150 width.
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King Room
1 King Size Bed
260 sqft
Private Bathroom
Minibar
Coffee machine
Flat-screen TV
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Suite
1 King Size Bed
Minibar
Flat-screen TV
Tea/Coffee maker
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Loft
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Loft
Superior, Twin
1 Twin Bed
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Featured reviews:
Tammy
8.2
January 2024
Close to central station nice cocktails comfortable bed
The roof top pool is nice but when you go to swim and the bar is full of people you feel like your on view to everyone like a crayfish in a tank someone might select for dinner 😂 lack of good coffee spots close bye early in the morning a discount on drinks to people staying at the hotel would be a bonus seems you are sharing the area with everyone else that hasn’t payed to stay
Vicki
8.2
November 2023
Rooms were quirky. Loved the upstairs downstairs idea as in future if I travel with my partner one of us can be working and the other watching TV without disturbing the other.
The bed was a little squishy / lumpy as if a large person had imprinted themselves on the mattress and the 'memory' had not been erased ... if this makes sense as an analogy
Cameron
8.2
December 2023
The comfy beds and aircon beautiful bathroom
I think the upstairs pool looked bigger than it was in photos also it’s open to the public, which turns in to a loud rowdy bar. Not great for guests or children as people are drinking and partying that are not hotel guests.
Wendy
8.2
December 2024
Loved the location of the breakfast room on the alley. The chef was great, yummy food and great coffee The hotel itself was very interesting and arty and historic. We loved the different entry points and the location of the Hotel is just awesome
You said you were doing your bit for the environment and said to hang up your towels if you want to reuse. We did that but they were still changed 🤷♀️ There was a code to scan for in room orders but it said that service was not available, so we went out for dinner and used downstairs for breakfast. We noticed other people managed to get room service
Sharon
10
October 2024
This hotel is about 8 minutes from the train station so very convenient for getting to the airport, traveling around Sydney, and traveling by bus or train to other parts of Australia. You can walk to Circular Quay in about 40 minutes and you're near a lot of good restaurants -- including the many options at Spice Alley literally next door. The hotel used to be an industrial space and has a great steampunk aesthetic. The rooftop pool is amazing: it's heated, you have views of the city, and it's long enough to swim laps. I stayed in room 220 and it had an amazing bathtub, lovely windows, a nice seating area, a very comfortable and large bed, and was very quiet. Breakfast was included and it was tasty and substantial.
Clare
8.2
January 2025
The location, amenities, the unique design of the hotel and also accommodating early check-in and late check-out. A lot of places to conveniently eat close by and close to train station.
The fact that we couldn't order food as room service, we didn't get the food credit for not asking staff to clean our room on our 2nd day of stay as what was written. No dental kits provided (it's a standard of hotels to provide such). The rooftop pool didn't really look like how it is in the photo (it's actually 1.2m deep and small. The photos made it look big).
Sanam
8.2
September 2024
The building is lovely and really well maintained. The rooftop is a nice space and the location of the hotel is really convenient for getting around, plus there are lots of great restaurants right outside as Chinatown is right there. The staff recommendations in the information booklet in the room was a nice touch. I liked the hotel toiletries - the liquid soap and lotion were very nice.
I found the beds too soft for my liking, though that is a personal preference. The lift was really slow, I could get up and down the stairs easily, but this may not be as convenient for anyone with limited mobility. For a hotel of its standard and price, I would have expected softer towels - the robe was quite luxurious for comparison.
Ali
9.1
December 2024
Lovely central location with quiet but surrounded by lively laneways and eateries. Building has so much character, don't need to leave or if you do, no need to go far with shops and restaurants a stones throw. Breakfast was amazing, a la carte, and included in our rate. Rooftop pool is a vibe on a hot Sydney day too!
There was a musty smell in our room despite being clean and refurbished, my understanding is that after heavy rains the building (being a heritage building) can sometimes show it's age. The housecleaning team were helpful and apologetic.
Suzi
10
April 2024
Bed was very comfortable. Location perfect.
More flat pillows are needed to cater for people who do not like high rise pillows. Lighting downstairs was a bit harsh making it uncomfortable to stay downstairs watching TV for a reasonable time. More options to dim the lights and have lights that do not light the stairwell at the same time as the lounge area would be a great improvement. Water facilities are needed downstairs so guests do not have to climb the stairs to get water to bring back down just to make tea or coffee. Perhaps a jug could be provided for example.
Margaret
10
June 2024
I was in a showroom suite, large and furnished tastefully with great art work and funky reminders of building's industrial past. High ceilings and large windows for light and excellent blockout curtains for sleeping. Good desk, cupbards, armchair and excellent modern bathroom. Also love the view from Floor 4 though too cold to use the pool on this visit. Reception staff excellent - especially when my mobile phone was left at a restaurant. Great assistance in contacting restaurant and taxi company late at night, and retrieving it next morning. Old Clare is also close to several good places to eat, including Spice Alley. Close to Central station and coach stops.
Breakfast at Toch disappointing. Coffee was poor and granola served with fruit which was not so fresh.
Attractions
Bradleys Head
0.9miQueen Victoria Building (QVB)
1miSydney Fish Market (SFM)
1miSydney Central Business District
1.3miOxford Street
1.6miNurses Walk
1.7miGoat Island
2.3miGarden Island
2.4miBondi to Coogee Beach Coastal Walk
4.3miBalmoral
5.2miShelly Beach
8miAvalon Beach
18.7miMilsons Point
25.3miWattamolla Beach
26.9miWoy Woy
28.5miAttractions
Bradleys Head
0.9miQueen Victoria Building (QVB)
1miSydney Fish Market (SFM)
1miSydney Central Business District
1.3miOxford Street
1.6miNurses Walk
1.7miGoat Island
2.3miGarden Island
2.4miBondi to Coogee Beach Coastal Walk
4.3miBalmoral
5.2miShelly Beach
8miAvalon Beach
18.7miMilsons Point
25.3miWattamolla Beach
26.9miWoy Woy
28.5miAirports
Sydney International Airport
4.4miClare Bar
Cuisines
Ambiances
Location
Features
Availability
Restaurant
Outdoor swimming pool
Free wifi
Room service
Fitness center
Streaming service (like Netflix)
Air conditioning
Bar
Sun deck
Terrace
Soundproof rooms
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Wheelchair accessible
Beach chairs/Loungers
Elevator
Bathtub
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Free toiletries
Soundproof
Accessibility
Entire unit located on ground floor
Entire unit wheelchair accessible
Toilet with grab rails
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Wheelchair accessible
Activities
Bicycle rental
Cycling
Bathroom
Bathrobe
Bathtub
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Slippers
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Business Facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning
Ironing service
Laundry
Suit press
Food & Drink
Bar
Breakfast in the room
Coffee house on site
Minibar
Restaurant
Snack bar
Special diet meals (on request)
Tea/Coffee maker
Wine/Champagne
Food & drink safety
Breakfast to-go containers
Delivered food covered securely
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
Baggage storage
Concierge
Invoice provided
General
Air conditioning
Elevator
Facilities for disabled guests
Family rooms
Hardwood or parquet floors
Heating
Hypoallergenic
Hypoallergenic room available
Interconnecting room(s) available
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Smoke-free property
Soundproof
Soundproof rooms
Tile/Marble floor
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Coffee machine
Dining table
Electric kettle
Living Area
Desk
Dining area
Sitting area
Sofa
Media & Technology
Flat-screen TV
iPod dock
Streaming service (like Netflix)
Telephone
TV
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture
Sun deck
Terrace
Parking
Parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Mobile app for room service
Room Amenities
Iron
Socket near the bed
Safety & security
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Safe
Smoke alarms
Safety features
Access to healthcare professionals
First aid kits available
Services
Wake-up service
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Spa
Beach chairs/Loungers
Couples' massage
Fitness
Fitness center
Full-body massage
Massage
Outdoor swimming pool
Transportation
Car rental
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Until 11:00
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Come and go whenever you want
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs AUD 55 per day.
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+1-833-728-2041Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
$47 per child per day
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
$47 per person per day
The price in AUD has been converted to show you the approximate price in USD.
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of cribs, extra beds, and children allowed in existing beds can vary depending on the option booked.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
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At what times are check-in and check-out at The Old Clare Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT?
The Old Clare Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT welcomes guests for check-in at 03:00 PM and the departure or check-out time is set at 11:00 AM.
Is there parking available at The Old Clare Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT?
Yes, the hotel offers private parking at a nearby location for a fee of A$55 per day. No reservation is required.
How much does a stay at The Old Clare Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT cost?
The Old Clare Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT has a starting price of $182 for accommodations. Do remember that actual rates might deviate based on the room and date. Insert your dates for a detailed price view.
What types of rooms does The Old Clare Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT offer?
The Old Clare Hotel offers a variety of rooms including King Rooms, Suites, and a One-Bedroom Loft Suite. All rooms are non-smoking and accommodate 2 adults, with some rooms able to accommodate an additional child. The bed sizes range from a King size bed to a combination of King and Double beds. The room sizes range from 258 sqft to 1141 sqft.
What activities does The Old Clare Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT offer?
At The Old Clare Hotel, guests can spend their time enjoying a variety of leisure amenities. They can take a refreshing dip in the outdoor swimming pool while lounging on beach chairs or enjoy the sun deck for relaxation. The hotel also offers a fitness center for those who want to stay active during their stay.
In terms of dining options, guests can visit the Clare Bar on site, which offers a modern ambiance. While the data does not specify the cuisines available, it can be assumed that guests can enjoy a range of delicious meals and beverages at the restaurant.
For those who want to explore the surroundings, the hotel provides bicycle rental and cycling options. Additionally, guests can indulge in full-body massages or couples' massages for ultimate relaxation.
Overall, The Old Clare Hotel offers a variety of leisure amenities, dining options, and relaxation services for guests to enjoy during their stay.
Does The Old Clare Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT feature a pool area?
The Old Clare Hotel has one pool available. It is an outdoor rooftop pool that is available all season.
Does The Old Clare Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT have on-site restaurants?
Yes, the hotel has a restaurant on site called Clare Bar. The restaurant offers a modern ambiance. However, no specific cuisines are mentioned.
Does The Old Clare Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT accept credit cards and cash payments?
Yes, The Old Clare Hotel accepts credit cards such as American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Maestro, and Eftpos. Additionally, they also accept cash payments.
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