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The Old Clare by Ode Hotels

4.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM, pool loungers
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar
Exterior

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

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1 Kensington Street, Chippendale, NSW, 2008
  • University of Technology Sydney
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Circular Quay
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Sydney Opera House
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite (Mary O') | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Suite (Mary O')

  • 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)

  • 106 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Connell) | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Room (Connell)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 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)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Kent) | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Room (Kent)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Clare) | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Suite (Clare)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Abercrombie) | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Room (Abercrombie)

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Showroom) | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Suite (Showroom)

  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Old Clare by Ode Hotels

Luxury hotel with bars/lounges and fitness centre
This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant and 2 bars/lounges. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a fitness centre, a poolside bar and a rooftop terrace are on-site.
The Old Clare by Ode Hotels offers 69 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a safe and free newspapers. Microwaves, in-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Old Clare by Ode Hotels. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Capitol Theatre. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 bars and an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Options for a bite to eat or a refreshing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant, a poolside bar and 2 bars/lounges
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym and bicycles to rent
  • Steps from Kensington Street and University of Technology Sydney
The Old Clare by Ode Hotels offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Public spaces have free WiFi.

There are 3 meeting rooms available. A rooftop terrace, a library, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury The Old Clare by Ode Hotels.

This Art Deco Sydney hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM.
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.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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
  • 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 lift
  • 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

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

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

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 per cent 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 1 April to 1 April:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 70 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM
  • Up to 2 children aged 16 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Old Clare Hotel Chippendale
Old Clare Hotel
Old Clare Chippendale
Old Clare
The Old Clare Hotel
The Old Clare by Ode Hotels Hotel
The Old Clare by Ode Hotels Chippendale
The Old Clare by Ode Hotels Hotel Chippendale

The Old Clare by Ode Hotels Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 358 out of 518 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 106 out of 518 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 518 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 518 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 518 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rose Amelia

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My parents had a brilliant stay at your hotel. Excellent location and amenities. Helpful staff and dining options in the hotel. Would recommend and stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great helpful and friendly staff. Convenient location. Very clean and tidy. Great food options locally Really liked the history elements.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marusha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was beautiful. I had the most amazing time.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful. Location is convenient to shopping and public transportation.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Benjamin

Liked: Staff & service

Noisy!

I loved the hotel, the staff, and location! Why the one star review? The noise!!! I spent 10 nights in the Mary O’ Suite for $6500 aud. Lovely room with lots of space and one of the few rooms with privacy in the bathroom. Just a note, the room no longer has a record player but a Bluetooth speaker. Spice alley stacks all their trash cans right outside the hotel and they don’t recycle. From 10pm to midnight you will hear people sorting through the cans for bottles. Anywhere from 5am to 7am you are going to hear the garbage pickup of 30 trash cans. Everyday! The hotel listed the room as sound proofed, it is not. They sound proofed 2 of the windows, but the curved one in the bedroom is a single pane. You will hear everything! When I asked the front desk why it wasn’t sound proofed as advertised they said it was because of the building heritage. It’s not heritage, it’s because it is because it was more difficult or more expensive. If you stay here, be prepared to sleep with earplugs in. Shame on them for lying on the listing.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely the best place to stay in Sydney
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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

4/10 Poor

Mathew

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

university area

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moana

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

6/10 Okay

Raymond

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The hotel is over priced for what you get and the service was often tardy The rooms are clean but noisy and had to ask for more than two towels Some facilities were closed or had private functions so couldn’t use Breakfast good but everything expensive The area is good for food but a long way from the harbour. The lift rooms are very small in the bedroom area
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
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

Christopher

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Loridana

Travelled 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

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic option in Sydney

Amazing decor, service, wonderful comfy room and great bathroom. Pool on the roof a bonus. Sweets in the lobby were eaten :)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would highly recommend Reception lovely helpful people, bar has a fantastic ambience, rooms beautiful and clean, vwey spacious, just a fantastic place to stay, loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Travelled 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

Nicholas

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled 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