Near Railway Square, The Old Clare Hotel offers a luxurious retreat with a rooftop terrace, poolside bar and coffee shop. Dip into the swimming pool or unwind on sun loungers while enjoying cooked-to-order breakfast at Clare Bar. Helpful multilingual staff are available to ensure your stay is seamless.
University of Technology Sydney - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Paddy's Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
International Convention Centre Sydney - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Circular Quay - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
Sydney Opera House - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
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 by Ode Hotels
The Old Clare by Ode Hotels features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 10-minute walk of Capitol Theatre. 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 center, and a terrace. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff. The property is just 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 available
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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
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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 cribs (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
Offsite parking within 492 ft (AUD 55 per night)
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast each morning (surcharge)
2 bars/lounges
Restaurant
Poolside bar
Coffee shop
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Children stay 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
Bicycle rentals
Pool loungers
Romance packages
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Built in 1911
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop terrace
Library
Fitness center
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
Bathrobes and slippers
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down comforter
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
Pillowtop mattress
What to enjoy
In-room massage
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Partially open bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
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 specializes in seafood and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open select days.
The Rooftop at The Clare - This poolside rooftop bar serves brunch, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Open select 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 percent
Housekeeping is offered for an extra charge
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
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, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
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
Frequently asked questions
Does The Old Clare by Ode Hotels offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Old Clare by Ode Hotels 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at The Old Clare by Ode Hotels?
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 by Ode Hotels?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Old Clare by Ode Hotels?
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 onsite casino at The Old Clare by Ode Hotels?
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 by Ode Hotels and nearby?
The Old Clare by Ode Hotels has 2 bars and an outdoor pool, as well as a fitness center.
Are there restaurants at or near The Old Clare by Ode Hotels?
Yes, Clare Bar offers seafood and poolside dining.
What's the area around The Old Clare by Ode Hotels like?
The Old Clare by Ode Hotels is in Chippendale, a short 8-minute walk from Central Light Rail Station and 10 minutes' walk from Capitol Theatre.
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The Old Clare by Ode Hotels Reviews
Reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
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The rooftop pool was a bonus feature, offering a great spot for a dip before exploring the city. (3 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10
Absolutely the best place to stay in Sydney
Steve
1-night trip
10/10
Great location and facilities.
Stephen
1-night trip
10/10
Perfect boutique hotel! Charming and cozy but still full on in style. Excellent service and attention to detail.
Susana
1-night trip
10/10
Great vibe
Moana
1-night trip
10/10
excellent hotel
RICK
2-night trip
10/10
Great location
Lisa
4-night trip
10/10
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.
Tina
3-night trip
10/10
Gorgeous property with an exceptional roof top pool and bar as well. The location next to spice market was key for my food preferences!
Justin
2-night trip
8/10
It is nice to stay there.
Nobuo
5-night trip
10/10
Our stay was amazing! Great location, amenities and staff were friendly!
maddie
2-night trip
10/10
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.
Stephen
2-night trip
10/10
Amazing decor, service, wonderful comfy room and great bathroom. Pool on the roof a bonus. Sweets in the lobby were eaten :)
Andy
1-night trip
10/10
Perfect place to relax and recover from jet lag. Friendly staff, unique building and design, super comfortable room.
Catherine
1-night trip
10/10
great room & service, my room had a bathtub and a turntable.. perfect ;)
Heath
1-night trip
4/10
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.
Mathew
1-night trip
10/10
Great location and beautiful hotel!
thi
3-night trip
10/10
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 :)
Loridana
2-night trip
10/10
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.
Alicia
1-night trip
10/10
Great stylish hotel
Stephanie
1-night trip
10/10
Absolute stunning hotel, friendly helpful staff. Great location.
Lisa
1-night trip
10/10
Great place! Well located!
Benjamin
2-night trip
10/10
The staff were impeccable
Eloise
4-night trip
10/10
This is my 5th or 6th time staying at The Old Clare. It is by far my favourite hotel in Sydney. Great location, friendly staff, rooms are spacious and of an impeccable standard.
Chloe
2-night trip
10/10
We loved the Old Clare Hotel! Such a great vibe in and around the hotel, with plenty of options for dining and a little bit of shopping all within walking distance.
Was pleasantly surprised and would most certainly recommend!
Cindy
1-night trip
10/10
Nish on reception and Juan in F & B are both exceptional!
Thanks for making our stay so pleasurable