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Establishment Hotel

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near Australia Square

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Daily full breakfast for a fee

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym

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5 Bridge Lane, Sydney, NSW, 2000
  • Circular Quay
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Pitt Street Mall
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Sydney Opera House
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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Establishment Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Establishment Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Loft Penthouse | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Loft Penthouse

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1076 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Duplex Penthouse | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Duplex Penthouse

  • 1292 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Duplex Loft Penthouse

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Loft Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Establishment Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Sydney

City center stay.With a stay at this Sydney Central Business District hotel, you'll be steps from Australia Square and Macquarie Place. Wynyard Park and Museum of Sydney are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Circular Quay - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Pitt Street Mall - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sydney Opera House - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Royal Botanic Gardens - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge - 15 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Sydney Circular Quay Station - 5 min walk
  • Wynyard Station - 6 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Australia Square - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Marlowe's Way - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ryan's Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Grand Palace - Indian Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mr Wong - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Establishment Hotel

5-star luxury hotel near Australia Square
There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 4 bars/lounges. Meeting rooms and limo/town car service are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A nightclub, a fitness center, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Establishment Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

This 5-star Sydney hotel is smoke free.

  • 31 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 3 dining venues
  • 4 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2000
  • Nightclub
  • Deli
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Establishment Hotel offers 31 accommodations with iPads and minibars. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 45-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary bottled water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

Awards and affiliations

Establishment Hotel is listed in the 2011 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List of the world's best places to stay.

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English, Finnish, Indonesian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (AUD 69 per night); reservations required
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limo/town car service
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: AUD 18 to 30 per person
  • 3 restaurants
  • 4 bars/lounges
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Nightclub

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 45-inch flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
  • iPad
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.05 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

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 full breakfast: approximately AUD 18 to 30 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 120 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: AUD 120 (one-way), (up to 15 years old)
  • Nearby parking fee: AUD 69.00 per night (164 ft away)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.05 percent

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

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Hotel Establishment
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Establishment Hotel to the airport?

Establishment Hotel is 10.5 mi (22-min drive) away from the Sydney Airport (SYD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Establishment Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Establishment Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of AUD 120 per person, one-way.

How close is Establishment Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 5.9 mi (29-min drive) from Bondi Beach and 6 mi (23-min drive) from Coogee Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Establishment Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Establishment Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between AUD 18 and 30 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Establishment Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Star Casino (5-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Establishment Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Establishment Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Establishment Hotel have a pool?

Establishment Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Establishment Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 3 restaurants on site.

Does Establishment Hotel have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer mani/pedis.

How close is Establishment Hotel to downtown Sydney?

Establishment Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Sydney.

Establishment Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 433 out of 645 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 133 out of 645 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 645 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 645 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 645 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Establishment hotel is wonderful! The hotel has so much character and The location is absolutely perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Lovely old building and big room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann

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

Always a memorable stay at The Establishment!

We have stayed here a number of times and we cannot fault the team at The Establishment. It’s certainly a favourite of ours in Sydney. Thank you for making our stay so memorable yet again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kari, Wellington

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property and would be even better if they had noise control or insulation in walls and windows so you don’t hear everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stratton

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, could not ask for a better location in the city, surrounded by phenomenal bars and restaurants. Our corner room was very noisy, could hear all the street noise and everything from the hallway and adjacent rooms. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great looking room.

Nicely furnished room with an excellent mini bar and sound system. Quite noisy as rooms are not sound proofed. Problematic hot water as takes about 3 mins to get hot and not much pressure. Nice bathtub but took too long to fill so could not use it. Mattress was a bit past its prime and the flashing smoke alarm was mounted directly above the bed so was annoying while trying to sleep. Woke at 7am on Saturday morning to the sound of a jackhammer in the laneway...but this was not the hotel's fault apart from the non soundproofed windows.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tobias

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna, Parkville

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very sophisticated hotel in the restaurant precinct. Staff really lovely. Breakfast delicious (in room dining). Bar on site. They gave us champagne on arrival because it was our wedding anniversary. Absolutely loved it. Will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unusual and interesting boutique vibes, liked the Palmer and Co bar and Kid Kyoto restaurant being basically next door. Some street noise audible on a Saturday night but earplugs provided if you need them. Endearingly oddball selection of free movies on the telly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Hidden Gem

Great boutique hotel in vibrant location. Super bar and club attached (no sound issue), eclectic common areas with large, comfortable rooms and furnishings. Walk to the Rocks, Opera House, trains and ferries.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was convenient and centrally located. Several eating and coffee options. Plus close to the ferries.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

laily

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the vibe and style of this hotel, breakfast was nice and high quality, our only issue was that if our next-door neighbor closed doors or talked you could hear. and since our room view was a company office, their commute in and out of offices at night could interrupt our sleep
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Catherine

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clear this used to be a lovely hotel, but it seems it has been badly neglected. Chipped bathroom tiles that could easily be repaired, rusted bathroom ware, doors don’t close, light swtiches worn and don’t work. There were spiders on the bed and seriously noisy neighbourhood with a loud club next door that played loud music until 2am, and after that the noises from delivery trucks and people preparing in nearby restaurants. We wanted to change hotels in the middle of the night as we were not able to sleep at all due to the noise and fear of more spiders that might crawl in bed again. Such a shame and disgust for a Merivale hotel which is supposed to be a 5-start hotel. I think they should shut down and renovate as they are misleading guests. To add to the bad experience, access to the hotel reception was hard to find. There should be proper access from the bar off George St or at least signs from George St leading to Bridge Lane. We checked in on a Sunday and the Est Bar was closed and we struggled to find the hotel lobby looking for signs from the Est Bar door but there was none! I gave my feedback to the reception staff, they apologised and said the next time I come back they will put me in higher floors. Note this is a low rise building and the only you won’t hear that noise is if you were on level 20 or higher! Absolutely lacking sufficient comprehension of the severity of the problem and our experience. Not good enough Merivale!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Rick, MINNEAPOLIS

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Close to local tram
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fuad

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room. Very friendly staff. Perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great service from front desk, beautiful rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sylvia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious. Comfortable bed. Great for transport and a good choice of restaurants nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Ivan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
First the not so good stuff. At first it was a little bit hard to find the entry to the hotel lobby, need to go down an ally/lane. Definitely needs more signs and a sign at the lobby door. The room we got had thin walls, we could hear the people in our neighboring rooms talking, and also a bit of music from a bar or night club. The room itself was a bit outdated, could use a lift up. The lighting system can be a bit confusing, but once you memorised the buttons it wasn't too bad. Now the good stuff, The staff were excellent, friendly and helpful. The hotel itself has a nice old rustic feel to it, very moody. Hotel has direct access to 2 of the attached bars. And of course location wise, you can walk 5 minutes to anywhere, restaurant, bars, train stations, Circular Quay, and there's a light rail station next to the building.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The property is quite lovely. Very spacious room and bathroom. Very conveniently located to lots of nearby amenities, and neither light rail and circular quay. The staff were incredibly kind and very helpful. There was nothing there would not do. The only problem I had was that the Property is quite noisy, I could hear people coming and going down the hallway as of the evening and early in the morning, and opening of other hotel room doors. Sound seems to carry/ Reverberate under the door. I would say the property is more 4* in quality rather than 5*.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025