Hotel Diplomat Sydney

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near St Vincent’s Hospital

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Diplomat Executive King with Free WIFI | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Diplomat Executive King with Free WIFI | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
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Hallway
Lobby

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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17 Bayswater Road, Kings Cross, Sydney, Potts Point, NSW, 2011
  • Place, William Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, St Vincent’s Hospital
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Diplomat Superior King with Free WIFI

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Diplomat Executive King with Free WIFI

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Diplomat King with Free WIFI

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Diplomat Double with Free WIFI

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Sydney

Potts Point stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Potts Point hotel, you'll find St Vincent’s Hospital and Woolloomooloo Wharf. Hyde Park and St Mary's Cathedral are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • William Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • St Vincent’s Hospital - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Woolloomooloo Wharf - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Hyde Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Royal Botanic Gardens - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Kings Cross Station - 2 min walk
  • Exhibition Centre Station - 5 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Health Nuts - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Guzman Y Gomez - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Friggitoria - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ezra - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chula - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Diplomat Sydney

3.5-star hotel near St Vincent’s Hospital
WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite business center. Hotel Diplomat Sydney also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and express check-out. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3.5-star Sydney hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 51 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Hotel Diplomat Sydney offers 51 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (AUD 35 per night)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Self parking fee: AUD 35 per night
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1 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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

WiFi is provided up to 500 MB per guestroom, per day.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Bayswater Hotel Sydney
Bayswater Sydney
Sydney Bayswater
Bayswater Sydney Hotel
Bayswater Sydney Hotel Potts Point
Bayswater Sydney Potts Point
Hotel Diplomat Hotel
The Bayswater Sydney
Hotel Diplomat Potts Point
Hotel Diplomat Hotel Potts Point

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Diplomat Sydney to the airport?

Hotel Diplomat Sydney is 9.8 mi (22-min drive) away from the Sydney Airport (SYD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel Diplomat Sydney have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Diplomat Sydney.

How close is Hotel Diplomat Sydney to the beach?

This hotel is 10.3 mi (33-min drive) from Manly Beach and 3.9 mi (18-min drive) from Bondi Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Diplomat Sydney offer free breakfast?

Hotel Diplomat Sydney does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hotel Diplomat Sydney?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Star Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Diplomat Sydney?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Hotel Diplomat Sydney?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for AUD 35 per night.

Does Hotel Diplomat Sydney have a pool?

Hotel Diplomat Sydney does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Diplomat Sydney have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Diplomat Sydney to downtown Sydney?

Hotel Diplomat Sydney is 1 mi away from Sydney.

Hotel Diplomat Sydney Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 258 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 433 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 212 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1004 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended, safe and clean and a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is literally the best hotel ever not only do they have a coles down the road they also have a hungry jacks 10/10
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

LOUIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Allan

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dark, a bit depressing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sixie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arri

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy room keys are on your phone. Room was clean. Easy walk to everything you need. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tianlei

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place, can be very noisy at time. No access for disability just stairs at the front entrance. They do have a lift in the building which is a bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryce

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Front desk staff was very slow and incompetent!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful receptionist
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mashneel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was big and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Nick

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Jean-Pierre

Liked: Staff & service
Convenient location. No AC. Noisy room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ashish

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Cade

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

krysha

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Christine

My stay was pleasant enough, the room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The location was perfect for my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Greg

Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024