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The Old Clare by Ode Hotels

4.5 star property
4.5-star luxury hotel near Kensington Street

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Relax in a serene outdoor space with lush greenery and comfortable seating options.
Relax by the pool surrounded by comfortable lounge chairs and tables.
Classic brick building with an arched entrance, flanked by stone columns and decorative details.
Enjoy meals with family and friends at the large dining table, surrounded by comfortable seating for six.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, bathtub, and city view.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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 comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Suite (Mary O')

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, streaming services

Suite (C.U.B)

  • 1141 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Connell) | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Room (Connell)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Loft (Chippendale)

Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Loft (Chippendale)

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

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Room (Kent) | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Room (Kent)

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

View all photos for Suite (Clare)

Suite (Clare) | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Suite (Clare)

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

View all photos for Room (Abercrombie)

Room (Abercrombie) | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Room (Abercrombie)

  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Showroom) | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Suite (Showroom)

  • 570 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Sydney

Chippendale stay.With a stay at this Chippendale hotel, you'll be steps from Kensington Street and Railway Square. University of Technology Sydney and Central Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Technology Sydney - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Paddy's Market - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Circular Quay - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Sydney Opera House - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Sydney Central Station - 8 min walk
  • Central Light Rail Station - 8 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 21 min drive

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

4.5-star luxury hotel near Kensington Street
The Old Clare by Ode Hotels offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. 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.

  • 69 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1911
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
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 comforters 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 the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary newspapers. Microwaves, in-room massages, and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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 available

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

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

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.
  • 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.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 10 to 35 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: AUD 55 per night (492 ft away)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 70 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 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 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
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, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Old Clare by Ode Hotels to the airport?

The Old Clare by Ode Hotels is 5.8 mi (21-min drive) away from the Sydney Airport (SYD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Old Clare by Ode Hotels?

As of Jul 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Clare by Ode Hotels on Jul 27, 2025 start from $139.31, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Old Clare by Ode Hotels have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Old Clare by Ode Hotels.

How close is The Old Clare by Ode Hotels to the beach?

This hotel is 4.7 mi (23-min drive) from Coogee Beach and 5 mi (25-min drive) from Bondi Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Old Clare by Ode Hotels offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Old Clare by Ode Hotels, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between AUD 10 and 35 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Old Clare by Ode Hotels?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Star Casino (4-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Old Clare by Ode Hotels?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Old Clare by Ode Hotels?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Old Clare by Ode Hotels have a pool?

The Old Clare by Ode Hotels features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM.The pool is closed seasonally each year from April 1 to April 1.

Does The Old Clare by Ode Hotels have a restaurant?

The Old Clare by Ode Hotels is home to Clare Bar, which features happy hour and light fare.

Does The Old Clare by Ode Hotels have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Old Clare by Ode Hotels to downtown Sydney?

The Old Clare by Ode Hotels is 1.2 mi away from Sydney.

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Moana

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

6/10 Okay

Raymond

Traveled 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

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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