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The Old Clare Hotel

5.0 out of 5.0
1 Kensington Street, Chippendale, NSW 1800 781 504
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Luxury Art Deco hotel, walk to University of Technology Sydney

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk
Multilingual staff

With a stay at The Old Clare Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Sydney, steps from Kensington Street and University of Technology Sydney. This luxury hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from White Rabbit and 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Central Park.

Make yourself at home in one of the 69 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and espresso makers. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Partially open bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.

Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this Art Deco hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily for a fee.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. This hotel has 3 meeting rooms available for events.

Languages spoken

  • English

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The Old Clare Hotel

1 Kensington Street, Chippendale, NSW 2008

Renovations & Closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from April 1 to April 1:

  • Bar/Lounge
  • Swimming pool

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Fitness facilities
  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 69
  • Number of floors - 5
  • Number of buildings/towers - 2
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Library
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Swimming pool
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 1911
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Number of meeting rooms - 3
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Number of bars/lounges - 2
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Distance from property (ft) 492
  • Distance from property (metres) 150
  • Outdoor furniture
  • No accessible shuttle

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Laundry facilities
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Spanish

Parking

Valet parking (surcharge)

Room Amenities

The Old Clare Hotel 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. 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.

  • Air conditioning
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Free newspaper
  • Minibar
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Phone
  • Free local calls
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Espresso maker
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • Premium bedding
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room massage available
  • Slippers
  • Digital TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Down comforter
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • TV size 40
  • Partially open bathroom
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Baby bath
  • Streaming services
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Wardrobe
  • Desk chair

Where to Eat

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.

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.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Casino nearby
  • Health or beauty spa nearby

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at anytime

Check-out

Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Payment types

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 75.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

You need to know

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. Contactless check-out is available.

No cots (infant beds) available

No lifts

Children stay free

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Number of children who can stay for free – 2

Debit cards

Staffed front desk

Carbon monoxide detector

Smoke detector

Security system

Children stay free - maximum age 16

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

Gloves are available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are available

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually wrapped food options are available for lunch

Individually wrapped food options are available for dinner

Individually wrapped food options are available through room service

gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property follows sanitisation practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 10–35 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: AUD 55 per night (492 ft away)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 75.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Old Clare Hotel Chippendale
  • Old Clare Hotel
  • Old Clare Chippendale
  • Old Clare
  • The Old Clare Hotel Hotel
  • The Old Clare Hotel Chippendale
  • The Old Clare Hotel Hotel Chippendale

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 when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

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.

Contactless check-out is available.

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