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The Old Clare by Ode Hotels

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 bars/lounges, near Kensington Street

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Relax in a serene outdoor space with lush greenery and comfortable seating options.
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.
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.
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.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • In-room childcare
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Terrace

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is CNY1,111
CNY1,223 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8

Room options

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Relax in a serene space with a large bed, framed artwork, and a cozy dining area.

Suite (Mary O')

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic design room with a large dining table, comfortable seating area, and a mounted television.

Suite (C.U.B)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
  • 106 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Relax in a spacious bedroom with a large bed, city views, and a cozy reading nook.

Room (Connell)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Loft (Chippendale)

Relax in this stylish living room with a flat-screen TV, comfortable sofa, and wooden cabinet.

Loft (Chippendale)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Relax in comfort with a large bed, desk, and flat-screen TV in this cozy retreat.

Room (Kent)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite (Clare)

Relax in this stylish room with a curved sofa, plush bed, and a single chair.

Suite (Clare)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room (Abercrombie)

Enjoy a restful stay in this stylish room with a large bed, bedside table, and small table.

Room (Abercrombie)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Relax in a classic room with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and floor lamp.

Suite (Showroom)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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1 Kensington Street, Chippendale, NSW, 2008

What's nearby

  • University of Technology Sydney - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Paddy's Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Capitol Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.9 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

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 69 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors

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

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

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

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)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Offsite parking within 492 ft (AUD 55 per night)

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:30 AM
  • 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
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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
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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.
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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
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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

9.2

Wonderful

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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What guests liked

  • 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

8/10 Good

Lovely hotel, great location near the main station.
Marion, 5-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Beds are super comfy, area is trendy and efficient access to areas around Sydney. Lots of nice places to eat and drink.
Keira, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very cool hotel in a great area with plenty of restaurants close to station and city centre.
Laneway next to hotel
Bardo, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Lovely hotel, perfect location and would love to stay again! Would recommend paying extra for breakfast to be included, great value for money!
Tegan Leyarnna, 14-night trip

10/10 Excellent

It's in an old building which makes it quaint and yet the rooms are modern and well maintain. Breakfast was great. Staff were very friendly. Would definitely stay at the hotel again. I like boutique hotels and this was one of the best that I have stayed.
Kwee Ngee, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Convenient location but very noisy property. Don’t recommend if you’re a light sleeper.
Yu, 8-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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!
Anita, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely the best place to stay in Sydney
Steve, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

This hotel was beautiful. I had the most amazing time.
Marusha, 7-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great helpful and friendly staff. Convenient location. Very clean and tidy. Great food options locally Really liked the history elements.
Simon, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Staff was very helpful. Location is convenient to shopping and public transportation.
Katherine, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great location and facilities.
Stephen, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

excellent hotel
RICK, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great vibe
Moana, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Perfect boutique hotel! Charming and cozy but still full on in style. Excellent service and attention to detail.
Susana, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great location
Lisa, 4-night trip

8/10 Good

It is nice to stay there.
Nobuo, 5-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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 Excellent

It is much better to have a sound resistant wall.
Hiroshi, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Our stay was amazing! Great location, amenities and staff were friendly!
maddie, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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 Excellent

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 :)
Andy, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Perfect place to relax and recover from jet lag. Friendly staff, unique building and design, super comfortable room.
Catherine, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great location and beautiful hotel!
thi, 3-night trip