Situated in central Sydney, 700 metres from the Capitol Theatre. The hotel has a sun terrace and a bar where guests can enjoy an evening drink. Darling Harbour is 1.3 km from The Old Clare. Each air-conditioned room is fitted with a flat-screen TV, an electric kettle and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. For your comfort, you will find bath robes and free toiletries. You can have a meal with friends in the on-site restaurant. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property and bike hire is also available for those wishing to explore the surrounding area. Allianz Stadium is 2.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kingsford Smith Airport, 6 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
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2 double beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
9.0
High score for Sydney
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  • Elisabeth
    Australia Australia
    A beautifully renovated boutique hotel in the heart of Sydney, close to central station, opening up onto the lovely spice alley for meals. The most comfortable mattress we have ever had, clean, bright and modern rooms. The hotel bar downstairs was...
  • Jessica
    Australia Australia
    Fantastic high ceilings and spacious rooms. Early morning swim on the rooftop was a delight.
  • Clive
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff, ambience, facilities, location. Has a really cool "vibe".

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Clare Bar
    • Cuisine
      Australian
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of The Old Clare Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Cycling
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs AUD 55 per day.
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Pool is on rooftop
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Fence around pool
Wellness
  • Fitness
  • Full body massage
  • Couples massage
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Fitness centre
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

House rules

The Old Clare Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 75 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 75 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa American Express Cash is not accepted The Old Clare Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 1.5% charge when you pay with a credit card.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about The Old Clare Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT

  • The Old Clare Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT is 1.1 miles from the centre of Sydney. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at The Old Clare Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT include:

    • Double
    • Suite

  • The Old Clare Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Swimming Pool
    • Full body massage
    • Bicycle rental
    • Couples massage
    • Fitness

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The prices at The Old Clare Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The Old Clare Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT has 1 restaurant:

    • Clare Bar

  • Guests staying at The Old Clare Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • À la carte

  • Check-in at The Old Clare Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.