Ace Hotel Sydney brings new life to Surry Hills’ old Tyne House brick factory with a rotating program of local art and music. Rooms feature handcrafted furniture of Huon Pine, record players and minibars filled with Australian makers. Kiln, the rooftop restaurant by chef Beau Clugston, serves wood-fired dishes with skyline views, while Good Chemistry and the Lobby Bar handle mornings and late nights. The hotel’s public spaces double as venues for talks, exhibitions and live sets, making it as social as it is restful. With Central Station and Hyde Park within easy reach, it’s an artistic stay grounded in Sydney’s culture.
Room types available at Ace Hotel Sydney
Rooms at Ace Hotel Sydney cater to couples, friends, families and travellers who like design with a story. Each room comes with DEIJI linen robes, organic latex mattresses, Bluetooth radio, handmade soap and a minibar curated with local products.
Small (16–19 m²)
- Compact but thoughtful, with a queen or king bed
- Walk-in shower
- Streaming-ready TV
- Tivoli radio
- Atrium or neighbourhood views.
Medium (25–27 m²)
- King bed
- Walk-in shower
- Floor-to-ceiling windows
- Desks available on request
Medium Plus (25–27 m²)
- Located in the restored Tyne House building
- Daybed and table with chair
- Rega turntable with vinyl
- Unique heritage features
Terrace (20–24 m² + outdoor space)
- Private furnished terrace with city views
- King bed
- Walk-in shower
- Desk
Double Double (22–25 m²)
- Two double beds
- Walk-in shower with dual sinks
- Casting-compatible TV
- Ideal for friends or small families (up to three guests)
Large (35–39 m²)
- High ceilings and exposed brickwork
- Freestanding bathtub and walk-in shower
- Daybed and work desk
- Rega turntable and D’Angelico guitar
Suite (49 m²)
- Separate lounge with a dining table for four
- King bed
- Dual-sink bathroom
- Revo turntable and D’Angelico guitar
- Surry Hills views
Loft Suite (39 m²)
- Corner layout with floor-to-ceiling windows
- King bed
- Lounge area
- Rega turntable with curated vinyl and guitar
Ace Suite (78 m²)
- Open-plan living and dining area with kitchen and bar
- Deep bath with eco-friendly products
- Rega turntable, curated vinyl and guitar
- City and Surry Hills views
Accessible (24–35 m²)
- Step-free layout with queen or king bed
- Wheelchair-accessible bathroom with roll-in shower
- Multi-use table and large wardrobe
- Designed for easy access and comfort
Facilities and services at Ace Hotel Sydney
Ace Hotel Sydney balances heritage character with funky practicality. Guests enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi throughout, a 24-hour front desk and room service from the hotel’s dining venues. The fitness centre on the first floor is open daily. Bikes and helmets are available free of charge for rides through Surry Hills, Hyde Park or down to the harbour.
Selected rooms come with Rega RP1 turntables and D’Angelico guitars (even sheet music), with extra vinyl available to borrow from the front desk. Bathrooms are stocked with uka bath products by Japanese founder Kaho Watanabe, and minibars feature fine goods from local producers. Guests can also book in-room massages and hair and beauty treatments.
Dogs are welcome in designated rooms with prior arrangement, with puppy-sitting available. There’s an ice machine beside the gym, an on-site coffee shop for quick caffeine runs, and a photo booth for keepsakes. Public areas double as event spaces for talks, workshops and live performances. The hotel also partners with The Substation to host rotating exhibitions, supporting emerging and established Australian artists.
Food and drink options at Ace Hotel Sydney
Kiln
: Rooftop restaurant and bar by chef Beau Clugston, serving wood-fired seafood, meats and seasonal dishes from an open kitchen on Level 18. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame skyline views, making it a prime spot for dinner and late-night cocktails.LOAM:
Ground-floor dining room open from breakfast through dinner, offering classic Sydney fare — from steaks and fish to fresh salads — alongside local wines and craft beers. All-day breakfast runs 7 am – 2:30 pm, with lunch and dinner until 10 pm.Good Chemistry:
Laneway café along Foy Lane with wide windows and a nod to its past as the Soul Pattinson Chemists factory. Serves Mecca Coffee, house-baked pastries, market salads and sandwiches, plus draught wine and beer from 7 am – 1 pm. Hosts rotating pop-ups like the Sunday Arvos chef series, pairing pizza sessions with live DJs.The Lobby:
Central cocktail bar curated with Mike Bennie of P&V Wine + Liquor Merchants, offering craft cocktails, rotating wines by the glass and local beers with share plates. The daily Happy Hour features $7 wines and beers, $13 martinis and margaritas, and $2.50 oysters.- Room service runs from 7 am to 10 pm, with dishes from the hotel’s venues available in-room. Regular guest-chef takeovers and DJ residencies keep the food and music scene changing throughout the year.
Accessibility features at Ace Hotel Sydney
- Accessible room categories (24–35 m²)
- step-free layout
- wheelchair-accessible bathroom and roll-in shower
- A multi-use table and a large wardrobe designed for easy reach.
- Contact the hotel for specific needs and verification.
Ace Hotel Sydney location: What’s nearby?
- Hyde Park: Sydney’s oldest public park, perfect for morning walks or coffee runs beneath the fig trees, just a ten-minute stroll from the hotel.
- Australian Museum: Australia’s oldest museum, located right beside Hyde Park. Explore natural history and Indigenous culture exhibits, from dinosaur fossils to First Nations artefacts.
- Queen Victoria Building (QVB): Historic shopping arcade with boutiques and cafés under stained-glass domes, around 12 minutes’ walk from the hotel.
- Sydney Tower Eye Observation Deck: Book tickets on Traveloka to head 250 metres above the city for panoramic views stretching to the Blue Mountains.
- Belvoir Street Theatre: A Surry Hills institution known for bold Australian storytelling. Check the current season for local and international works.
- Carriageworks Farmers Market: Saturday mornings at this Eveleigh warehouse are all about local produce, coffee and flowers from NSW growers.
- White Rabbit Gallery, Chippendale: Free entry to one of the world’s largest private collections of Chinese contemporary art, 15 minutes on foot.
- Brett Whiteley Studio: The late artist’s preserved studio and gallery space in Surry Hills, open Thursday to Sunday for an intimate look at his work.
- Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA): Fascinating by day and lively on Friday nights, with MCA Late events pairing music, workshops and cocktails by the harbour.
- Sydney Opera House: The harbour’s headline act, 15 minutes by train or bus from Central. Tour behind the sails or catch a performance.
- Centennial Park: A short cycle from the hotel. Borrow one of Ace’s bikes to explore its open lawns, ponds and shaded trails.
- Haymarket and Chinatown: Five minutes north for hawker-style food courts, dumplings and the weekend Paddy’s Market.
How to get to Ace Hotel Sydney
Flying in? Sydney Airport (Kingsford Smith) is around 20 minutes by taxi or rideshare in light traffic. You can also take the Airport Link train to Central Station, then walk five minutes up Wentworth Avenue to the hotel.
Arriving by train or light rail? Central Station is the closest major hub, with direct airport and intercity connections. Museum Station and Capitol Square light rail stops are also within a short walk, giving easy access across the CBD and inner suburbs.
Driving in? Limited street parking is available in Surry Hills, and there are several Wilson Parking garages nearby on Goulburn and Elizabeth Streets. Check with the front desk for the nearest rates and availability.
Getting around the city: From Ace, most key sights are 10–20 minutes on foot or a short train ride away. Hyde Park, Darling Harbour, the Queen Victoria Building, and the Art Gallery of NSW are all within easy reach.
Our tips for visiting Ace Hotel Sydney
- Book Kiln for golden hour: The rooftop restaurant is pure Sydney magic when the skyline lights up. Best paired with a martini and something from the wood fire.
- Pick your personality in a room: Go Large for long soaks, Terrace for open-air lounging, or Medium Plus for a slice of heritage charm and a Rega turntable.
- Lean into the soundtrack: Borrow extra vinyl or strum a D’Angelico guitar — music’s part of the Ace DNA.
- Go from espresso to nightcap without leaving: Start at Good Chemistry for coffee and end in The Lobby with cocktails and oysters.
- Pedal like a local: Grab one of the hotel bikes and cruise to Hyde Park or Centennial Park for an easy Sydney loop.
- See what’s on: From DJ residencies to art talks and workshops, the event calendar keeps things fresh every week.
- Bring the pup: Dog-friendly rooms mean four-legged friends get a taste of Surry Hills life too (just let the team know in advance).
- Stay in, just because: With in-room dining from all four venues, DEIJI robes and vinyl spinning, it’s easy to call it a night in.
Love the area Ace Hotel Sydney is in? Here are a few other hotels near Surry Hills we think you’d love
- Kimpton Margot Sydney: Equal parts Art Deco and attitude. Expect rooftop dips, daily social hours and a dining scene that flips easily from breakfast to Negronis.
- QT Sydney: Theatrical, moody and playful. This CBD bolthole transforms two heritage buildings into a stage for velvet lounges, freestanding tubs and cocktails with flair.
- Hotel Rydges World Square: A convenient pick for travellers who want easy access to Chinatown, the light rail, and the pedestrian thoroughfare of central Sydney, right by their door.
- The Old Clare Hotel: Across in Chippendale, this heritage pub-turned-boutique stay channels industrial cool with rooftop swims, art-filled walls and eclectic dining at its doorstep.
