The Old Clare by Ode Hotels

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9.1
/10
Exceptional
591 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Laura

10.0
/ 10
Great hotel. Staff are always helpful with any recommendations. Great walkability to the surrounding neighbourhood.

Verified traveler

10.0
/ 10
Lovely lovely property - beautiful location, amazing property beautifully restored, appropriate amenities and super super conveniently located. And the staff were really kind. And the rooftop bar is special!

Rajan

10.0
/ 10
Perfect location. Short walk from Central Station and right next to a street full of eateries. The building is a lovely renovation of the old brewery.
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1 Kensington Street, Chippendale, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 2008

Main Facilities

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Restaurant
Swimming Pool
24-Hour Front Desk
WiFi
note: hotel was previously named The Old Clare Hotel The Old Clare by Ode Hotels is located in area / city Chippendale. 24-hours front desk is available to serve you, from check-in to check-out, or any assistance you need. Should you desire more, do not hesitate to ask the front desk, we are always ready to accommodate you.
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1 Kensington Street, Chippendale, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 2008
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General
Near World Square Shopping Centre

Location
With a stay at The Old Clare by Ode Hotels, 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.

Attractions
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Kensington Street - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
University of Technology Sydney - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Railway Square - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Central Park - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
White Rabbit - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Market City - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Broadway Shopping Center - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Paddy's Market - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Capitol Theatre - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
World Square Shopping Centre - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Chinatown Night Market - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
University of Sydney - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Metro Theatre - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
International Convention Centre Sydney - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Crown Street - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi

The nearest airports are:
Sydney Airport (SYD) - 9.3 km / 5.8 mi
Western Sydney Intl. Airport (WSI) - 66.3 km / 41.2 mi

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

  • Bar/Lounge
  • Swimming pool

Facilities
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and bicycles to rent. This Art Deco hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.

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

Dining
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 from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee.

Rooms
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. 40-inch 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.

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Hotel Services

  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour Receptionist
  • Concierge

Things to Do

  • Romantic proposal packages
  • Outdoor pool
  • Library
  • Pool sun loungers

General

  • Banquet
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Terrace

Public Facilities

  • Smoke-free area
  • Safety deposit box
  • Coffee shop

Food and Drinks

  • Poolside bar
  • Breakfast

Transportation

  • Bicycle rental

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

Accessibilty

  • Accessible path of travel

Sports and Recreations

  • Fitness center

Accommodation Policy & General Information in The Old Clare by Ode Hotels

Important Note
  • 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.

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
From 15:00
Check-out:
Before 11:00

  • 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 70.0 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.

Service Animals Allowed

Professional property host/manager, Contactless check-out is available, No cribs (infant beds) available, Essential workers only - NO, No elevators

General Information

Popular Facilities
Restaurant, Swimming Pool, 24-Hour Front Desk, WiFi
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 15:00 - to 11:00
Breakfast Availability
Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast
Available rooms at The Old Clare by Ode Hotels
69
Number of floors in The Old Clare by Ode Hotels
5
Another facilities in The Old Clare by Ode Hotels
Laundry service, Luggage storage, Multilingual staff, 24-hour Receptionist, Concierge

Frequently asked question in The Old Clare by Ode Hotels

What are available facilities at The Old Clare by Ode Hotels?
There are top facilites at The Old Clare by Ode Hotels such as Restaurant, Swimming Pool, 24-Hour Front Desk, WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at The Old Clare by Ode Hotels?
The standard check-in time at The Old Clare by Ode Hotels is starting from From 15:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 11:00
Does The Old Clare by Ode Hotels provide breakfast?
Yes, The Old Clare by Ode Hotels provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
What is the star rating of The Old Clare by Ode Hotels?
The Old Clare by Ode Hotels is a 4.5-star hotel.
How many floors does The Old Clare by Ode Hotels have?
The Old Clare by Ode Hotels has 5 floors.
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9.2
Exceptional
From 590 reviews
Cleanliness

9.4

Room Comfort

9.2

Location

10.0

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Traveler Reviews The Old Clare by Ode Hotels

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Laura
10.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Great hotel. Staff are always helpful with any recommendations. Great walkability to the surrounding neighbourhood.
Verified traveler
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Lovely lovely property - beautiful location, amazing property beautifully restored, appropriate amenities and super super conveniently located. And the staff were really kind. And the rooftop bar is special!
Rajan
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Perfect location. Short walk from Central Station and right next to a street full of eateries. The building is a lovely renovation of the old brewery.
Christof
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Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Beautiful and characterful room, very spacious, located in a great area.
Cherie
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Lovely spacious room, very modern and clean. Good central location.
Zachary
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Friends and Family with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Clean tidy and helpful staff
Lawrence
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 23 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

What an amazing hotel. Architecturally really interesting and some neat background history too. The staff was extremely polite and helpful, which makes such an important impression. Lots of fun restaurants and good shopping surrounded the hotel. Everything at the property was super-clean and the room was new, modern and very cool. The rooftop pool looked great and was heated, but the weather wasn't cooperative. I didn't partake, but it was clear that the rooftop bar was fun. I liked the eco-policy there: each day you opted to decline having your room made up, you got a food credit at the restaurant. Nice. I'd gladly stay again.
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saul
2.0
/10
Reviewed 26 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

I don’t know. I NEVER stayed because of a booking error they were UNWILLING to let me move booking without paying for another night. Speaking the the staff was like taking to an emotionless ai bot. The custom service was transactional at best. Dealing with Louis was like trying to invite human emotion from a broken vending machine. I booked late one evening and hotels.com glitched and reset search parameters so instead on Tuesday night it reset to that very night! No one would likely have booked the room for same night stay after 8pm. Yet they insisted because they couldn’t have rented the room they would rather loose me as a customer forever (I have stayed here before) then just admit that I didn’t even check in and won’t adjust booking. No call to find out if I was checking in even though they advertise 24 concierge. That would have cleared up the problem. Immediately and they would have won me over as a long term customer. Not even about the money. I travel for work. Spend 30k a year on hotels. It’s all about customer service. Sometimes taking a $400 hit to save the customer is worth it. Also I know people are leveraging ai but hiring humanoid robots to work your concierge would show more understanding for the situation. It’s not a value proposition. And hotels.com… you’re gonna loose out even more. I’ll just use bookings.com. I use them more anyway. Poor effort.
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Masha
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 27 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The gym is deteriorating with every visit
Nichole
6.0
/10
Reviewed 28 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

There was absolutely no staff Visibility to help with luggage we had to lug our own luggage to our rooms which is unheard of / previous owners had bell staff to take your luggage from the car - foyer areas are very run down - whole hotel needs a revamp as it’s looking very stayed - it is such a shame as we have been here many times under the old owners and loved it every time - this time we have been left wanting - even the rooftop bar was empty which tells you something - this used to ALwAyS be pumping …. Do better to stay competitive
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Christy
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Business and Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 30 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great run, great spot!
Rajiv
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Business
8.0
/10
Reviewed 32 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Fantastic location and very modern room. Only thing that was a little unnerving was that the all-glass shower stall is in the middle of the room and has no curtains or anyway to shield the view inside the shower from anyone in the room. May be awkward for couples sharing a room who are no comfortable being completely undressed in front of each other. There were also several times that there was no one at the front desk. But otherwise a very comfortable stay in a beautiful hotel.
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Antonio
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Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 33 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Beautiful and clean
Victor
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Leisure with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 36 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

History of the room and building exposed by the Architecture features was wonderful but the hotel is starting to lose its lustre. Upkeep and maintenance are clearly not what they should be for a five-star hotel. Reception was impossible to contact before check-in.
Nicole
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Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 37 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Room was great, staff friendly, happy with our stay
andrew
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Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 41 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great rooms, staff super helpful
David
10.0
/10
Reviewed 43 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great stay at a lovely heritage hotel! Beautiful hotel in a great central area of the Sydney.
Marcia
10.0
/10
Reviewed 43 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

We love the charm & casual feeling of The Old Clare. Its easy to get to and there are so many restaurants nearby.
Ian
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Business
8.0
/10
Reviewed 46 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Nice room
Steven
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Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 47 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Spent 5 nights. Roof top bar and downstairs bar were closed for private parties on more nights than they were open to hotel guests. I enjoyed the variety of restaurants down a mostly pedestrian path adjacent to the hotel. Central Station is only 5 blocks away.
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9.2
Exceptional
From 590 reviews
Cleanliness

9.4

Room Comfort

9.2

Location

10.0

Service and Facilites

9.0

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Traveler Reviews The Old Clare by Ode Hotels

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40
Top reviews
Laura
10.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Great hotel. Staff are always helpful with any recommendations. Great walkability to the surrounding neighbourhood.
Verified traveler
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Lovely lovely property - beautiful location, amazing property beautifully restored, appropriate amenities and super super conveniently located. And the staff were really kind. And the rooftop bar is special!
Rajan
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Perfect location. Short walk from Central Station and right next to a street full of eateries. The building is a lovely renovation of the old brewery.
Christof
icon-Family
Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Beautiful and characterful room, very spacious, located in a great area.
Cherie
icon-
8.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Lovely spacious room, very modern and clean. Good central location.
Zachary
icon-Friends and Family with Friends
Friends and Family with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Clean tidy and helpful staff
Lawrence
icon-
10.0
/10
Reviewed 23 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

What an amazing hotel. Architecturally really interesting and some neat background history too. The staff was extremely polite and helpful, which makes such an important impression. Lots of fun restaurants and good shopping surrounded the hotel. Everything at the property was super-clean and the room was new, modern and very cool. The rooftop pool looked great and was heated, but the weather wasn't cooperative. I didn't partake, but it was clear that the rooftop bar was fun. I liked the eco-policy there: each day you opted to decline having your room made up, you got a food credit at the restaurant. Nice. I'd gladly stay again.
Read More
saul
2.0
/10
Reviewed 26 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

I don’t know. I NEVER stayed because of a booking error they were UNWILLING to let me move booking without paying for another night. Speaking the the staff was like taking to an emotionless ai bot. The custom service was transactional at best. Dealing with Louis was like trying to invite human emotion from a broken vending machine. I booked late one evening and hotels.com glitched and reset search parameters so instead on Tuesday night it reset to that very night! No one would likely have booked the room for same night stay after 8pm. Yet they insisted because they couldn’t have rented the room they would rather loose me as a customer forever (I have stayed here before) then just admit that I didn’t even check in and won’t adjust booking. No call to find out if I was checking in even though they advertise 24 concierge. That would have cleared up the problem. Immediately and they would have won me over as a long term customer. Not even about the money. I travel for work. Spend 30k a year on hotels. It’s all about customer service. Sometimes taking a $400 hit to save the customer is worth it. Also I know people are leveraging ai but hiring humanoid robots to work your concierge would show more understanding for the situation. It’s not a value proposition. And hotels.com… you’re gonna loose out even more. I’ll just use bookings.com. I use them more anyway. Poor effort.
Read More
Masha
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 27 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The gym is deteriorating with every visit
Nichole
6.0
/10
Reviewed 28 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

There was absolutely no staff Visibility to help with luggage we had to lug our own luggage to our rooms which is unheard of / previous owners had bell staff to take your luggage from the car - foyer areas are very run down - whole hotel needs a revamp as it’s looking very stayed - it is such a shame as we have been here many times under the old owners and loved it every time - this time we have been left wanting - even the rooftop bar was empty which tells you something - this used to ALwAyS be pumping …. Do better to stay competitive
Read More
Christy
icon-Business and Leisure Family
Business and Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 30 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great run, great spot!
Rajiv
icon-Business
Business
8.0
/10
Reviewed 32 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Fantastic location and very modern room. Only thing that was a little unnerving was that the all-glass shower stall is in the middle of the room and has no curtains or anyway to shield the view inside the shower from anyone in the room. May be awkward for couples sharing a room who are no comfortable being completely undressed in front of each other. There were also several times that there was no one at the front desk. But otherwise a very comfortable stay in a beautiful hotel.
Read More
Antonio
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 33 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Beautiful and clean
Victor
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 36 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

History of the room and building exposed by the Architecture features was wonderful but the hotel is starting to lose its lustre. Upkeep and maintenance are clearly not what they should be for a five-star hotel. Reception was impossible to contact before check-in.
Nicole
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 37 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Room was great, staff friendly, happy with our stay
andrew
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 41 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great rooms, staff super helpful
David
10.0
/10
Reviewed 43 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great stay at a lovely heritage hotel! Beautiful hotel in a great central area of the Sydney.
Marcia
10.0
/10
Reviewed 43 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

We love the charm & casual feeling of The Old Clare. Its easy to get to and there are so many restaurants nearby.
Ian
icon-Business
Business
8.0
/10
Reviewed 46 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Nice room
Steven
icon-Leisure
Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 47 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Spent 5 nights. Roof top bar and downstairs bar were closed for private parties on more nights than they were open to hotel guests. I enjoyed the variety of restaurants down a mostly pedestrian path adjacent to the hotel. Central Station is only 5 blocks away.
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40