The Old Clare by Ode Hotels

Luxury hotel with 2 bars/lounges, near Kensington Street

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Where to?

Dates

November 2025

9

December 2025

Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM, sun loungers

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.

VIP Access

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Connecting rooms available
Bar
24/7 front desk
Pool
Gym
Laundry facilities

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

$158 nightly

Nov 30 - Dec 1

Total with taxes and fees

Why we love this property

Stylish city retreat

This luxury hotel displays Art Deco architecture in a historic district. Guests can enjoy curated decor, poolside dining, or rooftop relaxation.

Seafood dining paradise

This hotel has a restaurant serving seafood, a cafe, and 2 bars. Cooked-to-order breakfast starts mornings with culinary delight.

Cozy luxury slumber

Premium bedding, hypo-allergenic options, and plush pillowtops create a dreamy sleep experience. Blackout drapes ensure perfect rest in these curated rooms.

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Nov 9 - Nov 10

Tomorrow

Nov 10 - Nov 11

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 8 of 8 rooms

Room (Kent)

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Premium bedding

Soundproofed rooms

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Blackout drapes/curtains

280 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Loft (Chippendale)

Very good

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed rooms

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting/adjoining rooms available

495 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room (Abercrombie)

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Premium bedding

Soundproofed rooms

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Blackout drapes/curtains

398 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite (Clare)

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed rooms

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting/adjoining rooms available

506 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite (Showroom)

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Separate bedroom

Soundproofed rooms

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Blackout drapes/curtains

570 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite (Mary O')

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Dining table

Separate sitting area

Separate dining area

Soundproofed rooms

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

646 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, streaming services

Suite (C.U.B)

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Dining table

Separate sitting area

Separate dining area

Soundproofed rooms

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

1141 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room (Connell)

Wonderful

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Premium bedding

Soundproofed rooms

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Blackout drapes/curtains

301 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Similar properties

Pet friendly
Parking available
Free WiFi
Restaurant

$149 nightly

Dec 7 - Dec 8

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

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

‪Clare Bar - ‬1 min walk
‪Loft UTS - ‬2 min walk
‪Bar Broadway - ‬1 min walk
‪Alex Lee Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
‪Old Clare Hotel Rooftop Bar & Pool - ‬1 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.

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

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

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

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.

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 70.0 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

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

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

Breakfast was delicious and a highlight of the stay, worth every bit of the add-on. (3 reviews)

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Popular mentions

Room

Service staff

Location

Restaurant

Bed

Bar

Towns

Rooftop pool

Ambience

Cities

8/10 Very good

Jul 1, 2025

Lovely hotel, great location near the main station.

Marion, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 17, 2025

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

4/10 Fair

Oct 7, 2025

One of the main reasons we booked this property was the pool. We wanted a holiday where we could use the pool in a morning to relax or in an afternoon to cool off. Sadly we where not informed that the pool was closed 1 afternoon for a private pool party, and closed 1 morning while an interview was being filmed there. No staff informed us of this when checking into the property, or when booking. The hotel itself is lovely, great rooms and a fantastic location. However, if you are paying a little bit extra for a place with a pool, its really better to look elsewhere.

Michael, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 13, 2025

This hotel was beautiful. I had the most amazing time.

Marusha, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 15, 2025

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 Exceptional

Jan 2, 2025

excellent hotel

RICK, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Dec 14, 2024

It is nice to stay there.

Nobuo, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 20, 2025

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 Exceptional

Jan 24, 2025

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 Exceptional

Mar 29, 2024

The staff were impeccable

Eloise, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 12, 2024

Nish on reception and Juan in F & B are both exceptional! Thanks for making our stay so pleasurable

Damon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 2, 2024

Room was exactly as pictured on the website. Also enjoyed the proximity to Central Train station for ease of travel around town and Spice Alley is right next door for lots of dining options.

Marcelo, 9-night trip

8/10 Very good

Apr 29, 2024

Clever use of the building to create large open rooms and relaxing bathroom spaces. Rooftop bar was a highlight! Great for out of town visitors, a staycation for us - glad we did it but lacked warmth and an atmosphere.

Corey, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 8, 2024

New memories @ Old Clare

It was a lovely hotel - modern comfort and luxury in a deconstructed artchitecture that reveals the historical significance of the building and area. The stay was made more memorable because of the friendly services! Just a note - the shower room is all glass and for guests who want more privacy, that might be a concern.

Nick, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 4, 2023

Very happy with the level of customer service. The staff were friendly and helpful

Kylie, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Mar 19, 2023

Pool area has a public bar so it’s hard to relax around a pool without a group of people watching you. Rooms were ok at best. For what we paid, we were expecting more.

Greg, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dec 30, 2023

Hip, cool & central

Excellent location - 6 mins walk to Central Station which connects to just about anywhere in Sydney via tram, train, bus or light rail. Despite the central location, this hotel has a rooftop pool! Awesome for a dip before heading into town. We walked to many places in Sydney - and an Uber back from Barangaroo took only 11 mins! The room was ver big and double glazing kept it relatively quiet inside. Lots of cool architecture and restaurants nearby. Thoroughly recommend for a short stay to explore Sydney.

Andrew, 4-night trip

2/10 Poor

Dec 22, 2023

Really poor hotel

Honestly, this hotel is pretty rough. On the surface it looks nice enough, but during our three night stay we ran into a pretty large list of problems that demonstrate just how little the management care about the guest experience at the Old Clare. To be clear, all the staff we spoke to were friendly, polite and apologetic. This isn't a staff problem, but a management one. Here goes... 1) The room we were put in (101) has a terrible problem with traffic noise. Not just noise, but also deep vibrations from the large vehicles passing by on Broadway (one of the busiest, most 24/7 roads in the city). There was a limited effort at sound proofing in place, but the downside of that is that the windows couldn't be opened, which leads to issue number 2... 2) The place doesn't smell great. The lobby area smells of old cooking oil whilst the room smells of stale fast food and even light cigarette smoke. Without the ability to open windows, this isn't awesome. 3) The beds are genuinely the worst I've ever slept in. They are either extremely old and have lost all structure, or the hotel deliberately chose the softest, saggiest mattresses they could find. This will be subjective, but if a very very soft bed bothers you, you will definitely want to avoid this place. It was actually so bad that for the last night we threw in the towel and booked a cheap room at the Mercure next door just so we could sleep.

Thomas, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Oct 30, 2025

Nice room

Ian, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 18, 2025

Syd

Great place to stay centrally located in Sydbey

Diego, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 14, 2025

Awesome stay in Sydney

This hotel is centrally located with walking distance to everything. Still has the feel of a small hotel while being in the middle of the action, across the street from spice alley where you can always find a bite to eat. Yesterday went to a rugby match and walked all the way back to the hotel.

Brian, 3-night trip