Located in central Sydney, 2297 feet from the Capitol Theater. The hotel has a sun terrace and a bar where guests can enjoy an evening drink. Darling Harbor is 0.8 mi 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 1.4 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Kingsford Smith Airport, 3.7 mi away.

Couples in particular 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 king bed
or
2 full beds
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.9
High score for Sydney
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  • L
    Luis
    Mexico Mexico
    Location was great, very close to interesting areas, dining and public transportation. The property is very cool, a remodelation of an old pub. Rooms are spacious and nice.
  • Andrew
    Australia Australia
    Staff were friendly, room was spacious and comfortable, rooftop pool and bar were great.
  • Lisa
    United States of America United States of America
    Loved the location, opened right to Spice Alley ! What a find also close to Central station for our early airport travel. Roof top pool was smaller than pictured and had a private party at the bar but still welcomed us to pool area for a drink and...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

Amenities of The Old Clare Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • 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
  • Linens
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • 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 meals (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 available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs AUD 55 per day.
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
  • Suit 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
  • Safe
General
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised 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
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Fenced pool
Spa
  • Fitness
  • Full-body massage
  • Couples' massage
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
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 3:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

Crib and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs 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
Must-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 ID 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 the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about The Old Clare Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT

  • Guests staying at The Old Clare Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • À la carte

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

    • Clare Bar

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

    • Double
    • Suite

  • The prices at The Old Clare Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at The Old Clare Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

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

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

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

    • Fitness center
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Swimming pool
    • Full-body massage
    • Bicycle rental
    • Couples' massage
    • Fitness