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About this property

Historic Setting: Royal Hotel Sydney in Sydney, Canada, is housed in a historic building. The property offers a garden, bar, and free WiFi, providing a relaxing and connected environment. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, kitchenettes, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Guests enjoy free on-site parking, a coffee shop, and outdoor seating areas. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including American, full English/Irish, vegetarian, and gluten-free. Fresh pastries, pancakes, and champagne enhance the morning experience. Convenient Location: Located 6.8 mi from Sydney (Nova Scotia) Airport, the hotel is near Membertou Trade & Convention Center (1.5 mi) and Fortress of Louisbourg (26 mi). Highly rated for its friendly host, comfortable rooms, and excellent breakfast.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, American

    • Free Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 full beds
1 full bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
2 full beds
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 full bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Martin
    Canada Canada
    Nice historical building quiet and well situated charming atmosphere owner on site make us feel like family cute cat and dog in the lobby
  • Florence
    Canada Canada
    Location was great. Nice property and nicely decorated. Carmen was friendly and professional.
  • Hugh
    Taiwan Taiwan
    Although the room was a little small the bed was excellent, very good shower. The decor was coordinated throughout the hotel
  • Karin
    Canada Canada
    Everything. The art work was amazing. Loved being able to read the Cape Breton Post in the beautiful front room.
  • Patrick
    Singapore Singapore
    Very well conserved mid 19th century building, with many upgrades (power, bathroom) that blend seamlessly into the period fitout. Clearly the owners/operators love the place and their business, are very welcoming and include many personal touches...
  • Juris
    Canada Canada
    An absolutely amazing hotel - a breath of European historical charm lovingly maintained. Wonderful and amicable hosts that instantly make one feel at home. Even the cute small dog and Siamese cat are well mannered . The directness and genuine...
  • Shri
    India India
    Loved the family like vibes at Royal Hotel. Carmen, her parents - Tony & Irene and her pets - Rango the puppy & the cat (forgot the name) - all made me feel so welcome. The breakfast with the family was the best part of the day! Room was really...
  • Nancy
    Canada Canada
    The hosts were fantastic and very accommodating, ready to assist with any problems. The homey feel was nice.
  • Christa
    Canada Canada
    Our stay was Dec 6-8, 2024. We were in Sydney to watch the World Title, Professional Boxing match at Center 200. The Royal Hotel Sydney has a breathtaking atmosphere. The building has so much character, that we immediately feel in love. The hosts...
  • John
    Canada Canada
    Fascinating and immaculate period hotel. Lovely decorations inside. Nice rooms. Welcoming hostess. A few “house rules,” but they make sense. Good value for money. Lovely cat and dog, too.

Managed by Royal Hotel - Heritage Boutique Hotel

Company review score: 7.6Based on 238 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Dear guests, Welcome to the Royal Hotel, a cute little Inn stepped in history since the 1800's.

Property info

We have been hosting guests since the 1800's. It is a Heritage Boutique Hotel located at the heart of downtown Sydney on beautiful Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia. Located on the 2nd and 3rd floor, our 9 unique bedrooms each with private bathroom will surely immerse you with vintage charm. Each room at the Royal Hotel depicts a rustic feel and allows for the beauty of time to shine by sharing its story. The grand lobby is very inviting with it’s piano and beautiful fireplace. The main floor also has a little dining room, it makes a perfect place to enjoy a healthy breakfast for your stay. Come for a stay and take part to the Royal Hotel family, for we are a very personalized hotel, and together we forge memories and create history. ROYAL HOTEL - Creating authentic customer experiences where history, charm, and exceptional service abide.

Neighborhood info

Nested around restaurants, shops, museums and theaters, the Royal Hotel is located at the heart of downtown Sydney, Nova Scotia, on beautiful Cape Breton Island.

Languages Spoken

English,French

Area info

House rules

Royal Hotel Sydney takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 1:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of CAD 250 is required on arrival. That's about $180. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 7 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
Diners Club Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Royal Hotel Sydney of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

A damage deposit of CAD 250 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

License number: STR2526T4667

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