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Reviews of The Woolstore 1888 by Ovolo 5 stars

139 Murray Street, Pyrmont, Sydney CBD, 2009 Sydney, Australia

#64 of 324 hotels in Sydney

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1583 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    7.0
    Good service, room not clean
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Thick coat of dust on skirting boards and table. Room not clean. No early check in, not even after 11am when room would of been ready.

    The staff were lovely especially the staff serving breakfast. Reception staff nice. Free mini bar was nice for some cold drinks. Pre asked for an early check in after my flight landed at 7am, was told to come back at 2pm. A text to say the room was ready would of been nice, instead of hanging around the foyer and outside from 7am to 2pm, having been up all night flying. I usually stay at crown plaza for work trips and they always text when the room is ready.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    10
    This hotel in a converted Woolstores was exceptional. The decore alone is with a look. And the glass elevator - so cool!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Shoebox
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I think an extra blanket would have been good - there was only one blanket on the bed and it was a little cold. However as there is 24 hour reception I should have asked for one and I’m sure they would have happily obliged - I just didn’t think of that!

    The atmosphere The happy hour The Lolly bar Comfortable bed The shower was awesome

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    8.0
    Quirky hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would have preferred a buffet breakfast rather than set menu

    quirky hotel in a good location, loved the sweetie bar.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Shoebox
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The team is very kind and the place is greatly decorated and very stylish. Delicious breakfast. I will come black 😍🤩🙏

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    10
    Was a great overnight stop on Sydney
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Interesting decor. Great location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Shoebox
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing in our room seemed to function correctly. The air con made a horrible noise, the TV kept turning its self off and the lights kept flickering. We were staying for less than 24 hours so we just decided to go to bed early as we were checking out very early in the morning anyway. The water spills from the shower across the floor and makes the bath mat very wet.

    The lolly station was a unique thing and I was surprised that the drinks in the fridge were free. The laundry is a nice touch but it is tucked away with no signage and it seems to be shared with the hotel cleaning staff. The shampoo, conditioner and body wash were excellent!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    7.0
    All good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Shoebox
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No natural light in bedrooms

    Quirky

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    9.0
    A 1 night hit and and run that ticked all the boxes. 1 tip: book parking online across the road on line. It’s half the p
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All fine.

    Neat, friendly and conveniently located.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Shoebox
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Upgrade rooms. Apart from that everything was good.

    Staff were excellent. Room although clean was crampt. And that's with an upgrade the receptionist told us! Bar / restaurant were very nice and staff again were so helpful and polite.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    9.0
    Great inner city stay with some historical touches
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nil

    The original history of the property alongside the modern facilities

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    7.0
    Ok not the best won’t return in a hurry …
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Loft Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bar not very welcoming we were a little confused as to whether it was just a restaurant or if we could stop to have drinks … seats at the bar would be good breakfast was not the best.. all a little to pricey for the room

    Like the boutique hotel vibe

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    9.0
    Great location for harbour oriented visit.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Room was a little small.

    Great location. Close to multiple forms of transport. Nice breakfast. Sympathetic repurposing of building.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff were good but they obviously needed more staff. There was no one to man the bar. It was a beautiful bar and we were very disappointed that we could not have a quiet drink before bed after going to a show in Darling Harbour. We were then surprised that our room did not have towels and that we had to go down to reception to get them because the young lady was alone and could not leave reception. It should be a great spot just a few things to fix.

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    10
    Great place to stay in Sydney.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Shoebox
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There isn't anything not to like. Access to Darling Harbour, the city via the light rail was so convenient.

    Ovolo always go the extra mile for comfort, hospitality & value.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    10
    We chose the shoebox rooms and they were very compact but we used the downstairs area
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Shoebox
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff were amazing and provided the boutique hotel experience with easy and early check in and lots of lovely little chats. The restaurant Mister Percy was so cosy and the food was lovely. We used this area for meeting with other members of the family staying in the hotel as we had all chosen the shoebox rooms.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    8.0
    A great modern relaxing and moody vibe, would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Shoebox
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking was only slightly discounted

    Felt modern and cosy

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bit pricey and had accidental electrical shortage in room.

    The hotel is very central

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Shoebox
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pillows and bed wasn’t v comfy but everything else was wonderful

    Clean and super easy to explore Sydney from. Easy check in and out

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    10
    I loved it and the only thing that made me upset was having to leave
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Loft Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing not to like!!!

    I loved the toiletry products they provided, much better than any other hotel I’ve stayed at. The room was amazing! I could live there, that’s how much I loved it :)

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    10
    Sam assisted me upon check in. He was the most professional, kind, lovely guy! He offered me an upgrade and was able to
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    It was my first stay. The awesome decor, great location (walking distance to Darling Harbour, Cockle Bay and Barangaroo). Complimentary mini bar (non alcoholic) & complimentary lollies near reception!! It was so clean and stylish. Lots of lighting options. Clean, large bathroom and comfy bed.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    8.0
    Good friendly staff with nice decor and great Lolly bar!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wifi not working but then got fixed

    Nice decor

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    8.0
    thankyou
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Shoebox
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Walking access is a little difficult - as the convention centre routes were closed and i did wander around lost trying to get back on my first evening.

    range of pillows - I like a soft pillow and appreciated the variety - great work

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    8.0
    Enjoyed my stay - the location was great!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Shoebox
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No breakfast or room service menu Breakfast needs to be offered earlier Room was small and not value for money Did not have any information on how. to get to Darling harbour- spent a long time working out the shortcut No information on things to do… restaurants etc

    Excellent restaurant/bar and excellent service by the restaurant/bar staff Very nice looking bar restaurant area Excellent location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    9.0
    Very happy with our short stay at this Hotel-would definitely recommend to others,
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There was very little not to like-the duvee on the bed was maybe a little to warm for myself but this was not really a major issue as as it is a personal preference-otherwise there were no issues to speak of.

    Staff were all very friendly, helpful and easy to deal with. I had arranged for the hotel to provide a welcome hamper for my wife's birthday, and it was perfect! Location was perfect as it was within walking distance of all the harbour attractions around Pyrmont and Darling Harbour. Vehicle parking(subsidized) was conveniently located across the road from The Woolshed, which was handy The rooms were very quiet and there was very little traffic movement around the hotel.

    Stayed in April 2024

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