Arts Hotel - Paddington

Australia , Sydney - NSW
SYDNEY, 21 Oxford Street (Near Greens Road), Paddington, .
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75 reviews shown

6/10

Pleasant

19 Feb 2026

Benjamin

Ok accommodation the property overall needs some TLC. Basic room is very small and it’s
Impossible to have a shower without soaking the entire bathroom and the bedroom

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jan 2026

Rachael

Great room

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jan 2026

Bree

Loved our stay here! Just a short walk to the Entertainment Quarter and full day's use of the pool upon our early arrival. Poolside ambience was on point, with great menu and DJ. Room was perfect. Would definitely return.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2026

Wendy

Yes the room was very clean.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Jan 2026

Steven

A lovely hotel. Very nicely decorated and loved the pool area. Great food too! Location was easily accessible.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jan 2026

Melissa

Exceptionally clean and fresh! Room decor was lovely, the pool was great and staff are friendly. Highly recommend.

4/10

Poor

17 Dec 2025

Jorgia

Second time staying here and standard has dropped significantly since our last stay just 13 months ago. Air con did not work sufficiently, tv did not work and were moved to an alternate room. Bed and pillows were stiff and not feel luxurious. Parking is no longer an option at the property and when we called the staff only offered the hospital car park as an alternate. Room smelt like cigarettes. Very sad because our last stay was wonderful. Sadly will not return.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Dec 2025

Anna

I had an excellent stay at Oxford House last weekend.
The rooms, although small, are very thoughtfully laid out. I booked the smallest room, which was fine for 1 person or a couple, but opt for a larger room if a couple of friends are sharing. My room was located at the back of the hotel away from the main road and away from the pool. Although I could hear some people in the hallway before I went to bed and after I woke up, it was quite quiet.
The pool was lovely, and I used this a couple of times during my stay. Easily getting a spot both times. The pool bar was busy both times as had great atmosphere. Especially on the Sunday during the bottomless lunch when there was a DJ.
Overall, very happy with my stay here. I would recommend this hotel.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

26 Nov 2025

Sam

The hotel was in a great location and stylish however the lack of storage in rooms was glaring. Furthermore, the building seemed to leak considerably during a brief rain show that meant buckets were placed across the building.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

20 Nov 2025

Jessica

Room was very clean, staff very friendly, helpful with a late check out. Very convenient location. I highly recommend and would stay again.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2025

Aileen

everything was perfect - to the size and cleanliness of the room to the staff assistance at checkin and checkout. Its my new favourite place to stay in SYD! The only point I'd make is it would be great to have water provided in the fridge.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

18 Nov 2025

Bethany

Staff friendly and helpful, room seemed clean. Good location about a 15-20 min walk into the city centre, or just down the road to the bus stop.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2025

Geoff

Love the vibe. Relaxed and cool.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2025

Ryan

Awesome pool

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2025

Michael

Great little boutique hotel. Highly recommend especially for the price.
The outdoor bar staff were excellent.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2025

Mark

Great place to stay, good vibe, friendly staff.
Room was neat, clean & tidy which is all you want.
The room had a modern ambiance which was lovely.

6/10

Pleasant

03 Nov 2025

Jemma

Security of bags being kept by staff prior to check in was concerning. I tried to check in at 1:45pm (15 minutes prior to the check in time) and the room was still not ready. When I returned to check in at 5:45pm, my bags were still left in the lobby and not in our room.

6/10

Pleasant

02 Nov 2025

Rosie

Good location and nice aesthetic. Staff were helpful and Busbys had a really good lunch.

Room was a little rough around the edges with stains on the carpet, TV not working and bad water pressure in the shower.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2025

Elizabeth

Pool bar area was really nice, close to the city without being right in the middle of things.

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

30 Oct 2025

THOMAS

I was unable to stay - as soon as I booked I realised I pressed the wrong night, and I couldnt change the booking, so I feel extremely dissappionted in wotif and your system

8/10

Excellent

21 Oct 2025

Kristy

Everything was great, just restaurant and bar hours were short or not open, however we were there during the week.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2025

Graham

A very convenient hotel! Very hospitable staff and clean modern rooms. Thank you!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2025

Kate

Great Location and Value

Great location near Paddington, Surry Hills and short walks to Double Bay etc. Great onsite bar - Busby's where the staff are friendly and accomodating. Front desk are lovely and helpful.
Also a great pool and bar to enjoy cocktails and food on a balmy sunny evening. Well priced for the smaller room which was all I needed when conducting business during the day. The room I was in was a little musty but the building is old and it had been raining lots! No leaks in room luckily.

Business

8/10

Excellent

22 Aug 2025

Jessica

The room was really nice and the bed was very comfortable however the room was very dimly lit and the heater didn’t work very well.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2025

Jennifer

Very close to st. Vincents hospital , easy walking to everywhere .

8/10

Excellent

17 Aug 2025

Mary-Anne

The room was modern, clean and well appointed. One of the front of house staff was unhelpful and brusque when I checked in.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2025

Gary

Fabulous

A fabulous 6 night stay in a gem of a boutique hotel. A great location with easy access to the city and Bondi

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2025

Linda

Comfy bed, quiet rooms
Great staff

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2025

Peta

Lovely courtyard/bar area by the pool to sit and relax.

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jul 2025

Mitchell

The check in and check out process were horrible. Great hotel otherwise

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2025

Janis

Made outstanding by the helpfulness of the Reception staff

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2025

Hayley

Beautiful accomodation - inside the room and the pool and bar spaces. Perfect place for a staycation.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2025

Karine

Super stay, cool surrounds, and super lodgings …could not fault.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2025

James

The room was small & basic but nice. Not alot of space in the bathroom. No storage. No parking. But very convenient location to St Vincent's Private Hospital which is why we stayed there. Beautiful staff who were lovely & caring. Would stay again if we weren't bringing a car to Sydney.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

12 Apr 2025

Jelena

When the photos are great but everything is much smaller , lift doesn't function, the bar and pool are closed, the room is tiny....

Business_and_leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Apr 2025

Taegen

We had a great stay at Oxford House and liked the surrounding area. Unfortunately the weather wasn’t great so the pool area wasn’t open.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2025

James

Great property and location. We stayed in the larger Arte Suite, which was fantastic. Only downside is if you have a car, parking options nearby are very limited.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

17 Mar 2025

Amy

Shoebox size room located above a bar. Definitely not worth 375 per night and would not stay again. Gave up after 3rd time of getting TV to work which was needed to drown out music from pool bar.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2025

Lewis

Really nice hotel in a great area of Sydney

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2025

Ethan

This hotel was absolutely incredible—clean, beautifully designed, and smelled amazing. The staff were friendly, and the location was unbeatable, with retail, bars, restaurants, and clubs all nearby, plus easy access to trains and buses. One of the best places I’ve stayed, and I’d return in a heartbeat!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2025

Lewis

Buzzing hotel with fantastic pool and restaurants

Leisure

4/10

Poor

30 Jan 2025

Verified traveler

Disappointed

We did read the reviews and got slightly concerned, however we always like to judge for ourselves.

I was hoping this would be a new spot we'd love to stay at when in Sydney for work but we won't be returning.

Firstly it says the hotel has parking but on arrival, we got told they don't. Thankfully, the gentleman let us stay in the car park for a $50 charge which is fine - we always expect to pay for parking in Sydney.

Secondly, we read the lift was working on a review from 3 weeks ago. The lift still isn't working and they said it's going to be a while.

Thirdly, we had no towels in our room so had to request we got some from reception. When we had a shower we discovered there was a massive leak in the seal and water went all over the floor of the whole room that doesn't have a rug. We also read about this issue on a review from weeks ago. You think they wouldn't still put people in that room until the issue is fixed. The room number is 320!

And lastly, they did move us to a new room after I requested it because our floor was covered in water. We found 2 large cockroaches in the new room. The gentleman who served us was very understanding and kind and did also seem embarrassed because of these issues that I feel are ongoing problems for this hotel but have just not been looked at properly.

On check out, I did inform the new receptionist of our issue and he was quite arrogant about it all but did comp our parking. If they fix up some basic things, this hotel could be ok.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jan 2025

Lukas

The pool was epic and the room great

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jan 2025

Katie

Lovely stay! Clean, stylish aesthetic. Also really pleasantly surprised with the complimentary additions of Eleven shower products and a Ghd hairdryer - very good value for money!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

06 Jan 2025

Amy

Oxford House is in a great location, with renovated rooms that are exceptionally clean and comfortable. Worth noting the car park is small and not for large vehicles!

Our stay could have been improved by adding additional touches to the room, like an iron and ironing board, providing housekeeping services earlier in the day.

The major flaw with our room was twofold. The bathroom was ridiculously small. It was a struggle to get into and out of the shower, dry yourself and generally move about without opening the bathroom door and even then it was tight! The second issue was the soundproofing, with the hall access door slamming just outside our room at all hours of the night resulting in a little sleep. Probably wouldn’t stay here again for these reasons, despite the location.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

06 Jan 2025

Linh

staff was lovely, but there was an issue with our room that really impacted the whole experience. The water from the toilet was running for the whole night with no way of fixing it, our sleep was really awful with the water noise for the whole night. The pool and the bar was amazing but overall not absolutely satisfied

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2025

Cora

Rooms were lovely and loved the 1st floor bar area and pool. Very unassuming when you check in on the ground floor. Would definitely book there again if needed.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jan 2025

Harmony

I have been wanting to stay at OH for quite a while. The hotel is nice & well located to Darlinghurst & Paddington. Room was huge (Terrace room - 2 bathrooms, lounge & bed) but the road noise was terrible. The lift was broken for our entire stay, being on the third floor & lugging cases up & down the stairs was not ideal. Given free cocktails at the pool but couldn’t use them as the pool bar closed quite early. Two air con systems but one was leaking & luckily not the one that had my phone under it charging! Overall I think it’s okay but the Oxford Street road noise will put me off staying again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Dec 2024

Loretta

The upgrade was very appreciated, the staff all very pleasant and helpful and the pool perfect👍

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Dec 2024

Sheridan

The staff were fantastic but out room was next to the exit and the door wasn’t a soft close!

8/10

Excellent

09 Dec 2024

Alissa

For our one night stay, thought with the location and standard of room great value. The room was modern, loved the tiles in bathroom and how the space was used wisely. The bathrooms near pool were really great too.
The front desk staff did seem unorganised and hard to communicate with. We were told we would get a text message when room was ready, which never came. The room wasn’t ready by 2pm and we saw others check in after us, go straight to a room (gave benefit of doubt that they had different room type). On check out, I asked if parking would be charged to the card given at check in, and was confidently told yes, but not the case and charged to a different card.
The parking is terrible and definitely shouldn’t be charged $50 to use. Very tight space (there is maybe 6 parks available total and you’re down amongst the property services workers (which I have no issue with - it must be horrible for them), with no signage on how to get to the front desk.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Dec 2024

Linda

Room nice and clean. Large bathroom and quality bedding. Staff member helped us get netlix which wasnt working in our room. Car parking was limited but thankfully we had a disabled sticker so managed to get a bigger carpark that worked for us. Staff were friendly and helpful and we had a pleasant overnight stay.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Dec 2024

Ben

Nice place . Friendly staff, restaurant brekky was good. Thank you

4/10

Poor

01 Dec 2024

Eliza

Overpriced for what was provided:
Bathroom is tidy and with the bar the rooms are ready noisy. My room smelt like smoke the entire time

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2024

Bec

If I could give 10 stars for staff I would. I had to travel with my 2 kids while my husband was having surgery so needed something close to the hospital. There was an error with my booking however it was generously rectified. Facilities are excellent, really clean and food is delicious. The pool was a life saver for my autistic child for regulation.
Highly recommend staying.

Business Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

14 Nov 2024

Julie

The staff were great! Very friendly and helpful. The downstairs bar/restaurant is so convenient and the food was delicious. I didn't use the pool area/bar (this seems more suitable for twenty-something year olds who are there to PARTY). A bit of a party house but it did NOT make my stay uncomfortable.The lift was not working (but staff did the heavy lifting). My room was dark and dingy and the bathroom, although clean, had septic smell. Bed comfortable and linen clean and crisp. (room needs more light). On a good bus route too.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Nov 2024

James

Very friendly staff, nice rooms and good breakfast.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

06 Nov 2024

Lorrin

I liked that it was an old building with new renovations. I like that they allowed us to change rooms when the ac unit leaked water. However in the first room there was a cockroach in it. Showers in both rooms leaked all over the floor and the door to the shower would push the rug when getting out of the shower, but overall it was a nice place to stay. Pool was gorgeous and quiet.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2024

Joanne

The property was well located to the allianz stadium, it took us about 7 mins to walk there which was awesome. Just down Oxford road is a plethora of restaurants. We also walked from the hotel to the Opera House stopping at the Anzac Memorial.
The rooms all have queen beds, small bathroom with shower. There are the basic coffee, tee, Nespresso, small fridge. I loved that the room was not cluttered with furniture which was not needed.
We didn’t take advantage of the pool restaurant/bar as I was travelling with a minor. I absolutely loved the hotel and the staff were amazing.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2024

Giuseppe

Excellent location within walking distance to Allianz Stadium & SCG

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2024

Catherine

The hotel had a really interesting vibe and was super convenient for all that we were doing on our stay in Sydney.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2024

Ratko D

Best hotel in Sydney by a mile

Business_and_leisure

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2024

Linda

There wasn’t anything that I didn’t like about Oxford House. Everything was really good.
I loved the decor and colours of my room, textures were superb. Beautiful pool and dining area.
Outstanding friendly helpful staff. I have never in 50 years of travelling found staff like this at OH
Linda room 207

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2024

Jade

really enjoyed our stay here for a little weekend staycation!

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

11 Sep 2024

Leticia

CJ and the other staff we absolutely fantastic very welcoming! Highly rated.

The room was absolutely fine, small but that was all that was needed. The bed was very comfortable.

The only thing I would say is the music from the closed pool bar was loud and not needed as there was no one there as closed. It was loud until 9.30pm and then music came on at about 8am. I could hear through my window.
I would also say the smell from the kitchens was quite intense down the hallway but wasn’t in my room.

But 10/10 for staff

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2024

daisy

Great location , Beautiful stay & Lovely , Friendly staff . 💙

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 Sep 2024

Wes

CJ at front desk was always great to deal with

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2024

Alex

Super convenient and close to establishments in the area

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

06 Sep 2024

Ali

Convenient location and the room was modern and clean however the tv remote did not work and the room is very hot (has a split aircon in the room but it wasn’t very effective). The staff were friendly and helpful but the desk isn’t manned consistently. There is an unpleasant smell that permeates the floor and room from the kitchen which I think is coming from the grease trap in the hotel kitchen. It is made worse because the hotel corridor and room is very hot.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2024

Sam

A hidden gem, so close to Allianz Stafium, modern and the pool and bar area is fantastic

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Aug 2024

rosamund

Location was perfect for us a day appreciated cleanliness, friendly staff and proximity to great cafes and shops.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2024

Cherelle

Excellent staff

8/10

Excellent

19 Aug 2024

Sophie

Room was great, and facilities lovely. Real shame that the pool is shaded in the afternoon as it meant it was too cold to swim but other than that a great stay!

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2024

Beverley

Excellent stay - within walking distance of Allianz Stadium 🏟️

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Jul 2024

John

no seats in a very small room

Leisure Family