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Royal Exhibition Hotel

Sydney - NSW · Australia

86 Chalmers StreetView location

8.0/10Excellent692 Reviews
Cleanliness8.2/108.2
Service8.2/108.2
Comfort7.6/107.6
Condition7.4/107.4
Location9.2/109.2
Neighborhood8.4/108.4
Value8.0/108.0
Amenities8.0/108.0
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About Royal Exhibition Hotel

Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. At Royal Exhibition Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges.

Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Make yourself at home in one of the 13 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.

Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometer. University of Technology Sydney - 0. 6 km / 0. 3 mi- Crown Street - 0.

7 km / 0. 5 mi- Castlereagh Street - 0. 8 km / 0. 5 mi- Capitol Theatre - 0. 9 km / 0. 6 mi- World Square Shopping Centre - 1 km / 0. 6 mi- Paddy's Market - 1. 1 km / 0.

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7 mi- Market City - 1. 1 km / 0. 7 mi- Powerhouse Museum - 1. 1 km / 0. 7 mi- Hyde Park - 1. 2 km / 0. 7 mi- Chinatown Night Market - 1. 2 km / 0. 7 mi- University of Sydney - 1.

3 km / 0. 8 mi- Metro Theatre - 1. 4 km / 0. 8 mi- William Street - 1. 6 km / 1 mi- Australian Museum - 1. 6 km / 1 mi- Sydney Town Hall - 1. 7 km / 1 mi.

The preferred airport for Royal Exhibition Hotel is Sydney Airport (SYD) - 9. 3 km / 5. 8 mi A stay at Royal Exhibition Hotel places you in the heart of Sydney, within a 15-minute walk of Hyde Park and Capitol Theatre. This hotel is 0.

6 mi (1 km) from World Square Shopping Centre and 1. 9 mi (3 km) from Circular Quay.

A stay at Royal Exhibition Hotel places you in the heart of Sydney, within a 15-minute walk of Capitol Theatre and Hyde Park. This hotel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Circular Quay and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Sydney Opera House.

Make yourself at home in one of the 13 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.

Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Concierge
Entertainment

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 10:00 PM
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Children 1 year old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is staffed during limited hours. The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
    • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
    • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per day

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    Khmer

    English

Nearby attractions

University of Technology Sydney 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Crown Street 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Central Park 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Capitol Theatre 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
World Square Shopping Centre 1 km / 0.6 mi
Paddy's Market 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Market City 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Hyde Park 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Chinatown Night Market 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
University of Sydney 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Tumbalong Park 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Sydney Town Hall 1.7 km / 1 mi
International Convention Centre Sydney 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Oxford Street 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
QVB 1.8 km / 1.1 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 13
  • hotel
  • JCB
  • Diners Club
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • Maestro
  • Visa Electrón
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
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  • Air conditioning in public areas
  • Hotel safe
  • Lift access
  • Garden
  • Newspapers
  • Luggage room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Smoking areaExtra charge
  • CasinoExtra charge
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Golf practice facilityExtra charge
Meal plans

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    DOUBLE SUPERIOR

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    Room STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    Room code: ROO.ST

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  • DOUBLE QUEEN BED NON SMOKINGDOUBLE • QUEEN BED NON SMOKINGDBL.NM-QN

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    DOUBLE QUEEN BED NON SMOKING

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    QUEEN BED NON SMOKING

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST

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  • TRIPLE SUPERIOR NON SMOKINGTRIPLE • SUPERIOR NON SMOKINGTPL.SU-NM

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    TRIPLE SUPERIOR NON SMOKING

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    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
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    SUPERIOR NON SMOKING

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    Room code: TPL.SU-NM

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  • SUITE TWO QUEEN BEDS NON SMOKINGSUITE • TWO QUEEN BEDS NON SMOKINGSUI.2Q-NM

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    SUITE TWO QUEEN BEDS NON SMOKING

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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    TWO QUEEN BEDS NON SMOKING

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    Room code: SUI.2Q-NM

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  • DOUBLE SUPERIOR KING BEDDOUBLE • SUPERIOR KING BEDDBL.KG-SU

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    DOUBLE SUPERIOR KING BED

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    Room code: DBL.KG-SU

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  • Double or Twin SUPERIORDouble or Twin • SUPERIORDBT.SU

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    Double or Twin SUPERIOR

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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    Double or Twin
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    SUPERIOR

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    Room code: DBT.SU

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  • SUITE SUPERIOR NON SMOKINGSUITE • SUPERIOR NON SMOKINGSUI.SU-NM

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    SUITE SUPERIOR NON SMOKING

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    SUITE
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    SUPERIOR NON SMOKING

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    Room code: SUI.SU-NM

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  • SUITE STANDARDSUITE • STANDARDSUI.ST

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    SUITE STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: SUI.ST

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Royal Exhibition Hotel

8.0
Excellent
692 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.2 /10
Service
8.2 /10
Comfort
7.6 /10
Condition
7.4 /10
Location
9.2 /10
Neighborhood
8.4 /10
Value
8.0 /10
Amenities
8.0 /10
100 reviews shown
8/10
Excellent
20 Jul 2026
Graham
Liked that it was very close to Central ststion and only a short walk away.
Didn't like that there were no teaspoons in the room to go with the teamaking items. Not even any wooden ones.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jul 2026
Siu
I was so worried when booking the hotel, but I needed one close to Central Station. The outside looks so old, but I didn't have a choice. However, when I walked into the room, I was shocked by how perfect the renovation is and how clean it is — it looks like a 5-star hotel from the inside. Don't let the whole building scare you; the room is amazing!! The price is so reasonable, but the reception needs to give clearer guidance, like telling people where to check in, that would be better. We will definitely book again if we visit Sydney!
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jul 2026
Emily
The room was bigger and nicer than I expected. It was right in front of the station exit, which was convenient for sightseeing.
I got a little lost because I couldn’t find the check-in entrance.
Since it’s located right next to the tram tracks, there was a bit of rumbling, but it was good that earplugs were provided (though I slept soundly even without them).
I’d love to stay here again if I get the chance, and I’d definitely recommend it to my friends. Thank you very much!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jun 2026
Lynne
The bed was very very comfortable and the new bathroom was beautiful and a great shower.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
08 Jun 2026
Francesco
Room was clean and staff were very helpful
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 May 2026
Haydn
Well located, light rail at the doorstep. Good food. Great staff
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 May 2026
Max
Location was great for our visit. Easy access to public transport and close to cafes and hotels.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
12 Apr 2026
Haydn
Tastefully newly renovated rooms in a classic city hotel. We enjoyed our stay completely. A good lunch and dinner meun as well as a well appointed and comfortable bar and rooftop bar. We will return
Partner
8/10
Excellent
04 Apr 2026
Melissa
Fantastic location for central Sydney!
Quiet and clean bedrooms, and super-comfortable mattresses and nice bedding.
Everything you need supplied.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Mar 2026
DAVID
Have stayed at the Royal Exhibition Hotel in Sydney many times. It suits me perfectly. Good staff excellent management.
8/10
Excellent
22 Mar 2026
Jessica
From the outside you wouldn’t rate this place but inside the room you feel like you’re in a luxurious hotel. The room was beautifully renovated, good shower pressure, sensational mattress. Staff were lovely, location was brilliant. Amenities such as earplugs and water were appreciated. You could hear the trams at night and the renovations in the hotel but that’s what earplugs for.
Overall would stay again!
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
15 Mar 2026
Man Fai
Cannot be worse. The hotel is quite old and the taps won't close properly while the shower head keep falling down. That's still ok given the hotel is in a good location and the price charged isn't too bad. The worst part is that the hotel started doing renovation work with power drilling and hammering at 4am!! Spoken to the workers along with guest from another room and asked them to stop working. The answer we received was \"the hotel should have told you\". Power drilling stopped for a while and hammering continued. Went down to speak to the workers again with another room's furious guests. This time we told them that it is illegal to work with noise at these hours and I was calling the police to report this. Then they finally stopped at 4:40am. Only to start again at 7am!! At checkout when I complained to the front desk the staff said \"why are you being mad at me? I only work here. You should speak to management.\" When asking where management is, the answer was he's here somewhere. And nowhere to be found!! Worst ever experience with a hotel.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
11 Mar 2026
John
Comfortable room in a great location however very noisy in the early morning
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Mar 2026
Karpagam
Centrally located and access to restaurants, transport and shops. Overall was very satisfied with the stay.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Mar 2026
Jayde
Extremely close to Central Station, lovely large room, recently renovated and very clean.
Friends
4/10
Poor
02 Mar 2026
Veronica
Construction work commenced at 6.15am within the establishment waking us up. I noticed when we arrived that renovations were underway on the ground floor but didn’t expect the rude awakening at 6.15am with loud voices, hammering, power tools etc, extremely loud.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
15 Feb 2026
Mark
Check-in and check-out was seamless (my first time checking in at a bar) and the staff were all wonderful. The room was clean, the bed comfortable and bathroom spotless. There are earplugs available to drown out the street noise. Getting to and from the airport is also seamless as the station entrance is across the road… we got to the airport in 15mins from leaving the hotel!
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
09 Feb 2026
Daniel
Welcoming staff and very high-quality compared to most pub accommodation in Sydney.
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
02 Feb 2026
Irene
It was above a hotel with trams running beside the Hotel. But we didn't hear any noise at all.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jan 2026
Leigh
The room was spacious and bed very comfortable. The location was fantastic. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jan 2026
Megan
Clean room, great location, lovely staff
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jan 2026
Rosalinda
Yes it's amazing place to stay everything is convenient.
I'm very please with the room comfortable and spacious .
8/10
Excellent
25 Dec 2025
Phillip
Ideal position, close to public transport.
8/10
Excellent
18 Dec 2025
Merv
Staff helpful. Room as advertised … super handy to central
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
02 Dec 2025
Tony
Very helpful and friendly staff, good value for the location
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
26 Nov 2025
Denis
Checked in and 1st room aircon did not work. Eventually changed to different room. Much bigger than original room which had a very tiny bathroom. Both rooms had been newly renovated but walking down hallway felt and sounded like the floor was going to collapse. Staff were friendly but not professional. Very overpriced for what it is but prices seemed inflated for AC/DC concert dates.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
21 Nov 2025
Kylie
Very happy with my stay and will be back. Staff were courteous and professional, good security, room was very clean and comfortable
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
14 Nov 2025
Chris
Room was neat, clean and quiet. Good location. The security code access system worked well.
The A/C unit did not work as it should as it did not cool the room and would shut down after a few minutes if set to \"Cool\" mode. Fan mode worked. As windows are sealed closed the room did get very hot and stuffy.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
16 Oct 2025
Rob
Big, spotlessly clean and comfortable room right near the station
10/10
Exceptional
14 Oct 2025
ricky
Convenient cannot go wrong with a pub great accommodation and centrally centred
Business_and_leisure
8/10
Excellent
11 Oct 2025
Phillip
Great clean n convenient location close to Central.
8/10
Excellent
05 Oct 2025
Edna
Accessible to trains.
8/10
Excellent
19 Sep 2025
Patricia
Location, was great easy access to public transport
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Sep 2025
Glenn

Excellent

Very clean, well appointed, spacious, next door to central statuon
Self
8/10
Excellent
07 Sep 2025
Rodney
Great pub stay.
Leisure
6/10
Pleasant
25 Aug 2025
Kathy
How close to central it was for an over night stay maybe once the Reno’s are done it might be ok but. Night time staff not very helpful. Lots of noise from street then works early hours.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
17 Aug 2025
John
Good: Room was clean, although a little dated, comfy bed and serviced daily including bottled water. Food and drinks from downstairs bar were excellent. Friendly and obliging staff. Excellent location.
Not so good: Hotel current under renovation. Construction noise from 6.00am. Street noise from 24hr bar opposite and trams. Elevator not working (staff happily assisted with luggage). No secure luggage storage (limited storage within bar area). Very, very slow free wi-fi
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
18 Jul 2025
Brian
great for country rail travel, only minutes from Central Station sydney.
Highly recommend.
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
30 Jun 2025
Gwendoline
On arriving at Property staff very helpful but room on my inspection had a shower door that only could be opened inwards, no way around it . notified staff who could not help as hotel was full, rang in morning and could not say if they had another room till others had booked out at 10am, difficult for me as I had meetings to attend at 8.30am elsewhere and my elderly husband I left there in room, then had to leave my important meeting to rearrange moving all into a new room which staff did send me notification of prior. but also that cleaners needed to clean my original room. just a comment by staff that they would be renovating bathrooms.I wonder who else had not complained re the shower and it was being cleaned for the next customer!!! On arriving back at the desk I only had an apologetic word from the lass on the Bar who was very helpful but not a word of apology from Proprietor. This hotel is convenient to my office and Trains, and have stayed before and meals very nice.
8/10
Excellent
09 Jun 2025
Daniel
👍
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jun 2025
MEHNAZ
Nice staff members, chirpy hotel with tourists, clean, specious and lovely area. Will stay there every
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jun 2025
christine
It was close to central and the tram line
Business
8/10
Excellent
26 May 2025
MEHNAZ
Bathroom and bed was clean.
6/10
Pleasant
25 May 2025
Anthony

The front room needs double glazed.

Front room was extremely noisy as.i couldn't sleep it was a real shame as i have stayed the last couple of nights that was wonderful in room 1A.I find the front room was spacious and clean but if I can not sleep this is problem for me as I am a very light sleeper.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
20 May 2025
Anthony

I can recommend this Hotel

Great hotel a special thankyo for Nien great service and very professional attitude to her job.
Self
8/10
Excellent
16 May 2025
Deb
Overall a Pleasant stay
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
13 May 2025
Sarah
The room was great. Beds were comfortable. The only real issue was the noise from light rail outside our window. Next time i would request a room facing Chalmers Street.
10/10
Exceptional
12 May 2025
David
The food
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 May 2025
Paul
As above re likes. I have no complaints. Am glad that I had chosen your hotel.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 May 2025
Carol
Room location was perfect for us and was clean and comfortable. Even though we were over a busy hotel, there was no noise from the bar or traffic. Highly recommend this property for cost and comfort.
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
28 Apr 2025
Bruce
Didn't sleep at all. Little cockroach type insects kept crawling on bed and side tables
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
08 Mar 2025
David
We always stay here when we are visiting Sydney or transiting though, it is so convenient bein just over the road from Central Station, the bistro serves very nice meals and is to be recommended, always enjoy staying here
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
04 Mar 2025
Glenn
Comfortable bed good air conditioning. The bathroom was fine but the shower wasn't draining properly. I had to ask the cleaner to use drano to clear it. The room had small cockroaches which are common in Sydney CBD. The hotel is a late night poker machine venue, so a lot of dodgy people about. I don 't think I would stay there again
Business Friends
8/10
Excellent
04 Mar 2025
David
Convenient spot near the central station
Business
8/10
Excellent
21 Feb 2025
David
Too noisy with tram under window TV didn’t work
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
16 Feb 2025
Jane
Very convenient as we were catching an interstate train from Central the next morning. Convenience store minutes away on foot. Staff friendly. Food in the pub was great.
8/10
Excellent
11 Feb 2025
Verified traveler
Great location by Central Station.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
26 Jan 2025
Lewis
Great value and location but was noisy as hell. But hey, its a room in a pub in central Sydney.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
26 Dec 2024
Janeeta
Love this place I recommend it very clean bedding too and convenient
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
03 Dec 2024
Greg
Accommodation was excellent. Clean and tidy, staff and facilities were excellent. Only downfall was the tram line outside my room and that’s no fault of the hotel
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
30 Nov 2024
Mario
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Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
24 Nov 2024
Darren
Close to transport, the room was clean, neat and tidy. However it was way overpriced for what it was; a pub room on the corner of a noisy tram line.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
22 Nov 2024
Dianne
A GREAT SIZE ROOM, renovated well and lovely staff and well located
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
10 Oct 2024
Cecilia
We loved having the Central station just a few steps away. It allowed us to maneuver through Sydney and its outskirts very easily. The rooms are clean and staff is great. This place has everything you need and more.
Business_and_leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Sep 2024
Allan

Convenient location

Very convenient to transport and city attractions
Self
6/10
Pleasant
20 Sep 2024
Jagjeet
I had one night booked in this hotel. Couldn’t sleep because of the loud noises of trains and pedestrians beeping noises, it’s located in the corner of intersection and train track. Not good.
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
26 Aug 2024
John
Used to be a great place to stay, but look elsewhere as they no longer offer bag storage facilities if you get there before check in.

I was lucky that they had the room ready by 12pm, but that would be the exception not the rule.

Also for $200 a night, how hard is it to have a microwave or toaster in the room?
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
22 Aug 2024
KEITH
It was great and met my needs
8/10
Excellent
03 Aug 2024
Dave
Everything was okay thank you
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jul 2024
Tracey
Close to transport and restaurants good place clean and comfortable staff are friendly and helpful
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jul 2024
Mary
Nice old style furniture and decor. Sweet prints of birds, flowers, street scenes.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jul 2024
Margaret
Xxx
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
08 Jul 2024
John
This property had a lot of memorabilia character. Very close to train station
8/10
Excellent
29 Jun 2024
Verified traveler
Was fine but later in the evening could smell cigarette smoke in my room and in hallway . It lasted all night and made sleeping uncomfortable as it was all I could smell and it irritated my eyes nose and throat.
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jun 2024
Tracey
Close to everything in walking distance to shops restaurants
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jun 2024
Tracey
I liked everything
Leisure Self
4/10
Poor
08 Jun 2024
Verified traveler

Old building and no proper table for check in

I just think that 10 am is very late to run a hotel business to check people in and on the other hand it’s hard to find staff to ask about hotel concerns after midnight because this place is also a sports bar and it gets very busy
Self
4/10
Poor
07 Jun 2024
Michael

Old building and no proper table for check in

10 am is very late to run a hotel business to check people in and on the other hand it’s hard to find staff to ask about hotel concerns after midnight because this place is also a sports bar and it gets very busy
Self
4/10
Poor
07 Jun 2024
Michael

Old building

Late business hours and no staff after midnight
Self
6/10
Pleasant
29 Mar 2024
Kenneth
We had a room next to the rooftop bar and it was very hard to sleep with the noise, the hotel did supply earplugs which says it all. The food was fantastic
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
19 Mar 2024
Verified traveler
Good value accommodation close to Central.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
17 Mar 2024
Shirlee
Great location, bar & bistro conveniently located downstairs.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Mar 2024
Janette
CONVENIENT TO TRANSPORT, HELP-FULL STAFF VERY CLEAN PREMISES
4/10
Poor
11 Mar 2024
Yan
It's Wi-Fi is slow like a snail. There isn't tissues.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
08 Mar 2024
christoph
Pretty noisy from the tram..
8/10
Excellent
26 Feb 2024
Ian
Close to transport
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
22 Feb 2024
Soroush
Location is good and within 1km of shopping areas. The area feels safe and good neighborhoods. Good eat close by.

Unfortunately, rooms are really run down and my aircon didn't function all night. The staff tried fixing it with no success and I was not offered any compensation. Renovation is really needed guys. Thanks.
Business Self
6/10
Pleasant
12 Feb 2024
Svatava

Very good location

This hotel is perfectly situated just a few steps from Central Sydney Station and a tram stop, in a walking distance to China Town and even the city center. There is a rather noisy pub downstairs. My room had only the basic equipment and rather shabby. However, bed was O.K. and so was the bathroom. Free WiFi worked well. Staff was polite and did their best to be helpful.
Self
2/10
Poor
05 Feb 2024
Harry
Repairs to property at 6.30 -7.00 am . Loud noises unable to sleep . No hot water . Ring and made complaint. Asked to leave for my complaint.
Left hotel without shower and feeling sick .
Keep away from this hotel . Sent message to head office. No reply. Only possible reason staff would have said untrue things . No problem staying at other hotels
2/10
Poor
30 Jan 2024
Harry
Loud noises coming at 6.30-7.00 in the morning. No hot water .Repair to hotel . Treated badly by staff asked to leave for complaint by me . Unable to sleep or shower. Left hotel early hours in the morning feeling SICK . Please don’t use this hotel . Save yourself a headache
10/10
Exceptional
19 Dec 2023
Sean
Good sized room, great staff.
Business_and_leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
13 Dec 2023
Kellie
Loved the staff all very helpful. Nedded a wifi password in the room. Door to room was confusing to lock. Manager on the day was excellent.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
04 Dec 2023
Joshua
Simple and clean enough room.

Facilities are a little old but completely functional.

Incredibly convenient location and very easy to get back to your room at any hour.

- Venue doesn't open until 10am, so arriving early to drop off bags is impossible.

- Room has little to no soundproofing right next to central station, tram line and loud pub patrons.

- Bizarrely there was a floodlight pointed directly at the window which the curtains could not block out entirely.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
23 Oct 2023
Jannene
Happy with my booking.
Good location as I was catching a train.
Staff friendly and accommodating.
I felt I received value for money
Thank you
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
02 Oct 2023
Maree
We enjoyed the pub vibe of this place. Good honest service...
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
14 Sep 2023
Gwendoline
this venue is a convenient hotel for sydney and well appointed
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
29 Aug 2023
Bradley
Lovely big room, close to Sydney Central, enjoyed my stay.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
20 Aug 2023
Robyn
Old world charm
6/10
Pleasant
07 Aug 2023
Tony
Old school
10/10
Exceptional
02 Aug 2023
Neville
Good service
Leisure Self

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Royal Exhibition Hotel
86 Chalmers Street, Sydney, Australia

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