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Royal Exhibition Hotel, Sydney

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About the Hotel

86-88 Chalmers Street, Sydney, Australia

Royal Exhibition Hotel, a 3-star Sydney hotel rated 7.5/10 on Booking.com, offers a blend of modern accommodations and traditional pub fare. Featuring a gaming area, two bars, and a newly-refurbished bistro, this venue caters to guests seeking comfort and a lively atmosphere.

Rooms & Amenities

The Royal Exhibition Hotel provides air-conditioned rooms equipped with ensuite bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, refrigerators, and tea/coffee making facilities. Guests can opt for a Standard Double Room or a spacious Executive Room, featuring marble bathrooms and antique furniture.

Dining & Leisure

Dining options at Royal Exhibition Hotel include a bistro that serves a mix of modern Australian cuisine and classic British fare, open seven days a week. The bar downstairs offers a solid pub-style food menu and a great selection of drinks, accommodating both casual dining and sporting events.

Local Area & Activities

The hotel's location in Surry Hills makes it an excellent spot for guests interested in the arts, culture, and nightlife. Nearby attractions include Darling Harbour, the Chinese Garden of Friendship, and the Sydney Opera House, all within walking distance.

Transportation & Services

Royal Exhibition Hotel is well-connected to public transport, with Central Station just a six-minute walk away. For guests traveling by car, street parking is available in the area, enhancing convenience for both local exploration and visits to popular sites.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Double or Twin Room
Max:
4 persons
20 m² 
Bed options:
2 King Size Beds
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Deluxe Double Room
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2 persons
17 m² 
Bed options:
1 King-size bed
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Standard Double Room
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2 persons
15 m² 
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1 King-size bed
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre
Sydney 1.5 km
Airports
Kingsford Smith (SYD) 7.0 km
Wollongong (WOL) 98.3 km
Train
Central Station Sydney300 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • No parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • No pets allowed
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Golf course

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Children

  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Casino
  • Garden area

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

86-88 Chalmers Street, Sydney, Australia
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86-88 Chalmers Street, Sydney, Australia
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Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
78%
liked the hotel and would stay again
great location
friendly staff
non-vacuumed carpet
ambiance in an old pub
7.8/10
Very good
Rooms
8.0
Location
8.0
Service
8.3
Dining
7.3
Guest reviews
7.8/10
based on 3 reviews
7.5
7.5/10 based on 1523 reviews
Harry
United Kingdom, April  2024
7.4/10

The hotel is conveniently located close to the central station, making it easy to access. The rooms are adequately equipped and situated on the first level. Although the carpet appeared to require cleaning, all necessities were easily accessible. However, the presence of non-vacuumed carpet could be a downside.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms are close to the central station and have all the necessities, but the carpet seemed not vacuumed.
Service
7.0
The service, including housekeeping and welcome drink, was satisfactory but could be improved.
Location
7.0
The hotel is conveniently located directly across from the central station, making it easy to get to various places. However, the area can be noisy due to its proximity to a pub.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience offered gluten-free products, catering to specific dietary needs.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were adequate for a comfortable stay but could use some enhancement.
Cecil
United Kingdom, September  2023
8.4/10

The hotel is situated right across from the main Central train station, making it incredibly convenient for travel. The rooms are spacious and offer two sleeping areas, each with its own TV, and private access for accommodation users. However, the heavy dark wooden furniture might not be everyone's preference. The double-glazed windows help in reducing noise from the busy location.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms are spacious, with heavy dark wooden furniture and private access for accommodation users. Each sleeping area has its own TV.
Service
9.0
The service was excellent, with prompt housekeeping services and a nice touch of welcome drink and happy hour.
Location
10.0
The hotel's location is fantastic, right across from the main Central train station, providing easy access to transportation options and city shopping.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was good with refreshing smoothies available, adding a nice touch to the stay.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel offers great facilities, with everything you need for a comfortable stay.
Joseph
United Kingdom, May  2023
7.4/10

The hotel is conveniently located near the central station with rooms that offer a beautiful view from big windows, although the non-vacuumed carpet was a drawback. The 2 queen beds provided ample space and all necessities were within easy reach. The service was excellent, including housekeeping and thoughtful gestures like a welcome drink during the happy hour. While the location was ideal, just outside the train station, the ambiance being in an old pub was not everyone's preference. Dining options featured various hot pot dishes. Overall, the facilities were satisfactory, though some areas could use improvement.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms featured big windows with a beautiful view and were equipped with 2 queen beds and close to all necessities, but the non-vacuumed carpet was a bit disappointing.
Service
9.0
The service was excellent, including housekeeping and a pleasant welcome drink during the happy hour.
Location
7.0
The hotel is conveniently located just outside the train station with all essentials close by, but situated in an old pub, which may not suit everyone's taste.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience offered a variety of hot pot dishes.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities were satisfactory with room for improvement in certain areas.
great location
non-vacuumed carpet
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