Royal Exhibition Hotel

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 7.6
Rated good

Excellent location!

9.1

Set in the heart of Sydney, directly opposite Central Railway Station, the Royal Exhibition Hotel features a cocktail bar, a bistro and a 2-level beer garden. It offers renovated rooms with double-glazed windows and a flat-screen TV. Guests can enjoy the hotel’s bar and gaming facilities which boast several plasma-screen TVs showing a variety of sporting events. The large wrap-around veranda offers lovely park and street views. Each of the air conditioned rooms are serviced daily and offer a refrigerator, safety deposit box and tea/coffee making facilities. All rooms include a private private bathroom with a hairdryer. Located next to Prince Alfred Park, the hotel is within 15 minutes’ walk of Darling Harbor and the Capitol Theater. ICC Sydney (International Convention Center Sydney) is 28 minutes' walk away. There are several bars and dining options within 5 minutes’ walk. Royal Exhibition Hotel is an 8-minute train ride from Sydney Harbor Bridge, Sydney Opera House and The Rocks. It is a 10-minute bus ride from Sydney Cricket Ground and Sydney Football Stadium.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • Air conditioning
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

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Gwenyth
Australia Australia
“It was very low key and relaxed. The pub part is open until 4am so I was non worried about getting back late from the theatre. The room was clean and comfortable and no issues at all.”
Aaron
Thailand Thailand
“Location, location, location. Directly across the street from Central Station, use Exit 6. Friendly and helpful staff. It was easy to check-in at the bar. Access code to enter the building and the room made everything smooth and easy to get in and...”
Kent
Australia Australia
“Great location with a range of public transport opportunities close by. Also, many options for meals including in the hotel itself and a Woolworths Metro nearby. Everything worked. Rooms with lots of space.”
Jessica
United States United States
“Conveniently located to Central station, newly renovated rooms. Downstairs and the interior hallways gave very old school Australian pub vibes with beautiful parquet floors and woodwork.”
Janice
Australia Australia
“Old pub but the room was large, well soundproofed & airconditioned. Great shower. Elevator to rooms. Ideal location for the light rail & central railway station. Typical pub meals served. Very busy area but good. Code entry so no key to carry. Had...”
Sean
Australia Australia
“Great location and newly renovated rooms. Perfect for our family.”
David
New Zealand New Zealand
“Location very close to Central Station. Good recent renovation”
Christine
Australia Australia
“Great location, there is a lift 😊lovely lady helped us with everything and allowed us to store our luggage before and our stay/check in/ check out times. Very helpful and friendly. Would recommend this accommodation to anyone looking to stay near...”
Frank
Australia Australia
“Great location transferring from airport by train & station the next day. Very happy with room and thankyou for tea,coffee toiletries & bottled water. Will definitely stay with you again. Thankyou”
Kent
Australia Australia
“Great location adjacent to Central Station and public transport, in particular the light rail (tram). Very helpful and accommodating staff. Keypad entry to hotel and room worked very well with no key required. Everything worked in the room....”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Bistro
  • Cuisine
    Australian
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Traditional

Amenities of Royal Exhibition Hotel

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • Air conditioning
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bar

House rules

Royal Exhibition Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 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 AUD 200 is required on arrival. That's about $141. 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 13 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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the hotel may contact your credit card company to confirm that the card you are using is valid and hasn’t been reported lost or stolen. They may also pre-authorize the card for the full amount of the reservation.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Royal Exhibition Hotel 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.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A damage deposit of AUD 200 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.

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