THE OLD CLARE BY ODE HOTELS, Sydney – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Unique Accommodation Options
The Old Clare offers 62 rooms with 3-meter high ceilings, vintage designer furniture, and custom-made lamps. Rooms feature modern bathrooms with dual vanities, separate bathtubs, and rainfall showers. The C.U.B. Suite preserves original timber paneling and parquetry floors from the former brewery boardroom, while pub-area suites include hardwood floors and dining tables seating 8.
Onsite Dining Venues
Breakfast is served nextdoor at A1, offering avocado smash with smoked cream cheese, egg & bacon rolls with jack cheese and BBQ onion jam, and cinnamon waffles. The Clare bar provides cocktails year-round, continuing the tradition of its predecessor pub. The outdoor seating area faces Central Park for city viewing.
Recreation and Facilities
The rooftop features a heated pool with city views and seating along the pool edge. The hotel includes the BS gallery showcasing local creatives' work and Neva shop selling nature-themed artworks and rare plants. The lounge area downstairs provides space for meetings or social gatherings.
Central Chippendale Location
Located in Chippendale, a 5-minute walk from Central Station and Railway Square with connections to Airport Link. Surroundings include Central Park's retail complex, White Rabbit Gallery (0.5 km), Powerhouse Museum (1 km), and Darling Harbour dining (1.5 km). The area blends modern architecture with creative cafes and industrial heritage.
Guest Services Available
The hotel provides a 'superconcierge' service handling restaurant bookings, local recommendations, and forgotten items. Rooms include soundproofing, minibars, Nespresso machines, smart TVs, and free WiFi. Ironing facilities, tea/coffee makers, and bathrobes are standard in all accommodations.
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Getting around
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Car park
- Handicap parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Cycling
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Snack bar
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Rooftop pool
- Heated swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Full body massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
