The Woolstore 1888 by OvolovsADGE Hotel & Residences
Both properties are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Ovolo 1888 Darling Harbour ranks slightly better than ADGE Apartment Hotel. Ovolo 1888 Darling Harbour comes in at #23 in Sydney with accolades from 9 sources including Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet and Jetsetter.
The Woolstore 1888 by Ovolo
139 Murray Street, Sydney, New South Wales 2009
From $135/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Insight Guides
"Sydney's newest boutique hotel, housed in a converted wool store, has exposed brick walls, high ceilings and huge period windows."
Fodor's
"This former wool warehouse has been turned into one of Sydney's most cutting-edge designer hotels." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The 90-room 1888 Hotel by 8Hotels is a trendy boutique property in the heart of Sydney's Darling Harbour area." Full review
Afar Magazine
"What used to be a wool shed in the middle of a sheep farming area is now a youthful hotel that celebrates the Pyrmont district’s heritage while featuring the full suite of modern amenities." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Despite its historic wool warehouse location, the Ovolo 1888 Darling Harbour is nothing if not contemporary." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"The location is ideal – a serene spot near Darling Harbour – and the feel is fun and relaxed." Full review
Jetsetter
"Industrial-chic sleep in the heart of Darling Harbour, with mid-century furniture, colorful art, and daily happy hours." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"A Darling Harbour design hotel with an art-daubed attitude appeals to globetrotting Instagrammers." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"In a heritage-listed wool store, this stylish gem combines stark industrial minimalism with the warmth of ironbark wood beams and luxury appointments." Full review
ADGE Hotel & Residences
222 Riley Street, Surry Hills, Sydney, New South Wales 2010
From $117/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Rough Guide
Star
"Funky, modern designer decor, friendly staff and nice details such as a free welcome drink and cosy slippers."
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"As soon as you spot the bold wall murals, it's clear the ADGE is all about putting a clever twist on the ubiquitous serviced apartment experience." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"Located in the trendy, artsy Surry Hills neighborhood just south of Sydney's CBD, the ADGE Apartment Hotel offers colorful two-bedroom apartments." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"A perfectly placed boutique hotel in a hip part of the city." Full review
Michelin Guide
"These apartments are sleek, stylish, and exceedingly well-appointed, with full kitchens, in-house laundry, and open-plan living and dining rooms." Full review