Altamont Hotel Sydney - by 8HotelsvsThe Kirketon Hotel
Both properties are rated highly by writers. On balance, Kirketon Hotel ranks significantly better than Altamont Hotel Sydney - by 8Hotels. Kirketon Hotel comes in at 82 with approval from 8 sources such as DK Eyewitness, Time Out and Lonely Planet.
Altamont Hotel Sydney - by 8Hotels
207 Darlinghurst Rd, Darlinghurst, Sydney, New South Wales 2063
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Breakfast included
- Flatscreen TV
Concierge
"Leafy, arty, shabby-chic Darlinghurst makes the perfect setting for this hip and budget-friendly hotel."
Lonely Planet
"Altamont flagged the end of '60s peace and love, but here in Darlinghurst, the good times continue unabated."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"This Colonial mansion turned nightclub turned boutique hotel has a rock 'n roll history, having been frequented by celebrities like Madonna and the Rolling Stones." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"At this fun budget hotel, all rooms have cable TV and solid, comfy wooden furniture."
i
There are discount weekly rates and a few top-quality backpacker rooms: they fill up quickly, so book them early.
Time Out
"This is the hotel equivalent of Stella McCartney designing a collection for H&M – luxury on a sensible budget." Full review
The Kirketon Hotel Show All Reviews
229 Darlinghurst Rd, Darlinghurst, Sydney, New South Wales 2010
From $55/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Concierge
"Kirketon was once Sydney's, nay, Australia's coolest hotel... The lobby still exudes a raffish air of coolness, and the moody lighting provides a perfectly discreet atmosphere for the occasional celebrity guest."
Oyster
Upscale
"A 40-room, art-inspired boutique hotel that fuses contemporary style with classic Parisian influences." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This boutique hotel is an oasis of style, glamour and comfort in the heart of the vibrant suburb of Darlinghurst."
Time Out
"Rooms today come with nice touches such as chocolates and Kevin Murphy toiletries, and the overall design is contemporary minimalist, with rich colours and slick bathrooms with showers." Full review
Star Service
"Two blocks north of the edgier, more sophisticated Medusa, on the southern boundary of Kings Cross, this property is more laid-back and better equipped than its sophisticated sibling Diamant Hotel." Full review
Rough Guide
"Fashionable place in an excellent location, with beautiful staff, slick service and great restaurants (including Asian ones) and cafés on the doorstep. $149."
Frommer's
"Popular among hip, fashionable types, this slightly offbeat boutique hotel in Darlinghurst offers rooms lightly stocked with modernist furniture and custom-made fittings." Full review
i
Definitely ask for a room away from the main road.
The Telegraph
7.0
"Moody décor and excellent in-house dining make this boutique hotel of 40 rooms a stylish option in the centrally-located Sydney suburb of Darlinghurst." Full review
Lonely Planet
"You might feel like you’re in a David Lynch movie as you wander the darkened, mirror-lined corridors to your room, one of 40 spread over two levels." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Formerly a boarding house, this property run by 8 Hotels now offers 40 rooms in the heart of the lively Darlinghurst neighborhood." Full review