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The Woolstore 1888 by OvolovsHotel 59
Both hotels are praised by experts. Overall, Ovolo 1888 Darling Harbour scores significantly better than Hotel 59. Ovolo 1888 Darling Harbour comes in at 79 with approval from 7 reviews including Lonely Planet, oyster.com and Condé Nast Traveler.
The Woolstore 1888 by Ovolo
Insight Guides
Fodor's
Oyster
Afar Magazine
Travel + Leisure
Mr & Mrs Smith
Jetsetter
Condé Nast Traveler
Lonely Planet
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
OysterUpscale
"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
Hotel 59
Time Out
Rough Guide Fodor's Lonely Planet
Frommer's
59 Bayswater Rd, Sydney, New South Wales 2011
From $33/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Air Conditioning
- Baggage storage
- Flatscreen TV
- Express check-in / check-out
Time Out "This European-style bed and breakfast and has only nine rooms so book well in advance." Full review
Rough Guide "Small hotel (just 9 rooms), reminiscent of a pleasant European pension, with a friendly owner and small and very clean, if slightly dated, a/c rooms."
Fodor's "In its character as well as its dimensions, this friendly B&B on a quiet part of a bar- and club-lined street is reminiscent of a European pensione." Full review
Lonely Planet "Hotel 59 is good bang for your buck on the quiet part of Bayswater Rd, with nouveau-Med rooms and smiley staff who go out of their way not to get in your way." Full review
Frommer's "This popular and friendly B&B is well worth considering if you want to be near the Kings Cross action but far enough away to get a decent night's sleep." Full review
