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The Woolstore 1888 by OvolovsOvolo Woolloomooloo
Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, Ovolo Woolloomooloo is the choice of most reviewers compared to Ovolo 1888 Darling Harbour. Ovolo Woolloomooloo comes in at 89 with positive reviews from 15 publications such as Condé Nast Traveler, Star Service and Jetsetter.
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
Ovolo Woolloomooloo
Concierge
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide Fodor's Afar Magazine Jetsetter Travel + Leisure
Star Service
Wallpaper
The Telegraph Show All Reviews
6 Cowper Wharf Rd, Sydney, New South Wales 2011
From $195/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Concierge "You can't get much closer to the waterfront than this converted factory: It sits smack-dab on a wharf, with boats tucking into their docks outside the windows."
DK Eyewitness "This modern boutique hotel is one of the coolest in Sydney. Sip fabulous cocktails at the awardwinning Water Bar and enjoy the luxury robes and Aveda bath products."
Rough Guide "This luxury establishment has bags of smooth contemporary style and is located on the water’s edge in a redeveloped wharf lined with fashionable cafés and restaurants."
Fodor's "Guests love the authentic structures of the former wharf (pulleys, giant trusses, and brontosaurus-like machinery), its location... and the chance to be on the harbor but in a quieter location." Full review
Afar Magazine "Carefully constructed around support beams and pipes from a 100-year-old wheat and wool wharf, Blue Sydney offers a beautiful mix of old and new that juts out into the Woolloomooloo harbor." Full review
Jetsetter "Stylish waterfront hotel in the heart of trendy Woolloomooloo Wharf." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The clean and spacious rooms offer a quiet oasis for couples looking to unwind as they gaze upon some of the best views in the city." Full review
Star Service "Service is truly astounding; however, the accommodations, while certainly well-equipped, are not as lavish as the rates would indicate, but views do a good job of compensating." Full review
Wallpaper "As with all Ovolo hotels, in room minibar, WI-FI access and Apple TV are complementary, so too continental breakfast and drinks in the Lo Lounge from 5-7pm." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Ovolo like their guests so much the Wi-Fi is even named Ovolololovesyou." Full review
