Watsons Bay Boutique HotelvsThe Woolstore 1888 by Ovolo
Both properties are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Ovolo 1888 Darling Harbour is preferred by most writers compared to Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel. Ovolo 1888 Darling Harbour scores 80 with positive reviews from 9 sources such as Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure and Mr & Mrs Smith.
Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel
1 Military Road, Watsons Bay, Woollahra, New South Wales 2030
From $195/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Smoking Rooms
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"The ferry pulls up to the doorstep of this chic, Hampton's-inspired hotel in a charming beach side hamlet." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Far removed from the city centre, on the foreshore of Sydney Harbour, lies Watsons Bay, a boutique seaside establishment." Full review
Time Out
"Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel the pub is packed on weekends as Sydneysiders come to enjoy Sunday Sessions with buckets of tiger prawns and glasses of Hentley Farm riesling as the sun is setting. " Full review
Afar Magazine
"Blending a Hamptons, yacht club, and beach cantina vibe, this hotel is a favorite for dining, drinking, and staying along the eastern harborfront." Full review
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