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Sir Stamford at Circular Quay Hotel SydneyvsThe Old Clare Hotel
Both properties are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Sir Stamford at Circular Quay Hotel Sydney is preferred by most reviewers compared to The Old Clare Hotel. Sir Stamford at Circular Quay Hotel Sydney ranks #12 in Sydney with positive reviews from 8 reviewers like The Telegraph, Travel + Leisure and Time Out.
Sir Stamford at Circular Quay Hotel Sydney
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Travel + Leisure
Star Service
Condé Nast Traveler
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Time Out
Frommer's
93 Macquarie Street, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
From $146/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
OysterUpscale
"The upscale Sir Stamford at Circular Quay is located next to the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Opera House." Full review
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The property is grand, to be sure, but it's also a bit past its prime.
Travel + Leisure "Situated beside Sydney Cove, the Sir Stamford hotel is just a 10-minute walk from the Sydney Opera House and Royal Botanic Gardens." Full review
Star Service "The gracious staff provides accommodating yet unobtrusive service that serves as an inspiration for graduates at the adjacent school of hospitality." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler84.8
"The Sir Stamford is the picture of old-world English glamor with its gold-gilded pillars, tiered crystal chandeliers, open fireplaces and 18th-century antiques." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Situated in a part of town known for upmarket hotels, Sir Stamford is a boutique residence full of charm and grace." Full review
Lonely Planet "The huge rooms – plush carpeting, sofas, marble bathrooms and pictures of English country life – are lovely, service is a strong point and there's a sundeck with a tiny pool." Full review
Time Out "The savoury plate includes artistic canapés, bite-sized pastry filled with spicy potato, and arty sandwiches – like curried tuna, wrapped in a swirl of green bread and topped with purple flowers. " Full review
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Top tip: choose a seat by the window.
Frommer's "From the moment the doorman doffs his top hat to you, you've entered the world of aristocracy, complete with the slight scent of aged brandy." Full review
The Old Clare Hotel
Wallpaper Travel + Leisure The Telegraph Lonely Planet
Mr & Mrs Smith Condé Nast Traveler Time Out
Afar Magazine
Monocle Lonely Planet Show All Reviews
1 Kensington Street, Chippendale, Sydney, New South Wales 2008, Australia
From $146/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Wallpaper "It’s a place Sydneysiders hold dear." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Channeling the creative spirit of Chippendale, the design-focused Old Clare Hotel made a splash when it launched in late 2015." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The Old Clare weaves Dada-esque interiors through the bones of two heritage buildings, creating a haven of modern luxury." Full review
Lonely Planet "A sensitive brewery-office conversion is now a 62-room hotel in a primo Chippendale location." Full review
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Rooms are open-plan with see-into showers (you can request a frosted one) and, in higher grades, great feature bathtubs.
Mr & Mrs Smith "The hotelier’s assurance can be seen in the daring integration of old (the former pub’s seedy band-room posters and the brewery’s urinals) and new: the world-class dining, buzzing bar." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "This is the first Australian hotel by stylish Singaporean hospitality player Unlisted Collection, and its two bold restaurants are a major draw." Full review
Time Out "Standard rooms are generously sized, with king beds, mid-century modern furniture and city views." Full review
Afar Magazine "The cornerstone of the future Kensington Street Precinct, at the heart of the funky Chippendale neighborhood, the Old Clare is the storied pub she used to be and so much more." Full review
Monocle "A thriving 69-room stopover with two attractive bars and two restaurants...the rooms are smart and include Triumph & Disaster amenities, bright prints from Sydney designer Eloise Rapp"
Lonely Planet "A 69-room hotel in a primo Chippendale location. Rooms are well back from noisy Broadway, high-ceilinged and easy on the eye, with artful bespoke details" Full review
