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Royal Exhibition Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with bars, near Star Casino

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Terrace/patio
1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Bathroom sink
Room amenity
1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
86-88 Chalmers Street, Surry Hills, NSW, 2010

What's nearby

  • Capitol Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Hyde Park - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Sydney Town Hall - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Circular Quay - 5 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Sydney Central Station - 6 min walk
  • Central Light Rail Station - 6 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Central Station - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Subway Snacks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gou Sushi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cook & Archie's - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Royal Exhibition Hotel

Hotel near Hyde Park
Close to Capitol Theatre and World Square Shopping Centre, Royal Exhibition Hotel provides a rooftop terrace, a garden and 2 bars. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Luggage storage, free newspapers and tour/ticket information
  • A lift, a front desk safe and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Royal Exhibition Hotel have comforts, such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and electric kettles

Languages

English, Khmer

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1870
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 1 can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per day

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Royal Exhibition Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Royal Exhibition Hotel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Royal Exhibition Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at Royal Exhibition Hotel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Royal Exhibition Hotel located?

Located in Surry Hills, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of University of Technology Sydney, Capitol Theatre and World Square Shopping Centre. Hyde Park and University of Sydney are also within 1 mile (2 km). Central Light Rail Station is 6 minutes by foot and Sydney Central Station is 6 minutes.

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Royal Exhibition Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 201 out of 629 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 272 out of 629 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 629 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 629 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 629 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was close to central and the tram line
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location by Central Station.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janeeta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place I recommend it very clean bedding too and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

👍
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As above re likes. I have no complaints. Am glad that I had chosen your hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient spot near the central station
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A GREAT SIZE ROOM, renovated well and lovely staff and well located
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient as we were catching an interstate train from Central the next morning. Convenience store minutes away on foot. Staff friendly. Food in the pub was great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Accommodation was excellent. Clean and tidy, staff and facilities were excellent. Only downfall was the tram line outside my room and that’s no fault of the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness
Great value and location but was noisy as hell. But hey, its a room in a pub in central Sydney.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value accommodation close to Central.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good sized room, great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything in walking distance to shops restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenience and on site bistro great selection of specials each night
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved having the Central station just a few steps away. It allowed us to maneuver through Sydney and its outskirts very easily. The rooms are clean and staff is great. This place has everything you need and more.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely big room, close to Sydney Central, enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

KEITH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great and met my needs
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dusty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and lovely staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Close to transport, the room was clean, neat and tidy. However it was way overpriced for what it was; a pub room on the corner of a noisy tram line.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and helpful, and amenities were clean and comfortable. This hotel is very conveniently located for all transport.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice old style furniture and decor. Sweet prints of birds, flowers, street scenes.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Gwendoline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
this venue is a convenient hotel for sydney and well appointed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
CONVENIENT TO TRANSPORT, HELP-FULL STAFF VERY CLEAN PREMISES
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great old pub good beer good food and ya gotta love the rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Terrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to Central station and a comfortable room and bed. Because of its location there is a bit of noise but I expected this and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023