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Criterion Hotel Sydney

3.0 star property
Hotel with a casino, a quick walk to Hyde Park

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Casino
Family Room, Multiple Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Bar (on property)
The Criterion Hotel Sydney, near Hyde Park, offers a lively escape with a casino featuring 30 slot machines and a sportsbook. Guests can dine at the restaurant, enjoy drinks at the bar, and stay connected with in-room WiFi. The helpful staff earns consistent praise.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Triple Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, Multiple Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Double Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • Sleeps 6

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Map
260 Pitt St (Cnr Park Street), Sydney, NSW, 2000

What's nearby

  • Hyde Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sydney Tower Eye - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Circular Quay - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Sydney Opera House - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Town Hall Station - 2 min walk
  • Sydney Central Station - 13 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Criterion Hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Walrus - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Echo Point Karaoke Box - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Coronation - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Hub - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Criterion Hotel Sydney

Hotel near Hyde Park
Located close to Sydney Tower Eye and SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, Criterion Hotel Sydney provides a casino, a bar, and a restaurant. Hit the jackpot at this hotel with amenities such as 30 slot machines and a sportsbook. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • ATM/banking services and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Criterion Hotel Sydney feature perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • P.J. Gallaghers

Things to do

  • 30 slot machines
  • Casino
  • Sportsbook

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Criterion Hotel Sydney pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Criterion Hotel Sydney?

Criterion Hotel Sydney doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Criterion Hotel Sydney?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Criterion Hotel Sydney?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Criterion Hotel Sydney located?

Located in Sydney Central Business District, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Hyde Park and Sydney Tower Eye. SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and Circular Quay are also within 1 mi (2 km). Town Hall Station is only a 2-minute walk and Museum Station is 6 minutes.

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