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Glasgow Arms Hotel Ultimo

3.5 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, 4-minute walk to University of Technology Sydney

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Located in the heart of Sydney, Glasgow Arms Hotel Ultimo serves local cuisine at its New Bistro and offers drinks at the bar. Guests enjoy free in-room WiFi, lobby coffee/tea, and access to a nearby indoor pool. The staff provides helpful assistance throughout the stay.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Room, Ensuite

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Map
527 Harris Street, Ultimo, NSW, 2007

What's nearby

  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • University of Technology Sydney - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • University of Sydney - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Queen Victoria Building - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Star Casino - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Exhibition Centre Station - 3 min walk
  • Exhibition Light Rail Station - 3 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shogun Ultimo - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nakano Darling - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Marrickville Pork Roll - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Edition Coffee Roasters - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Glasgow Arms Hotel Ultimo

Hotel near University of Technology Sydney
Located close to International Convention Centre Sydney and Queen Victoria Building, Glasgow Arms Hotel Ultimo provides a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Access to a nearby indoor pool, express check-out, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Luggage storage, ATM/banking services, and a TV in the lobby
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Glasgow Arms Hotel Ultimo offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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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
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • New Bistro

Things to do

  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 11 AM - midnight
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [the hotel bar]
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

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Frequently asked questions

Is Glasgow Arms Hotel Ultimo pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Glasgow Arms Hotel Ultimo?

Glasgow Arms Hotel Ultimo doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Glasgow Arms Hotel Ultimo?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Glasgow Arms Hotel Ultimo?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Glasgow Arms Hotel Ultimo located?

Located in Ultimo, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of University of Technology Sydney and International Convention Centre Sydney. Australian National Maritime Museum and Queen Victoria Building are also within 15 minutes. Exhibition Light Rail Station and Exhibition Centre Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Glasgow Arms Hotel Ultimo Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 216 out of 777 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 306 out of 777 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 163 out of 777 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 777 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 777 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angela Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay.

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean room and friendly staff..
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Margaret

It was convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Noelle

Central location easy walk to Darling Harbour
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

NEIL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value for the money
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little pub. Friendly staff & patrons
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff. Nice room and breakfast available.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One stay is enough

The location is great for transportation. The photos on line are very nice. The hotel is a dump. Marginal maintenance and absolutely minimum facilities. The bartenders that run the place are really helpful and friendly people.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fumiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good thing - light breakfast we can have there in accommodation and start sightseeing,
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Ngairetta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older style pub. Host were friendly and options for late meals and entertainment
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Timothy Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Having arrived in Sydney early in the morning, I knew that I would have to wait until the hotel / pub opened to check in. However, seeing someone in the bar, I took a chance and knocked on the door. Tony (? - from New Zealand) was most welcoming, got me a drink, told me all about the hotel / food options etc. and offered to look after my luggage if I wanted to go out and come back later once the room was ready. The room, which was serviced daily, was basically just what I wanted - nothing fancy, but somewhere to shower & sleep. The breakfast option (bread / butter / jam / honey / coffee / tea / milk all available outside the room) was ideal for me as I had a few late nights & early mornings, so could grab what I wanted when I needed it. I would certainly be happy to stay again. Downsides? Well, apart from the guy in the next room running his shower at 3.00 a.m. and setting off the fire alarm with the steam (then locking himself out of the room, so couldn't turn the shower off!!) the only real issue was that the hotel is on a corner so there was some traffic noise. That said, I was so tired with all I was doing, that it hardly stopped me sleeping. I understand that the hotel was about to change hands and an update to some of the decorating would help, but if I do ever return to Sydney, the Glasgow Arms would be top of my list. Thanks for a great time.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice to have an old pub feel in the big city!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good value for the price, especially for the position. Such an easy walk to the ICC. Room and bed linen were clean, though the bathroom could use a good update and clean. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

LAURENCE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Great service. Needed to go up flight of stairs (ok for me). Music loudish on weekend but was quiet late at night. Handy having pub for dinner downstairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Angela

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The bathroom in room nine needs to be completely replaced I arrived when the floor was wet from the leaking roof it was not another room to go to so the bathroom reflect all night when it came to the morning wasn’t sure what to do with the key there’s no instructions in the room to do with what you have to do with the key I also didn’t get the opportunity to see if my credit card details were ripped up as you can’t speak to anyone when you’re leaving
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Caralyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and clean with daily turnover service, unbeatable location for the convention centre!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and property- would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Takeshi

reasonable price.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Elisabeth van den

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Het was slecht oud en vies.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gayle

It was close to many things of interest. The free maps available were really helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great... its a nice pub in a convenient locale.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Your pub from Sydney tower
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Janet

Accommodation part of the hotel needs a bit of maintenance. Tap in our ensuite needed fixing, shower cubicle needs a good clean. Some of the walls need patching up as the hotel is rather dated. Otherwise our stay was okay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Aktharuz

Disliked: Staff & service
Great location, but can be noisy.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy, friendly staff, clean premises. Would stay again...
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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