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Royal Exhibition Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with bars, near Star Casino

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer
Interior
Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
The Royal Exhibition Hotel, located in the city center, offers a welcoming atmosphere with a rooftop terrace and garden. Guests can relax at two bars, enjoy WiFi, and read newspapers in their rooms. Previous guests praise the helpful, attentive staff.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Sep 11 - Sep 12
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Tomorrow

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Superior Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Surry Hills, a neighborhood in Sydney, Royal Exhibition Hotel is in the entertainment district and near the airport. Sydney Opera House and Capitol Theatre are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit World Square Shopping Centre and Martin Place. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Sydney Cricket Ground or Accor Stadium. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale-watching and golfing.
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86-88 Chalmers Street, Surry Hills, NSW, 2010

What's nearby

  • Capitol Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Hyde Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Sydney Town Hall - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Circular Quay - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Subway Snacks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Strawberry Hills Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gou Sushi - ‬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:
  • ATM/banking services, tour/ticket assistance, and an elevator
  • Free newspapers, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Royal Exhibition Hotel have comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and heating

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

  • 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

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1870
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • 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

The property charges 1.65 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staffed during limited hours
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from July 14 2025 to September 7 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Guestrooms
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

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
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.65 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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize 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

Royal Exhibition Hotel
Royal Exhibition Hotel Surry Hills
Royal Exhibition Surry Hills
Royal Exhibition Hotel Hotel
Royal Exhibition Hotel Surry Hills
Royal Exhibition Hotel Hotel Surry Hills

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?

Check-out 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 mi (2 km). Central Light Rail Station is 6 minutes by foot and Capitol Square Light Rail Station is 11 minutes.

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Reviews

Royal Exhibition Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.4

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 203 out of 638 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 277 out of 638 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 638 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 638 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 638 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pub stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MEHNAZ

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff members, chirpy hotel with tourists, clean, specious and lovely area. Will stay there every
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I can recommend this Hotel

Great hotel a special thankyo for Nien great service and very professional attitude to her job.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room location was perfect for us and was clean and comfortable. Even though we were over a busy hotel, there was no noise from the bar or traffic. Highly recommend this property for cost and comfort.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
How close to central it was for an over night stay maybe once the Reno’s are done it might be ok but. Night time staff not very helpful. Lots of noise from street then works early hours.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food
Stayed 1 night in May 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

8/10 Good

David

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Sean

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Dusty

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

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

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

4/10 Poor

Bruce

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Didn't sleep at all. Little cockroach type insects kept crawling on bed and side tables
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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