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Hotel Diplomat

3.5 star property
Hotel in Sydney, a quick walk to St Vincent’s Hospital

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Executive King Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace
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Executive King Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Small Double Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Small Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

King Standard

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive King Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Executive King Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

King Deluxe

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
17 Bayswater Road, Kings Cross, Sydney, Potts Point, NSW, 2011

What's nearby

  • Hyde Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Royal Botanic Gardens - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Sydney Tower Eye - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Circular Quay - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Sydney Opera House - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Kings Cross Station - 2 min walk
  • Exhibition Centre Station - 5 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Health Nuts - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Guzman Y Gomez - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪3 Seasons Thai Fusion Cuisine - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Oporto Kingscross - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chula - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Diplomat

Hotel near St Vincent’s Hospital
Located close to Woolloomooloo Wharf and Royal Botanic Gardens, Hotel Diplomat provides laundry facilities and a business center. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Express check-out, concierge services, and an elevator
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a TV in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage and a computer station
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 51 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • HDTVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and heating

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Offsite parking available (AUD 30 per day)

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

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

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1 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 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 and debit 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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
WiFi is provided up to 500 MB per guestroom, per day.

We should mention

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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Bayswater Hotel Sydney
Bayswater Sydney
Sydney Bayswater
Bayswater Sydney Hotel
Bayswater Sydney Hotel Potts Point
Bayswater Sydney Potts Point
Hotel Diplomat Hotel
The Bayswater Sydney
Hotel Diplomat Potts Point
Hotel Diplomat Hotel Potts Point

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Diplomat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Diplomat?

Hotel Diplomat doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Diplomat?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Hotel Diplomat?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Hotel Diplomat located?

Located in Potts Point, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of St Vincent’s Hospital, Woolloomooloo Wharf, and Hyde Park. St Mary's Cathedral and The Domain are also within 1 mi (2 km). Kings Cross Station is only a 2-minute walk and Edgecliff Station is 16 minutes.

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Hotel Diplomat Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 246 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 439 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 208 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1000 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place, can be very noisy at time. No access for disability just stairs at the front entrance. They do have a lift in the building which is a bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Christine

My stay was pleasant enough, the room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The location was perfect for my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Greg

Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mashneel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was big and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eloise

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

10/10 Excellent

Charesse Mae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience and staff were very helpful and accommodating. Room is very clean and beds were comfortable. I would stay here again next time I visit Sydney.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and great value for the room and location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great small hotel close to the city.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful receptionist
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Estelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good place!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price and location of the hotel it is very good value
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Front desk staff was very slow and incompetent!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great room, comfy bed, located close to CBD, very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was very clean and comfortable, staff very friendly and stay was overall very enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Waymine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel team were like none other. They were professional and super accommodating. Five star treatment! Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value for location and busy time
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good location. Staff was very friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Helpful staff, good location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Homboé

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not a great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and ran by great people.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Bayswater staff are always very friendly and welcoming and the rooms are very comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very central to Kings Cross/Potts Point and easy access.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good stay

Great location! Hotel is a little bare bones but it was comfortable and everyone who works there was very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The bed was comfortable and the shower pressure was fantastic. Unfortunately there were no opening windows and no extractor fan in the bathroom so things got a little damp
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024