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Royal Exhibition Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with bars, near Hyde Park

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

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Superior Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Superior Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Superior Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Superior Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Crown Street - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • World Square Shopping Centre - 12 min walk - 0.7 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Subway Snacks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gou Sushi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cook & Archies - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Royal Exhibition Hotel

Hotel near Hyde Park
Close to Capitol Theatre and International Convention Centre Sydney, 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:
  • An elevator, ATM/banking services, and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance, free newspapers, and a front-desk safe
  • 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

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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

  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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?

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 Hyde Park. University of Sydney and Sydney Town Hall 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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