A lovely old soul was she

A darling of the Ode anthology, The Old Clare Hotel is a classic you’ll never want to put down. She knows the area like the back of her hand, turning neighbours into friends and tourists into locals. Here, community and creativity run deep, and true to Clare’s humble beginnings, her down to earth nature is disarmingly friendly. Stretching across two iconic heritage-listed buildings, The Old Clare Hotel is wise beyond her years, curated with the curious in mind.

Set in Chippendale, the land of galleries, design studios, cafés and restaurants. This is a place destined to keep the wanderlust alive.

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1 Kensington St Chippendale

+61 2 8277 8277

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Facilities & Amenities

24 Hour Reception

Free WIFI

Restaurant

Bar

Room Service

Swimming Pool

Gym

Parking (fees apply)

Rooms

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Kent Room

Connell Room

Chippendale Loft

Abercrombie Room

Clare Suite

Showroom Suite

C.U.B. Suite

Mary O’ Suite

Pet Friendly Room

Eat & Drink

Were dining at The Old Clare Hotel to have a title, it would read, “Fresh, Fancy, never Fussy.”

Inspired by the dynamic Australian coastline, hatted restaurant Longshore’s menu is always on the move—fresh, seasonal, and never predictable.

Thirsty? Pull up a stool at Clare Bar, a refreshing take on your traditional watering hole, embracing the same ethos that made its prior incarnation so beloved.

Ever feel like teleporting yourself from walking down a busy street to dipping your feet in a pool with a cocktail in hand? Well our Rooftop pool and bar is about as close as you can get to that. Enjoy a selection of bar bites and thirst quenching beverages.

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The Old Clare Hotel has a way of attracting the kind of people who’ll try anything twice. Some say it’s the ambiance, others say it’s the décor. Whatever the muse, guests always have a fabulous time.

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Distinctly Sydney

Pulsing with creative energy, culinary flair and creative learning, Chippendale offers endless discoveries. From live, experimental music venues like Phoenix Central Park, to the renowned White Rabbit Gallery and our chilli-chasing neighbours at Spice Alley, Chippendale’s long been recognised as a space for established and emerging artists, chefs and entrepreneurs to share stories from in and around Sydney.

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