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Royal Exhibition Hotel

Inn

86 Chalmers Street, Surry Hills

10 nights, 2 adults

USD$1,418

Includes taxes and charges

10 nights, 2 adults

USD$1,418

Includes taxes and charges

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Why people book this hotel

Comfortable rooms
14 mentions

The bed was amazing

Bed was super comfortable and the shower was lovely

Great location
9 mentions

Excellent location close to central station making it easy to catch trains & tra…

Great location to Central

Friendly staff
6 mentions

Staff were lovely and were very helpful storing our bags until check in time as …

Helpful staff

Clean rooms
4 mentions

Very clean

Cleanliness, excellent renovated rooms and ease of check-in

Good value
2 mentions

Renovation is on-going which is a good thing that will add value to the presenta…

Pub food special was great value

Overview

Set in the heart of Sydney, directly opposite Central Railway Station, the Royal Exhibition Hotel features a cocktail bar, a bistro and a 2-level beer garden. It offers renovated rooms with double-glazed windows and a flat-screen TV. Guests can enjoy the hotel’s bar and gaming facilities which boast several plasma-screen TVs showing a variety of sporting events. The large wrap-around veranda offers lovely park and street views. Each of the air conditioned rooms are serviced daily and offer a refrigerator, safety deposit box and tea/coffee making facilities. All rooms include a private en suite bathroom with a hairdryer. Located next to Prince Alfred Park, the hotel is within 15 minutes’ walk of Darling Harbour and the Capitol Theatre. ICC Sydney (International Convention Centre Sydney) is 28 minutes' walk away. There are several bars and dining options within 5 minutes’ walk. Royal Exhibition Hotel is an 8-minute train ride from Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House and The Rocks. It is a 10-minute bus ride from Sydney Cricket Ground and Sydney Football Stadium.

Traveller reviews

S

Sperzel

solo_traveller

June 15, 2026

8

The bed was amazing. Always impressed by the silence of double glazed windows. It was quiet.

S

Sally

couple

June 13, 2026

10

Beautiful room in a great location!

Excellent location close to central station making it easy to catch trains & trams to where we wanted to go. Bed was super comfortable and the shower was lovely. Staff were lovely and were very helpful storing our bags until check in time as we arrived in the morning. We have stayed before and will definitely stay again.

D

Damien

solo_traveller

June 11, 2026

6

Great location to Central. Helpful staff. Very clean.

S

Sam

extended_group

June 11, 2026

10

This is my 4th stay for leisure which gives a great indication. I’ve experienced pre and post room renovation which is e

Cleanliness, excellent renovated rooms and ease of check-in.

A

Adriano

family_with_children

June 9, 2026

10

It was excellent

Flexibility with rooms movement

N

Nikki

couple

June 8, 2026

10

So close to the SCG and everything else. Convenient location

We turned up really early, like 10:30/11am and didn’t expect to be able to check in until 2pm. We only had to wait 10 minutes and then our room was ready. We are regulars and stay here all the time when we come up for the Sydney Swans games.Very friendly staff. I couldn’t remember the lady’s name that checked us in. She was fantastic and so helpful. Looking forward to staying here again. And we will see you again very soon.

G

Gabby

family_with_children

June 8, 2026

9

Clean and comfortable.

It was central to our event and was comfortable.

C

Cyanne

family_with_children

June 8, 2026

8

Holiday in Sydney

The location is great as the train, tram and buses are within walking distance

L

Lisa

family_with_children

June 8, 2026

9

Amazing location !! Gold standard.

For a pub that was open until 4am we did not hear anything at all !! We did hear a bit of train/tram noise but nothing that affected our sleep. We were in room 209. It was a bit of an inconvenience having to take different corridors and stairs due to the maintenance works but it did not ruin the stay.

S

Shai

couple

June 7, 2026

8

Fabulous!

Great spot! They are redoing the place so the rooms are very fresh and new. Location was a 25 minute walk from the CBD, 15 minute tram ride. Place was cozy, right above a pub but no ruckus at all! I would recommend:)

S

Stephen

couple

June 7, 2026

5

It was adequate but I would hesitate to stay there again.

Location excellent as we arrived by train.

H

Helen

solo_traveller

June 6, 2026

8

The large room

E

Ekow

couple

June 5, 2026

8

Very nice

P

Peter

couple

June 3, 2026

7

Comfortable and close to station which was very convenient

Nice bathroom and big room.

S

Sue

couple

June 3, 2026

8

Room was clean and spacious, comfortable bed.

J

Jade

family_with_children

May 31, 2026

8

Central Access

Location is the best asset of the property. So conveniently located at exit 6 of Sydney Central. A great plus if taking the train from the airport. L2/L3 tram also has a stop just a 100 meters from the hotel. There's a convenience store nearby and some fastfood joints. The staff are attentive. The room we stayed at was newly renovated and very tidy. There was effort to double glaze the windows which gave the room a good temperature and the sound from the trams passing below was also lessened. Electronic locks provide easier but safe access into the property without going through the bar. Renovation is on-going which is a good thing that will add value to the presentability of the property.

L

Lilia

solo_traveller

May 28, 2026

7

Pub food special was great value. Good size room & bathroom. Friendly fridge tea water milk. all good.

A

Andrew

solo_traveller

May 25, 2026

6

There is no option for a late check-out. Some wine glasses and biscuits in the room would be nice.

C

charlie

solo_traveller

May 24, 2026

8

Helpful staff. Room functional and clean and also relatively quiet given the property location..

B

Bubbles

solo_traveller

May 19, 2026

6

Central to station.

Facilities

Activities

Golf course (within 3 km), Casino, Happy hour, Live sport events (broadcast)

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Food & Drink

Kid meals, Wine/champagne, Breakfast options, Special diet menus (on request), Restaurant, Bar

Food & drink safety

Physical distancing in dining areas, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized

General

Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Lift, Safety deposit box, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area

Internet

Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi

Outdoors

Garden

Physical distancing

Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed

Safety & security

Key card access, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals

Services

Daily housekeeping, ATM/cash machine on site, Luggage storage

Superior King Room

The double room features a private bathroom, air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a seating area with a flat-screen TV. The double room provides a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, as well as a TV. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 22 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Superior Double or Twin Room

The twin/double room has a private bathroom, air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a seating area with a flat-screen TV. The twin/double room features a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor and a TV. The unit has 2 beds.

Max 3 guests 25 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Family Suite

Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned suite is comprised of 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. The suite features carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, as well as an electric kettle. The unit offers 3 beds.

Max 4 guests 35 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 14:00 to 23:59
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 10:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease note that the hotel may contact your credit card company to confirm that the card you are using is valid and hasn’t been reported lost or stolen. They may also pre-authorise the card for the full amount of the reservation.Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Managed by a private host
Last updated: Apr 9, 2024, 8:43 PM

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Royal Exhibition Hotel - 4 Star Hotel in Sydney