The Old Clare by Ode Hotels
1 Kensington St, Chippendale NSW 2008, Australia
Hotel
•Why you'll love The Old Clare by Ode Hotels
- Enjoy stunning city views while unwinding by the rooftop pool with a cocktail in hand.
- A charming blend of historic elegance and modern comfort in a unique setting.
- Thoughtfully designed rooms offering a cozy yet sophisticated retreat.
Clare isn’t the new kid around the block. 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 more than just a place to crash.
The Old Clare by Ode Hotels has been carefully curated with curious travellers in mind.
Located in Chippendale, in the land of art galleries, design studios, cafés and restaurants, it’s a place designed to keep the wanderlust going, an invitation to explore where you’ll leave feeling both rested and inspired.
The Old Clare by Ode Hotels Function Rooms
The Meeting Room
Set in the former Clare Hotel Pub’s first floor, the Meeting Room provides a sense of grandeur with the former Carlton & United Breweries’ boardroom table as the centrepiece. The perfect backdrop for professional meetings, corporate team bu...
Clare Bar
The Clare bar is a refreshing take on your traditional watering hole, embracing the same ethos that made its prior incarnation so beloved. Striking the balance between a chilled Aussie pub and a hotel bar, it’s a place to relax, have a drin...
TOCH Bar
A contemporary light filled space located on our ground floor. Featuring polished concrete floors, exposed brick walls and floor to ceiling glass overlooking Kensington Street, this inner-city space is for those looking for something effort...
The Rooftop
Being on a rooftop in the middle of the city is a great way to escape the clamour of a city by settling in above the skyline. Once you’ve soaked up the view and got all the feels, you can grab a drink and relax. Set under a glass canopy, ou...
C.U.B. Suite
Being on a rooftop in the middle of the city is a great way to escape the clamour of a city by settling in above the skyline. Once you’ve soaked up the view and got all the feels, you can grab a drink and relax. Set under a glass canopy, ou...
Mary O'Suite
The Mary O’ Suite is one of a kind. Its one-bedroom apartment layout is quite the gem, with separate sleeping, recreation and bathroom areas. Featuring an eight-seater dining table, lounge area and wet bar, you’ll be in good taste amongst d...
Showroom Suite
Our Showroom Suite is quite the show-stopper. Infused with heritage, it features an original timber bar that has been salvaged and restored from the former brewery building. Perfect for product showings, activations and photoshoots, the roo...
Heritage Stairs
Originally built in 1938, our Heritage Stairs formerly served as the Clare Hotel’s main stairwell. With its tall curved walls, and oversized Topaz pendant light from Melbourne’s Copper Design, this unconventional space is perfect for small ...
Reviews for The Old Clare by Ode Hotels
GYOUZA DAISUKI
A design-lover’s refuge in a heritage shell: high ceilings, restored bones, and rooms that feel industrial yet warm. The rooftop pool is a small urban luxury, perfect at golden hour. Service is switched-on and relaxed—helpful without fuss. Location is steps from a lively dining precinct, so you can graze from breakfast to nightcap without a cab. It’s the rare hotel that’s both characterful and practical; you check in for aesthetics and end up staying for the ease.
Michael Lawrence
As a repeat customer to the hotel (first visited in 2019 and enjoyed it) — I am even more impressed on my second visit. The hotel management went out of their way to help us after a long and perilous travel to Australia — both being flexible with our travel and supportive and understanding on landing. The dining at the hotel is top notch, the upstairs pool a great sunset hang, and the rooms immaculately designed. Loved it so much we extended our stay longer :)
CE Ross
We absolutely loved our stay at the Old Clare! The hotel was beautiful, spotless, and full of character, and the staff couldn’t have been more friendly or helpful. The free breakfast at TOCH was a highlight as it was delicious and worth every bit of the add-on (it was something we looked forward to each morning!). Our Connell room was fantastic, with super comfortable beds, lovely robes and slippers, and luxurious shower products that felt like a real treat. The location, just steps from Central Station, made exploring Sydney and beyond quick and easy. We also loved the Polaroid guest book; a thoughtful and charming touch that made the experience even more memorable. This hotel exceeded our expectations, and we’ll gladly stay here again on our next trip to Sydney!
John Paul Gosling
Loved staying at this hotel. I was on business, but I can imagine it being good for the family. The room was spacious and comfortable. The free WiFi worked well. The staff were very helpful especially as I arrived early on check in day and in a jet lagged state.
Fiona And Bobby Photography
As wedding photographers, we have worked at a large number of hotels dotted around Sydney - and The Old Clare is hands down our favourite spaces for couples to get ready at on the morning of their wedding. The aesthetics of this hotel are utterly divine and the staff are always helpful with the requests we have as a wedding vendor - which ultimately has a knock on affect to keeping things easy for the couple. Being located in one of the hippest suburbs in Sydney with everything on its doorstep is also an advantage. If you are a wedding couple looking for a place to get ready on your wedding day, definitely consider The Old Clare - it's pretty much got everything you could possible need before you get married.
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