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
K Jaws
I enjoyed my stay at The Old Clare. My partner and I were there for four nights and stayed in the Connell Room. The room was nice and spacious, loved the tall ceilings and the bed was probably the most comfortable bed I’ve ever laid on. My only gripe for the room was it did smell a little musty, I attribute this to just the fact that the place is old, but it was very strong when coming back from being out for the day. Additionally I’m not the biggest fan of the toilet door just being glass and not having an actual closed door, it doesn’t really hide or muffle any bathroom sounds. The rooftop bar was fantastic and I really enjoyed the view. The breakfasts were quite good as well.
Merry
Had a single night stay here, but could easily stay longer. Location, location, location is first - walk to the wonderful Spice Alley, a bit longer walk to Carriageworks Sat mkt, plus more. Design next - an old building repurposed with superb style, retaining original as much as possible. All required room facilities available, clean and spacious. Friendly helpful reception hosts, but bar hosts less so.
Louisa Hollenberg
What a shame. Unfortunately they’ve missed the mark on the standard expected at a 5* hotel. Let’s start with the good bits though. - the rooms are big - the staff are friendly - the food/dining is good - the bathrobes are to die for! Negatives - it smells old and musty everywhere. It was so bad in our Clare Suit we had to move rooms. After we moved rooms, we went and bought a room fragrance spray because the new room wasn’t much better. - it’s dusty. Our original room had thick dust on so many surfaces and smelt so bad I had to take an antihistamine. - it’s dirty. After we changed rooms, we noticed our shower had hair in the drain that would have been very easy for housekeeping to remove if they cleaned properly. Also a packet of pads in the bathroom cupboard that must have been left by a previous guest. Overall we won’t stay here again. Attention to detail is lacking and needs to be overhauled by management. It appears as though there isn’t a lot of care at the top which filters down through the levels of staff. Like I said in the beginning, it is such a shame as the concept is great and the building is very cool. This could be an outstanding hotel in the right hands.
Julian Davy
What a great experience we had at the Old Clare. We loved it. The rooms are superb with heaps of tech, super comfy beds and classy bathrooms. So much interesting history in the hotel and the surrounding area. Service was excellent, everyone was great. Location was fantastic. On the doorstep is central station, many dining and bar options, bakeries, coffee, parks. Make sure you read the compendium with staff recommendations, they are bang on!
Adreena Angela
I'm surprised this is a 5* hotel. It's a nice spot, but not what I'm used to when I book 5*. I would describe it more as boutique. The hotel has everything you need- restaurant, bar, air con, rooftop pool. I will note it was one of the most comfortable beds I've ever slept in, wildly good sheets. Rooms all look a bit old and tired but had some charm. The breakfast wasn't great in comparison to usual hotel breakfasts but I liked the little touches like sweets in the lobby and the unusual decor. It's situated in a good area, next to some great vibey restaurants.
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