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Establishment Hotel, Sydney

5 Bridge Ln, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia (show on map)

Expert reviews

CNN review:

“With its loft-like designed spaces and dimly lit hallways that smell of incense, this place feels like your chic pied-à-terre in Sydney.”

Lonely Planet review:

“In a discreet laneway, this designer boutique hotel in a refurbished 19th-century warehouse evokes Asia with its incense aromas and dark-wood fittings. There are two principal room styles: ‘light’ and sexier ‘dark’.”

Telegraph review:

“Establishment is Sydney’s stylish headquarters for dining, drinking and sleeping, and is home to a range of top restaurants, bars, and a nightclub. It’s within walking distance to some of Sydney’s most well-known sights, but with so much going on under the one roof, you might have trouble leaving.”

Guest rating

This an aggregated customer review rating of Establishment Hotel, Sydney. We have taken customer review ratings from hotel booking sites, search engines, the official hotel website and other travel platforms. This is the average of all those ratings. We only list places that have a customer review rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0

4.5 out of 5.0

Ranked 8th in Sydney

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What guests liked

All you need to know

Only a fifteen minute walk away from the Sydney Opera House and in the heart of the central business district, the Establishment Hotel of Sydney pulls off an effortless coolly elegant look with grace and style. This ever lively hotel is situated in the center of it all, with Australian Square, Museum of Sydney, Pitt Street Mall, Chifley Plaza and Harbour Bridge all nearby. Based on its location only, this hotel caters to both business and leisure visitors.

Not only does the surrounding attractions entice guests wanting to be awestruck, the hotel and its atmosphere are one of a kind and marvelous as well. The hotel is home to comfortable and inviting accommodations as well as fine dining, top-rated restaurants, bars and a nightclub. The high-ceilinged lobby and the warm reception area immediately give the impression that a stay here is going to leave a lasting imprint on the memory… and it does.

The rooms themselves offer a light or dark color scheme with queen size bed inviting restful sleep. The 1890s heritage of the building is showcased by the exposed brick walls while all modern conveniences and contemporary furniture finish the decor. This family friendly hotel also has room service available.

Hotel Details
— 31 rooms
— Opened in 1995
— Modern industrial style

Hotel Features
— Free WiFi
— Restaurant
— Bar
— Fitness center
— 24-hour front desk
— Family rooms
— Nearby private parking available
— Laundry service available
— Concierge service
— Tour desk
— ATM machine on site
— Nightclub
— Facilities for disabled guests
— Room service
— Meeting facilities available

Additional Info
— Check in begins at 2:00 PM
— Check out ends at 11:00 AM
— Minimum check in age is 18 years old

 

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Location

Recent guest reviews

5.0
Emlen

22 January 2026

Perfect

Everything

Front desk, food, linen all first class

3.5
Jenness

21 January 2026

Very nice

Heritage feel and location

Large door to bathroom could not be moved

4.5
Richard

19 January 2026

Fabulous

Excellent hotel in a great location. Felt like a hidden secret.

N/a

4.0
Sophia

10 January 2026

Best for location touring Sydney

The location between the Rocks and Pitt Street was perfect for our overnight.

It was a bit hard to find, discreet signage. The Bar was also closed on public holiday, which we were not aware of prior to booking.

5.0
Alana

9 January 2026

Loved this hotel, amazing location close to all the attractions and shopping/restaurants. 

Great location, friendly staff and we loved the room.

5.0
Bernadette

8 January 2026

Perfect city location, beautifully designed hotel, with the most accommodating staff

Beautiful hotel, in a great location. The staff were so helpful making our one night stop very enjoyable. The bedroom was large with every amenity offered, beautifully designed and very comfortable. We were ten minutes walk to circular quay with train stop just outside door. Will definitely be back.

3.5
Maria

8 January 2026

We were there for NYE so the location was ideal. Staff were very friendly.

Location and room size.

Doesn’t have turn down service.

5.0
Jamey

8 January 2026

Exceptional

My favorite sydney hotel. Old world charm meets modern amenities and great location The staff are first class all the way

5.0
Daniel

6 January 2026

Exceptional

Amazing location, style and design. Rano and his team went above beyond during the stay.

4.0
Jason

6 January 2026

Great location to explore Sydney

Amazing location and nice rooms.

No breakfast / cafe / restaurant option

4.0
Donna

22 December 2025

Mother and daughter night in Sydney

Reception staff very welcoming & offered all sorts of assistance. Bed was comfortable. Location is very good. Very well catered for with beveridge items, ironing, toiletries.

The bathroom sliding door was very heavy & hard to close/open. The shower area tiles were ingrained with a lot of black mould & the bathroom sliding door also contained a lot of visible mould at its shower end.

4.0
Adele

22 December 2025

Very good

Great size room Comfortable bed

For price breakfast should be included

5.0
Rochelle

21 December 2025

Excellent service and allowed us to arrive early, a treat from a hotel

Xtra large bathroom, very comfortable bed

5.0
Melissa

8 December 2025

Luxury stay in Sydney CBD. Penthouse is massive!

We stayed at the penthouse room, the place is massive and super spacious

There’s no views of anything.

4.0
Yuri

8 December 2025

Very good! Staff very nice! Definitely will stay here again!

Location

Hotel bar closed for private parties on Friday and Saturday nights. Front bar was open but extremely busy

4.0
Van

6 December 2025

Great location

Comfortable bed, nice decor, great bath, good location.

The carpet was so so dirty and stained ubee, it was the first thing you notice when you walk in the room. Only got 2 coffee capsules and then you must pay for extra. At a hotel for this price per night, I would expect more coffee.

4.0
Vermeulen

2 December 2025

great stay at the hotel - close to all highlights

Room was great and despite the reviews about 'noise' we did not experience any nuisance of 'noise' Location of the hotel is perfect to explore Sydney, most is walking distance and trains and buses around the corner.

shower temperature was malfunctioning which we told the staff but no improvement noticed :-( for sure this is a room specific topic... hotel bar was very quiet - not really appealing to visit... Maybe the time of the year)

4.0
Fiona

1 December 2025

A laneway hotel that offers a luxurious stay.

Return stay, while not the room layout we expected or pictured in the booking, still comfortable and well appointed. Staff are attentive and make check in very pleasant.

Things a little worn and scuffed. Breakfast was delivered to the room and was adequate but not as good as usual.

4.0
Ammber

30 November 2025

A night of luxary. :)

The bed, the size of the room, the bath!

The lighting in the room.

5.0
Aaron

28 November 2025

Exceptional

Excellent service and amenities

Was very modern and cozy

4.5
Nicole

25 November 2025

Fabulous

The whole apartment was stunning and spacious.

There was very limited Powerpoints which was a bit annoying but other than that all good

5.0
David

22 November 2025

Exceptional

Fantastic location and rooms were spacious

5.0
Chlo

22 November 2025

Excellent stay! Superb location, friendly staff, the room was huge

Pleasant surprise, the room was upgraded and one of the best stays in Sydney so far. The hotel is very chic inside out.

None

4.0
Brenna

18 November 2025

Very good

Close to circular quay.

5.0
Angelo

14 November 2025

Very comfortable & great location

Location

4.5
Oscar

12 November 2025

Excellent hotel, would recommend to anyone looking to stay in Sydney CBD in a central location to nightlife.

Great location, excellent service and well appointment rooms.

Noisy on a Saturday night due to close proximity to nearby bars.

5.0
Alastar

5 November 2025

Exceptional

Layout of the room. Staff were amazing 11/10 for all the staff

5.0
Theresa

2 November 2025

Fabulous stay, wish we could have stayed longer

Beautiful property. Staff are lovely, and very helpful too. Fantastic location.

Loved it all. No complaints

5.0
Phil

28 October 2025

We will be back. Top shelf

Location was brilliant. Room was immaculate and the staff were so helpful.

Zero

5.0
Tonia

25 October 2025

Amazing experience. Great venue access as part of booking and staff were amazing and helpful. Nothing was too difficult!

Stylish. Bigger than we were expecting and part of the bigger ‘establishment’ enterprise meant we did not have to travel far for before dinner drinks at Mr Wongs which was also on site. Walking distance to Pitt St shopping. Was a great stay.

Parking was down the road and a bit of a hike. Steep entry meant our car did scrape underneath gaining entry. Didn’t seem quite so bad on exiting.

4.5
Patricia

19 October 2025

Fabulous

Well located and very comfortable.

There was quite a bit of noise from the bar below.

4.0
Shaun

14 October 2025

Great stay would do again

Staff amazing, room was very noisy through

4.5
Antony

6 October 2025

Wonderful

great location - very chique - great dining options and nice bar

Little heavy on the essential oil burning

5.0
Tiarne

5 October 2025

Great location & beautiful service!!

Was a fab location! Very clean and easy to check in!! Staff were so efficient!! Love that you can order drinks from the bar downstairs to the room! Great restaurants surrounding!! Would highly recommend for a date night!!

Honestly nothing really!!

4.5
Rhonda

27 September 2025

Great location, quiet and classy

Staff, location, ambience. I

Brekkie was a tad cold. No mixers in fridge.

4.5
Raphael

23 September 2025

One of the most unique, modern and sexy rooms I've stayed in in the CBD.

The rooms are modern, funky and uniquely different to the common hotel room. It really felt like a special place to be.

3.5
Karl

21 September 2025

Nice spot for an overnight night.but that’s about it. Ogle the staff were exceptional

Location, vibe

Noisy. Room lightening was terrible. Difficult to read a newspaper. Impossible for a woman to put on make up. I think the car park pricing was extortionate. Room felt tired and needed refurbishing.

4.5
Elissa

7 September 2025

Had a beautiful anniversary weekend, Thankyou for the amazing service we will be coming back.

Convenience to clubs, bars and dinning. Staff were amazing. Extra amenities. Bed and Pillows were very comfortable and a good sleep was so happy with the stay.

Needs a refurb especially the bathroom. Shower water goes all over bathroom floor and needed to use the towels to dry it up. Some areas like level foyers (not reception) smell, level two foyer, foyer area to Palmer and Co had a very bad smell.

5.0
Alexandra

6 September 2025

Enjoyable! However you guys gotta get some better sound proofing.

I like it due to nostalgia.

It wasn’t super clean, didn’t have enough ammenities - walls are paper thin.

5.0
Maxine

1 September 2025

Excellent Excellent I give it a 10/10

Loved everything about the Hotel the staff were very friendly & helpful

5.0
Richard

27 August 2025

Massive rooms and bathrooms.

Great location, massive room and bathroom, well appointed

The staff can sometimes be a little hit and miss. They are mostly amazing then one will do something that doesn’t match the effort of the others. It’s enough for you to go huh, what, why?

5.0
Chris

19 August 2025

Best location, fantastic boutique Hotel

Fantastic location, loved the bar in the basement and access to the fantastic restaurant Mr. Wong in same building. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Super comfy bed and spacious room.

Everything was excellent

5.0
Darren

17 August 2025

Great place, nice team, good value for money

The lifts are a bit crappy

5.0
Sabien

16 August 2025

Loved it. Highly recommend.

What a beautiful hotel. The room was spacious and very comfortable. And how lovely are all of the staff. I was there for two weeks for work, but brought my son. They took amazing care of us. Can't recommend more. The location is perfect. You can hop on the tram and one of the nicest coffee places (Marlow's Way) is right next door.

Nothing. Everything and everyone was amazing.

4.5
James

11 August 2025

Location and options

Great hotel and location. Bit noisy but didn’t really bother me as the mini bar was awesome

4.0
Stephen

11 August 2025

Well positioned, excellent staff and a comfortable hotel.

Central to Circular Quay and the Harbour ferries. Quirky in parts including the “hidden” Prohibition Bar in the cellar. Large high ceiling rooms.

Bed needed new mattress and hot water was warm.

4.0
Nicole

7 August 2025

Great stay over a rainy weekend. It was probably a bit expensive for the facilities

Great location and good sized room. The bed was super comfortable.

Rooms are not very soundproof and could hear the conversations of people next door.

3.5
Mila

7 August 2025

A good short stay in this sympathetically designed hotel with a perfect CBD location.

Great location, well designed spaces keeping the heritage of the building. Incredibly comfortable bed!

The noise within the building (i.e. other rooms, foyer area) was unexpectedly loud. Service at check in and breakfast was slow (however check out was very swift).

4.5
Amy

3 August 2025

Relaxed, refined elegance in the heart of Sydney

Amazing boutique hotel in perfect location. Relaxing, refined, lovely rooms and great staff who went above and beyond.

Nothing

4.5
Michael

26 July 2025

Great location, great eating venues, great stay

Room, location, friendly staff, facilities.

Noise. Room needed sound proofing, could hear street and other guests

Hotel facilities

Food & Drink

  • - Restaurant
  • - Bar
  • - Breakfast in the room
  • - Snack bar
  • - Special diet menus (on request)
  • - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
  • - Fruits
  • - Coffee house on site

General

  • - Room service
  • - Non-smoking rooms
  • - Facilities for disabled guests
  • - Lift
  • - Safety deposit box
  • - Heating
  • - Allergy-free room
  • - Non-smoking throughout
  • - Air conditioning

Business facilities

  • - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
  • - Fax/photocopying

Reception services

  • - 24-hour front desk
  • - Express check-in/check-out
  • - Tour desk
  • - Luggage storage
  • - ATM/cash machine on site
  • - Concierge service
  • - Private check-in/check-out

Activities

  • - Fitness centre
  • - Massage (additional charge)
  • - Nightclub/DJ (additional charge)
  • - Evening entertainment (additional charge)
  • - Beauty Services
  • - Facial treatments
  • - Waxing services
  • - Make up services
  • - Hair treatments
  • - Manicure
  • - Pedicure
  • - Hair cut
  • - Hair colouring
  • - Hair styling
  • - Body treatments
  • - Body scrub
  • - Fitness
  • - Happy hour (additional charge)
  • - Live music/performance
  • - Live sport events (broadcast)

Entertainment & family services

  • - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)

Cleaning services

  • - Laundry (additional charge)
  • - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
  • - Ironing service (additional charge)
  • - Daily housekeeping

Miscellaneous

  • - 24-hour security
  • - Key card access
  • - Security alarm
  • - Smoke alarms
  • - CCTV in common areas
  • - CCTV outside property
  • - Fire extinguishers
  • - Breakfast takeaway containers
  • - Delivered food is securely covered
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