Expert reviews
“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.”
“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’.”
“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.”
What guests liked
- Room service
- Boutique style
- Friendly staff
- Excellent Wifi
- Great location
- Comfortable beds
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
19 June 2025
Exceptional
everything
15 June 2025
Overall great stay and location was perfect
Staff were amazing
Few stains in floor and furniture
10 June 2025
A really warm feeling to the room great for relaxing
The staff were really amazing. The bathroom was nice
It was very noisy and couldn’t sleep
10 June 2025
Exceptional
Staff were amazing and the place was well situated. We had an amazing time
9 June 2025
I’d stay here again
Staff are very helpful
Both the bars were closed for private functions
8 June 2025
Exceptional
Clean and comfortable accommodation. Close to some very nice restaurants and bars. The staff were very accommodating. Will definitely come back.
31 May 2025
Fabulous
Friendly staff, great location.
Coffee should be a lot better for a Merrivale restaurant/bar. The breakfast was great though.
29 May 2025
Great location, very nice customer service and the staff members were really good
Very trendy, clean
The coffee machine wasn't working, and the water in the bathtub was very little
5 May 2025
10/10 Staff !
Amazing staff and great location. Our stay was amazing everyone was incredibly helpful and welcoming . We will definitely be rebooking on our next trip to Sydney.
Everything was great i just wished there was a better curtain/blind situation in the bathroom as the shower is directly in front of the window .
28 April 2025
Exceptional
Great hotel, great location
Nothing
28 April 2025
Good value stay with trendy setting and nearby bars and restaurants
Modern and funky
Nothing
27 April 2025
A really comfortable and relaxing place for a short visit to Sydney.
Location, decor, staff and communications.
Lighting was too dull and hard to control. Only one towel hook - really needs towel rails. AC unit was hard to control and the controller hard to read.
14 April 2025
Great vibes, great service
Great location, great rooms and facilities, good vibe
One could argue it is a bit noisy with the missis pumping from bars nearby but I don't mind that so much
12 April 2025
A great place to stay
A delightful place to stay. Staff & service are totally professional.
10 April 2025
would definitely go back
the place is fabulous. spacious rooms & excellent staff
many rooms have no view and limited light bar bill was unexpectedly high difficult for taxis to find
8 April 2025
It was a wonderful bonus beginning to our cruising holiday.
The hotel had a wonderful ambience. Staff were excellent. Bedroom & bathroom spacious. Adjoining top restaurants. Making it a great place for a special occasion. Our reason for booking the hotel was its proximity to the International Ship Terminal as we were leaving on a cruise. Worked really well.
The sliding glass door between bedroom & bathroom was VERY stiff to open & close . But just a minor inconvenience.
8 April 2025
Exceptional
Hotel and staff were wonderful, only negative need extra lighting in the bathroom.
4 April 2025
Fabulous, extremely helpful staff
location, room,
wish we could stay longer
30 March 2025
Hotel tucked away in laneway
Fabulous room up on top floor with windows looking out into two different laneways. Bars, restaurants downstairs were excellent in the evening.. Breakfast delivered to the room. Memorable stay!
28 March 2025
Fabulous staycation in the heart of the CBD, Rooms with style and comfort.
Very welcoming staff, perfect location in the heart of the city, yet not noisy. Beautiful warehouse style rooms with high ceilings and deep bath.
4 March 2025
Great stay
Great staff
Poor lighting in the room itself
4 March 2025
Lush room, surprisingly quiet and luxe.
Biggest standard hotel rooms in Sydney. Very tasteful. Loved the vibe. Double bath!
3 March 2025
Very good
Hotel staff was very welcoming and the hotel is beautiful. It's only a short stroll from Circular Quay and the Rocks.
The room was directly above a night club that played loud music till late. Thankfully the hotel provided earplugs.
2 March 2025
Comfortable, fun and a great experience all around.
Clean and great size room, well furnished and super comfortable.
Nothing !
19 February 2025
Expensive but really nice.
Fantastic hotel. A hidden gem almost. It’s great that the hotel is based on Merivale in which the food and drink is so much better than any other hotel offering.
Expect to pay for everything. You pay for not only the room dining menu but also a tray fee to your room. Nothing is free nor cheap but it is very nice. I would go back again. You would find it certainly difficult to find it hidden behind bridge street if you haven’t been there before. A big sign that says ENTRANCE to the front door would have helped. Glad to know that at least 4 guests said the exact same thing to me.
17 February 2025
perfect for valentines weekend or romantic night away
the room was beautifully set up, romantic with the bed on a higher level and the bath tub was ideal!
There wasn't anything we didn't like, it was a beautiful stay and I will be recommending to friends
1 February 2025
Exceptional
Lovely throughout, with historic features.
25 January 2025
Perfect city location in a beautiful, spacious room.
Beautiful, spacious, clean and incredibly convenient. Great value via Booking.com. Breakfast was delicious. Loved it!
24 January 2025
Great location, lovely comfy room and very nice breakfast.
Fabulous location, 5 minute walk to circular Quay. We had a studio room which was lovely. Huge bathroom with amazing bath. Establishment breakfast was very nice and great value. Parking nearby arranged via the hotel.
Main entrance hidden down a back lane and not easy to find.
11 January 2025
Exceptional and indulgent on all levels
The ambiance, the studio rooms and the proximity to food and nightlife
Nothing
7 January 2025
Very good
Room service was great, loved the ambience and the smell of the hotel.
At a premium price point, not including overnight parking was disappointing.
26 December 2024
Exceptional
Staff & Location close to Gardens & Opera House, Restaurants etc
no pool
23 December 2024
Moody delight in CBD
The staff were all exceptional. I have never encountered such genuinely helpful and kind staff at every interaction. Charlotte was an absolute delight! Gorgeous moody decor. Comfortable large room. Parking at Met centre was convenient and location is great for an event in the city.
It was a little noisy until the nightclub closed next door. However, we were so tired, so it didn't bother us very much. My only suggestions would be another towel hanger as there was only one for two towels.
22 December 2024
Great location near circular quay with comfortable room.
Great location and the room was large and comfortable.
13 December 2024
Fabulous
Location, decor and aroma
Most bars weren’t accessible due to events and staff were a little cold about that fact. Rooms are very noisey with outside bargoers
10 December 2024
Very good
decor and room layout. nice touch having a yoga mat
I could hear the person in the next room coughing, which he did at regular intervals
7 December 2024
Exceptional
We had the best stay. A massive thank you for upgrading us to the penthouse. We’d had a day full of flight delays and nearly had to cancel our dinner booking, just sneaking through at 9.45pm. It was just the best to arrive at 10.30 and receive this surprise.
4 December 2024
Fabulous
Lovely hotel. Great location. A little hard to find as not signed very well. Would definitely stay again
3 December 2024
Exceptional
Everything
Only stayed for one night
27 November 2024
establishment stay
the feel and proximity to restaurants and venues
the little sections of the room needed maintenance and the shower flooded into the room
21 November 2024
Very good
Great
Street was very noisy during the night
19 November 2024
Will definitely stay here in our next Sydney trip.
Max 5 floors. No waiting time on elevator. Clean room and bathtub. Unorthodox room design and layout. Great room presentation and furnitures. And most of all, hidden and great location (near Circular Quay).
Can’t access Youtube or Netflix. Other than that, it’s perfect.
12 November 2024
Super location
Location fantastic
Remote control for tv was frustrating to use
4 November 2024
Amazing
Location is superb. Easy access to Circular Quay and The Rocks. Hotel is amazing. Unfortunately it was a public holiday that night so bars and restaurants in the building were largely closed which was disappointing for a international city like Sydney
Closed restaurants on public holidays
31 October 2024
Pleasent stay for me and my partner. Lovely big comfortable beds and nice condiments in the bathroom.
Great location close to the rocks and bars and restaurants.
Room service menu past 10pm is a bit vague.
30 September 2024
Top shelf Staff and Location!
EVERYTHING! Proximity, fresh orchards, room size, foyer architecture, and The STAFF, the staff and their eagerness to please was second to none. Well done Merivale! 🙏
If I had to pick one thing, it would be the price of a case of beer, but really your staff made up for that. Hopefully the profit from the beer could be distributed to the wonderful staff!
24 September 2024
Hotel great, Location unfortunately has gone backwards
Love this hotel but not as much as we used to. Rooms still nice and staff are extra nice & very helpful. It has a very unique look & feel. So close to many great restaurants and bars. Some of the best in Sydney. Mr Wongs, and Palmer & Co to name a couple.
The new Bar SOE (Song Of Eve) in Bridge Lane that has opened is way too noisy for guests sleeping in rooms above, especially on the lower floors. Sounds more like a night club. People lined up to get in & all we hear is loud music & people shouting & swearing above the noise while they queue. The old Bridge Lane Bar was so much classier! Such a shame SOE is not more insulated like all the other bars and restaurants located in the same precinct. Its also made the laneway very dirty and uninviting - filthy in the mornings, right where we have to step out of the Hotel foyer at the start of our next day. It would be nice if the staff let you know of this during the booking process. It saddens me to say, as we have loved coming to this hotel for many years, but I don't think we will be back solely because of SOE. It's really taken the shine off our stay.
22 September 2024
Enormous rooms and privately located
Its hidden location and wonderful service. Huge rooms and will be definitely staying again
16 September 2024
Exceptional
The rooms
The noise on Saturday night was way too loud
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 and 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
22 June 2025
Would definitely return