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Ace Hotel, Sydney

47 Wentworth Avenue, Central Business District, 2000 Sydney, Australia. (show on map)

Ace Hotel Sydney is a stylish landmark located in the historic Tyne building on Wentworth Avenue in Surry Hills. This building has led many lives since it was built in 1916, serving as a pottery kiln, a garment factory, and a pharmacy warehouse before being transformed into the first Ace Hotel in the Southern Hemisphere. Architects Bates Smart preserved the original 10-storey structure while adding an additional eight floors, creating a striking blend of industrial heritage and modern design.

The interior, helmed by Flack Studio, is a love letter to Australian culture and modernism. The design draws inspiration from the work of architect Robin Boyd and the vibrant landscapes of Indigenous artist Albert Namatjira. Guests are greeted by a palette of warm ochres, sunset oranges, and deep terracotta, complemented by reclaimed brick and abundant greenery. One unique feature is the sunken lounge in the lobby, which evokes the laid-back, social aesthetic of 1970s Australian suburbs.

Beyond its walls, the hotel is a culinary hotspot. Its rooftop restaurant, Kiln, offers a fusion of Italian, Japanese, and Southeast Asian flavors, while the ground-floor space, LOAM, focuses on seasonal, locally sourced produce. The hotel’s art program is also highly curated, featuring bold works from various contemporary Australian artists.

Ideally positioned in Surry Hills, the hotel is just steps away from the bustling culinary scenes of Thai Town and Chinatown. You are also within easy walking distance of Hyde Park, the Sydney CBD, and the cultural hubs of Redfern, making it a perfect, central home base for exploring the city.

Expert reviews

CN Traveler review:

“The Ace, 18 stories high with 257 rooms, is located in a magnificent early-20th-century building that vibrates with top-to-toe creative energy. Revived by Australia’s most in-demand interior architects, Flack Studio, the former brick factory has kept its old bones – high ceilings and exposed brick and concrete walls – offset with one-of-a-kind furniture, art, and bric-a-brac by the country’s best designers, artists, and makers.”

Telegraph review:

“This design-centric hotel in the inner-city neighbourhood of Surry Hills, Sydney’s coolest enclave, proves that there is more to Sydney than just its beaches and harbour. It’s ground floor bars and rooftop restaurant has made this a top-to-toe hang-out for Sydney’s in-the-know crowd.”

Guest rating

4.4 out of 5.0

Ranked 12th in Sydney


This an aggregated guest review rating of Ace 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 guest review rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0


What guests liked


Value for Money

88.68 %

Ranked 11th in Sydney


We use a smart algorithm to determine the value for money each hotel offers. The score is based on a combination of aggregated guest review ratings and the average nightly rate. The higher the percentage, the better the overall value you receive for the price you pay.


Location

Recent guest reviews

5.0
Angela

28 June 2026

Fantastic unique boutique hotel in a central location

Terrific bar, coffee & main living room area. Room was spacious & comfortable. Adjacent to a cute neighborhood. Loved it!

5.0
Frances

28 June 2026

Funky hotel in a convenient location.

Comfortable & clean hotel in a convenient location, walking distance to Central & Surry Hills. It has a restaurant, café & bar downstairs, & another bar upstairs.

5.0
Hikari

26 June 2026

Stylish, yet cosy

I love Ace. We've been to the one in Kyoto, now the one in Sydney and hey have both been excellent.
The bars and cafes in house are amazing and rooms are beautiful

4.0
Thomas

26 June 2026

Made me feel younger than I am.

Effort to be different.

A bit expensive for what it is.

5.0
Kristy

24 June 2026

Excellent staff! Great hotel. Very funky 😍

Very funky! Great location, and the staff made you feel so welcomed from the minute I stepped through the front door, nothing was a problem.
Seriously a 10 out of 10 hotel!
Thankyou 😍

Nothing

4.5
Steven

23 June 2026

I only stayed one night however I will definitely be back. Location great at the south end of the city and the staff wer

The property is qwerky and has a great vibe about the place. The bed was extremely comfy the place was clean and the staff were exceptionally helpful and pleasant. Loam cafe was also a great place for breakfast. It was also refreshing to have great products as part of the mini bar in the room.

Room was slightly smaller than I’d like although I did choose the small room. A complimentary bottle of water would have been nice.

5.0
O'sullivan

23 June 2026

Will be coming back here for sure. My kind of place.

Been dying to stay here, was fantastic and exactly what I hoped. Love that part of Sydney too. Everything was on point!

Everything was great. Room was maybe a tiny bit small, but great view, comfy bed and design was amazing.

4.5
Collison

22 June 2026

We have stayed here a few times and always enjoy our stay. Definitely recommend.

Excellent location and great restaurant downstairs. Staff helpful

5.0
Marjorie

21 June 2026

Great stay and a wonderful venue to celebrate my son’s 40th birthday.

So unique, comfortable and the staff were so helpful and friendly.
Brian was particularly helpful when my 82 year old husband had difficulty with the stairs. So, so nice.
Food was great with great coffee and great cocktails.

Lighting in room toilet and shower was insufficient.

4.0
Mathieu

19 June 2026

A warm, fun and friendly place to stay in the middle of the city.

Love that they allow dogs (for a fee). Love the vibe downstairs, the Photo Booth, the library. Great service. Impeccable location.

Rooms are on the small side.

5.0
Rebecca

18 June 2026

Lovely hotel in an excellent location.

Great dining options, lovely staff, very well appointed rooms, excellent location!

Nothing - no complaints at all!

5.0
Ayala

17 June 2026

I want to live at the ace hotel

Glorious. Vibes everywhere. Room’s are fun with a record play and records to play. Excellent location in the CBD. Walking distance to Surry Hills, darlinghurst and Paddington. Smells nice. Great coffee down stairs. DJs on a Friday. If you can get access to their Black Friday sales- grab them and stay.

4.5
Sophie

16 June 2026

Really fun venue, beautifully presented, warm and welcoming staff, highly recommend.

Incredibly comfortable, the bed was fantastic, the bathroom was great, the cafe and restaurant were great and the staff were brilliant.

Nothing

4.5
Georgie

13 June 2026

Love the groovy vibe of this hotel

Easy to use, great bar, lovely breakfast, groovy rooms, excellent bedding

Room was a little dark

5.0
Natalie

10 June 2026

fun and comfy stay

interesting and unique rooms - loved the record player in the room that you could play vinyls on!!

Nothing - everything was exceptional

4.0
Honor

10 June 2026

Good location and room for a solo traveller

Good location and easy check in and out process. Room had everything I needed.

5.0
Eleanor

9 June 2026

Perfect for a birthday celebration in the city

Comfy and chic. The lobby is great for happy hour drinks in the afternoon. Staff were super friendly and polite.

A light from the aircon was super bright when you turn the lights off at night time but that is really pushing it to find something not to like about this place.

5.0
Hiromi

8 June 2026

It was my best butique hotel experience and would like to come back again with longer stay!

The room interior was quite stylish, and the bed was the most comfortable ever!
The staff were very friendly and provided great customer service.

None

4.0
Veronica

7 June 2026

Great location, very welcoming staff

The location was great
Very loud downstairs however no noise on the 12th floor

Bed was ok, quite soft but no complaints
No lighting in shower or toilet

5.0
Ivan

6 June 2026

Great value and great location to check out the Sydney sites

Great location, good value, cozy

Aircon light so bright facing bed

4.0
Elizabeth

6 June 2026

All in all comfortable. Quiet room and large and roomy with high ceiling. Good location. Staff friendly and helpful

Being able to have our dog to stay with us while travelling.
Separate toilet fantastic. Shower water pressure and temperature fantastic . Great lighting in shower and loved it being separate and enclosed so water contained. Bed, doona and pillows super comfortable.

How loud music and bar noise was in foyer while trying to check in, but quieter once moved around to Lift and quiet in room which was fantastic

5.0
Andrew

4 June 2026

Nice vibe for weekend away

The staff were so attentive, helpful, and kind. The vibe and the common spaces are really inviting.

Really happy. The toilet and shower are quite dark, and there is lotion but no soap by the sink. Maybe a bit more strange than issues.

For those on business travel, there was no desk in the room. We didn't need that so for a weekend away, it was perfect.

5.0
Rebecca

31 May 2026

I’d love to come back anytime I’m in Australia - 10/10!

Service was exceptional! From reception to housekeeping and hospitality - it was all professional and helpful. The rooms are the perfect blend of style and comfort

Would be a nice addition with a pool

5.0
Ewa

31 May 2026

Comfortable, fun place to stay for a Sydney city escape.

Great friendly helpful staff. Rooms well appointed, clean, and beds are super comfortable. Good soundproofing, and block out drapes. Nice to have the kimonos in the room. Good location, easy to get around Sydney by train and bus from here. Great bar and resturant. Has a terrific vibe.

Not a lot, if anything the bathroom was a bit dark (not well lit), but it was fine.

5.0
Gabriella

31 May 2026

One of the most enjoyable stays

The staff went above and beyond! Great Staff

Nothing

5.0
Rogers

26 May 2026

I’ll be back. I always enjoy my stay and am grateful for the care and comfort Ace provides. Thank you

Beautiful, comfortable and intermit. Tastefully and thoughtfully designed.

Happy to report, Ace lives up to its name.

5.0
Jordyn

26 May 2026

The best spot to stay in Sydney!

Everything!

5.0
Lee

25 May 2026

Love it, will be back

Everything - great vibe

The small pours of wine, but it was everywhere in Sydney lol

5.0
Kathleen

25 May 2026

More of an ‘experience’!

Great vibe, decor, very helpful staff.

Hotel facilities

Food & Drink

  • - Restaurant
  • - Bar
  • - Breakfast in the room
  • - Special diet menus (on request)
  • - Kids' meals (additional charge)
  • - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
  • - Coffee house on site

General

  • - Room service
  • - Non-smoking rooms
  • - Facilities for disabled guests
  • - Lift
  • - Safety deposit box
  • - Soundproof rooms
  • - Heating
  • - Non-smoking throughout
  • - Air conditioning
  • - Pet basket
  • - Pet bowls

Business facilities

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

Reception services

  • - 24-hour front desk
  • - Express check-in/check-out
  • - Luggage storage
  • - Concierge service
  • - Invoice provided

Activities

  • - Fitness centre
  • - Fitness
  • - Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • - Temporary art galleries
  • - Bike tours
  • - Happy hour (additional charge)
  • - Bicycle rental

Cleaning services

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

Parking

  • - Parking garage
  • - Accessible parking

Accessibility

  • - Wheelchair accessible
  • - Toilet with grab rails
  • - Raised toilet
  • - Lower bathroom sink
  • - Visual aids: Tactile signs

Miscellaneous

  • - Key card access
  • - Smoke alarms
  • - CCTV in common areas
  • - CCTV outside property
  • - Fire extinguishers
  • - Breakfast takeaway containers
  • - Delivered food is securely covered
  • - Access to health care professionals
  • - Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • - Face masks for guests available
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