Ace Hotel, Sydney
Expert reviews
“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.”
Featured in CN Traveler’s Hotlist 2023.
“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.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Boutique style
- Restaurant
- Free Wifi
All you need to know
Located near the central business district, in the trendy and upscale Surry Hills area, the Ace Hotel Sydney is the brand’s first venture in the Southern Hemisphere. However, its execution is just as confident as any of their other hotels.
Housed in a 19th-century industrial building, it exudes a charming patina that embodies the essence of both the Ace brand and Australian culture. The designers have done an exceptional job in creating a space that constantly reminds guests of their unique location and the community they are a part of.
The rooms at Ace Hotel Sydney share the same aesthetic as their counterparts in North America. They feature vintage-inspired wool blankets, subtle retro touches, and a cozy atmosphere.
Some rooms even come equipped with turntables or acoustic guitars, while elements like exposed brick walls add an extra layer of visual interest.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
2 March 2026
Cool interiors, quiet hotel, great food, friendly staff, great location - would stay again
Loam on the lower floor had delicious food, great coffee. If you want smaller meals, at less cost, go through to their cafe off the lower restaurant.
There was no bath in the room, may have them in the larger rooms? Wouldn't mean I would not stay there because of this. Staff recommended a spa close by with sauna/ soak etc :)
1 March 2026
Very good
The location and the staff service are great, the room is spacious, the design is millennial cool if you are into that.
1. The bathroom and toilet doors cannot be compeletly closed or concealed, there's big open part on the top so literally anyone in the room can hear or smell what you doing there. I stayed there with my husband so it was not a big problem, but if you travel with friends, they might be able to hear you dropping the kids in the pool lol... I just cannot understand this design. 2. The basin sink is tiny, and the tap is right on the middle top, it's not that there's no space, on the contrary - the counter is rather big. So if you tend to wash your face in the sink, the water will go everywhere. Yet another design I cannot comprehend... 3. The AC in our room was a quite loud, probably something's broken inside. We had to switch to another room in the middle of the night.
28 February 2026
We loved staying at Ace Hotel and will stay there again on our next trip to Sydney.
The hotel decor is handsome and calm. The room was very comfortable and the guitar was a bonus. Breakfast was fabulous, as was the staff. The location is about a 10 minute walk to various forms of public transportation.
Nothing.
27 February 2026
Fabulous
Very chill
All good
27 February 2026
Ace!
Location and facilities
Pillows a little uncomfortable
27 February 2026
Comfortable
Clean
26 February 2026
Lovely hotel - enjoyed the location and ambience
Very stylish and a great location .
Room was small for 2 people with luggage. Very stingy with teas and coffees in the room .
25 February 2026
Will be back.
Food was outstanding - breakfasts and bar snacks. Staff were very friendly, professional and helpful. Loved the professional casual vibe of the entire experience.
25 February 2026
Great location, cool room.
Vibe was great, loved our terrace! Loved that they were pouring Michters whisky.
When we checked into our room, there was a little rubbish and a long black hair between our fresh white towels.
24 February 2026
Fabulous
Perfect location, great access to the rooftop restaurant and lower ground bar / breakfast facilities. Delicious food.
24 February 2026
Well worth it!
The whole vibe was amazing! Quality of the finishes, staff and facilities were great.
Nothing
24 February 2026
Great vibe over all with exception food and an amzing cool chill out bar.
I loved the vibe and everyone was really helpful and friendly, the food was really delicious, sometimes a little confusing as there were several different menus for different times of day and different areas but the food and the choices were exceptional. the DJ on the weekend really set a great scene to come back and have a few drinks before retiring.
nothing, my sister and I were having a catch up weekend as I flew in from overseas and this was the perfect place for that. I would only suggest trying to have a loading zone installed out front so UBUR drivers dont get booked.
23 February 2026
Fabulous
Very helpful staff. Really comfortable bed and pillows. Breakfast and dinner restaurants superb!
The lighting in the room could have been better. The toilet and shower were a bit dark.
23 February 2026
Nice trendy hotel
Nice hotel. Close to the metro and to the city. Not much going on the neighbourhood…..but nice place none the less
All good
23 February 2026
Quite, chic hotel close to the eateries and nightlife of Surry Hills, Haymarket and Darling Harbour.
Close to Surry Hills, Haymarket and Darling Harbour, this hotel is replete with beautiful rooms, a gorgeous bar and friendly, helpful staff.
Nothing to complain about at this gorgeous hotel.
23 February 2026
Comfy room and lovely design
Very comfortable and quiet room. Bar downstairs was lovely with great staff.
22 February 2026
It’s a good hotel and we would come back, but it’s over priced fo what you get.
Hotel is in a good location / better for proximity to the city than Surrey hills though. We ate at the restaurant downstairs and it was fantastic. Bar has good menu and vibe although bar staff could be a bit more chirpy!
Housekeeping was poor / towels and tea etc was not replenished properly, hotel is quite basic given the cost - no coffee machine, no turn down service, breakfast is not included and rooms pretty average in terms of quality of furnishing & linen.
22 February 2026
Exceptional
It was convenient. Loved the vibe and decor. Very comfortable
Nothing
22 February 2026
Wonderful stay in Sydney
The room was well designed, with all the extras required to ensure a comfortable stay. The variety of food and drink options were great. Staff were friendly. I arrived early and managed to access my room straight away which is always greatly appreciated
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20 February 2026
Very good
Clean, stylish rooms with big windows. Good location. However I wouldn’t give 5 stars to this hotel but solid 4. The service provided isn’t 5 stars. No one will bring your luggage to your room or downstairs I guess you have to ask about it which is not like it should be done.
Cleaning was a bit annoying as they were coming all the time super late after 3pm and reception was sending me mails you check on me when I pour don’t disturb sign on my door. Very odd.
20 February 2026
Great design, vibe and eats!
the room design and the restaurants
false fire alarms, feathers and stains on the floor
20 February 2026
Great little hotel for a couple to explore Sydney
Great location, only 20 mins from Syd airport by uber. Hotel lobby and rooms have beautiful interiors. Bed was firm and comfortable. Rooms were clean and beautifully designed. Layout was a little weird as you open the door to the bathroom/sink area but works well. Also appreciate amount of storage/shelves in the room. Toiletries were excellent as well, beautiful scents.
Not a fan of the down pillows, only found out they had other options when we were checking out. Also not a fan of Loam (the cafe downstairs), staff were not attentive and food was a bit average. Good Chemistry is great for a coffee, but if you're after a meal definitely head to one of the many cafes down the road.
18 February 2026
Very comfortable perfect location will be back on my next visit to Sydney
The Location is fantastic the hotel is very well appointed and very comfortable - a very nice breakfast in the restaurant and the staff are very helpful
The only small issue is the rooms (bedroom area is a little on the small side - everything else is spot on.
17 February 2026
Exceptional
Loved the Ace! Great location whether you want to hit the tourist attractions and the CBD, or explore Surry Hills, Chinatown, and Darling Harbour. Rooms were clean and comfortable, and the staff was so friendly and helpful. We requested a few extra pillows, and the team brought even more by the following night unprompted after they ran out of the memory foam pillows the previous evening.
17 February 2026
Great fun food and service
Location and style
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17 February 2026
Amazing!
It was super modern and clean, and very Stylish hotel. The staff is friendly and it's close to everything, definitely I’ll come back here again soon thank you!
Nothing
15 February 2026
Unreal, best stay.
all the food was exceptional and the location was perfect
14 February 2026
Awesome
The entire vibe and fitout
Should have paid a bit more for a tad more floor space in our room
12 February 2026
Exceptional
Everything.
What is there not to like ?!?
10 February 2026
Get what you pay for. All good
Friendly. Functional. No real surprises.
Shower leaked water across rest of bathroom. $21 glass of wine in big glass barely 1cm deep was a bit rich. Let there asap so missed out on 3 dinners and drinks due to pricing greed.
10 February 2026
Exceptional
Beautiful design aesthetic, rooms were good, location was good. Dinner at the hotel restaurant was lovely, but theres also lots of amazing restaurants nearby.
Its a little on the pricier side for what you're getting but still a great hotel.
7 February 2026
Very cool boutique hotel in the heart of Sydney
The location was fantastic, easy to walk to the city centre, the gallery, gardens, and public transport was nearby. Loved the hotel design, quiet rooms, the bar and restaurant were great.
Bathroom lighting is terrible, they also forgot to clean the room, or replace soiled towels etc, and I wish they had a coffee pod machine!
5 February 2026
Pit stop before flight
Amazing character of the hotel, felt comfortable instantly. Staff were lovely. Rooms are simple and quiet.
Bathroom could have brighter lights.
5 February 2026
Exceptional
The style of the hotel, the food was amazing and the ambience. The gym was great, used it both days and 'the kiln' rooftop restaurant was fantastic!
There was renovations nearby, but it turned out to be ok as there was no noise!
5 February 2026
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4 February 2026
Cool spot in a relaxed part of town
Cool vibe, nice spacious room, well equipped. Comfortable. Friendly staff.
Rooftop bar only open on limited days.
4 February 2026
Enjoying it very much ! Super nice staff n meal at restaurants
Friendliest staff
Staircase from car drop off to reception
3 February 2026
Fabulous
Clean , very comfortable beds
Being charged for water
3 February 2026
Was a fabulous stay
We loved the lobby bar , room was small but very comfortable Gym was very functional & we loved the coffee shop
Really wanted coffee in our room
2 February 2026
Stylish, purposeful, comfortable
Great location, great staff, very comfortable.
2 February 2026
Relaxed, friendly, quirky.
Great character, friendly atmosphere, great food in restaurant, comfortable room.
First impressions from the road, rrecoption was a little dark. However, much nicer when inside.
2 February 2026
A wonderful place to stay. Excellent facilities, cleanliness and staff.
Great location. Plenty of options for dinner. The rooftop bar is amazing. All of the staff were excellent, customer service was amazing.
1 February 2026
Nice modern hotel, great bar and restaurants onsite, funky decor, good location.
Lobby bar had a great vibe, decor quite nice throughout. Staff very friendly, good location.
Pillows and bed were not overly comfortable, not bad, just not amazing. Medium room felt quite small. No coffee pods or Nespresso machine. At that price point you would normally see one in the room.
1 February 2026
A must stay in Sydney
This place is amazing wow! The interior design throughout the entire hotel is on point. From the in room record player with selected records, to the high concrete ceilings, there wasn’t anything to dislike about this place except for some shoddy pillows aha!
Pillows could be better
1 February 2026
Great location, great design features, helpful checking/front desk.
Funky design, great position near good cafes, shops, Chinatown, Hyde Park - and easy walk from Central train station. Very, very appreciative that staff let us check in early when a room was available - a truly welcome bonus after an uncomfortable overnight train trip - thank you!!
Upstairs bar and restaurant a bit TOO cool and taking themselves too seriously - didn’t make hotel guests feel terribly welcome (but it was the complete opposite at the stunning marble bar downstairs)
30 January 2026
Chic, cozy Sydney bolt-hole.
Delicious breakfast - perfect hangover cure! Bed was so comfy and luxurious, whole room felt really chic and cozy. Great location in Surrey Hills.
More hanging space/storage space for clothes please.
29 January 2026
Fabulous
Everything was good
Better lighting besides the mirror when shaving.
28 January 2026
Fab - would thoroughly recommend!
Fab vibe and in a great location
Nothing
27 January 2026
Exceptional
It was excellent, great location Very comfortable and cosy hotel Will definitely staying here again Felt like home with all the quiet and good size rooms .
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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3 March 2026
Very good