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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
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

5.0
Stephanie

14 June 2026

Great spot

Staff were amazing

Whilst it's been upgrades to be accessible, it was still a struggle for elderly grandmother in the foyer. Everything else was amazing though. Id be back with my partner whenever I am in Sydney. Again, staff were amazing.

5.0
Alexandra

14 June 2026

Exceptional

Loved the whole experience, the design is gorgeous

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
Hayley

13 June 2026

Exceptional

Friendly staff, comfy room, cool interiors. Great neighborhood, walking distance to everything.

4.0
Fabio

11 June 2026

Very good

Stylish, well located, comfortable bed, good breakfast

Staff is kind but mostly very young and not particularly professional; room cleanliness can be improved

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
Emma

10 June 2026

Enjoyable

Comfortable rooms good service

Na

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
Charlotte

9 June 2026

Loved

Loved

Loved

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
Danielle

7 June 2026

Awesome time.

Awesome location. Great staff. Great stay. Super cool vibe. (If you happen to eat at Loam - the dessert dumplings are truly insane! So good.)

The wifi was average and since I was working on my trip - it was a little frustrating.

5.0
Riseley

7 June 2026

Exceptional

I surprised my with with a weekend trip for her birthday and we were lucky enough to be put on one if the top floors. The view made it that much better.

If im being picky the wifi password wouldnt work for us but was no big deal at all.

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
Shaunamoreno

5 June 2026

Sydney gem

Gorgeous hotel, conveniently located, lovely staff. Highly recommend. Huge windows. Fun wooden key card. Great café downstairs, fine dining upstairs. Lots of storage. Super impressed.

Rooms were a bit dimly lit. Had to use the light from the window to do my makeup.

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.

4.0
Harriet

3 June 2026

Very good

Really cool place. Staff very friendly and helpful. Room was spacious and comfortable and lots of nice extra touches.

The pet charge is quite a lot. Appreciate that you get the bowls and food and dog bed, but I would prefer none of that and not the $120 charge

4.0
Kirby

2 June 2026

Great experience!

great location, lovely staff. very close to train stations. Room was clean and comfortable.

This is quite a dark hotel, and the lighting in the room is confusing. Turning one set of 'mood ' lights off turns others on! Everything else was great.

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

4.5
Yi

31 May 2026

Fabulous

The vibe

N/A

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

4.0
Barclay

30 May 2026

Very good

Great room size. Liked the layout of room.

Hard to read signs in the hotel. Too dark to see things clearly. Couldnt turn off all the lights in the room- even the staff couldnt turn all of them offf either. Broken chair in room

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
Micah

26 May 2026

Exceptional

My room had a guitar, which was brilliant as I love to pay to relax at night

Rooms are on the smaller side and not a lot of options to eat near by

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.

4.0
Jonathan

25 May 2026

Very good

Good location

Hard to get space in the bar restaurant as a hotel guest.

4.0
Sarah

24 May 2026

Beautiful stay, great location in heart of Surry!

Beautiful space, great location and lovely staff!

Shower lighting a little too dim for my liking

4.5
Anna

24 May 2026

Fabulous

The bars and room were great

The radio and light didn’t work

4.5
Yusuke

21 May 2026

Stylish, welcoming, and full of character — one of the most memorable hotel stays I’ve had in Sydney.

Staying at Ace Hotel had been on my bucket list for a long time, and it absolutely lived up to my expectations. The hotel itself is very stylish and trendy, but what really made our stay special was the warm hospitality from the staff. Even though they seemed very busy, the reception staff were always kind and welcoming. I especially appreciated the staff member who kindly checked the stock room twice to help me look for my jumper. Thank you again for your help. The room was beautifully designed and very comfortable. The food and drinks were also really nice — particularly breakfast at Loam. The French toast was amazing and I will miss it very soon. The waiting staff also seated us at a lovely corner table where we could enjoy the atmosphere of the whole floor. Overall, we had a wonderful stay and would love to come back again someday.

4.5
Jane

21 May 2026

Fabulous

location, vibe - decor fabulous

Roof top restaurant - overpriced and terrible lounge seating. Staff inattentive. Had to repeatedly follow up order. Room information promoted $2 oysters; but reality was $7 .

5.0
Suzy

21 May 2026

Exceptional

Loved it, will return.

Loved everything!

5.0
Andrew

20 May 2026

Excellent option for Sydney

Location is great Lobby bar is cool Cafe is solid Staff are nice

5.0
Emily

18 May 2026

Great stay

Very cool hotel, the rooms were big, modern and clean. The staff were super lovely and the location is perf.

5.0
Catherine

18 May 2026

10/10 as always. Love staying at the Ace

Always such a vibe

5.0
Jiri

17 May 2026

Great!

Location, modern looks, friendly staff

Perhaps the happy hour could be an hour longer

4.5
Anita

17 May 2026

Fabulous

Great location opposite Harry’s Bar and Chin Chin. Loved the record player and guitar in the room. Loved the electric blinds. Very comfy beds.

They were very low on merch and I would’ve bought a tote and a t shirt but they didn’t have any

5.0
Elisa

16 May 2026

Perfect Sydney stay. Great art, music, food, happy people. Fun vibes.

Awesome hotel staff. Great food. Good coffee. Music. Art. Fun vibes all round.

4.0
Ron

16 May 2026

Funky hotel in a great location

The Hotel is funky and centrally located.

Nothing really. We booked a bigger room this time, so we had a good sized, comfortable bed

4.0
Gavan

15 May 2026

Very good

Reasonably central - staff very helpful - great views from room

4.5
Natasha

15 May 2026

beautiful restful and great location

Location was great and the rooms were bougie and lovely. The beds were super comfortable like sleeping on a cloud.

Lighting in the bathrooms

4.0
Tim

14 May 2026

Very good

Great vibe and decor

5.0
Bianca

12 May 2026

Exceptional

Gorgeous fit-oit, amazing location

4.0
Katherine

12 May 2026

Very good

Great decor and ambiance Staff very friendly Well located

No in room coffee facilities or side plates Loo paper holder falling off the wall in bathroom No spare blankets No room cleaning during visit Fridge so fully stocked with product to buy that could not fit in any small additions of ones own Overall priced as a luxury but actually felt cool without feeling luxurious. Similar priced hotels have achieved both

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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