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
23 May 2025
Exceptional
Friendly staff with a vibrant setting
22 May 2025
If you appreciate great design and architecture it's a must stay!
Best hotel experience I'd had of late. Stayed with my best friend in a twin room which was super comfortable. Beds were amazing (although I only realised in the morning there was a pillow menu as I'm not a fan of feather pillows). Room is tight but all you need, bathroom generous for a room of this size. Just loved all the details, everything feels so curated and bespoke. We were staying for a concert in Town Hall which was an easy walk. Lots of eating and drinking options within the hotel. Would 100000% go back!
Nothing!
20 May 2025
Very good
Funky vibe to the hotel. We stayed in the large room so if felt spacious for the night. Nice lower cbd view. Great location for what we were doing for the night.
Bathroom was very dark and there was no coffee pod machine only instant coffee, seriously what is the 90s? Construction noise next door from 7am.
17 May 2025
Great location, modern hotel with all amenities
Great location. Room was good size with all amenities. Had room on 10th floor which was very quiet. Staff at the desk were extremely helpful and polite
Breakfast wasn’t included, but was actually thankful as it wasn’t great and v expensive for what you got. Plenty of better places nearby to have breakfast- AP Bakery
17 May 2025
Very nice interior, felt VERY clean, and the location was great
The room itself felt very new and clean; we got a free upgrade to a medium sized room and it was certainly better than the original small one we sought. The interior design is very neat and I appreciated what seemed like sound proofing? The room was quiet and the perfect temperature, controlled by ourselves.
I don’t like the placement of the room’s drain, as it’s right where one would stand in front of the sink to do anything. No slippers were provided and everything extra did cost quite a bit more than I expected. The lighting in the toilet and shower areas was very dim; can be relaxing for some, but for others, it’s a struggle to see which flush button to push.
16 May 2025
Cool place to stay and great bar and restaurant.
Very cool, architectural and funky interiors. Great restaurant.
Room was perhaps a fraction small.
12 May 2025
Fabulous
Nice, high-quality decor, cool vibe and solid gym facilities. Location near Hyde Park was great too.
12 May 2025
Funkiest hotel in Sydney
Everything
11 May 2025
Actually good art here
Great design and art through the hotel, some surprising interventions by artists like Jason Phu, Tony Albert, Julia Gutman and more The overall design was also of a very high standard.and much more enjoyable than the average "corporate " style hotel.
11 May 2025
Lovely hotel, very different in all the right ways.
The venue exceeded our expectations from the images provided, it was very comfortable and the large room was lovely and comfortable, the touches of the guitar and record player in the room added to the ambience. Room service from Loam Restaurant was just as good upstairs in the room as it was downstairs in the restaurant.
The onsite cafe Good Chemistry had good coffee but the food options were disappointing
11 May 2025
We had a great stay overall, we were staying with a baby and all the facilities, staff were great
Gorgeous room, great vibe, quiet even with the bustling restaurant downstairs, excellent location
Room service food was extremely basic and not presented well
8 May 2025
Can’t wait to come back!
Everything. The style, the coziness, but in particular the staff were just excellent.
I liked everything!
7 May 2025
A great place to relax after exploring the city.
Great cool vibe, loved the room, excellent bed and all facilities superb. Having a guitar and record deck in the room just added to the ambiance.
Nothing!
6 May 2025
Spacious rooms, high ceilings, very quiet & super cool. The perfect location for a Sydney stay.
Loved the rooms - high ceilings, super comfortable bed, huge lounge area, perfectly appointed. Loved the bath and the record player. We will be back.
3 May 2025
Concrete jungle luxury
The attention to detail was amazing and the staff were so friendly, warm and accomodating. The furnishings are stunning, the bed was soooooo comfy and the little touches (like the Deiji Studios robes) were so luxe. The location was great, the overall “vibe” of the hotel is grungy / factory / exposed brick but with a “levelled up” feel of luxury. The rooftop bar Kiln was also divine, so beautiful and chic. Would definitely stay here again and looking forward to it!
2 May 2025
Would definitely stay again
Very small room but this was OK as we didn't spend a lot of time in there and everything else made up for this
1 May 2025
Perfect in every way
Styling Ammenities Bar Staff & staff uniform(so many variations that were cool)
Haven’t experienced any
1 May 2025
Fantastic home away from home.
Fantastic options for breakfast and always delicious.
nothing
29 April 2025
Very good
Great location, close to a lot of popular restaurants and bars in Surry Hills. Great bar downstairs and a good (albeit compact) gym.
Rooms are lovely but fairly small and there is very little privacy in terms of the way the bathroom is set up (shower and toilet doors open straight into the bedroom). Just something to be mindful of!
28 April 2025
great place in the heart of the CBD
very nice hotel in the museum area with lots of nearby restaurants and bars. Room had a large balcony and city view. staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating. i’d stay here again.
shower and toilet rooms were datk.
28 April 2025
Couldn’t ask for more
Staff are outstanding and the lobby bar is just such an wonderful place to hang out for breakfast, reading and coming back after dinner to a dj and ending the night perfectly!! We couldn’t be more impressed and it’s the same every time we stay.
27 April 2025
Love everything about the ACE Hotel. Especially the beds like sleeping on clouds. The overall vibe i
Love everything about the ACE Hotel. Especially the beds like sleeping on clouds. The overall vibe is so cool, love the DJ in the bar and the breakfast is sensational.
27 April 2025
Amazing hotel with a great vibe!
Really nice hotel in a great location. Loved the rooms and the record player in the room. Staff really friendly and helpful. A choice of bars and restaurants within the building and around. Highly recommend this place and will be back for sure!
Nothing. Everything was great!
25 April 2025
Exceptional
This was the nicest stay I’ve had anywhere. Every detail was perfect. Every product was branded and well thought of. We had a long stay and enjoyed it very much. Daily room cleanings 24-7 staff. It was just amazing!
24 April 2025
Loved the inspiring art collection- a wonderful stay in a great location with really friendly staff
Food was great in the hotel..
The fruit breakfast was not the same standard as other excellent meals as the fruit was not fresh and some was bruised
24 April 2025
Cool luxury
This is one of the best hotels I've ever stayed in. Great vibe, awesome decor, all the mod cons. Would definitely recommend!
The tea selection was pretty sub par and the mugs were very small. This is a tiny issue, but as a tea drinker, I was a bit disappointed.
21 April 2025
Exceptional
The staff was friendly, helpful and fun. Cannot say enough positive things about them!!! Hotel is located in Surry Hills, in walking distance from the train station and Hyde Park. Great vibe.
The lighting in the room was driving me crazy. lol. Mood lighting in the shower and toilet area - barely enough to see! Shaving legs ? Forget about it! Also, when you turned one light off, another one went on. One light was on all night - only way to shut all lights off was to pull the keycard - which shuts off the A/C.
21 April 2025
A beautifully designed hotel with great atmosphere, excellent service and dining, though not everything matched our expe
The hotel is absolutely beautiful, with a unique and thoughtfully curated design in every corner. The restaurants are excellent, and we were lucky to enjoy a weekend with fantastic live music. The staff is very friendly and attentive. After staying at the Ace in New York and Sydney, our next destination is Japan!
We booked two large rooms, but one was noticeably smaller than the other. Although the staff made an effort to offer a replacement, we didn’t quite get what we originally reserved. Housekeeping didn’t vacuum the room during our stay.
21 April 2025
Love it - any time in Sydney it’s my
The reception staff actively found me a room knowing I’d arrived very early in the morning after a 26 hour commute from London. They also accommodated me for an extra night when there was the fire at Heathrow. Their cafe and room service was amazing- I dare you to find a better breakfast and the bed and pillows! Even when dealing with uk to au jetlaf they made all the difference.
I have told all the friends who came to Sydney for the same event as me that they should have booked the ace. This was my second visit and I love everything about it. The reception, cafe and bar staff are lovely, the rooms are clean and so well designed and comfortable and the service is fab. There is nothing I don’t like about it - I’ve been so well taken care of. The only disaster was a fire alarm at 8am when id been up at a party quite late the night before but totally out of their control and they got us back to our rooms really quickly.
21 April 2025
Too good to miss. Can't wait to return
Excellent breakfast choices Brilliant coffee
Not a fan of down pillows
20 April 2025
Great boutique hotel in fantastic location.
Style, comfort, location and views.
19 April 2025
Fabulous
Location was a short walk into the center. Lovely staff and great room
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17 April 2025
Fabulous
Modern and fun rooms! Great service from lovely staff!
16 April 2025
Wish it was longer, lovely space and great food!
Level of finishes and the little touches.
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14 April 2025
Our stay was Ace!
Everything was clean and well thought out. The staff were attentive, friendly and showed great initiative. Everyone seemed to enjoy their work. Breakfast was great and our rooms very clean and comfortable. Thank you.
13 April 2025
Comfortable, great position , rooms are nice, staff are friendly , will be back !
Comfortable, great position , rooms are nice, staff are friendly , will be back !
13 April 2025
Exceptional
Everything was amazing Gorgeous modern and funky hotel Staff were.excellent and so helpful
12 April 2025
Very good
Great location and very comfortable room
Very noisy in entrance- hard to hear staff on reception!
12 April 2025
Exceptional
A great stay in a terrace room. Thank you to all the staff for making the trip extra special! There’s a great bar downstairs and all the facilities you’d need. Big plus having an ice machine too!
12 April 2025
Lovely
Perfect location for a family get together Very safe Staff great Loved our rooms and I requested we were next door to each other-and that was posdible on the day😊
Nil
12 April 2025
Good vibes, great design, fun
A really lovely hotel with beautiful design features, handy restaurants and helpful staff. Easy access to Central Station, Haymarket and China Town.
9 April 2025
A gem of a hotel to unwind in a cosy appointed spaces.
Hip, well furnished and appointed rooms and facilities in a great central location. Enjoyed a lovely dinner at Kiln the upstairs restaurant.
9 April 2025
Exceptional
The vibe, decor, location, the room itself was awesome! The staff were friendly as always
8 April 2025
Fabulous
Great hotel, contains all you need for a weekend stay.
Lighting in room a little dark in shower and toilet. Very hard to see in the night, a very dim sensor night light would be good.
7 April 2025
Staff were great Always something fun going on Good vibes
Vibe
Not enough hangers No spare loo roll!
6 April 2025
Fantastic atmosphere.
Front entrance was not wheelchair accessible, not sure if there was an alternate entrance which was. Staff were very helpful with suitcases.
4 April 2025
Exceptional
The Pillows hurt my neck
4 April 2025
Exceptional
We had a great stay here. The interior and facilities are new. The room is quiet and clean. With washing machine and kitchen, it’s very convenient for laundry and cooking.
3 April 2025
Exceptional
Gorgeous room, close to car park and centrally located.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kid 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
- - Higher level 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
24 May 2025
Loved our stay!