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
25 December 2025
An absolute delight
Loved the Interiors and the spacious of the room ( we booked the large room and it delivered). The in room record player and chosen records / music were a lovely nostalgic personal touch before a dinner out. Very comfortable king bed, bath and the room service breakfast was amazing. The customer service was fabulous as was the check out at 12 pm. We left revitalised ! Thank you
That we couldn’t stay longer
25 December 2025
Loved it! the bed was the highlight of the stay like I couldn’t get out of bed, the shower was amazing
The bed!!! So comfy and the pillows so fluffy, the shower was so relaxing and the aesthetics of the room and hotel were beautiful
At most, the toilet door was shut off completely so when traveling with a companion, it’s a bit out there
24 December 2025
We will consider returning as our stay provided the ideal start to our Australian holiday.
Our room was spacious, clean and finished to a high standard. The bar and restaurant provided a delightful ambience in which to meet fellow travellers. We found the staff extremely pleasant and helpful and the whole experience provided the perfect launching pad for our first two days in Australia. The hotel is conveniently situated for multiple choices of travelling to Sydney Harbour but we ended up with a very pleasant walk back.
Lighting poor in toilet and shower room. Car park was expensive and there were inadequate instructions on how to get back to the hotel. A map showing the one way system would have been helpful.
23 December 2025
Very good
Very easy hotel to get in and out. Good location in the city center, nice staff and clean, modern rooms.
Our room was facing the inner court and you almost couldn’t tell if it was day or night since so little light reached us. The hotel itself is nice but this for us was a big no no. Make sure you check this when booking.
22 December 2025
Loved this funky hotel.
Great location and very cool aesthetic. The staff were friendly, and the food and cocktails at the restaurant/bar were fabulous.
The bathroom door is not a complete door, so it's lacking a little privacy if you're travelling with someone.
22 December 2025
Great place I will re visit
Clean and great styling
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21 December 2025
Great value hotel - great location for exploring Sydney
Great family room - good size, beds very comfortable. Great location easy access to public transport.
19 December 2025
excellent hotel, better staff and excellent location
excellent
check in took a bit too long, but this was because I requested a room change.
18 December 2025
Modern arty hotel.
Very slick hotel. Nice food. Clean modern rooms.
Slightly $$ this time around.
17 December 2025
Funky little gem in Surrey Hills - worth the stay!
It was quiet, well appointed, and had a really artsy vibe. I loved it!
There rooftop restaurant was closed
16 December 2025
Exceptional
Location was great. Roof top bar was wonderful and staff amazing.
We left 2 items in the closet and whilst one was retuned the other was not which was very disappointing. Our fault for leaving but the staff that cleaned the room are not honest.
15 December 2025
Great vibes and excellent location.
Great to have a restaurant and bar on site because we were pushed for time with an overnight stay for a concert!
14 December 2025
Chic stay!
Beautiful hotel, lovely staff, great location.
14 December 2025
Great boutique hotel - excellent all round
Great boutique hotel. Very friendly staff and lovely room. Gym was good as well as was rooftop bar. Brilliant stay overall.
Nothing.
14 December 2025
Exceptional
The hotel was beautiful. Very clean, vintage vibe but modern. The staff were helpful and friendly. We arrived at about 2 with our room almost ready. We were happy to wait and were given a complimentary drink from the bar. Which was a lovely touch. In a great location as well and easy walk to the train station. We both absolutely loved the hotel and recommend to anyone
Nil
13 December 2025
Perfect for the weekend getaway
The vibe, The decor and pretty much everything
I had to say cleanliness wasn’t up scratch, I found the room really dusty
12 December 2025
A great hotel in the best part of Sydney
We love the Ace for it's unique design and location
The staff are wonderful however we have been to the Ace at least 10 times and they never seem to know this. A simple welcome back or thanks for staying with us again would be a nice touch.
12 December 2025
All in all a great stay
Comfortable bed, great location, nice coffee shop and bar. Nice shower.
Noisy air conditioning with a bright light that illuminated the room and made it difficult to sleep.
10 December 2025
Awsome! I would come here again!
Kind and helpful staff! Clean room!
9 December 2025
Close to central so easy to get where you need. Fab bars and eats in nearby Surrey Hills.
Design all around you is great. Makes it really enjoyable environment to be in. Restaurant is great, and the cafe for coffee and morning juice etc great too. Rooms are calm and have great showers.
Lighting is lovely and moody just little tricky for make up - perhaps a mirror light would help.
9 December 2025
Great Stay in Sydney with great restaurants
The hotel is overall great, it feels trendy and modern. The restaurants are great. It’s just one metro stop away from the Opera or a 30-minute walk.
It doesn’t offer breakfast and rooms can be a little bit on the small side.
7 December 2025
Unique.
Unique.
7 December 2025
Fun, funky and very helpful, friendly staff!
Friendly staff, stylish rooms, bar and restaurant on site, great locale
Only element was not much space to move around bed and block out blinds didn’t have a pull stick - that’s being very picky however!
7 December 2025
Fabulous
Great location. Comfortable bed. Really nice aesthetics.
7 December 2025
Fabulous
The hotel is in the middle of the town! Easy to reach all the attractions we'd planned to visit! The hotel also holds happy hour activities sometimes; check on the website to catch a great deal!
Nope!
6 December 2025
The Ace is the perfect hideaway when you are on a work trip.
I love the location, finishes and overall vibe inside.
6 December 2025
Quite stylish amenities, convenient location and your staff was phenomenal!
The room and the staff. Your staff treated us with kindness and respect and was also quite helpful.
Can’t think of a thing!
3 December 2025
Fabulous
breakfast was awesome
3 December 2025
Amazing stay
It was for my husband and our daughter, they say they loved the stay
Location, restaurants and beautiful decor
3 December 2025
Beautiful ambience, great vibes you don’t even feel like you’re in Sydney
Great interior design, great vibes, great ambient lighting
Staff were kinda eh
2 December 2025
Great overnight stay
Great breakfast, modern, comfy, stylish great location
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30 November 2025
Once again a fabulous stay!
Fun, clean, minimalistic, no horrid carpets or furniture. Just on point. Have stayed before and will stay again. Exceptional value.
28 November 2025
Wonderful
Ambiance
No ramp in the main lobby for those with disabilities.
28 November 2025
Wonderful!
Ambiance
Recommend a ramp in the main lobby for luggages and those guests with disabilities.
28 November 2025
Exceptional
Excellent hotel with excellent facilities and location.
27 November 2025
Fabulous
Very convenient location 10/10, beautiful design, great vibe. Shower was amazing
The sound insulation to the city is great, but you do hear everyone outside your room as they return to theirs, which can be quite loud for light sleepers
27 November 2025
Exceptional
It was a beautiful old property restored to a very high level. Throughout the hotel everything was of a high standard which probably my reason for a slightly lower rate was the room was on the small side for us with our cases but with historical buildings you have to compromise somewhere. staff super helpful and friendly and they did their utmost to get our room ready as we had arrived at 8am after a 24 hour flight. Would definitely return ...
26 November 2025
Our fav place to stay in Sydney
Friendly vibe across reception, cafe and bar staff including bar security. The room was super clean room, well designed with a particularly comfortable bed and the perfect amount of room for a 2 night stay.
This hotel just became our fav place to stay in Sydney. We will be back again soon and hoping that you change very little.....except maybe a designated drop off/pick up area in front of the hotel for added convenience.
25 November 2025
great, will visit again
Excellent!
All good, it was a comfortable hotel with great staff and exceeded my expectations
24 November 2025
Modern hotel with very competent staff.
Great location.
24 November 2025
Very helpful and friendly staff. Super thankfulness
We loved having the bikes. A lovely service
Earlier check in
24 November 2025
Very good
Small space...room
23 November 2025
We felt welcomed throughout our stay.
The staff is exceptional.
Nothing.
23 November 2025
A fab stay!
Great vibes! Super lovely staff that told us we were able to check in early when we arrived early from our flight. Room was lovely, clean and amenities felt luxe.
22 November 2025
Excellent
Funky design and vibe -great staff
There was nothing to dislike
22 November 2025
A chic hotel with all the extras.
Everything, great property - location, staff, styling. 12:00 checkout is a luxury. Options of food are excellent.
22 November 2025
Cosy stay in convenient location
Bed was very comfy, pillows were cosy, room was clean, and you could stream to the TV which is very handy, location was close to everywhere i needed to be
20 November 2025
Fabulous
poor lighting in bathroom. Bathroom should be in completely seperate room from living area. Room small.
20 November 2025
Fantastic stay - we'll be back!
Really cool design and very helpful staff!
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

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26 December 2025
Very good