Expert reviews
“With its loft-like designed spaces and dimly lit hallways that smell of incense, this place feels like your chic pied-à-terre in Sydney.”
“In a discreet laneway, this designer boutique hotel in a refurbished 19th-century warehouse evokes Asia with its incense aromas and dark-wood fittings. There are two principal room styles: ‘light’ and sexier ‘dark’.”
“Establishment is Sydney’s stylish headquarters for dining, drinking and sleeping, and is home to a range of top restaurants, bars, and a nightclub. It’s within walking distance to some of Sydney’s most well-known sights, but with so much going on under the one roof, you might have trouble leaving.”
What guests liked
- Room service
- Boutique style
- Friendly staff
- Excellent Wifi
- Great location
- Comfortable beds
All you need to know
Only a fifteen minute walk away from the Sydney Opera House and in the heart of the central business district, the Establishment Hotel of Sydney pulls off an effortless coolly elegant look with grace and style. This ever lively hotel is situated in the center of it all, with Australian Square, Museum of Sydney, Pitt Street Mall, Chifley Plaza and Harbour Bridge all nearby. Based on its location only, this hotel caters to both business and leisure visitors.
Not only does the surrounding attractions entice guests wanting to be awestruck, the hotel and its atmosphere are one of a kind and marvelous as well. The hotel is home to comfortable and inviting accommodations as well as fine dining, top-rated restaurants, bars and a nightclub. The high-ceilinged lobby and the warm reception area immediately give the impression that a stay here is going to leave a lasting imprint on the memory… and it does.
The rooms themselves offer a light or dark color scheme with queen size bed inviting restful sleep. The 1890s heritage of the building is showcased by the exposed brick walls while all modern conveniences and contemporary furniture finish the decor. This family friendly hotel also has room service available.
Hotel Details
— 31 rooms
— Opened in 1995
— Modern industrial style
Hotel Features
— Free WiFi
— Restaurant
— Bar
— Fitness center
— 24-hour front desk
— Family rooms
— Nearby private parking available
— Laundry service available
— Concierge service
— Tour desk
— ATM machine on site
— Nightclub
— Facilities for disabled guests
— Room service
— Meeting facilities available
Additional Info
— Check in begins at 2:00 PM
— Check out ends at 11:00 AM
— Minimum check in age is 18 years old
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Location
Recent guest reviews
12 March 2024
Fabulous
Friendly helpful staff Comfortable room Very clean
10 March 2024
Mostly The good. And the Bad
The location was in great Proximity, to most, if not all of Sydney's Darlington Harbour Attractions. Room was clean. and tidy. Bathroom wad awesome. Staff were friendly.
The Security staff and bouncers are very quick to turn away ppl who can't dance. Saying they look drunk. When it comes to Latin dancing everyone is bad. . I was very quickly Tapped and annoyed that they removed me without a breath test or sobriety test.
6 March 2024
Stay was good but rooms need to be renovated
Iocation and nice staff
The rooms didn’t look like the photos we booked. Hotel needs to do renovations
27 February 2024
Great location to enjoy Sydney!
Great modern hotel close to Circular Quay. Large well appointed room & bathroom. The hotel is attached to some great restaurants/ bars. Dinner at Mr Wong was fantastic!
We had some issues with the lighting system.
23 February 2024
Exceptional stay in The Establishment Hotel
Loved the restaurants & bars so close by. Design of refurbishment was excellent & location exceptional!
The consatina door from bedroom to bathroom wouldn't close, so no privacy.
20 February 2024
Okay
Location close to circular quay.
Bathroom floor was dirty.
17 February 2024
Always great, close to our favourite restaurants
Love staying at The Establishment , cool boutique Hotel where access is in lane way . Location is great , close to The Harbour, , designer stores etc… Mr Wong , fabulous favourite restaurant next door !
Nothing
14 February 2024
Very good
Location
Bed was too hard
10 February 2024
Pleasant
It locates very very nice.
The shomer place is poorly draind. Actually a drain is not bad but the water is flooded over the partition.
4 February 2024
Very good
Location & size of room.
27 January 2024
unique, personal, central
great location, attentive staff, boutique feel
nothing
21 January 2024
Peaceful and clean
It was clean and the place was fitted with floorboards which contributed to the cleanliness
N/A
6 January 2024
Fabulous
27 December 2023
Pleasant
The room was extremely comfortable
5 December 2023
I had a great time
It was cool/funky. The stereo in room was great. The soundproofing was excellent.
Delivered flowers were not in water on arrival. The light system was too complicated for me
8 November 2023
Will stay again
The friendliness of the staff
I couldn’t get to level 1 after 8 pm using the lifts
31 October 2023
Brilliant location, awesome design, amazing food. Really enjoyed it.
Location location location
Room service breakfast not starting till 730.
27 September 2023
great place very consistent
it’s a lovely hotel
nothing
25 September 2023
Fabulous
There was a strong aromatic scent in the room which I wasn’t a huge fan of but it was bearable
18 September 2023
Fabulous
Great rooms, very comfortable and fun. Not too big, makes you feel very boutique. Great bathroom and facilities.
Floor was a bit creaky when walking around.
5 September 2023
Very good
Great location, great room, staff were extremely helpful, amazing onsite restaurant/bar
noisy outside in street with late night people in bars etc
30 August 2023
City hideaway
Great location, lovely unique rooms, fabulous bathroom and some of Sydney’s best restaurants at their door. Best staff and service. Couldn’t be more friendly or accommodating.
Nothing!
29 August 2023
Will definitely recommend this hotel and return to stay again.
The Reception staff were very welcoming and went above and beyond.
Slightly noisy nearby room, but not a prolonged issue. There were no sweet options in the mini bar.
29 August 2023
Very good and convenient
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Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits
- - Coffee house on site
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - ATM/cash machine on site
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
Activities
- - Fitness centre
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Nightclub/DJ (additional charge)
- - Evening entertainment (additional charge)
- - Beauty Services
- - Facial treatments
- - Waxing services
- - Make up services
- - Hair treatments
- - Manicure
- - Pedicure
- - Hair cut
- - Hair colouring
- - Hair styling
- - Body treatments
- - Body scrub
- - Fitness
- - Happy hour (additional charge)
- - Live music/performance
- - Live sport events (broadcast)
Entertainment and family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
20 March 2024
Boutique setting personalised service
Beautiful old building with a boutique feel