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Hotel Ovolo 1888 Darling Harbour, Sydney

139 Murray St, Pyrmont NSW 2009, Australia (show on map)

Expert reviews

Lonely Planet review:

“In a heritage-listed wool store, this stylish gem combines industrial minimalism with the warmth of ironbark-wood beams, luxury appointments and engaged staff. Rooms range from the aptly named Shoebox to airy lofts and attic suites with harbour views.”

Telegraph review:

“Uber-cool interiors in a converted wool store, paired with a kill-you-with-kindness approach to service, make this boutique Darling Harbour property both hip and homely. A complimentary minibar, evening drinks and canapés and goodie-bags in the guest rooms will bring out even the most hardened traveller’s sense of fun.”

Guest rating

This an aggregated customer review rating of Hotel Ovolo 1888 Darling Harbour, 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 customer review rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0

4.7 out of 5.0

Ranked 2nd in Sydney

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What guests liked

All you need to know

This stylish and luxury five-star hospitality center is the ideal place for tourists and travelers looking to enjoy all the excitement and thrill the city has to offer. The hotel offers nothing short of hospitality excellence and provides the best of modern amenities. Guests are sure to have a unique experience in the Ovolo 1888 Darling Harbour.

The hotel is located on 139 Murray Street in the Pyrmont area of the Central Business District where it stands at a short distance to the city financial, commercial and economic hub.

The hotel offers chic room options such as Queen Room – Shoebox, Queen Room, King Room, Deluxe King Room, Loft Suite, and Junior Suite. These room options are neatly arranged and feature the most beautiful furniture. The hotel rooms also feature stylish modern decors which add a touch of beauty and elegance.

The hotel is just a 5-minute walk away from the iconic Darling Harbour while the Powerhouse Museum is a 10-minute walk from the hotel. Guests can reach the Circular Quay and The Rocks within a 20-minute drive from the Ovolo 1888 hotel premises.

The rooms in the Ovolo 1888 Darling Harbour come with standard amenities and facilities such as free Wi-Fi for high-speed internet access, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, air conditioning, a minibar, a desk, and a comfy sofa. The rooms come with an en suite private bathroom which features marble floors and showers as well as thoughtful touches such as free toiletries and bathroom slippers.

 

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Location

Recent guest reviews

3.5
James

4 December 2025

Meet our essential requirements; close to the venue, a secure and reasonable place to stay.

Location was excellent as we had tickets for the Lyric Theatre. Breakfast was good, however my partner did not enjoy her choice. Some Breakfast staff were good but other were very good. Enjoyed the complementary drinks and snack in the room. The room was just adequate size wise, about the size of my caravan for a lot more money.

Size was adequate but a little more space would have been much better and appreciated. Having space for a chair to relax in would be appreciated, particularly for the cost of the room

4.5
Kenneth

3 December 2025

Location, quirky rooms, friendly staff

It’s a lovely old Hotel with lots of charm and an amazing renovation. It’s located across the road from the Harbourside Car Park, which is cheap on the weekend. We went to a show at the ICC which is a safe 10 minute walk. The rooms are quirky and well-provisioned. The snacks are included which is a nice touch. The staff are friendly and helpful.

We went to breakfast, which can be a bit expensive. It would be nice to have a breakfast option on booking.

4.0
Michael

2 December 2025

Perfect location for easy access to Darling Harbour

Great location for Darling Harbour

I prefer softer pillow

4.0
Alexander

28 November 2025

A wonderful place for a convention at the ICC

Perfectly located just behind Darling Harbour, giving you easy access to the city while still being tucked away from the noise. The room was impressively quiet thanks to the heavy insulation and blackout curtains — genuinely one of the best night’s sleep I’ve had in a hotel. Staff were friendly and attentive, and the ground-floor bar/restaurant was a great convenience. The complimentary bottled water and snacks were a thoughtful touch.

False fire alarm went off at 5am😵‍💫

4.0
Katarzyna

25 November 2025

Lovely stylish hotel!

We had a lovely stay Beautiful hotel and super close to ICC Breakfast was lovely, thank you Clean room regularly serviced

The only down side was fire alarm going off at 5am twice We understand it was set off by the guest but we could do without

5.0
Goostrey

17 November 2025

Exceptional

Everything

4.0
Patricia

16 November 2025

Weekend Getaway

The property is beautiful in design combining heritage and modern architecture. Centrally located across the road from Wilson’s Harbourside Parking is convenient. Room was lovely and dark and bed was comfy for a good nights sleep. Reception staff were lovely and welcoming.

I felt the $5.00 room service fee was unexpected considering the amount paid for the accommodation. Check out was rushed and felt very in-personal for a supposedly 5 star hotel, no question with regard to the stay etc.

5.0
Carlos

10 November 2025

Great Location and great vibe

We like the vibe of the Hotel, the included breakfast is A LA CARTE that was a nice surprise. located very close to Darling Harbour. Great spot we will come back if in Sydney again.

There was some signs of wear and tear in the rooms but nothing too problematic.

4.0
Lyn

9 November 2025

Very comfortable small room but with everything needed.

Comfortable, modern. Every amenity. Free snacks.

Booked a city view room, but received an interior room overlooking the lifts.

4.5
Nicola

8 November 2025

Fabulous

Loved the fabulous service at check in, so welcoming. Beautiful hotel in a great location

The bed was very uncomfortable

5.0
Alex

8 November 2025

Brilliant staff

Helpfulness of staff. We lost a wallet in a taxi and they went above and beyond to get it returned.

Menu somewhat limited

5.0
Amanda

20 October 2025

Excellent room and great location.

Bed was very comfy. We stayed on the top floor and I loved how the roof was really high and uniquely shaped. The artwork on the wall was also great. Bonus was the free lip balm and the minibar in the room. Easy to park across the road in the Wilsons and also got discount from the hotel. We walked from here to Star City to see a show.

The ironing board in the room was tiny which made it hard to use, but really couldn't complain!

5.0
Ian

18 October 2025

Excellent.

Unique and stylish property perfect for an overnight stay close to darling harbour. Air conditioning worked well and was turned on ready for our arrival on a hot day. Bathroom was spotless and everything worked with a good rain head shower and quality towels. Whoever is operating this hotel knows what guests really expect & need and provides it. Helpful staff who know how the large carpark opposite is configured was appreciated!

3.5
Jenny

14 October 2025

Pleasant

Good location and value for money. Great staff

I was next to the store room and it was noisy when opening and closing

4.5
David

12 October 2025

Definitely planning to stay again for any future overnight travel to the area.

The location was great. We stayed to go and see a show at Lyric Theatre and had dinner at a nearby restaurant also. Both those places were within a 10 minute walk from the hotel. The room was comfortable for the size, good for an overnight stay.

No issues with the property at all.

5.0
Janet

12 October 2025

Exceptional boutique hotel

The Woolstore is exceptional. The historic features of the building have been beautifully restored and enhanced while still providing all the comforts of a modern hotel. There is nothing else like it in Sydney and I can’t recommend it more highly.

Absolutely nothing

4.5
Heather

10 October 2025

Felt comfortable and C welcomed

Breakfast was delicious . Service was quick and efficient

Spit con was just ok

5.0
Robin

29 September 2025

Small but comfortable with nice inclusions

location was fabulous for the Sydney Marathon. My son was running his first Marathon so location wise it was great to see him a few times before heading towards the downtown areas

4.0
Duncan

28 September 2025

Very good

Couldn't find a comfortable pillow...

4.5
Michelle

28 September 2025

Great staff, excellent location, cute rooms, personal service

Staff were amazing and the extra touches were super special

I was very happy with everything

5.0
Jacqueline

23 September 2025

The staff were very helpful and we loved our stay - so close to so much !

It was just so refreshing to see such attention to combining the historical with the new - great ambience - loved the design and layout - chic

4.0
Jeanette

22 September 2025

Great decor, good location

Great location, lovely rooms and fabulous artwork.

The (very nice) bloke on the desk spoke with a strong accent, quietly and too fast. He was difficult to understand and it would have been hard for older people/non-English speakers.

5.0
Trudi

22 September 2025

Loved our stay. Will be back

The whole stay was superb. The staff were exceptional & the room was comfy & clean.

5.0
Amanda

21 September 2025

Exceptional

The taxi fare from the airport $$$$$$$

4.0
Rochelle

18 September 2025

Very good

Location

Your window looked down on the restaurant of people

4.5
Colin

16 September 2025

Fabulous

Atmosphere and location

Restuarant/bar being open

4.5
Shania

14 September 2025

Great but a bit on pricey side given how small the facilities were.

I like the interior design and location, it was very beautiful.

The room was smaller than expected given the price point and the bed and pillows weren’t comfortable.

5.0
Janaya

14 September 2025

Exceptional

It was very close to the concert my daughter and I were attending.

4.5
Minnie

11 September 2025

I will return, but will discuss being placed in a room that the air con can be adjusted.

The cleanliness of the room. The food at the restaurant was sensational.

The room temperature could not be manually adjusted. Overnight the room became very warm and stifling. It appears it is set at 19 degrees and one of the nights it was set at 21 degrees - much too hot for a good nights sleep.

4.5
Chantel

5 September 2025

Lovely stay, but will go elsewhere for breakfast.

The bar area is wonderful. The old style feel is amazing and close to the Darling Habour if you need a walk.

The breakfast choices, was hard to find option that suits your needs and only a small coffee available. Having to choose from the menu only made it hard.

4.5
Kimberley

5 September 2025

Fabulous

Lovely friends staff, neat clean rooms.

4.0
Chris

25 August 2025

Fab. Great team. Loved the architecture!

We thought there was a couch in our room bad in the booking pics. Missed this. ESP with an extended stay

4.5
Kylie

24 August 2025

Comfortable and convenient

Proximity to the theatres and CBD. Quaint setting friendly staff, great access to parking.

The air conditioning was a bit noisy during the night.

5.0
Emily

22 August 2025

Devastated that we were only staying for short time. Loved every bit of it! Will be back

The customer service was beyond what I’ve ever experienced, everyone was so happy and friendly and the whole look of the property was stunning! Having an amazing restaurant right there also made you never want to leave!

4.5
Genevamike

19 August 2025

A lovely hotel with lots of character, our second visit and will not be our last

Great character hotel in a good location with lots in walking distance of the hotel

Some wifi issues that the hotel promised to sort

5.0
Mcpartland

18 August 2025

Very happy, would definitely revisit

I liked how the hotel embraced the history of the building

5.0
Glen

8 August 2025

Exactly what the pictures were along with fabulous staff

The atmosphere and quirkyness just a great vibe

Nothing

5.0
Belinda

4 August 2025

Exceptional

Lovely quirky room.

A good 10 minute walk to Darling Harbour. So slightly further out and hence cheaper than the other 5 star hotels

5.0
Alasdair

4 August 2025

Lovely comfortable place to stay with great staff and amazing rooms

Very nice comfortable rooms in beautifully renovated building. Great staff and nice bar and restaurant

It’s a bit further out of the city of you are sightseeing

3.5
Nigel

31 July 2025

Nice place, the restaurant/ bar was really nice but our room was disappointing.

Room was small & we had an internal room which overlooked the lift shaft. We would have preferred a room with an outside window.

A room with an outside window

4.0
Danielle

28 July 2025

Very good

Location is excellent

4.5
Jenny

25 July 2025

Would stay here again!

We liked everything about it from the quirky but comfortable rooms and lovely decor to the close proximity to the light rail and the Lyric theatre. We enjoyed a lovely breakfast in the restaurant and the staff were friendly and helpful.

We had no complaints!

5.0
Thompson

24 July 2025

Exceptional

The venue is very well located and has kept the connection to its history well.

4.5
Davidson

22 July 2025

This is our 2nd stay at Woolstore 1888 - it's close to everything; room & restaurant great

Room was magnificent, exactly what we needed; location was terrific as we were able to uber/taxi easily around Sydney; our bed was very comfortable and roomy - a good night sleep had by us both - thank you :-)

4.5
Yuan

18 July 2025

Comfy stay for event at ICC

Comfy bed, lots of storage space, well appointed bathroom, friendly staff, well located near the ICC/Darling harbour

Plumbing could be heard at times overnight from other rooms.

4.5
Dana

18 July 2025

Overall, a great hotel, we will be returning.

The staff were very helpful and the room was spotlessly clean.

Our room promised a view but it was the carpark opposite.

5.0
Janet

12 July 2025

Quiet boutique heritage hotel

The Woolstore is a beautifully restored heritage building with a relaxed, boutique vibe. It is quiet and very different from your average city hotel. Thoroughly recommended.

Nothing

5.0
John

11 July 2025

Had the best time & loved the location

Great location & staff were so helpful

Air conditioning wasn’t the best

5.0
Turner

10 July 2025

Exceptional

The complimentary refreshments. I’ve stayed in hundreds of hotels. Free snacks!? Gummy bears, vege chips, cold coke. Brilliant!

4.5
Po

9 July 2025

Fabulous

I thought the breakfast is free

Hotel facilities

Food & Drink

  • - Restaurant
  • - Bar
  • - Snack bar
  • - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
  • - Coffee house on site

General

  • - Room service
  • - Non-smoking rooms
  • - Lift
  • - Safety deposit box
  • - Heating
  • - Non-smoking throughout
  • - Air conditioning
  • - Shared lounge/TV area

Business facilities

  • - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)

Reception services

  • - 24-hour front desk
  • - Luggage storage
  • - Invoice provided

Cleaning services

  • - Laundry
  • - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
  • - Ironing service (additional charge)
  • - Daily housekeeping

Parking

  • - Parking garage

Outdoors

  • - Outdoor furniture

Miscellaneous

  • - Security alarm
  • - Smoke alarms
  • - CCTV in common areas
  • - CCTV outside property
  • - Fire extinguishers
  • - Face masks for guests available
Check availability 136£120$168¥17808C$131A$131HK$1315S$221SFr157¥1066kr1386kr1014kr1308