Hotel Ovolo 1888 Darling Harbour, Sydney
Expert reviews
“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.”
“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.”
What guests liked
- Free mini bar
- Boutique style
- Friendly staff
- Excellent Wifi
- Great location
- Comfortable beds
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
6 June 2024
Very good
Amazing location
The mattress was quite worn and uncomfortable
5 June 2024
Pleasant
Room, style, quirkiness, Mr Percy's
Staff in restaurant were not very attentive, knowledgeable or accommodating
5 June 2024
Excellent stay in Darling Harbour
The room was great, the bed was so comfortable and location excellent. The lack of water bottles being replenished and 2 days of not replenishing the tissue box was annoying and had to ask reception late at night.
Location and beds
4 June 2024
Comfy stay
Comfy bed, quiet hallways, thoughtful room amenities like beverages in the refrigerator and plenty of tea bags with the kettle, well placed USB charging outlets and good lighting
Breakfast at the hotel was delicious with great options, but you pay more for the convenience
3 June 2024
Would definitely book again, but would spring for the slightly bigger room!
Lovely atmosphere in the bar and lounge downstairs. Excellent service from the staff, who organised a nice surprise for the birthday person amongst our group. Top location near Darling Harbour, walking distance to the Lyric theatre.
Rooms were on the small side (although we specifically booked the small one, so that is on us), but the problem was getting on the bed was not easy with no room down either side so we had to climb over the end. Bed was very soft, which some may like, but not for me.
1 June 2024
We had a very enjoyable stay at the Woolstore. A beautiful hotel with a trendy vibe.
We loved the all the features left from the original building. Breakfast was delicious
Unable to connect to wifi. ‘Alexis’ not working. Remote control for tv not working properly. Maybe these issues were to do with the fact that we arrived on the day rebranding was occurring
1 June 2024
Great for an overnighter or weekend (small rooms)
Clean, convenient, comfy bed and good shower. Also - great location
I didn’t have a window to the outside - the window was onto the lobby
28 May 2024
Comfy stay with a chill vibe
Comfy room with a free minibar. Close to Darling Harbour, with a light rail stop not far from the front door. Great vibe and lovely staff. Their breakfast recommendations were on the money :D
27 May 2024
Enjoyed it thank you
A little cool could have been an extra blanket in room. Also some bath salts for the bath would have been a nice thing to have.
24 May 2024
Pleasant
Excellent location, also close to tram station.
23 May 2024
Great location close to Darling Harbour.
Great location, close to Darling Harbour - we were attending a show at The Star, so very convenient. Plenty of places to eat nearby and fairly easy to access. These hotels are distinctive.
Mostly good, the only negative was the bathroom - size was OK but overwhelmed by a huge bath with the toilet (strangely low) poked in beside the sink. As with most hotels, never enough room on the vanity for your "stuff"!
21 May 2024
Great value in prime Pyrmont!
Great location tucked away in Pyrmont, with a quick shortcut through nearby carpark you can be on Darling Harbour in 3 minutes! 5-10min walk to Pyrmont bridge and beyond. Vibrant and modern lobby with glass elevators and a candy bar!! Complimentary drinks in our room too was a nice surprise. Cosy, clean and well presented room with nice amenities! Nothing was too much trouble for the staff and check in/check out was swift. Would gladly stay again!
20 May 2024
Exceptional
Amazing decor lovely staff
The pillows too soft and no extra blanket It was bit cold
19 May 2024
Fabulous stay, Will return next time we are in Sydney.
Everything, close to theatre as we were seeing a show.
19 May 2024
Fabulous
Staff were excellent.
18 May 2024
Fantastic place to stay
Great facilities, beautiful hotel, fantastic restaurant, great staff, great location, good value for money, some really nice customer focussed features to the stay, cosy and stylish
Bed was ok, not bad but not great
14 May 2024
Perfect accommodation
The ease of checking in, friendly staff
Beds were slightly uncomfortable but ok
14 May 2024
Perfect introduction to Sydney!
We arrived very early in the morning and they had a room ready for us to drop off our bags and go out exploring the city. The historic building and it's elements was beautiful and relaxing. After a long day my boyfriend found the bar stocked with good local whiskey and in fact, we ended up bringing some home with us! Perfect location to the harbor, cute cafe's and green spaces.
There is nothing I didn't like. Our stay was perfect.
12 May 2024
Met my passion for old buildings being brought to life, while still having a relaxing stay.
The building and the rooms were spectacular - it was great to see how well restored the building was,
11 May 2024
Fantastic
Loved everything about this place.
10 May 2024
A very special hotel in a beautifully restored heritage building
This is the second time we have stayed at the Woolstore and we can’t fault it. It is quiet and comfortable, but the attention to detail in this carefully restored heritage building and the calm, boutique ambience makes it something very special. It’s possibly one of the best hotel experiences you will ever have.
A simpler breakfast menu would be good, but this is only a very minor issue.
10 May 2024
Overall we liked the hotel and would stay again
Staff were friendly and super helpful. Little extras were a nice touch. Great location
Bed was uncomfortable
9 May 2024
Fabulous
location & room comfort excellent, modern & themed decor attractive and great vibe
8 May 2024
The staff ( Sam ) was great but the room is not as clean as you expected.
The hotel has a nice vibe. The staff was great and super helpful.
The room is not clean. The furnitures were covered by the dust, the shower has mould on the wall, the pillow could be better and the Apple TV was not working.
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
9 June 2024
Great boutique style hotel
Quirky unique boutique style hotel in a good location. Accessible to most of Sydney’s attractions. The staff were helpful and friendly. The hotel was clean and the rooms were comfortable. The breakfast was not a set price, so we could order off the menu which accommodated our preferences of either a light or a cooked breakfast. Would recommend the Woolstore 1888 for your visit to Sydney.