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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Recent guest reviews

4.5
Erin

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.

4.0
Natalie

6 June 2024

Very good

Amazing location

The mattress was quite worn and uncomfortable

3.5
Kelly

5 June 2024

Pleasant

Room, style, quirkiness, Mr Percy's

Staff in restaurant were not very attentive, knowledgeable or accommodating

3.5
Maggie

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

5.0
Tonya

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

4.0
Gregory

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.

4.0
Helen

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

4.5
Jacqui

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

4.5
Mat

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

4.5
Glenda

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.

3.5
Alex

24 May 2024

Pleasant

Excellent location, also close to tram station.

4.5
Andrew

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"!

5.0
Josh

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!

5.0
James

20 May 2024

Exceptional

Amazing decor lovely staff

The pillows too soft and no extra blanket It was bit cold

5.0
Savia

19 May 2024

Fabulous stay, Will return next time we are in Sydney.

Everything, close to theatre as we were seeing a show.

4.5
Barry

19 May 2024

Fabulous

Staff were excellent.

4.5
Desiree

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

4.5
Karl

14 May 2024

Perfect accommodation

The ease of checking in, friendly staff

Beds were slightly uncomfortable but ok

5.0
Schroeder

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.

4.5
Angela

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,

5.0
Cassie

11 May 2024

Fantastic

Loved everything about this place.

5.0
Janet

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.

4.5
Debbie

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

4.5
Josie

9 May 2024

Fabulous

location & room comfort excellent, modern & themed decor attractive and great vibe

3.5
Wenli

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
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