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Royal Exhibition Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with bars, near Star Casino

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Terrace/patio
Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking
Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Bathroom sink
Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Room amenity
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$144
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept

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86-88 Chalmers Street, Surry Hills, NSW, 2010
  • Capitol Theatre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Hyde Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Circular Quay
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Sydney

Royal Exhibition Hotel places you in the centre of Sydney, within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Capitol Theatre and World Square Shopping Centre. Highlights at this hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a restaurant and a rooftop terrace. .This hotel has free WiFi in public areas, a garden and free newspapers in the lobby. Other amenities include tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage and a front desk safe. .Attractions within a 20-minute walk of this 3-property class Surry Hills hotel include Hyde Park and University of Sydney.

What's nearby

  • Capitol Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Hyde Park - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Sydney Town Hall - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Circular Quay - 5 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Sydney Central Station - 6 min walk
  • Central Light Rail Station - 6 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Subway Snacks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Strawberry Hills Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gou Sushi - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Royal Exhibition Hotel

Hotel with bars, near Star Casino
There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. A rooftop terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Royal Exhibition Hotel.
  • 1 building
  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1870
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • Dining venue
Royal Exhibition Hotel offers 13 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Sydney hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1870
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.65 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staffed during limited hours
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 14 July 2025 to 7 September 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Guestrooms
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.65 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children aged 1 year old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Royal Exhibition Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 203 out of 637 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 276 out of 637 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 637 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 637 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 637 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great for country rail travel, only minutes from Central Station sydney. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gwendoline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
On arriving at Property staff very helpful but room on my inspection had a shower door that only could be opened inwards, no way around it . notified staff who could not help as hotel was full, rang in morning and could not say if they had another room till others had booked out at 10am, difficult for me as I had meetings to attend at 8.30am elsewhere and my elderly husband I left there in room, then had to leave my important meeting to rearrange moving all into a new room which staff did send me notification of prior. but also that cleaners needed to clean my original room. just a comment by staff that they would be renovating bathrooms.I wonder who else had not complained re the shower and it was being cleaned for the next customer!!! On arriving back at the desk I only had an apologetic word from the lass on the Bar who was very helpful but not a word of apology from Proprietor. This hotel is convenient to my office and Trains, and have stayed before and meals very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

MEHNAZ

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff members, chirpy hotel with tourists, clean, specious and lovely area. Will stay there every
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

christine, Broadbeach Waters

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was close to central and the tram line
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

MEHNAZ

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom and bed was clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness

The front room needs double glazed.

Front room was extremely noisy as.i couldn't sleep it was a real shame as i have stayed the last couple of nights that was wonderful in room 1A.I find the front room was spacious and clean but if I can not sleep this is problem for me as I am a very light sleeper.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I can recommend this Hotel

Great hotel a special thankyo for Nien great service and very professional attitude to her job.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Deb

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a Pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was great. Beds were comfortable. The only real issue was the noise from light rail outside our window. Next time i would request a room facing Chalmers Street.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Novita

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As above re likes. I have no complaints. Am glad that I had chosen your hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room location was perfect for us and was clean and comfortable. Even though we were over a busy hotel, there was no noise from the bar or traffic. Highly recommend this property for cost and comfort.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Bruce

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Didn't sleep at all. Little cockroach type insects kept crawling on bed and side tables
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Wahib

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always stay here when we are visiting Sydney or transiting though, it is so convenient bein just over the road from Central Station, the bistro serves very nice meals and is to be recommended, always enjoy staying here
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsteen

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Glenn

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Comfortable bed good air conditioning. The bathroom was fine but the shower wasn't draining properly. I had to ask the cleaner to use drano to clear it. The room had small cockroaches which are common in Sydney CBD. The hotel is a late night poker machine venue, so a lot of dodgy people about. I don 't think I would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient spot near the central station
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Too noisy with tram under window TV didn’t work
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient as we were catching an interstate train from Central the next morning. Convenience store minutes away on foot. Staff friendly. Food in the pub was great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025