Name: The Old Clare Hotel
Address: Sydney, AU
Price range: From $211

The Old Clare Hotel, SydneyThe Old Clare Hotel in Sydney, Australia has a corrected score of 3.5 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 47 of 169 hotels we score in Sydney. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.6 before correction: Booking.com 3.6, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.3. Rooms from about $211 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Old Clare Hotel is a five-star boutique property in Chippendale, situated within two heritage-listed buildings. The site combines an old Art Deco pub and a former brewery administration building, connected by a glass atrium. It suits travellers interested in design, as the interiors mix original brickwork with modern styling. Guests can access a rooftop swimming pool, a gym, two bars, and an on-site restaurant. The rooms range from 25 to 106 square metres and include espresso machines and smart TVs. While the location provides easy access to galleries and Central Station, the property is situated in a busy urban area.What stands out

Rooftop swimming pool

Heritage building architecture

Near Central Station

In-house dining and bars

Watch out for

Busy urban setting

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