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About the Hotel

86 Chalmers Street, Surry Hills, Sydney, Australia
Very good
7.5
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The comfortable Royal Exhibition Hotel Sydney is around 5 minutes' walk from Prince Alfred Park and features air-conditioned rooms overlooking the street. The lush ornamental oasis "Chinese Garden of Friendship" is in the vicinity of the 4-star hotel, which is located in hills.

Location

Take advantage of this Sydney hotel's prime location near the entertainment district of Sydney. The Royal is lined with a park, bars, and an opera, while the Massive steel Sydney Harbour Arch Bridge is 4.2 km away.

The accommodation is also a short way from Hyde Park. The loved Hyde Park is about a 25-minute walk away, and Central train station is situated 800 m from the hotel.

Belvoir Street bus stop is just near the property.

Rooms

There are 14 rooms at the Royal Sydney, each of them has an air conditioner, as well as entertainment amenities such as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Guests are welcome to use a hair dryer and toiletries in private bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet.

Eat & Drink

The rooftop bar provides you with a place to unwind. The bar area includes a lounge and a terrace. Offering fusion dishes, House of Crabs lies 200 m from Royal Exhibition Hotel.

Leisure & Business

This hotel features a casino and a shared lounge as well. Thanks to a golf course, guests can stay fit at the hotel.

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Royal Exhibition Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Superior Double or Twin Room
2 persons
270 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Superior King Room
2 persons
240 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Standard Double Room
2 persons
195 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Deluxe Double Room
2 persons
185 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

Amenities designed for comfort – Perfect for layovers & transit travelers
Facilities: Very good
7.7/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Safe deposit box
  • No pets allowed
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Golf course

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Housekeeping
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Children

  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Casino

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Royal Exhibition Hotel Location

86 Chalmers Street, Surry Hills, Sydney, Australia
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86 Chalmers Street, Surry Hills, Sydney, Australia
Nearby
Gallery
Brett Whitley Studio
1800 ft
Restaurants
Royal Exhibition Hotel
200 ft
86 Chalmers St
Blacksmith
300 ft
116 Chalmers St
Sushi-Mori
500 ft
99 Devonshire Street
Cook & Archie's Cafe
600 ft
Shop 1a 4/14 Buckingham Street Surry Hills
Uber Thai
700 ft
437 Elizabeth Street Ground Floor Surry Hills
Cafetorial
700 ft
437-439 Elizabeth St
Porteno
1000 ft
50 Holt Street Surry Hills
Himalaya Pakistani & Indian Restaurant
600 ft
396 Elizabeth St Surrey Hills
Gou Sushi
500 ft
30 Chalmers St Shop 2
Haven Specialty Coffee
700 ft
34 Chalmers St Surry Hills
Zahli
1300 ft
529 Elizabeth St Surry Hills
Getting around
City Centre
Sydney18 min  ·  5000 ft
Airports
Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)11 min  ·  4.4 mi
Wollongong Airport (WOL)148 min  ·  61.1 mi
Train
Central Station Sydney4 min  ·  1000 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-23:59
Check-out
until 10 am
Guest Parking
No parking available.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of rooms:
14

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Royal Exhibition Hotel from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 613 verified reviews
7.2/10
Very good
70%
Recommend
Breakfast
8.7/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Comfort
8.1/10
Facilities
7.7/10
Free Wi-Fi
7.3/10
Location
9.0/10
Paid Wi-Fi
7.8/10
Staff
8.2/10
Value for money
7.9/10
Guest reviews
based on 1457 reviews
7.5/10
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