Royal Exhibition Hotel
Inn, 4-star86-88 Chalmers Street, Sydney, AustraliaShow on map
7.5 · Good2,080 reviews
- Check-in from 2:00 PMCheck-out by 10:00 AM.
- Superb locationGuests rate the location 9.0 out of 10, at 86-88 Chalmers Street.
Central Location in Sydney
Located opposite Central Railway Station, the Royal Exhibition Hotel offers convenience and easy access to Sydney's top attractions. Just a short walk from Darling Harbour and the Capitol Theatre, guests can explore the city with ease.
Modern Rooms and Facilities
Renovated rooms with double-glazed windows and flat-screen TVs provide comfort and entertainment for guests. The hotel's cocktail bar, bistro, and 2-level beer garden offer a variety of dining and relaxation options. The air-conditioned rooms, serviced daily, ensure a pleasant stay with amenities like a refrigerator, safety deposit box, and tea/coffee facilities.
What this place offers
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Restaurant
- Heating
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Lift / Elevator
- Luggage storage
Rooms
7.5
Good
Rated 7.5 out of 10 by 2,080 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness5.5
- Service8.5
- Location9.0
- Rooms7.0
- Amenities7.5
- Value7.0
- Food & drink8.0
Guests mention
Good locationHelpful staffAffordable rate
SuzanneAustraliaSo handy for everything.. lots of food outlets available nearby, including in the hotel..
Nothing.
KerryUnited KingdomGreat hotel
Fourth visit on this occasion. Lovely upgrade, looks really smart. The staff were very friendly and the evening meal we had was delicious and good value for money. Great location for light railway to circular…
EmmaAustraliaGreat stay close to the city centre
Massive room and comfortable bed would stay here again
The room we stayed in faced the hotel across the road, which had a very bright sign that remained lit throughout the night. The light came directly into our room and…
CoralAustraliaShort walk to coaches. Impersonal.
Very convenient to transport. Lovely room. Bit noisy from trams.
I usually stay here when in Sydney.
Lovely new bistro. Well done guys.
JoeAustraliaThe rooms are newly renovated and clean.
The advertisement on Booking.com does not make a good job of telling you these are hotel rooms above a pub, across the road for a 24/7 pub.
IanAustraliaGreat spot
Close to where we needed to be
Curtains could be heavier because the room is very light at night.
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated December 2025.
Where you’ll be
86-88 Chalmers Street, Sydney, Australia
Guests rate the location 9.0 out of 10 — superb.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-out by 10:00 AM
Children welcome
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No pets
Non-smoking rooms available
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
What we’d check for you here
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about Royal Exhibition Hotel
What time is check-in and check-out at Royal Exhibition Hotel?
Check-in is from 2:00 PM. Check-out is by 10:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does Royal Exhibition Hotel allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Does Royal Exhibition Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
How do I book Royal Exhibition Hotel?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is Royal Exhibition Hotel?
86-88 Chalmers Street, Sydney.
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