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Criterion Hotel Sydney

2.5 star property
Hotel with casino, walk to Hyde Park

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Street view
Family Room, Multiple Beds
Sports bar
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Bar (on property)
Reviews
7.8

Good

Popular amenities

  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Your area essentials

Map
260 Pitt St (Cnr Park Street), Sydney, NSW, 2000
  • Popular LocationSEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium12 min walk
  • Popular LocationCircular Quay3 min drive
  • Popular LocationSydney Opera House4 min drive
  • AirportSydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)23 min drive

Room options

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Desk chair
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, Multiple Beds

Family Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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The price is AU$219
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 June
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About the area

Sydney

Criterion Hotel Sydney places you in the centre of Sydney, within a short 5-minute stroll of Hyde Park and Sydney Tower Eye. Highlights at this hotel include a casino, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .This hotel offers free WiFi in public areas and luggage storage. Added amenities include a sportsbook. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this Sydney Central Business District hotel include SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and Circular Quay.

What's nearby

  • Hyde Park - 3 min walk
  • Sydney Tower Eye - 4 min walk
  • SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium - 12 min walk
  • Circular Quay - 3 min drive
  • Sydney Opera House - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Town Hall Station - 3 min walk
  • Sydney Central Station - 13 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • Big Bite on Pitt - 1 min walk
  • Sushi Hotaru - 3 min walk
  • The Walrus Cafe - 1 min walk
  • Hotel Coronation - 2 min walk
  • The Smoking Panda - 2 min walk

About this property

Criterion Hotel Sydney

Hotel with casino, walk to Hyde Park
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A casino, a sportsbook, and an ATM are also featured at Criterion Hotel Sydney.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Sydney hotel.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • Casino
  • Storage area for luggage
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Criterion Hotel Sydney offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

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

Languages

English

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

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • P.J. Gallaghers

Things to do

  • 30 slot machines
  • Casino (90 square foot of space)
  • Sportsbook

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 4:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 per cent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
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.
    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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. 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 smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Criterion Hotel Sydney?

Criterion Hotel Sydney offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Criterion Hotel Sydney?

As of 17 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Criterion Hotel Sydney on 26 May 2024 start from AU$161.11, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Criterion Hotel Sydney?

The closest beach to Criterion Hotel Sydney is Manly Beach (12.2 km).

What makes Criterion Hotel Sydney a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Criterion Hotel Sydney.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Criterion Hotel Sydney?

No, Criterion Hotel Sydney does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Criterion Hotel Sydney?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Criterion Hotel Sydney?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Criterion Hotel Sydney?

No, pets are not allowed.

Criterion Hotel Sydney Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 103 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 103 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 103 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 103 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 103 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Kain

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Lots of stairs and no lift, poor signage and direction for checkin, rooms not serviced though door tag hung out as told by checkin staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Corey Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love staying @ The Criterion Hotel. It’s a fab old building, perfect location, simple amenities and comfortable. If you’re a Diva - don’t come here. The stairs will be too hard for your precious self. But if you want good accomodation, in the centre of mighty Sydders with cafes and restaurants and entertainment all around you, as well as some nature with Hyde Park so close and without having to secure a personal loan, The Criterion is it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Cristina

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Kate

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Nicely renovated in a good location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisamaree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
small, glass bathroom, not private, awful bed
Very clean, but not keen on the practically see through glass bathroom. Small room and a shocking small soft bed - doctors visit yesterday for pain relief. Would have like the coffee in the room rather than mid-way down the stairs. good location and an ok choice if you're desperate. wouldn't stay again thou
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great overnight experience.
Small room but perfect for us. My only suggestion would be to turn the lighting down in the bar at night to add some atmosphere. Staff were great, thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Amanda

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very basic bathroom very very tiny
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Adam

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Feels like a hostel. Check in is at a bar that looks like a students hangout
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023