World Square Shopping Centre - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Sydney Town Hall - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
International Convention Centre Sydney - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
Circular Quay - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
Getting around
Sydney Airport (SYD) - 20 min drive
Sydney Central Station - 6 min walk
Sydney Redfern Station - 14 min walk
Exhibition Centre Station - 18 min walk
Central Light Rail Station - 6 min walk
Capitol Square Light Rail Station - 11 min walk
Paddy's Markets Light Rail Station - 12 min walk
Restaurants
Central Station - 1 min walk
Domino's Pizza - 1 min walk
Subway Snacks - 1 min walk
Gou Sushi - 2 min walk
Cook & Archie's - 2 min walk
About this property
Royal Exhibition Hotel
Royal Exhibition Hotel features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 15-minute walk of Capitol Theatre and World Square Shopping Centre. You can relax with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Circular Quay and Hyde Park are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Central Light Rail Station is 6 minutes and Capitol Square Light Rail Station is 11 minutes.
Languages
English, Khmer
At a glance
Hotel size
13 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Children (1 year old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No onsite parking
Property amenities
Food and drink
2 bars/lounges
Restaurant
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Golf lessons nearby
Whale-watching nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1870
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop terrace
Garden
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch LCD TV
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Special features
Dining
Onsite venue - bistro.
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for AUD 10.0 per day
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Also known as
Royal Exhibition Hotel
Royal Exhibition Hotel Surry Hills
Royal Exhibition Surry Hills
Royal Exhibition Hotel Hotel
Royal Exhibition Hotel Surry Hills
Royal Exhibition Hotel Hotel Surry Hills
Frequently asked questions
Does Royal Exhibition Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Royal Exhibition Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Royal Exhibition Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Royal Exhibition Hotel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Royal Exhibition Hotel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Royal Exhibition Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Royal Exhibition Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Star Casino (5-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Royal Exhibition Hotel and nearby?
Royal Exhibition Hotel has 2 bars and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Royal Exhibition Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Royal Exhibition Hotel like?
Royal Exhibition Hotel is in Surry Hills, a short 6-minute walk from Central Light Rail Station and 11 minutes' walk from Capitol Theatre.
Royal Exhibition Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
2/10 Poor
December 11, 2024
Paul
Paul, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
November 23, 2024
A GREAT SIZE ROOM, renovated well and lovely staff and well located
Dianne
Dianne, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
October 29, 2024
Greg
Greg, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
September 28, 2024
Convenient location
Very convenient to transport and city attractions
Allan
Allan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
September 24, 2024
Janice
Janice, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
September 24, 2024
Lynn
Lynn, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
September 20, 2024
I had one night booked in this hotel. Couldn’t sleep because of the loud noises of trains and pedestrians beeping noises, it’s located in the corner of intersection and train track. Not good.
Jagjeet
Jagjeet, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
September 12, 2024
Pauline Venice
Pauline Venice, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
August 26, 2024
Used to be a great place to stay, but look elsewhere as they no longer offer bag storage facilities if you get there before check in.
I was lucky that they had the room ready by 12pm, but that would be the exception not the rule.
Also for $200 a night, how hard is it to have a microwave or toaster in the room?
John
John, 2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
August 23, 2024
Zoe
Zoe, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
August 22, 2024
It was great and met my needs
KEITH
KEITH, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
August 3, 2024
Everything was okay thank you
Dave
Dave, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
July 25, 2024
Close to transport and restaurants good place clean and comfortable staff are friendly and helpful
Tracey
Tracey, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
July 24, 2024
Nice old style furniture and decor. Sweet prints of birds, flowers, street scenes.
Mary
Mary, 1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
July 10, 2024
Xxx
Margaret
Margaret, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very Good
July 8, 2024
This property had a lot of memorabilia character. Very close to train station
John
John, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
June 29, 2024
Was fine but later in the evening could smell cigarette smoke in my room and in hallway . It lasted all night and made sleeping uncomfortable as it was all I could smell and it irritated my eyes nose and throat.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
June 23, 2024
Julie
Julie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
June 13, 2024
Close to everything in walking distance to shops restaurants
Tracey
Tracey, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
June 13, 2024
I liked everything
Tracey
Tracey, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
June 8, 2024
Old building and no proper table for check in
I just think that 10 am is very late to run a hotel business to check people in and on the other hand it’s hard to find staff to ask about hotel concerns after midnight because this place is also a sports bar and it gets very busy
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
June 7, 2024
Old building and no proper table for check in
10 am is very late to run a hotel business to check people in and on the other hand it’s hard to find staff to ask about hotel concerns after midnight because this place is also a sports bar and it gets very busy
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
June 7, 2024
Old building
Late business hours and no staff after midnight
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
April 5, 2024
Tanya
Tanya, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
March 30, 2024
We had a room next to the rooftop bar and it was very hard to sleep with the noise, the hotel did supply earplugs which says it all. The food was fantastic