The Woolstore 1888 by Ovolo vs Hotel Ravesis
Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Ovolo 1888 Darling Harbour is the choice of most writers compared to Hotel Ravesis. Ovolo 1888 Darling Harbour comes in at #18 in Sydney with praise from 7 reviewers such as Afar Magazine, Travel + Leisure and oyster.com.
The Woolstore 1888 by Ovolo
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139 Murray Street, Sydney, New South Wales 2009
From $135 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Insight Guides
"Sydney's newest boutique hotel, housed in a converted wool store, has exposed brick walls, high ceilings and huge period windows."
Fodor's
"This former wool warehouse has been turned into one of Sydney's most cutting-edge designer hotels."
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Oyster
Upscale
"The 90-room 1888 Hotel by 8Hotels is a trendy boutique property in the heart of Sydney's Darling Harbour area."
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Afar Magazine
"What used to be a wool shed in the middle of a sheep farming area is now a youthful hotel that celebrates the Pyrmont district’s heritage while featuring the full suite of modern amenities."
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Travel + Leisure
"Despite its historic wool warehouse location, the Ovolo 1888 Darling Harbour is nothing if not contemporary."
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Hotel Ravesis
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118 Campbell Parade, Bondi, Waverley, New South Wales 2026
From $163 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Restaurant
- Air Conditioning
- Minibar
Insight Guides
"Walk across to the beach for a morning swim from this lovely Bondi beachfront boutique hotel."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Ravesi’s fits into the Bondi's shaggy surfer scene like a briefcase on a beach – its sleek chocolate and grey rooms are positioned above one of the strip's busiest bars."
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DK Eyewitness
"Each room of this lovely boutique hotel has a stunning ocean view."
Rough Guide
"The first-floor restaurant and most of the 12 rooms at this boutique hotel have glorious ocean views."
Frommer's
"Right on Australia's most famous golden sands, this boutique property offers modern minimalist rooms with white marble bathrooms -- all very chic, with African tribal wall hangings."
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