Watsons Bay HotelvsThe Old Clare By Ode Hotels
Both properties are rated highly by professional travelers. On balance, The Old Clare Hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel. The Old Clare Hotel is ranked #27 in Sydney with approval from 8 reviews such as Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet and Afar Magazine.
Watsons Bay Hotel
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1 Military Road, Watsons Bay, Woollahra, New South Wales 2030
From $195/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Smoking Rooms
Top choice
"The ferry pulls up to the doorstep of this chic, Hampton's-inspired hotel in a charming beach side hamlet." Full review
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"Far removed from the city centre, on the foreshore of Sydney Harbour, lies Watsons Bay, a boutique seaside establishment." Full review
"Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel the pub is packed on weekends as Sydneysiders come to enjoy Sunday Sessions with buckets of tiger prawns and glasses of Hentley Farm riesling as the sun is setting. " Full review
"Blending a Hamptons, yacht club, and beach cantina vibe, this hotel is a favorite for dining, drinking, and staying along the eastern harborfront." Full review
"Since such a bracing walk is bound to be thirsty work, you can round off your arvo with a drink or two at the Watsons Bay Hotel, as you enjoy the stunning views of the city skyline in the distance"
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The Old Clare By Ode Hotels
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1 Kensington Street, Chippendale, Sydney, New South Wales 2008, Australia
From $146/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
"It’s a place Sydneysiders hold dear." Full review
"Channeling the creative spirit of Chippendale, the design-focused Old Clare Hotel made a splash when it launched in late 2015." Full review
19.1
"The result is roughly one part lovingly preserved historical patina and one part ultra-modern, ultra-tasteful luxury, an impressive achievement." Full review
8.0
"The Old Clare weaves Dada-esque interiors through the bones of two heritage buildings, creating a haven of modern luxury." Full review
"The hotelier’s assurance can be seen in the daring integration of old (the former pub’s seedy band-room posters and the brewery’s urinals) and new: the world-class dining, buzzing bar." Full review
"Previously a rowdy pub up front and the headquarters of a local brewery behind, the space has retained its weathered tiles, poster-clad walls and exposed bricks."
"This is the first Australian hotel by stylish Singaporean hospitality player Unlisted Collection, and its two bold restaurants are a major draw." Full review
"Standard rooms are generously sized, with king beds, mid-century modern furniture and city views." Full review
"The cornerstone of the future Kensington Street Precinct, at the heart of the funky Chippendale neighborhood, the Old Clare is the storied pub she used to be and so much more." Full review
"A thriving 69-room stopover with two attractive bars and two restaurants...the rooms are smart and include Triumph & Disaster amenities, bright prints from Sydney designer Eloise Rapp"