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Criterion Hotel Sydney

3.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Hyde Park

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Located near Hyde Park, Criterion Hotel Sydney offers an exciting retreat with a casino featuring 30 slot machines and a sportsbook. Enjoy the hotel's restaurant and bar while staying connected with in-room WiFi. Guests rave about the helpful staff at this ideally situated hotel.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Main amenities (5)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Air conditioning
  • ATM/banking services
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (5)

  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Premium bedding
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
The current price is $170
$187 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 30 - Mar 31

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • Sleeps 6

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Family Room, Multiple Beds

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Map
260 Pitt St (Cnr Park Street), Sydney, NSW, 2000

What's nearby

  • Queen Victoria Building - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hyde Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sydney Town Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sydney Tower Eye - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 23 min drive
  • Western Sydney Intl. Airport (WSI) - 57 min drive
  • Sydney Central Station - 13 min walk
  • Exhibition Centre Station - 16 min walk
  • Sydney Circular Quay Station - 17 min walk
  • Town Hall Station - 2 min walk
  • Museum Station - 6 min walk
  • St. James Station - 8 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Arthouse Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Coronation - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Walrus - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Criterion Hotel Sydney

You'll be in a fantastic location at Criterion Hotel Sydney, just a 5-minute walk from Hyde Park and Sydney Tower Eye. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Also, Sydney Town Hall and Pitt Street Mall are within just a 10-minute walk. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Town Hall Station is 2 minutes and Museum Station is 6 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 19 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
    • There is no front desk at this property
    • The host will greet guests on arrival
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Services

  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • ATM/banking

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Freshen up

  • 19 bathrooms
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

The Criterion Hotel - Onsite bistro. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 1.5 percent

Policies

Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Criterion Hotel Sydney offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Criterion Hotel Sydney 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 Criterion Hotel Sydney?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Criterion Hotel Sydney?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Criterion Hotel Sydney.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Criterion Hotel Sydney?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Criterion Hotel Sydney?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Star Casino (3-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Criterion Hotel Sydney and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Hyde Park (3-min walk) and Sydney Tower Eye (4-min walk), along with SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium (12-min walk) and Circular Quay (1.1 mi).

Are there restaurants at or near Criterion Hotel Sydney?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, The Criterion Hotel.

What's the area around Criterion Hotel Sydney like?

Criterion Hotel Sydney is in Sydney Central Business District, a short 2-minute walk from Town Hall Station and 12 minutes' walk from International Convention Centre Sydney. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

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Reviews

Criterion Hotel Sydney Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

6.6

Amenities

8.2

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Service staff
Bar
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Shower
Food
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Reviews

Verified

2/10 Poor

The hotel was dirty and smelly. The ‘en-suite’ bathroom was literally a prefabricated cube in the corner of the room with a step up to it. The stairs up to the rooms looked as though they hadn’t been cleaned for a long time. The room smelled so bad I looked for an alternative but due to Mardi Gras there was either no availability or prices were extortionate. I don’t understand how some people have rated this hotel 10/10. They clearly didn’t stay here or have extremely low standards.
Karen, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

What a wonderful hotel. From the time we arrived it was awesome. The staff were excellent and could not do enough for us, great location and the rooms were lovely. We had dinner there and the food was excellent. They go above and beyond. Would definitely stay there again, highly recommend. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Hotel
Great food
Karen, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

The room needed to be cleaned. I found it to be quiet dirty.
Corey, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Well located near Gadigal Station and Hyde Park. Perfect for my requirements
Donna, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Place was clean and tidy, amenities within expectation for the price point. Quite the novel experience doing checkin at the bar. No elevator so have that in mind
Rex, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Room was spotless and the staff courteous and super helpful. Loved the 20s vibe that respects the year of construction. Great location.
Emilia, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Always a great stay.
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location in CBD. Directly across from Metro train, walking distance to QVB, State Theatre & much more. Room is clean, comfortable bed, air con, TV & hot shower.
Karen, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

It was quiet and clean
Suchhanda, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Suitablet
Christopher, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The bed was comfy and room was clean, the staff were friendly and helped store bags pre check in and post check out. It's a cheap inner city place so didn't expect much and while climbing two flights of stairs with my bags was hard I could tell the others checking in hated it so much more.
Maria, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clear room, friendly and helpful staff. Great bar and food!
Stuart, 5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I would recommend this hotel, Great location,walking distance to shops and Town hall station 2 minute walk. The hotel was exellent,my room was clean with an Ensuite Bathroom which was also very clean with fresh towels and Toiletries.The Tea/coffe making facilities on the first floor Were also exellent and in a perefct location. My only Regret Is that I did not have a meal in the pub, and missed out on the delicous food, but will definitely go there next time. Thank you for your hospitality. Mark Howell
Mark, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, clean amenities central location. Had a lovely stay.
Joanne, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great room for a great price
Dian, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great staff & location. Easy to get transport, nightlife & food. Old trendy pub, tidy and clean rooms. But my only negative would be that it has a weird smell coming from bathroom, which it could be due to that fact that the shower properly needs a shower curtin-The water from shower floods the bathroom & wets the carpet near bathroom. (or it might be the drains)
Tammy, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful art deco building and decoration.
Jane, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Art Deco building has great character. One thing to improve would be having a screen or door on the shower as the floor was saturated every time I used the shower.
Patrick, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

My stay with my partner was absolutely great. All the staff were very professional and the room was super clean and roomy, and the check in was fast and smooth. I would recommend it to anyone. Thank you to all the staff for fantastic stay
Simon, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Good for the money, seperate entrance from the pub which is nice. Rooms were mostly clean but some odd stains on pillows and other areas. No lift so be ready to climb a lot of stairs.
Jacob, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

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Hirotaka, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great spot in the heart of the city.

Always stay here for nights in the city. Short walk to Town Hall light rail and trains. Great inner city pub.
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Smelly

Room smelt terrible, mouldy. Windows don’t open. Bathroom cubicle disgusting and glass practically see through, very awkward with teenage girls. No towels in room
Tyson, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

It was affordable and everything was was perfect
Athanasia, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

It was clean, easy to get to, staff were helpful and friendly and was perfect for 1 person.
Kristin, 1-night trip