The Clarence Hotel Sydney by Accor
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Axel’s take

A strong central base, but compact rooms and construction noise limit the appeal.

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Axel’s rating: 8.1/10 · a compact, renovated 4-star boutique hotel in Sydney’s CBD

The Clarence is a compact 4-star boutique hotel in Sydney’s CBD, and we’d pick it for a short city break rather than a full-service hotel stay. Its late-2024 refurbishment brought fresh interiors, while Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise comfortable beds, cleanliness and friendly staff. The location is the biggest draw: shops, restaurants, Darling Harbour and public transport are within easy walking distance.

Space and quiet are the compromises. Rooms can feel tight, especially with luggage; some have skylights instead of conventional windows. Neighbouring construction disturbed guests in October 2026, although management says the most disruptive phase has finished. There’s a gym, but no operating onsite restaurant or bar, and breakfast arrangements are offsite. We’d skip it for working extensively in-room, sleeping late or a stay where hotel facilities matter.

Rooms
Refreshed interiors and comfortable beds; limited luggage space and variable natural light.
Cleanliness
Strong overall feedback across sites, despite occasional dust complaints.
Service
Friendly, welcoming staff are a consistent strength in guest reviews.
Amenities
Gym, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour reception; breakfast is arranged offsite.
Fees and surprises
No onsite parking; confirm breakfast inclusions and current neighbouring construction before booking.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · savills.com.au. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

The location

193 Clarence Street, Sydney

Walkable CBD position near shopping, Darling Harbour, Wynyard and Town Hall.

Amenities and check-in

Gym, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour reception; breakfast is arranged offsite.

Check-in

after 2:00 PM

Check-out

before 11:00 AM

  • Restaurant
  • Fitness facilities
  • Airport transportation (extra charge)
  • Pets Not Allowed
  • Laundry (extra charge)
  • Dry-cleaning (extra charge)
Additional hotel policies
  • Charged by the hotel at the property: Deposit: AUD 200.00 per stay
  • Optional charges: Fee for in-room wireless Internet: AUD 25.00 per 24-hour period (rates may vary); Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: AUD 10.00 per day (rates may vary); Self parking fee: AUD 40 per day; Onsite credit card charges are subject to a surcharge
  • Hotel policies: Extra bed: A$60 per guest per night
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The Clarence Hotel Sydney by Accor, Sydney: from $153 a night

From $153 a night at The Clarence Hotel Sydney by Accor, checked Nov 1, 2026. Nov 29–30, 2026, 2 adults: $153 total. Dec 4–6, 2026, 2 adults: $538 total on Axel; Booking.com listed $639 for the same stay when seen, checked Nov 1, 2026.

The Clarence Hotel Sydney by Accor is a compact, renovated 4-star boutique hotel in Sydney’s CBD in Sydney, Australia.

Address: 193 Clarence Street, Sydney. Property ID: 1018299.

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/sydney/the-clarence-hotel-sydney-by-accor-1018299

Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com

Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.

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Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$538$639 on Booking.com$101 less (16%)Nov 3Select · Share this stay · Check guest price

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Axel private rates

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Total price: $617 USD

2026-11-29 to 2026-12-02 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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November 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-11-07$233 for 1 night · 2 nights $439 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-08$206 for 1 night · 2 nights $389 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-09$183 for 1 night · 2 nights $563 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-10$380 for 1 night · 2 nights $723 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-11$343 for 1 night · 2 nights $616 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-12$273 for 1 night · 2 nights $531 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-13$258 for 1 night · 2 nights $571 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-14$313 for 1 night · 2 nights $476 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-15$163 for 1 night · 2 nights $393 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-16$230 for 1 night · 2 nights $530 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-17$300 for 1 night · 2 nights $608 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-18$308 for 1 night · 2 nights $579 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-19$271 for 1 night · 2 nights $544 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-20$273 for 1 night · 2 nights $561 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-21$288 for 1 night · 2 nights $442 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-22$154 for 1 night · 2 nights $405 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-23$251 for 1 night · 2 nights $543 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-24$292 for 1 night · 2 nights $574 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-25$282 for 1 night · 2 nights $545 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-26$263 for 1 night · 2 nights $494 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-27$231 for 1 night · 2 nights $482 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-28$251 for 1 night · 2 nights $404 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-29$153 for 1 night · 2 nights $381 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-30$228 for 1 night · 2 nights $464 · up to 14 nights priced

December 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-12-01$236 for 1 night · 2 nights $519 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-02$283 for 1 night · 2 nights $536 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-03$253 for 1 night · 2 nights $486 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-04$233 for 1 night · 2 nights $538 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-05$305 for 1 night · 2 nights $464 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-06$159 for 1 night · 2 nights $445 · up to 14 nights priced

Axel's take: 8.1/10

A strong central base, but compact rooms and construction noise limit the appeal. a compact, renovated 4-star boutique hotel in Sydney’s CBD, scored for what it is.

The Clarence is a compact 4-star boutique hotel in Sydney’s CBD, and we’d pick it for a short city break rather than a full-service hotel stay. Its late-2024 refurbishment brought fresh interiors, while Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise comfortable beds, cleanliness and friendly staff. The location is the biggest draw: shops, restaurants, Darling Harbour and public transport are within easy walking distance.

Space and quiet are the compromises. Rooms can feel tight, especially with luggage; some have skylights instead of conventional windows. Neighbouring construction disturbed guests in October 2026, although management says the most disruptive phase has finished. There’s a gym, but no operating onsite restaurant or bar, and breakfast arrangements are offsite. We’d skip it for working extensively in-room, sleeping late or a stay where hotel facilities matter.

  • Best for: short city breaks; solo travelers packing light; couples prioritizing a central location

  • Watch out for: neighbouring construction noise; compact rooms; some with skylights only; no onsite restaurant or bar

  • Location: Walkable CBD position near shopping, Darling Harbour, Wynyard and Town Hall.

  • Rooms: Refreshed interiors and comfortable beds; limited luggage space and variable natural light.

  • Cleanliness: Strong overall feedback across sites, despite occasional dust complaints.

  • Service: Friendly, welcoming staff are a consistent strength in guest reviews.

  • Amenities: Gym, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour reception; breakfast is arranged offsite.

  • Fees and surprises: No onsite parking; confirm breakfast inclusions and current neighbouring construction before booking.

Axel's opinion of The Clarence Hotel Sydney by Accor, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · savills.com.au. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About The Clarence Hotel Sydney by Accor

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 3-star hotel
  • Breakfree
  • 193 Clarence Street, Sydney
  • Guest rating: 4.4/5 on Google from 169 reviews (location 4.7/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Sydney Airport: 18 min by taxi
  • Charged by the hotel at the property: Deposit: AUD 200.00 per stay
  • Optional charges: Fee for in-room wireless Internet: AUD 25.00 per 24-hour period (rates may vary); Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: AUD 10.00 per day (rates may vary); Self parking fee: AUD 40 per day; Onsite credit card charges are subject to a surcharge
  • Hotel policies: Extra bed: A$60 per guest per night
  • Amenities: Restaurant, Fitness facilities, Airport transportation (extra charge), Pets Not Allowed, Laundry (extra charge), Dry-cleaning (extra charge), Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wi-Fi, Internet (extra charge), Common kitchen, Kitchen
  • Check-in from: 14:00
  • Check-out by: 11:00
  • City page: Hotels in Sydney

Room types

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Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom)

Economy room

Economy Single room

Economy Triple room

Economy Double room (full double bed)

Standard room

Standard Duplex room

Standard Basement room

2 Bedrooms Standard room

Standard Single room

Standard Triple room

Standard Triple room with sea view

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Quadruple room with sea view

Standard Quintuple room

Standard Family room

Standard Single Family room

Standard Triple Family room

Standard Quadruple Family room

Standard Single room (single bed)

Standard Single Family room (single bed)

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Double Family room (full double bed)

Standard Twin room (twin beds)

Standard Twin Family room (twin beds)

Standard Triple room

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Triple Family room

Superior room

Superior Single room

Superior Triple room

Superior Double room (full double bed)

Superior Twin room (twin beds)

Deluxe room

Deluxe Single room

Deluxe Triple room

Deluxe Family room

Deluxe Single Family room

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Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

Deluxe Double Family room (full double bed)

Deluxe Twin room (twin beds)

Deluxe room (sofa)

Executive room

Executive Double room (full double bed)

Premium room

Premium Twin room (twin beds)

Classic room

Classic Single room

Classic Single room (single bed)

Classic Double room (full double bed)

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  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Apartment

Basement Apartment

1 Bedroom Apartment

2 Bedrooms Apartment

3 Bedrooms Apartment

Studio

Economy Studio

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Premier Studio

Executive Studio

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Villa

Cottage

Bungalow

Chalet

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