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A strong Sydney base for helpful service and kitchenettes, not polished interiors.
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Axel’s rating: 8.3/10 · A practical 4-star apartment hotel in Potts Point
The Macleay is a practical 4-star apartment hotel in Potts Point, and we'd choose it for neighborhood convenience rather than luxury. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the helpful reception team, cleanliness and comfortable beds. Kitchenettes make longer stays easier, with a supermarket opposite and plenty of nearby cafés. Book the right room and harbour views add considerably to the appeal.
The trade-off is compact studios and interiors that some guests find dated: this is comfortable, functional accommodation rather than a stylish retreat. District-view rooms don't overlook the harbour, and even harbour-view categories have different outlooks, so confirm yours if the Bridge matters. Parking costs extra and cannot be reserved; gym access is off-site. We'd skip it if spacious rooms and contemporary four-star polish are priorities.
- Rooms
- Most studios are 22–25 square meters with kitchenettes; confirm the specific view before booking.
- Cleanliness
- A consistent strength in recent Tripadvisor and Expedia feedback.
- Service
- Friendly, helpful reception staff earn repeated praise across review sites.
- Amenities
- Outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi and guest laundries; gym access is off-site.
- Fees and surprises
- Secure parking is paid and first-come, first-served; district-view rooms have no harbour outlook.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · lastminute.com.au. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.
The location
28 Macleay Street, Sydney
Restaurants and a supermarket nearby; Kings Cross station is an 8–10-minute walk.
Amenities and check-in
Outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi and guest laundries; gym access is off-site.
Check-in
after 2:00 PM
Check-out
before 11:00 AM
- Outdoor pool
- Breakfast (extra charge)
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Fitness center (free)
- Self parking (extra charge)
Additional hotel policies
- Hotel policies: Parking (on site): A$40 per car per night; Extra bed: A$30 per guest per night
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Macleay Hotel: from $233 for Nov 13–14, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)
From $233 total for Nov 13–14, 2026, 2 adults at Macleay Hotel on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 8, 2026.
Macleay Hotel is a practical 4-star apartment hotel in Potts Point in Sydney, Australia.
Address: 28 Macleay Street, Sydney. Property ID: 1180319. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/sydney/macleay-hotel-1180319
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/sydney/macleay-hotel-1180319/2026-11-13/2-adults
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1 night
Total price: $233 USD
2026-11-13 to 2026-11-14 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.
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2 nights
Total price: $500 USD
2026-11-13 to 2026-11-15 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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3 nights
Total price: $655 USD
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4 nights
Total price: $884 USD
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5 nights
Total price: $1,117 USD
2026-11-13 to 2026-11-18 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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6 nights
Total price: $1,350 USD
2026-11-13 to 2026-11-19 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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7 nights
Total price: $1,582 USD
2026-11-13 to 2026-11-20 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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8 nights
Total price: $1,884 USD
2026-11-13 to 2026-11-21 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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9 nights
Total price: $2,172 USD
2026-11-13 to 2026-11-22 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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10 nights
Total price: $2,446 USD
2026-11-13 to 2026-11-23 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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11 nights
Total price: $2,629 USD
2026-11-13 to 2026-11-24 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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12 nights
Total price: $2,862 USD
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13 nights
Total price: $3,095 USD
2026-11-13 to 2026-11-26 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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14 nights
Total price: $3,322 USD
2026-11-13 to 2026-11-27 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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Axel's take: 8.3/10
A strong Sydney base for helpful service and kitchenettes, not polished interiors. A practical 4-star apartment hotel in Potts Point, scored for what it is.
The Macleay is a practical 4-star apartment hotel in Potts Point, and we'd choose it for neighborhood convenience rather than luxury. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the helpful reception team, cleanliness and comfortable beds. Kitchenettes make longer stays easier, with a supermarket opposite and plenty of nearby cafés. Book the right room and harbour views add considerably to the appeal.
The trade-off is compact studios and interiors that some guests find dated: this is comfortable, functional accommodation rather than a stylish retreat. District-view rooms don't overlook the harbour, and even harbour-view categories have different outlooks, so confirm yours if the Bridge matters. Parking costs extra and cannot be reserved; gym access is off-site. We'd skip it if spacious rooms and contemporary four-star polish are priorities.
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Best for: Couples exploring Sydney; Longer-stay travelers who self-cater; Travelers who prefer a neighborhood base
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Watch out for: Compact studios and some dated interiors; Harbour-view outlooks vary; Paid parking cannot be reserved
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Location: Restaurants and a supermarket nearby; Kings Cross station is an 8–10-minute walk.
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Rooms: Most studios are 22–25 square meters with kitchenettes; confirm the specific view before booking.
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Cleanliness: A consistent strength in recent Tripadvisor and Expedia feedback.
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Service: Friendly, helpful reception staff earn repeated praise across review sites.
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Amenities: Outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi and guest laundries; gym access is off-site.
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Fees and surprises: Secure parking is paid and first-come, first-served; district-view rooms have no harbour outlook.
Axel's opinion of Macleay Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · lastminute.com.au. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.
About Macleay Hotel
- Property type: Hotel
- 4-star hotel
- 28 Macleay Street, Sydney
- Guest rating: 4.2/5 on Google from 750 reviews (location 4.7/5)
- Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Central Station: 12 min by taxi · Sydney Airport: 17 min by taxi · Port Jackson Bay: 21 min by taxi · Glider Garden: 6 min walk · Royal Botanic Garden Sydney: 7 min by taxi · Australian Museum: 7 min by taxi
- Hotel policies: Parking (on site): A$40 per car per night; Extra bed: A$30 per guest per night
- Amenities: Outdoor pool, Breakfast (extra charge), Restaurant, Bar, Fitness center (free), Self parking (extra charge), Full-service laundry, Self-service laundry, Accessible, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas, Kitchen in some rooms, Business center
- Check-in from: 14:00
- Check-out by: 11:00
- City page: Hotels in Sydney
Room types
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Source: ETG room descriptions.
District View Triple room
- Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Microwave
- District View Triple room — room photo 1
District View Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Microwave
- District View Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
District View Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Microwave
- District View Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
Triple room with Harbour View
- Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Microwave; Washing machine; With view
- Triple room with Harbour View — room photo 1
Double room with Harbour View (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Microwave; With view
- Double room with Harbour View (full double bed) — room photo 1
Twin room with Harbour View (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Microwave; With view
- Twin room with Harbour View (twin beds) — room photo 1
2 Bedrooms Apartment
- Bedrooms: 2
- Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Microwave
- 2 Bedrooms Apartment — room photo 1
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