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Royal Exhibition Hotel

★★★ 86 Chalmers Street, Surry Hills, Sydney, AU

7.5 guest rating· 2023 reviews

About this hotel

Central Location in Sydney

Located opposite Central Railway Station, the Royal Exhibition Hotel offers convenience and easy access to Sydney's top attractions. Just a short walk from Darling Harbour and the Capitol Theatre, guests can explore the city with ease.

Modern Rooms and Facilities

Renovated rooms with double-glazed windows and flat-screen TVs provide comfort and entertainment for guests. The hotel's cocktail bar, bistro, and 2-level beer garden offer a variety of dining and relaxation options. The air-conditioned rooms, serviced daily, ensure a pleasant stay with amenities like a refrigerator, safety deposit box, and tea/coffee facilities.

Scenic Views and Entertainment

Enjoy park and street views from the large wrap-around veranda or catch sporting events on plasma-screen TVs in the bar. With gaming facilities and a vibrant atmosphere, guests can unwind and socialize during their stay.

Book your stay at the Royal Exhibition Hotel for a memorable Sydney experience.

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Superior Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Sleeps 4 · 25 m² · King bed, 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Free WiFi

<p><strong>1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds</strong></p><p>269 sq feet </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom and living room</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 50-inch LCD TV</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, electric kettle, and free tea bags/instant coffee</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Pillowtop bed and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Desk, laptop-compatible safe, and wardrobe or closet</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Standard Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Sleeps 4 · 25 m² · 2× Queen Bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Free WiFi

<p><strong>2 Queen Beds</strong></p><p>269 sq feet </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom and living room</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 50-inch LCD TV</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, electric kettle, and free tea bags/instant coffee</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Pillowtop bed and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Desk, laptop-compatible safe, and wardrobe or closet; cribs (surcharge) and rollaway beds (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Sleeps 4 · 20 m² · 2× Queen Bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower

<p><strong>2 Queen Beds</strong></p><p>215 sq feet </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 32-inch LCD TV</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Desk, laptop-compatible safe, and wardrobe or closet; cribs/infant beds and free rollaway/extra beds available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Standard Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 18 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

This air conditioned room features double-glazed windows and offers a flat-screen TV, safety deposit box and tea/coffee making facilities. It includes a private private bathroom with a hairdryer and guest toiletries. Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. Please note that all rooms are individually furnished and the photos are presented as a guide only.

Superior King Room

Sleeps 2 · 22 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

The double room features a private bathroom, air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a seating area with a flat-screen TV. The double room provides a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, as well as a TV. The unit offers 1 bed.

Superior Double or Twin Room

Sleeps 3 · 25 m² · Twin bed, Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

The twin/double room has a private bathroom, air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a seating area with a flat-screen TV. The twin/double room features a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor and a TV. The unit has 2 beds.

Family Suite

Sleeps 4 · 35 m² · 2× Twin bed, Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned suite is consisted of of 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. The suite features carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, as well as an electric kettle. The unit offers 3 beds.

Deluxe Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 17 m² · Large bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

This air conditioned room features double-glazed windows. It offers a luxurious marble bathroom, a flat-screen TV, safety deposit box and tea/coffee making facilities. Please note that all rooms are individually furnished and the photos are presented as a guide only.

Double Or Twin Room

Sleeps 4 · 20 m² · 2× Large bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

This air conditioned room features double-glazed windows and offers a flat-screen TV, safety deposit box and tea/coffee making facilities. It includes a private en suite bathroom with a hairdryer and guest toiletries. Please note that all rooms are individually furnished and the photos are presented as a guide only.

Family Suite

Sleeps 4 · 30 m² · 2× Single bed, Large bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Boasting a private entrance, this air-conditioned suite comes with 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. The suite has carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, as well as an electric kettle. The unit has 3 beds.

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Golf course
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Airport drop off
  • Airport pick up
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Broadcast Live sport events
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  • Cashless payment available
  • Casino
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Happy hour
  • Heating
  • Invoice provided
  • Key card access
  • Kid meals
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Luggage storage
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Safety deposit box
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Shuttle service
  • Smoke alarms
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Terrace
  • Wine/champagne

Location

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86 Chalmers Street, Surry Hills, Sydney, AU

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say7.52023 reviews

+ Good location+ Helpful staff+ Affordable rate− Cleanliness issues− Noise from outside− Inconsistent room quality
Cleanliness5.5
Service8.5
Location9.0
Room Quality7.0
Amenities7.5
Value for Money7.0

Perfect location for trains and light rail to footy or races at Randwick

8.0

Fantastic location right near Central station and light rail

− Check in was at the bar . Not as easy to find

Louise · AU · 2026-07-26

Guest review

10.0

My second stay here in two weeks. Very quiet despite Central station and Light Rail opposite. Beautiful rooms.

Ross · AU · 2026-07-22

Great place to stay in great location

9.0

Great location across the road from Central Station. Rooms are lovely too. This was our second stay at the Royal Exhibition Hotel and will definitely stay again.

− Nothing really. Have only had positive experiences with the hotel and their staff.

Christopher · AU · 2026-07-21

Comfy casual but noisey

9.0

Amazing location, comfiest bed ever! Friendly staff.

− Felt dirty. Wish there was information given about noise and being above a pub that opens until 4am and train line rumble.

Charlotte · AU · 2026-07-21

Good to know

Please note that the hotel may contact your credit card company to confirm that the card you are using is valid and hasn’t been reported lost or stolen. They may also pre-authorize the card for the full amount of the reservation. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A deposit may be required at the property.

›Groups

When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

›Parking

No parking available.

›Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 12 years old stay for AUD 15 per person per night when using an existing bed.

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Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

›Pets

Pets are not allowed.

›Internet

WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.