Charing Cross Hotel

Hotels
6.7 (399 reviews)
81 Carrington Rd , Sydney , au

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Noise disturbances

Categories

Cleanliness
5.1
Several reviews mentioned issues with cleanliness, including dust, mould, and a generally dirty environment.
Service
8.56
Positive mentions of staff friendliness and helpfulness across multiple reviews.
Location
8.6
Multiple reviews highlighted the good location, close to shopping and transport.
Room Quality
5.06
There were comments about tired rooms and issues with furniture and comfort.
Amenities
6.09
Some amenities were mentioned but lacked sufficient offerings such as proper bedding and additional furniture.
Value for Money
6.05
Reviews indicate an affordable stay but overall quality was perceived as lacking.
Food and Beverage
7.6
The food was praised, though there were mentions of cleanliness issues affecting the coffee.
Overall Experience
6.57
The stay included positives and negatives, averaging out to a mixed but generally moderate experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 07:12

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just a stone's throw away from Bronte Beach, Charing Cross Hotel offers a 2-star stay in Sydney with easy access to popular beaches like Tamarama and Gordons Bay.

Relaxing Amenities
Guests can unwind at the hotel's bar or soak up the sun on the inviting terrace. The non-smoking property also features an ATM for added convenience.

Comfortable Rooms
Each room at Charing Cross Hotel comes with a kettle for hot beverages. Guests can enjoy the luxury of a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries, and some rooms even offer a charming balcony for a breath of fresh air.

Ready to experience a relaxing stay near Sydney's beautiful beaches? Book your room at Charing Cross Hotel now!

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

6.7
Based on 399 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.1
Service: 8.56
Location: 8.6
Room Quality: 5.06
Amenities: 6.09
Value for Money: 6.05
Food and Beverage: 7.6
Overall Experience: 6.57
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Huber solo_traveller de
10
2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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Courtney extended_group nz
6
2026-03-28 via Nuitee
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Michael solo_traveller au
8
2026-03-24 via Nuitee
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Amy extended_group gb
1
Cons:

This stay was far from acceptable. We experienced cockroaches in our room which the hotel staff did nothing about and actually just laughed in our face when we told them about it, there was someone else's clothes left in our room as well as numerous aspect of the room which were not acceptable. Cleanliness should be a top priority for any hotel and considering this one only had 8-10 rooms you should expect it to be significantly better than what it was. We were offered no sort of compensation at all for the discomfort we felt during our and have tried contacting both the hotel and booking.com directly and have been ignored despite having photographic evidence for everything. Would not recommend this hotel to anyone, definitely not worth the money as it wasn't a cheap stay.

2026-03-22 via Nuitee
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Jake couple gb
8
2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Anna solo_traveller au
3
Pros:

Nothing. The staff were nice I

Cons:

The room was adjacent to an outside smoking area... Therefore I couldn't open the window for fresh air. No where to hang clothes. I wasn't given the upgrade which I agreed to take. The towel rack fell off the wall. The tap was very loose (afraid it was going to fall off) Requested a late checkout (30 minutes) which was refused unless I paid a full day. The room staff knocked on my door to leave room right on check out time, to which I replied with give me 5 minutes, but continued to knock.

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Leesa couple au
7
Perfect for a short stay
Pros:

Clean good location friendly helpful staff good for the cost

Cons:

Would have liked to open windows but mosquitoes with no screens

2026-03-12 via Nuitee
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Bill solo_traveller au
6
2026-03-12 via Nuitee
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Georgia solo_traveller au
1
Waste of money
Pros:

Well located with numerous shops nearby & not far from the beach

Cons:

Bathroom hadn’t been cleaned well - if at all

2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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Goorts solo_traveller nl
5
Pros:

Location and area

Cons:

Staff wasnt helpfull and hospitable. No interest or kindness shown.

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Anthony couple jp
5
Pros:

Location is well-served by frequent buses and within easy reach by bus of Bronte and Coogee beaches and Bondi Junction shopping. The pub downstairs is bright and friendly, Also nearby is another pub, cafes, a small supermarket, bakeries, eateries, and convenience store.

Cons:

No bedside table and no other table at all. Nowhere to place luggage except on the floor, nowhere to hang clothes (no closet, rack or anything), no hooks, Furniture was just the bed, one chair and a small towel rail in the bathroom. Also no aircon, only a fan.

2026-03-04 via Nuitee
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Joan couple gb
5
Disappointing
Pros:

To give the cleaner some credit the room was clean, however it had a humid, musty smell. The room was hot and humid with only a loud fan to circulate the humid heat further. A large unsecure window faced onto the roof garden. We had to keep the window open throughout the night to get some air. The TV didn’t operate due to the lack of signal because there was no where to plug in the aerial. The furniture was old and tired. The condition of the room does not reflect the décor and environment of the pub/bar downstairs. Thankfully our room wasn't located on the very busy intersection main road.

Cons:

We realise the prime Sydney location but we don't believe there is any reason not to improve the accommodation.

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Lucas extended_group au
7
Cons:

Bed was broken and very uncomfortable, mold all over the shower curtains.

2026-02-27 via Nuitee
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Thomas solo_traveller id
8
Comfortable.
Pros:

Clean, comfortable rooms above a pub. Lovely staff, good meals and cold drinks at the bar. What else do you want?

Cons:

Rooms are a little stuffy. Go downstairs and have a beer.

2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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JOHN solo_traveller au
8
Clean, comfortable, inexpensive.
Pros:

Comfortable, clean room. Slight noise from downstairs, hardly noticeable. Chilli Prawn Pizza for dinner - GREAT, just a hint of heat. GUINNESS ON TAP in the bar downstairs - BEAUTIFUL!!

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Lily couple gb
9
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Christine solo_traveller au
10
Pros:

Not the first stay. Always happy with location , staff and facilities

Cons:

Small problem. I slept on the bottom bunk and there was an annoying SQUEEK every time I moved.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Andrew solo_traveller au
7
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Max couple gb
7
2026-01-17 via Nuitee
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nick couple gb
1
DO NOT STAY HERE - worst place we have ever stayed
Pros:

Nothing- dreadful

Cons:

The room was dirty and smelt overpoweringly of urine.
Rusty or broken items ( kettle etc)
Fire alarm went off at 6.30am - no fire safety signs, no fire exits and no one arrived to check the building or that customers were safe. We were never told it was a false alarm and spent one hour on the street in our pj’s. Left the building. , as not confident we were safe.

2026-01-17 via Nuitee