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260 Pitt Street, Sydney, Australia
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Scattered amidst an international restaurant and an opera, around a 25-minute walk from Mrs Macquarie's Chair, the unpretentious Criterion Hotel Sydney includes 18 rooms. Located in the vicinity of the Gothic-style St Mary's Catholic Cathedral, this 3-star hotel overlooks the city and invites guests to have a drink at a lounge bar.

Location

The hotel has a central location 1.6 km from Sydney Opera House. The Criterion gives access to the deco Anzac Memorial, which is a mere 12 minutes' walk away.

This accommodation is also within reach of Sydney Harbour.

Kingsford Smith airport is 5 km from the hotel and Town Hall train station is approximately 500 metres away.

Rooms

The rooms at Criterion Hotel Sydney include an iron with ironing board and an air conditioner, as well as media facilities like a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The bathroom features a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, along with a hair dryer and a shower cap.

Eat & Drink

Serving both food and drinks, The Gozleme Co is situated within easy reach of the property.

Leisure & Business

Guests will enjoy live performances, a nightclub, and a casino arranged at this Sydney hotel.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Deluxe Single Room
2 persons
10 m² 
1 Single bed
Shower
Heating
Deluxe Double Room
2 persons
13 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
Superior King Room
2 persons
15 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Triple Room
2 persons
15 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

Amenities designed for comfort – Perfect for layovers & transit travelers

General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • No pets allowed
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Spa & Leisure

  • Casino
  • Live entertainment
  • Night club

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

260 Pitt Street, Sydney, Australia
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260 Pitt Street, Sydney, Australia
Nearby
Park
Hyde Park
540 m
Church
St Mary's Cathedral
540 m
Mall
Queen Victoria Building
540 m
Museum
Hyde Park Barracks Museum
540 m
Westfield Centrepoint 100 Market St Retail Level 5
Sydney Tower Eye Observation Deck
540 m
Public Building
Sydney Town Hall
540 m
10 Macquarie St
The Mint
540 m
Museum
Australian Museum
540 m
Restaurants
Kosmos Espresso Cafe
70 m
250 Pitt St Shop 7
Ichiban Boshi
190 m
500 George St Shop 8 lower ground
Sayong Curry And Laksa
20 m
303 Pitt St
Momiji Japanese Take Away
20 m
303 Pitt St
Erin's kitchen
40 m
Manchester Unity Building 307 Pitt St
Jimmy's Recipe Malaysia
110 m
Ground Floor Shop RC16 The Galeries Victoria 500 George St Ground Floor
Grill'd Galeries
180 m
500 George St The Galleries Level 1
Getting around
City Centre
Sydney2 min  ·  100 m
Airports
Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)13 min  ·  8.3 km
Wollongong Airport (WOL)154 min  ·  102.5 km
Train
Town Hall station3 min  ·  200 m
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
from 04:00-10:00
Guest Parking
No parking available.
Internet
is available in for free.
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of rooms:
18

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