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About the Hotel

260 Pitt Street, Sydney, Australia
Nice
6.9
8.1
/10
2.0
/5

Standing just 550 m from the listed 16.2 - hectare Hyde Urban Park, the unpretentious Criterion Hotel Sydney enjoys a central location in the centre of Sydney. Located in the vicinity of the SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, the hotel features 18 rooms with views of the city.

Location

The Domain lies a mere 1.5 km away, while the 106m-long sandstone Gothic Revival–style St Mary's Cathedral is merely a 7-minute walk from this 3-star hotel. You can find the deco Anzac Memorial, which is a great place to explore the area, in proximity to the Criterion Hotel.

Guests will also appreciate the vicinity to Tumbalong Park, located around 800 metres away. Along with other cultural attractions the Powerhouse Museum is nestled only 1.4 km from this accommodation.

Criterion Hotel Sydney is within 5 minutes' walk of QVB city rail and in close proximity to 201 Elizabeth St bus stop.

Rooms

The rooms at this Sydney hotel include an iron with ironing board and climate control, as well as media facilities like a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The private bathrooms offer a walk-in shower and a separate toilet.

Eat & Drink

The property invites guests to have a drink at a lounge bar. The Coffee Club offers a wide range of Australian dishes and lies a stone's throw from the Criterion Hotel Sydney.

Leisure & Business

On-site entertainment options, featuring live performances, a nightclub, and a casino, are organised at this hotel.

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Criterion Hotel Sydney offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Deluxe Single Room
2 persons
110 sq. feet 
1 Single bed
Shower
Heating
Deluxe Double Room
2 persons
140 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
Superior King Room
2 persons
165 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Triple Room
2 persons
165 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

Amenities designed for comfort – Perfect for layovers & transit travelers
Facilities: Nice
6.8/10Review score

General

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

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Criterion Hotel Sydney Location

260 Pitt Street, Sydney, Australia
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260 Pitt Street, Sydney, Australia
Nearby
Park
Hyde Park
1800 ft
Church
St Mary's Cathedral
1800 ft
Mall
Queen Victoria Building
1800 ft
Museum
Hyde Park Barracks Museum
1800 ft
Westfield Centrepoint 100 Market St Retail Level 5
Sydney Tower Eye Observation Deck
1800 ft
Public Building
Sydney Town Hall
1800 ft
10 Macquarie St
The Mint
1800 ft
Museum
Australian Museum
1800 ft
Restaurants
Kosmos Espresso Cafe
300 ft
250 Pitt St Shop 7
Ichiban Boshi
700 ft
500 George St Shop 8 lower ground
Sayong Curry And Laksa
100 ft
303 Pitt St
Momiji Japanese Take Away
100 ft
303 Pitt St
Erin's kitchen
200 ft
Manchester Unity Building 307 Pitt St
Jimmy's Recipe Malaysia
400 ft
Ground Floor Shop RC16 The Galeries Victoria 500 George St Ground Floor
Grill'd Galeries
600 ft
500 George St The Galleries Level 1
Getting around
City Centre
Sydney2 min  ·  400 ft
Airports
Kingsford Smith (SYD)15 min  ·  6.0 mi
Wollongong (WOL)150 min  ·  61.8 mi
Train
Town Hall station3 min  ·  700 ft
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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
Wireless 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

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Criterion Hotel Sydney from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 431 verified reviews
6.9/10
Nice
64%
Recommend
Cleanliness
7.7/10
Comfort
7.6/10
Facilities
6.8/10
Free Wi-Fi
9.0/10
Location
9.2/10
Staff
8.3/10
Value for money
7.4/10
Guest reviews
based on 918 reviews
6.9/10
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