Ace Hotel, Sydney
Expert reviews
“The Ace, 18 stories high with 257 rooms, is located in a magnificent early-20th-century building that vibrates with top-to-toe creative energy. Revived by Australia’s most in-demand interior architects, Flack Studio, the former brick factory has kept its old bones – high ceilings and exposed brick and concrete walls – offset with one-of-a-kind furniture, art, and bric-a-brac by the country’s best designers, artists, and makers.”
Featured in CN Traveler’s Hotlist 2023.
“This design-centric hotel in the inner-city neighbourhood of Surry Hills, Sydney’s coolest enclave, proves that there is more to Sydney than just its beaches and harbour. It’s ground floor bars and rooftop restaurant has made this a top-to-toe hang-out for Sydney’s in-the-know crowd.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Boutique style
- Restaurant
- Free Wifi
All you need to know
Located near the central business district, in the trendy and upscale Surry Hills area, the Ace Hotel Sydney is the brand’s first venture in the Southern Hemisphere. However, its execution is just as confident as any of their other hotels.
Housed in a 19th-century industrial building, it exudes a charming patina that embodies the essence of both the Ace brand and Australian culture. The designers have done an exceptional job in creating a space that constantly reminds guests of their unique location and the community they are a part of.
The rooms at Ace Hotel Sydney share the same aesthetic as their counterparts in North America. They feature vintage-inspired wool blankets, subtle retro touches, and a cozy atmosphere.
Some rooms even come equipped with turntables or acoustic guitars, while elements like exposed brick walls add an extra layer of visual interest.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
5 April 2026
A hotel for all 5 senses
A hotel for all 5 senses: the food was delicious, spaces immaculate, music on, comfiest beds my back has ever touched, the place smelled beautiful. A feast of art is scattered across the hotel, Julia Gutman spotted. Not much to say, close to perfect in vibe and hospitality
Staff at Loam and the bar (although lovely) can consider being a bit more helpful and problem solving. Loam particularly was unhelpful and turn down a reservation request abruptly.
4 April 2026
Excellent!
Brilliant stay at a friendly hotel. Ray was lovely on reception.
Nothing to dislike!
4 April 2026
Extremely friendly staff and spotlessly clean hotel!
Very cool hotel and extremely friendly staff. Ray was particularly friendly on reception and very helpful during check-in. I also reported, to him, that the light in the shower in one of our rooms was out and we returned to see it had been fixed.
Nothing to dislike!
4 April 2026
Best stay in Sydney, hands down!
The vibe! The decor! The art! The music! Love!
Nothing!
3 April 2026
Loved this stay, wish we could have stayed longer to experience everything more thoroughly - I guess we’ll just have to
Location, comfort of the room, the great amenities inside the hotel, the vibe - super cool!
Nothing!
3 April 2026
Very good
The staff, the feeling of the place, the rooftop bar.
I am old and.need to spend some time each day relaxing in my room.. There is nowhere to sit but the bed or a tiny stool which has no back and is too low for me to get up from. I can't drink tea nor read the SMH lying down.
2 April 2026
Beautiful hotel, very comfortable
Location, views and style of the rooms and lobby. Also appreciated the gym.
No coffee machine, pricy overall
1 April 2026
My husband and I had a great first trip to Sydney Ace hotel is located close to everything. Staff is very helpful and ou
Great location. Nice boutique style hotel with nice restaurants Clean and comfortable rooms
N/A
1 April 2026
Fabulous
The staff were amazing, so friendly and helpful
31 March 2026
Comfortable stay in the heart of Sydney. Covenient location. Great atmosphere and excellent service.
The design is cool. The room is comfortable (despite several review about the room is small), additionally, the staff are very helpful and attentive.
Roof top closed early.
30 March 2026
Stunning dulling!!!
Beautiful decor and art; great location, friendly staff.
Not a lot, honestly
29 March 2026
Exceptional
Great staff, convenient location, comfortable room.
Nothing we didn't like.
29 March 2026
Was a great hotel with great food and drink options in house and nearby. Great staff and service
The whole hotel was a great vibe. It was stylish, clean and had a nice feel. The rooms were good and had everything we needed. The locaiton was good, close to everything we wanted to do.
The bathroom design is a bit awkward and not great. Would be better if it was fully separate like other hotels.
28 March 2026
Great location ! Pop into Joe Blacks round the corner for a great coffee and very friendly staff
Great Vibe lovely restaurant s and bar Roof top bar great staff lovely
Nothing
27 March 2026
Fun hotel with a great vibe.
The staff were very friendly and helpful. My friend and I enjoyed a nice late lunch in the restaurant. And I had a cocktail in the bar in the evening. The bed was comfortable.
The shower door opened in such a way that I could not put the bathmat on the floor outside the shower. It was a little awkward. The light switches seemed to be in strange places too. Took some getting used to. And as an older guest, I found the door room numbers (carved in wood) impossible to read! I was in a room ending in 7, and I actually tried two other rooms (ending in 1 and 4) until I finally found the correct one!
26 March 2026
Great location and friendly staff
Great location. Staff were very friendly and helpful
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23 March 2026
Great hotel and great location.
Great design and comfy rooms
Staff a bit too cool
23 March 2026
Great hotel in a great location
Great location, great facilities, staff were all lovely and super helpful. All the in house food options were of a very high standard too and there are so many good restaurants and cafes near by Would definitely recommend to anyone that wants to stay central but it a more interesting location
The room lighting is very low but I think this is a style choice.
23 March 2026
Exceptional
Excellent accommodation so close to public transport and services. A special mention to Brian, a guided tour of the building, thank you Brian. We were able to walk to All destinations A must stay for next time. Jan Holian
Not anything really
23 March 2026
Very stylish hotel with a great vibe, good bar and facilities and very comfortable rooms.
Very cool, stylish and comfortable hotel. The rooms are very comfortable and well styled, very clean and great facilities - the beds and pillows were really comfortable, complimentary robes, really nice shampoo, conditioner and shower gel provided, free tea and coffee, excellent snack bar options. The downstairs bar and cafe is a really nice spot for a drink, and they do an excellent martini. Location is convenient for public transport and also a short walk to Surry Hills and the CBD. Would definitely recommend if you're looking to treat yourself with a stay in the city.
No real issues to report.
22 March 2026
Exceptional
Lovely staff who rescued me when I arrived sans toothpaste. Very helpful and gave me a room upgrade - completely unexpected, but a lovely gesture, thank you.
room number was hard to see
22 March 2026
Would definitely come back!
Clean rooms, comfy beds, vibrant hotel. Super nice staff at the front desk.
Nothing
22 March 2026
Exceptional
Excellently located, close to transport options. The rooms were very comfy, and room service arrived in a flash
19 March 2026
Very good
Hip
Small rooms for large suitcases ;)
17 March 2026
A great hotel for a work trip. I look forward to heading back there again, with the family.
This place was very cool, relaxed, but highly professional. Well done..! The rooftop bar/restaurant is great. The rooms are also very good and of high quality.
Not much actually. It was actually very good.
17 March 2026
Exceptional
Clean, spacious and well appointed stylish room. Everything needed for few nights, and the layout was extremely functional. Brilliant facilities and bar and Cafe were both excellent. Location is convenient to both town and the railway station. Can't fault it.
Nothing really. Price is on par with other venues of this level.
16 March 2026
a much needed respite
great location, great amenities, great staff, extremely comfortable and beautiful
15 March 2026
Overall good stay but customer service could be better
Rooms were nice and beautiful decorated.
Bar staff was rude on Saturday morning - felt like we were inconveniencing them asking for some ice which I found bizarre as they work in a hotel. Charged extra to change rooms which were the same price online.
15 March 2026
Great spot to stay, close to good restaurants, shops and cafes
Great location with funky vibe
13 March 2026
Exceptional
Staff were really friendly, the room was very comfortable & clean and the location was great.
13 March 2026
Fabulous
The bed, blanket and pillows were amazing. Definitely the best ones i have ever had in a hotel, loved the gym and overall feeling of the hotel. The only thing was that water didn’t seem to go down so fast.
12 March 2026
Very quick short, stay overall very good
It was very quirky and it was handy to have a restaurant downstairs
I just didn’t like how the room numbers were written in wood. I don’t have the best eyesight and the numbers were very confusing.
12 March 2026
Great!
Loved the beds, pillows and the bar area. Very clean and first hotel I have stayed in for years that didn’t have a smoke alarm above the bed either the brightest light in the history of the world. Loam cafe was sensational. Vibey and stylish decor and mood.
Pinot Noir at the bar was not great!
10 March 2026
Fabulous
Funky design details but not at the expense of quality and comfort- everything was thoughtful and well made eg Good lighting, comfortable spaces, good use of small areas, enough storage room etc
9 March 2026
Good location for a short trip
Good location, helpful staff
No foyer area in which to relax while checking in
9 March 2026
Fabulous
Excellent service
NA
9 March 2026
Stylish!
I love their design and style. The hotel is stunning and cool.
If they would offer breakftast it would be incredible!
9 March 2026
Ace is pretty Ace.
Friendly, helpful staff
No workspace or table and chair in entry level room
9 March 2026
Exceptional
Always the best stay, definitely my favourite hotel in Sydney
9 March 2026
A great weekend in a beautiful small hotel in a great spot
Very stylish and excellent location. Great staff too. The bar has great drinks and food Perfect for as a starter or for the night
A bit pricey…
8 March 2026
3 amazing days, great accommodation, meals and service. I could not recommend any higher
Amazing funky venue with so many options for meals. Great friendly staff.
Nothing, we had the best time
8 March 2026
A great short stay for a couple who don’t mind getting cosy!
Ace was a great base for exploring central Sydney & Surrey Hills. The room was small but as we expected - it is what we booked! The bar was great and staff super friendly. Loved all the extra touches in the room to keep the room ‘on theme’. Overall a great stay. Room service a great touch.
A slightly extended walk to main tourist points but definitely manageable with sensible shoes. Room was very small but this was expected. Very noisy throughout the night and day with people entering/exiting their rooms with heavy doors. Cleaners were very noisy early in the morning bashing the doors and walls waking us every morning, but they did a great job.
8 March 2026
resturant up stairs is a winner
great
parking was a little bit of an issue but next time we wont bring a car !
8 March 2026
Highly highly recommend
Eclectic and beautiful decor/vibe in a great position with plenty of excellent eating and drinking options very close by and walking distance to most attractions
Room service was very late. Came back for a shower (very humid) and room not made up at 4pm
7 March 2026
Great place to stay in Sydney.
Friendly, helpful staff. Good food. Great location.
The really loud music in the foyer / bar in the early evening. We had to go out for a pre-dinner drink with friends so that we could speak without shouting.
6 March 2026
Great place to stay in Sydney
Beautifully decorated rooms, excellent location, great cafe/bar space to get some work done or just have drinks
Gym was a little cramped; not exactly cheap
4 March 2026
Very cool stay in Sydney
Easy check-in and we got to check in early. The staff are so lovely and you can enjoy food and drinks without leaving. The decor is gorgeous.
The rooms are quite small but we did love that it had a built in couch
4 March 2026
Excellent
It’s funky and interesting, super centric
It has 2 options for dinning and they’re both amazing and delicious
3 March 2026
Very good
Clean
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kids' meals (additional charge)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Pet basket
- - Pet bowls
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Fitness centre
- - Fitness
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
- - Temporary art galleries
- - Bike tours
- - Happy hour (additional charge)
- - Bicycle rental
Cleaning services
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Parking garage
- - Accessible parking
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
- - Raised toilet
- - Lower bathroom sink
- - Visual aids: Tactile signs
Miscellaneous
- - Key card access
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property
- - Face masks for guests available

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6 April 2026
It’s a really cool place to stay in a great location