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Ace Hotel Sydney

Sydney • Surry Hills • OPTIMIZE

avg. $163 / night

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Free breakfast

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At a glance

Ace's first Australian hotel pairs a restored 1920s warehouse with a contemporary tower, featuring record players and a rooftop bar with city views.

Best for: Music-focused travelers and architecture enthusiasts

Highlights:

  • 1920s brick warehouse paired with dark steel contemporary tower
  • Record players and acoustic guitars in every room
  • Rooftop bar overlooking tree-lined Surry Hills with terrazzo walls
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PB hotel design editorial

Conceived as Ace Hotel's first Australian outpost and its southernmost property globally, the 264-room Sydney address is housed within a pair of buildings on Bourke Street in Surry Hills — a restored 1920s brick warehouse joined to a purpose-built contemporary tower clad in dark steel and planted terraces. Tzannes Associates handled the architecture, while Atelier Ace collaborated with Sydney-based Flack Studio on the interiors, a pairing that kept the work grounded in local sensibility rather than importing a readymade aesthetic from Portland or New York. The lobby makes its intentions clear from the first moment: raw brick arches, exposed concrete columns, and Douglas fir ceiling grids inset with globe pendants frame a floor of deep red marble, while generous leather banquette seating — crinkled and well-worn in tone if not yet in age — anchors the room in the register of a lived-in social club rather than a hotel arrival sequence. Guest rooms carry the same material restraint, their walls clad in speckled cork-like acoustic panels, oak headboards keeping company with low upholstered window seats in forest green or teal velvet, terracotta carpet running underfoot. Record players and acoustic guitars signal the brand's long association with music culture. At the rooftop bar, terrazzo-splashed wall panels and blue-cushioned banquettes open toward tree-lined Surry Hills rooftops — a room that feels genuinely of this city rather than imposed upon it.

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About

Ace Hotel Sydney reanimates the historical Tyne Building in Surry Hills, built above Australia’s first kiln discovery. Inspired by the rich history of Surry Hills and the warm, cinematic color palette of the Australian landscape, the hotel marks Ace’s first stake in the Southern Hemisphere and was designed in partnership with Flack Studio. The building’s design merges the past with the present, stirred by the city’s rough-hewn history: the renegade razor gangs that ruled the 1920s, the modernist art boom of the 1960s, the Gay Solidarity Group protests of the 1970s and the vibrant cultural coalescence of generations of migrant communities. LOAM, a neighborhood spot for natural fare, anchors the lobby level along with café Good Chemistry, plus there’s a bar smackdab in the hotel’s lobby. Up top there’s Kiln, an 18th-floor rooftop restaurant and bar helmed by Beau Clugston, with a design by Fiona Lynch. Ace Sydney is a neighborhood place, with an invitation open to all

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Ace Hotel Sydney Reviews

145 reviews

"Ace Hotel Sydney is truly a dream come true. From the moment you arrive, you feel like you’ve discovered a hidden gem. The location is fantastic—so many of Sydney’s best attractions are within walking distance, making it incredibly easy to explore the city. The hotel’s design is stunning, with so much character and a unique story behind every detail. The staff are exceptional and make you feel genuinely welcome from the moment you check in. The food is outstanding, and honestly, it’s the kind of place where you don’t want to leave because everything is just so enjoyable. We visited with our young children, and they absolutely loved it. They felt just as welcome as we did, and the whole experience was so memorable that we’ve decided to make Ace Hotel our twice-yearly Sydney tradition. We now look forward to returning not just for the city, but for the hotel itself. Ace Hotel offers something special that is hard to find—style without pretence, genuine hospitality, incredible food, and an atmosphere that makes you feel completely looked after. We can’t wait to come back."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 25, 2026

"This is the worst Ace Hotel I have ever stayed at. Ace Sydney has an absolute disregard for the basic health and safety of its guests, as well as hospitality standards. Upon checking in late at night, I noticed a strong, sharp paint odor, which I initially thought was from the wooden bed frame. Around 7 AM the next morning, I was awoken by loud drilling noises, and I realized that my room was literally pressed against an active construction site. I could even see workers through the window. The strong odor from the night before was actually toxic construction fumes. When I requested a room change due to the noise, the front desk insisted I could only move in the afternoon because standard check-in time is in the afternoon. However, shortly after I returned to my room, the front desk called back and stated that if I paid to upgrade my room category, a new room would be available immediately. I was so outraged. Only after I complained about being forced to inhale toxic fumes from the construction site did they magically find me a room by noon without any extra charge. Additionally, the cleanliness in both rooms was poor. This hotel cares about monetizing your discomfort rather than providing a safe stay. Do yourself a favor and avoid this hotel."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 08, 2026

"we stayed in one of the suites at the ace - and we were so sad to leave. felt like home. and the staff were so accomodating the whole stay. Going above and beyond for us. A special shoutout to Susie <3"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 04, 2026

"The Ace Hotel is stylish with a friendly team but is perhaps mostly geared to couples. The bathroom area has very little privacy which was not ideal when travelling with adult children. The parking facility is quite a walk away and did not feel particularly safe at night. It was challenging to set the aircon so as to have any air circulating in the room. On the plus side, the beds are comfortable and the location is excellent. This Hotel will appeal to many but it was not an especially good fit for us."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jun 21, 2026

"So nice and comfy room. Good and kind staff. You can have good stays here in Ace hotel Sydney."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 08, 2026

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