Hotel Woolstore 1888, Sydney - Handwritten Collection 5 stars

Customer review rating (ALL Rating) 4.4/5 1,761 reviews

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Description

Hotel extras

  • Historic 5 star boutique hotel located in the heart of Darling Harbour

  • 5 minute walk to Sydney International Convention Centre

  • Short stroll to Star Casino, King Street, Darling Harbour, Barangaroo wharfs and Light Rail!

  • PERCY Restaurant and Bar the perfect place to relax & unwind

  • Rooms and Suites offer a colourful contemporary design mixed with industrial chic interiors

Our accommodation(s)

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Room 1

A cosy Queen Room blending heritage character with contemporary comfort. Featuring custom furnishings, vibrant Jasper Knight artwork and thoughtful touches, it's an inviting base for business trips or Sydney city escapes.

Max. number of persons
2
Area
From 18 m² / 193 sq ft

Bedding

Queen size bed(s) x1

Extra bed in room for child on request

Extra bed in room for adult on request

Baby crib on request

Food And Beverage

Food And Beverage Facilities

  • Bottled water
  • Coffee/tea making facilities
  • Kettle
  • Mini bar with free soft drinks
  • Mini-refrigerator
  • Complementary in room coffee or tea

Bathroom

Bathroom Facilities

  • Bathroom doors 32 inches wide
  • Hair dryer in bathroom

Media And Technology

Complementary elements

  • Radio

Internet Facilities

  • High speed internet
  • Wireless internet in your room

Phone Facilities

  • Voice mail

Tv Facilities

  • TV room service ordering
  • TV with on-screen billing info

Service And Equipment

Accessibility And Security

  • Alarm clock
  • Audible smoke alarms in rooms
  • Emergency info in rooms
  • Keycard-operated door locks
  • Message alert
  • Safe deposit box in room
  • Security Peephole
  • Smoke alarm in room
  • Sprinkler in room

Comfort Features

  • Alarm clock
  • Iron

Room Services

  • Automatic wake up call
  • Operator wake up call

Temperature Air Control

  • Air Conditioning
  • Air cooling system
  • Pulse Air

Working Area

  • Business Desk
  • 2 pers. max
  • 18 m² / 193 sq ft
  • Bedding 1 x Queen size bed(s)

Enjoy extra space with a plush King bed in a heritage-inspired boutique room. Featuring custom furnishings, vibrant Jasper Knight artwork and a walk-in rain shower, the Romney Retreat is ideal for relaxing after a day in the city.

Max. number of persons
4
Area
From 21 m² / 226 sq ft

Bedding

King size bed(s) x1

Extra bed in room for child on request

Extra bed in room for adult on request

Baby crib on request

Food And Beverage

Food And Beverage Facilities

  • Bottled water
  • Coffee/tea making facilities
  • Kettle
  • Mini bar with free soft drinks
  • Mini-refrigerator

Bathroom

Bathroom Facilities

  • Accessible bathroom
  • Bathroom doors 32 inches wide
  • Hair dryer in bathroom

Media And Technology

Complementary elements

  • Radio

Internet Facilities

  • High speed internet
  • Wireless internet in your room

Phone Facilities

  • Voice mail

Tv Facilities

  • TV room service ordering
  • TV with on-screen billing info

Service And Equipment

Accessibility And Security

  • Alarm clock
  • Audible smoke alarms in rooms
  • Emergency info in rooms
  • Keycard-operated door locks
  • Message alert
  • Safe deposit box in room
  • Security Peephole
  • Smoke alarm in room
  • Sprinkler in room

Comfort Features

  • Alarm clock
  • Iron

Room Services

  • Automatic wake up call
  • Operator wake up call

Temperature Air Control

  • Air Conditioning
  • Air cooling system
  • Pulse Air

Working Area

  • Business Desk

A spacious King Room showcasing original exposed brick, timber beams and vibrant Jasper Knight artwork. Combining authentic warehouse character with contemporary comforts, it's designed for guests who appreciate a little more room to unwind.

Max. number of persons
4
Area
From 27 m² / 290 sq ft

Bedding

King size bed(s) x1

Extra bed in room for child on request

Extra bed in room for adult on request

Baby crib on request

Food And Beverage

Food And Beverage Facilities

  • Bottled water
  • Coffee/tea making facilities
  • Kettle
  • Mini bar with free soft drinks
  • Mini-refrigerator
  • Complementary in room coffee or tea

Bathroom

Bathroom Facilities

  • Accessible bathroom
  • Bathroom doors 32 inches wide
  • Hair dryer in bathroom

Media And Technology

Complementary elements

  • Radio

Internet Facilities

  • High speed internet
  • Wireless internet in your room

Phone Facilities

  • Voice mail

Tv Facilities

  • TV room service ordering
  • TV with on-screen billing info

Service And Equipment

Accessibility And Security

  • Alarm clock
  • Audible smoke alarms in rooms
  • Emergency info in rooms
  • Keycard-operated door locks
  • Message alert
  • Safe deposit box in room
  • Security Peephole
  • Smoke alarm in room
  • Sprinkler in room

Comfort Features

  • Alarm clock
  • Iron

Room Services

  • Automatic wake up call
  • Operator wake up call

Temperature Air Control

  • Air Conditioning
  • Air cooling system
  • Pulse Air

Working Area

  • Business Desk

Suite

The Shearer's Suite with 1 King Bed

Relax in one of our most spacious suites, featuring a plush King bed, separate lounge and an indulgent freestanding bath. Blending heritage character with boutique luxury, it's perfect for longer stays or special occasions.

  • Views:

    City View

Max. number of persons
4
Area
From 35 m² / 376 sq ft

Bedding

King size bed(s) x1

Extra bed in room for child on request

Extra bed in room for adult on request

Baby crib on request

Food And Beverage

Food And Beverage Facilities

  • Bottled water
  • Coffee/tea making facilities
  • Kettle
  • Mini bar with free soft drinks
  • Mini-refrigerator
  • Nespresso machine

Bathroom

Bathroom Facilities

  • Accessible bathroom
  • Bathroom doors 32 inches wide
  • Hair dryer in bathroom

Media And Technology

Complementary elements

  • Radio

Internet Facilities

  • High speed internet
  • Wireless internet in your room

Phone Facilities

  • Voice mail

Tv Facilities

  • TV room service ordering
  • TV with on-screen billing info

Service And Equipment

Accessibility And Security

  • Alarm clock
  • Audible smoke alarms in rooms
  • Emergency info in rooms
  • Keycard-operated door locks
  • Message alert
  • Safe deposit box in room
  • Security Peephole
  • Smoke alarm in room
  • Sprinkler in room

Comfort Features

  • Alarm clock
  • Iron

Room Services

  • Automatic wake up call
  • Operator wake up call

Temperature Air Control

  • Air Conditioning
  • Air cooling system
  • Pulse Air

Working Area

  • Business Desk

Suite

The Homestead Suite with 1 King Bed

Our largest split-level suite features soaring ceilings, original heritage details and private street access through the original wool store entrance. Enjoy a freestanding bath, Nespresso coffee machine and enhanced complimentary snacks and beverages.

  • Views:

    City View

Max. number of persons
4
Area
From 47 m² / 505 sq ft

Bedding

King size bed(s) x1

Extra bed in room for child on request

Extra bed in room for adult on request

Baby crib on request

Food And Beverage

Food And Beverage Facilities

  • Bottled water
  • Coffee/tea making facilities
  • Kettle
  • Mini bar with free soft drinks
  • Mini-refrigerator
  • Nespresso machine

Bathroom

Bathroom Facilities

  • Accessible bathroom
  • Bathroom doors 32 inches wide
  • Hair dryer in bathroom

Media And Technology

Complementary elements

  • Radio

Internet Facilities

  • High speed internet
  • Wireless internet in your room

Phone Facilities

  • Voice mail

Tv Facilities

  • TV room service ordering
  • TV with on-screen billing info

Service And Equipment

Accessibility And Security

  • Alarm clock
  • Audible smoke alarms in rooms
  • Emergency info in rooms
  • Keycard-operated door locks
  • Message alert
  • Safe deposit box in room
  • Security Peephole
  • Smoke alarm in room
  • Sprinkler in room

Comfort Features

  • Alarm clock
  • Iron

Room Services

  • Automatic wake up call
  • Operator wake up call

Temperature Air Control

  • Air Conditioning
  • Air cooling system
  • Pulse Air

Working Area

  • Business Desk

Suite

The High Country Suite with 1 King Bed

Our signature suite is bathed in natural light through dramatic wrap-around windows. Enjoy a King bed, dry kitchenette with Nespresso coffee machine and an enhanced complimentary selection of snacks and beverages.

  • Views:

    Panorama view

Max. number of persons
4
Area
From 36 m² / 387 sq ft

Bedding

King size bed(s) x1

Extra bed in room for child on request

Extra bed in room for adult on request

Baby crib on request

Food And Beverage

Food And Beverage Facilities

  • Bottled water
  • Coffee/tea making facilities
  • Kettle
  • Mini bar with free soft drinks
  • Mini-refrigerator
  • Nespresso machine
  • Free in Room Mineral Water

Bathroom

Bathroom Facilities

  • Accessible bathroom
  • Bathroom doors 32 inches wide
  • Hair dryer in bathroom

Media And Technology

Complementary elements

  • Radio

Internet Facilities

  • High speed internet
  • Wireless internet in your room

Phone Facilities

  • Voice mail

Tv Facilities

  • TV room service ordering
  • TV with on-screen billing info

Service And Equipment

Accessibility And Security

  • Alarm clock
  • Audible smoke alarms in rooms
  • Emergency info in rooms
  • Keycard-operated door locks
  • Message alert
  • Safe deposit box in room
  • Security Peephole
  • Smoke alarm in room
  • Sprinkler in room

Comfort Features

  • Alarm clock
  • Iron

Room Services

  • Automatic wake up call
  • Operator wake up call

Temperature Air Control

  • Air Conditioning
  • Air cooling system
  • Pulse Air

Working Area

  • Business Desk

Hotel location

Hotel Woolstore 1888, Sydney - Handwritten Collection

139 MURRAY STREET
2009 PYRMONT
Australia

GPS:-33.87224, 151.19714

Access and transport

Hotel services

Check-in from - Check out up to

On site
  • Pets welcome
  • Restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wi-Fi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast
  • Bar
  • Meeting rooms
  • 100% Non Smoking Property
  • Room service
Near the property
  • Car park
  • 90 rooms
  • 5 rooms for people with reduced mobility
  • 90 non-smoking rooms
  • 6 floors

Languages spoken at the hotel

  • English

Reduced mobility Facilities

100% Non Smoking Property

Elevator to all floor

Laundry / Valet Services

  • Dry cleaning / Ironing

Wi-Fi

  • High Speed internet
  • High Speed WiFi
  • WiFi at the hotel
  • WiFi in the communal areas

Air conditioning

Safe deposit box at reception

  • Safe deposit box at reception

Check In & Check-out facilities

  • Late Checkout

Porter

  • Porter

Pets

Pets allowed Additional charge

Catering

One Restaurant

One Bar

Room service

  • Cold snacks
  • Hot meals

Breakfast

  • Breakfast à la carte Additional charge

Business

2 Meeting rooms

  • Near the property
  • Indoor parking
  • Public
  • Parking pricing: 40.28 € 65 AUD Per day

PERCY

PERCY captures the simplicity and joy of Spanish dining with a snack-heavy selection of tapas. The eclectic drinks menu highlights natural wines, with a focus on Spanish and local varietals. Open for lunch Friday & Saturday and dinner Tuesday to Saturday.

Cooking style
European
Chef name
Eli Lozada
Capacity
50
Accessibility
Accessible service

Other informations

Services

  • Air conditioning
  • Wheelchair access
  • Free Wireless internet (WiFi)
  • Non Smoking Area
  • Reservation recommended
  • Thematic parties and animation

Payment

  • Cash
  • Credit card

Wine and other drinks information

  • Apéritif
  • Cocktail
  • Vinoteca
  • Wine by the glass available
  • Soft drinks
  • Digestifs

Accommodate food

  • Children menu
  • Gluten-free menu

PERCY captures the simplicity and joy of Spanish dining with a snack-heavy selection of tapas. The eclectic drinks menu highlights natural wines, with a focus on Spanish and local varietals. Open for lunch Friday & Saturday and dinner Tuesday to Saturday.

Join us at PERCY, Pyrmont's neighbourhood Spanish tapas and pintxos, and wine bar. The perfect place to relax & unwind

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ALL Rating  4.4/5  1,761 reviews

Customer review rating 4.5/5

Petrece K. Couples - Confirmed reviews ALL

Good Afternoon We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Hotel Woolstore 1888, Sydney - Handwritten Collection. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Hotel Woolstore 1888

Customer review rating 3.0/5

Lewis P. Friends - Confirmed reviews ALL

Dear Lewis, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback following your recent stay at Hotel Woolstore 1888, Sydney - Handwritten Collection. We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed the quality of the breakfast offering, and we appreciate your comments regarding the food but regret that the service was not up to standard across your stay. That said, I am sorry to learn that several aspects of your stay did not meet expectations. We understand your disappointment that Percy was unavailable one evening due to a private event, and we regret any inconvenience this may have caused to your plans. Thank you again for your honest feedback. Your comments have been shared with the relevant teams as we continue to improve the guest experience. Wooly Regards, Alexander John Gough Nixon Operations Manager Hotel Woolstore 1888, Sydney - Handwritten Collection

Customer review rating 3.5/5

Cassandra C. Couples - Confirmed reviews ALL

Thank you for sharing your experience with us! I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed our location and found it convenient for exploring Darling Harbour and the city. Being so close to some of Sydney's most popular attractions is certainly one of the things we love about our little corner of Pyrmont! I also appreciate your comments regarding the room. Our heritage building has its own unique character, with rooms offering different layouts and outlooks. I understand that having more natural light would have made your stay more comfortable. For a future visit, please feel welcome to share your room preferences with our team, and we'll do our best to find a suitable option, subject to availability. Thank you again for choosing to stay with us and for your loyalty as an ALL Silver member. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back, perhaps to a room with a brighter outlook next time! Kind regards, Sophia Hotel Woolstore 1888 x Handwritten Collection

Customer review rating 3.0/5

Dean J. Couples - Confirmed reviews ALL

Dear Dean, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback following your recent stay at Hotel Woolstore 1888, Sydney - Handwritten Collection. I am sincerely sorry to hear that the lack of hot water impacted your stay for the duration of your visit. We understand how disappointing and inconvenient it would have been to experience cold showers for three consecutive mornings, particularly when staying with us over several days. I also apologise that, after raising the issue with our reception team on multiple occasions, you felt the response did not adequately acknowledge the impact this had on your stay. While our team was actively working to resolve the issue, we recognise that clearer communication, a genuine apology, and a more proactive approach to guest recovery would have been appropriate. Guest comfort is one of the most fundamental aspects of any hotel stay, and it is disappointing that we were unable to deliver this during your visit. We appreciate your honest feedback regarding the handling of the situation and understand why you felt that some form of recognition for the inconvenience would have been warranted. Thank you again for bringing this matter to our attention. Your feedback will be shared with our team as we continue to review how we communicate and respond during service disruptions. Wooly Regards, Alexander John Gough Nixon Operations Manager Hotel Woolstore 1888, Sydney - Handwritten Collection

Customer review rating 3.5/5

Lawrence B. Solo - Confirmed reviews ALL

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. I'm pleased to hear that you enjoyed the charm of our hotel and its location, and it's especially lovely to see such positive ratings for our team, cleanliness and breakfast. I'm sorry, however, that the mattress was a little firmer than you would have preferred. A comfortable night's sleep is such an important part of any stay, and I appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Should you visit us again, please don't hesitate to let our team know your preferences, as we'll be happy to explore ways to make your stay more comfortable. Thank you again for choosing Woolstore 1888 and for your continued loyalty as an ALL member. We would love to welcome you back and make your next visit even more enjoyable. Kind regards, Sophia Hotel Woolstore 1888 x Handwritten Collection

Good Afternoon We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Hotel Woolstore 1888, Sydney - Handwritten Collection. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Hotel Woolstore 1888

Customer review rating 3.0/5

Lewis P. Friends - Confirmed reviews ALL

Restaurant was closed one night for a private function. Breakfast food was excellent but service was intermittent. Housekeeping service was intermittent

Dear Lewis, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback following your recent stay at Hotel Woolstore 1888, Sydney - Handwritten Collection. We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed the quality of the breakfast offering, and we appreciate your comments regarding the food but regret that the service was not up to standard across your stay. That said, I am sorry to learn that several aspects of your stay did not meet expectations. We understand your disappointment that Percy was unavailable one evening due to a private event, and we regret any inconvenience this may have caused to your plans. Thank you again for your honest feedback. Your comments have been shared with the relevant teams as we continue to improve the guest experience. Wooly Regards, Alexander John Gough Nixon Operations Manager Hotel Woolstore 1888, Sydney - Handwritten Collection

Customer review rating 3.5/5

Cassandra C. Couples - Confirmed reviews ALL

Great location, within walking distance of darling harbour and the city.

Thank you for sharing your experience with us! I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed our location and found it convenient for exploring Darling Harbour and the city. Being so close to some of Sydney's most popular attractions is certainly one of the things we love about our little corner of Pyrmont! I also appreciate your comments regarding the room. Our heritage building has its own unique character, with rooms offering different layouts and outlooks. I understand that having more natural light would have made your stay more comfortable. For a future visit, please feel welcome to share your room preferences with our team, and we'll do our best to find a suitable option, subject to availability. Thank you again for choosing to stay with us and for your loyalty as an ALL Silver member. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back, perhaps to a room with a brighter outlook next time! Kind regards, Sophia Hotel Woolstore 1888 x Handwritten Collection

Customer review rating 3.0/5

Dean J. Couples - Confirmed reviews ALL

The big issue we had was the cold morning showers for the 3 days we were there. Expected better for the money. We reported the problem to the front desk on the second and third morning but all we got in return was we are trying to fix it. An offer of a discount would have been appreciated for the inconvenience.

Dear Dean, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback following your recent stay at Hotel Woolstore 1888, Sydney - Handwritten Collection. I am sincerely sorry to hear that the lack of hot water impacted your stay for the duration of your visit. We understand how disappointing and inconvenient it would have been to experience cold showers for three consecutive mornings, particularly when staying with us over several days. I also apologise that, after raising the issue with our reception team on multiple occasions, you felt the response did not adequately acknowledge the impact this had on your stay. While our team was actively working to resolve the issue, we recognise that clearer communication, a genuine apology, and a more proactive approach to guest recovery would have been appropriate. Guest comfort is one of the most fundamental aspects of any hotel stay, and it is disappointing that we were unable to deliver this during your visit. We appreciate your honest feedback regarding the handling of the situation and understand why you felt that some form of recognition for the inconvenience would have been warranted. Thank you again for bringing this matter to our attention. Your feedback will be shared with our team as we continue to review how we communicate and respond during service disruptions. Wooly Regards, Alexander John Gough Nixon Operations Manager Hotel Woolstore 1888, Sydney - Handwritten Collection

Customer review rating 3.5/5

Lawrence B. Solo - Confirmed reviews ALL

Bed was a bit firm for my preferences, otherwise a pleasant stay.

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. I'm pleased to hear that you enjoyed the charm of our hotel and its location, and it's especially lovely to see such positive ratings for our team, cleanliness and breakfast. I'm sorry, however, that the mattress was a little firmer than you would have preferred. A comfortable night's sleep is such an important part of any stay, and I appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Should you visit us again, please don't hesitate to let our team know your preferences, as we'll be happy to explore ways to make your stay more comfortable. Thank you again for choosing Woolstore 1888 and for your continued loyalty as an ALL member. We would love to welcome you back and make your next visit even more enjoyable. Kind regards, Sophia Hotel Woolstore 1888 x Handwritten Collection

Customer review rating 5.0/5

Alicia T. Solo - Confirmed reviews ALL

Staff were so friendly and helpful, the room was fantastic and the whole hotel has such a great vibe.

Good Morning We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Hotel Woolstore 1888, Sydney - Handwritten Collection. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Hotel Woosltore 1888

Customer review rating 4.0/5

Yit Y. Y. Couples - Confirmed reviews ALL

Convenient location, near to LRT, at a quiet location. Room a bit small. Snacks and drinks are complimentary.

Good Morning Thank you for the great review of our hotel! We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again very soon. Sincerely, Hotel Woolstore 1888

Customer review rating 4.5/5

Martinus A. C. V. L. Solo - Confirmed reviews ALL

I had a very pleasant stay in your cosy, well developed and maintained premisses. The warm feelings I got from the environment created with colours and decorations felt like "home"

Good Evening We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Hotel Woolstore 1888, Sydney - Handwritten Collection. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Hotel Woolstore 1888

Customer review rating 4.5/5

Shane B. Business - Confirmed reviews ALL

room was quiet and clean and snacks were appreciated

Good Morning Thank you for the great review of our hotel! We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again very soon. Sincerely, Hotel Woolstore 1888

Customer review rating 5.0/5

Danielle T. Couples - Confirmed reviews ALL

Really enjoyed our time at Woolstore 1888. The uniqueness of the hotel was just gorgeous; the location was great, and the staff, especially at Percy's at breakfast time, were so accommodating and friendly. Will definitely stay again.

Good Evening We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Hotel Woolstore 1888, Sydney - Handwritten Collection. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Hotel Woolstore 1888

Customer review rating 3.0/5

Jacqueline A. C. Business - Confirmed reviews ALL

I had a few problems with my rooms. In the first room I was allocated, there was a noise in the bathroom on the first two nights - the second night was worse. I had to put earplugs in, close the bathroom door and even with the blanket over my head, I could still hear the noise. The reception staff thought it may be the old pipes. The staff were fantastic and offered to move me to a different room while I was out that day. The second room I was allocated was much better re noise. However, the airconditioner panel wasn't working. I tried for about 2 hours to adjust the temp, fan, turn it off/on etc - with no change and it was freezing in the room. I tried to call reception, but the phone in the room didn't work. I eventually went down to reception at about 11pm to ask if something could be done. They were very helpful, advised that the A/C panel was broken and some of the phones don't call reception! They were able to adjust the A/C temp in the room for me for the night from reception, which was great. All the issues in the second room could've been resolved with a couple of little notes positioned in the room - if the staff were already aware of these issues, just put a note saying you need to contact reception about the A/C and the phone won't be able to dial reception. I'm not normally the kind of person to complain and tried to avoid this in both instances, but each issue was quite unbearable! I really think I should've been offered some kind of compensation for the inconveniences I had (multiple during my stay) - if not a room discount, then free breakfast or similar. I would like to say that most of the staff were really helpful and great to deal with.

Good Afternoon We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Hotel Woolstore 1888, Sydney - Handwritten Collection. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Hotel Woolstore 1888

Customer review rating 3.5/5

Robyn Y. Business - Confirmed reviews ALL

enjoyable

Good Afternoon Thank you for the great review of our hotel! We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again very soon. Sincerely, Hotel Woolstore 1888

Customer review rating 2.5/5

Lorraine D. Couples - Confirmed reviews ALL

We recently stayed for two nights and overall enjoyed the unique charm and character of this boutique hotel. Its location in the heart of the city, combined with the intimate atmosphere and well-appointed suite, made for what should have been a memorable experience. Unfortunately, our stay was significantly impacted by the lack of hot water. On the first morning, there was no hot water available. We mentioned this to reception as we headed out for the day and were advised upon our return that the issue had been resolved. After a long day of walking, I was looking forward to relaxing in the bath before heading back out, one of the reasons we had chosen to book a suite. Sadly, the water was still cold, making it impossible to enjoy the experience we had specifically paid for. The following morning, the situation remained unchanged, with no hot water available once again. When we raised the issue with reception for a second time, we were asked for our room number, suggesting the problem may have been isolated to our room. However, at check-out, the same receptionist advised that the issue had in fact affected the entire hotel. Having spent many years as the Director of the STAR Rating Scheme in Australia, I fully appreciate that issues can and do arise in hotels. No property is immune from unexpected operational challenges. What I found disappointing was not the problem itself, but the apparent lack of ownership and communication surrounding it. There was no explanation provided, no apology offered, and no indication of what was being done to rectify the situation. Effective leadership during service disruptions is crucial. Front-line team members should be equipped with clear communication, accurate information, and key messages to ensure guests feel informed and valued when things go wrong. A simple acknowledgment of the issue, an apology, and transparency around the remediation process would have made a significant difference to our overall perception of the experience. Would we return? Probably yes. Despite the hot water issue, this remains a lovely boutique property in an excellent location. As a loyal Accor member, I remain supportive of the brand and genuinely hope this experience was an exception rather than the norm. With stronger communication and a more guest-focused response to service issues, this hotel could deliver an outstanding experience that matches the quality of the property itself. As you can see I have selected to not publish this nor make any Google reviews as this issue did not detract from the overall key features of the Hotel.

Dear Lorraine, Thank you for taking the time to provide such detailed and thoughtful feedback following your recent stay at Hotel Woolstore 1888, Sydney - Handwritten Collection. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the unique charm and character of our heritage property, as well as our central location and the comfort of your suite. It is pleasing to know that, despite the concerns raised, these aspects of your stay still left a positive impression. That said, I am sincerely sorry for the significant impact that the hot water issues had on your experience. We completely understand your disappointment, particularly given that one of the reasons for selecting a suite was to enjoy the bath after a long day exploring Sydney. To be unable to enjoy an amenity that formed part of your booking is understandably frustrating. What is most disappointing to read, however, is not the fault itself, but rather the way the situation was handled. As you rightly point out, operational issues can arise in any hotel. It is clear from your experience that we fell short in providing the necessary communication regarding the status of the repairs and in providing meaningful assurances. Despite these challenges, we are grateful to hear that you would consider returning and that your confidence in the Accor brand remains intact. Please be assured that your feedback has been heard and will form part of our ongoing review and improvement of our teams training. Thank you again for your professionalism and for providing such constructive feedback. We truly appreciate your support and hope that, should you choose to stay with us again, we can provide the seamless and memorable experience that both our hotel and your expectations deserve. Wooly Regards, Alexander John Gough Nixon Operations Manager Hotel Woolstore 1888, Sydney - Handwritten Collection

Customer review rating 4.5/5

Gordon R. Solo - Confirmed reviews ALL

Excellent accommodation

Dear Gordon, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your review of your recent stay at Hotel Woolstore 1888, Sydney - Handwritten Collection. We are delighted to hear that you found the hotel to be well located and enjoyed a very comfortable stay with us. It's always rewarding to know that our guests are able to relax and make the most of our convenient location while visiting Sydney. It was a pleasure having you as our guest, and we look forward to welcoming you back to our unique heritage hotel on your next visit to Sydney. Wooly Regards, Alexander John Gough Nixon Operations Manager Hotel Woolstore 1888, Sydney - Handwritten Collection

Customer review rating 4.0/5

Daniel R. Business - Confirmed reviews ALL

We were able to check- in early which was a great help as we had a function to attend beginning at 2:30pm. The staff were very helpful and accomodating to our needs/requests.

Dear Daniel, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback following your recent stay at Hotel Woolstore 1888, Sydney - Handwritten Collection. We're delighted to hear that our team was able to accommodate an early check-in ahead of your function and that you found our staff helpful and accommodating throughout your stay. It's wonderful to know this helped make your day a little easier. That said, I am sorry to hear that several aspects of your room did not meet expectations. I apologise for the difficulties you experienced and I have shared these issues with our maintenance department to investigate and rectify. We appreciate your honest feedback and are pleased that, despite these issues, our team was able to assist you during your stay. It was a pleasure having you as our guest, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back again soon. Wooly Regards, Alexander John Gough Nixon Operations Manager Hotel Woolstore 1888, Sydney - Handwritten Collection

Customer review rating 1.0/5

John Z. Families - Confirmed reviews ALL

Significant service breakdowns throughout our stay. The front desk repeatedly mixed up my booking with another guest who had the same surname—across emails, phone calls, and right through to check-in, where I was given someone else's registration form to sign. Service in the bar and restaurant was neglected as well; after being seated in the sofa area and told someone would take our order, we were left waiting for 20 minutes without any service and had to flag down non-restaurant staff to help. Very disorganized management for a luxury hotel.

Dear John, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback following your recent stay at Hotel Woolstore 1888, Sydney - Handwritten Collection. I am very sorry to hear about the service issues you encountered throughout your stay. The confusion surrounding your reservation, particularly the repeated mix-up with another guest sharing the same surname, is certainly not the standard we strive to provide. To have this occur across multiple touchpoints, including correspondence, phone conversations, and ultimately at check-in, where you were presented with another guest's registration form, is unacceptable, and I sincerely apologise for the frustration and concern this would have caused. I am disappointed to learn of your experience in our bar and restaurant. Being seated and advised that service would follow, only to be left waiting for an extended period without acknowledgement, is not the level of hospitality we aim to deliver. I appreciate how frustrating it would have been to then seek assistance from other team members in order to receive service. Your comments regarding organisation and service have been taken seriously and will be addressed with our teams for review. Attention to detail, communication, and guest recognition are fundamental expectations, and we apologise that we fell short on this occasion. Thank you for bringing these matters to our attention. We value your feedback and appreciate the opportunity to learn from your experience and improve. Wooly Regards, Alexander John Gough Nixon Operations Manager Hotel Woolstore 1888, Sydney - Handwritten Collection

Customer review rating 1.5/5

Roderick S. B. Business - Confirmed reviews ALL

Not had good stays the last 3 occasions. The air con noise (constant clicking) in the upstairs rooms made it difficult to sleep. 2 different rooms same problem. Then the last stay on the min road side had a constant loud flicking switch noise near door, I could not locate. I originally thought it might be guest with ADHD, but it continued every 30 minutes or so for the whole stay. Apologies will have to change hotels, I enjoy the Woolstore in every other way, but 3 in a row bad nights sleep doesn’t help business trips. Will keep the feedback private so you can investigate issues, in case they still remain, especially the switch noise level 2 room last stay 28/9.

Dear Roderick, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for your loyalty, as a Platinum Member, to Hotel Woolstore 1888, Sydney - Handwritten Collection. Firstly, I would like to sincerely thank you for bringing your feedback directly to our attention. We genuinely appreciate the opportunity to investigate these concerns. I am very sorry to hear that your last three stays have been impacted by noise issues which have affected your ability to get a restful night's sleep. A comfortable and uninterrupted night's rest is one of the most important aspects of any hotel stay, particularly when travelling for business, and it is disappointing to learn that we have consistently fallen short in this area. Your comments regarding the constant clicking noise associated with the air conditioning in two separate Loft rooms are particularly concerning, as is the intermittent switching or flicking noise you experienced during your most recent stay. The detail you have provided, including the room location and frequency of the disturbance, is extremely helpful and will allow our maintenance team to investigate these issues thoroughly. While we appreciate that you continue to enjoy the hotel's character, location, and overall experience, it is completely understandable that repeated poor sleep would ultimately influence your decision to seek alternative accommodation for future business trips. Thank you again for your honesty and for giving us the opportunity to address these concerns. We regret that your recent stays have not lived up to the standard you have come to expect from us and will be investigating the issues you've highlighted as a priority. We truly appreciate your past support and hope that, in time, we may have the opportunity to restore your confidence in us. Should you decide to give us another chance please send me a direct email at al… and I would be more than happy to personally ensure you have a pleasant stay. Warm Regards, Alexander John Gough Nixon Operations Manager Hotel Woolstore 1888, Sydney - Handwritten Collection

Customer review rating 0.5/5

Rujohn S. Friends - Confirmed reviews ALL

I was charged significantly more for a room that was smaller than others who paid less at the hotel. Additionally, the showers in the hotel were absolutely freezing and were unable to provide hot water for more than two minutes. We shared this feedback with individuals at the front desk, who assured us that the showers had been fixed, which is another example of hotel, staff independently determining in accurate resolutions.

Dear Rujohn, Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback following your recent stay at Hotel Woolstore 1888, Sydney - Handwritten Collection. I am sincerely sorry to hear about the experience you had and the frustration that resulted from several aspects of your stay. It is clear from your comments that we fell well short of the expectations we set, particularly around communication, room allocation, and the hot water issues you encountered. I would first like to apologise for the ongoing problems with the hot water during your stay. We appreciate that this significantly impacted your experience. We also understand your frustration at being advised that the issue had been rectified when your experience suggested otherwise. The issue was identified after your stay with the units in the process of being replaced. I am equally sorry to hear about the difficulties you encountered when attempting to amend your reservation after booking. Room rates and availability do fluctuate based on dates, which is what resulted in your reservation rate for the correct dates being higher than those you originally booked. We apologise that the communication left you feeling unsupported and that your concerns were not adequately addressed. Your comments regarding the responsiveness and follow-up from our team are disappointing to hear and we will be addressing this internally. With regard to room allocations and pricing, room categories, sizes, and rates can vary significantly depending on the room type booked, booking conditions, demand, and availability and timing of the booking. However, we understand why comparing your accommodation with that of your fellow travellers left you questioning the value of your booking, and we regret that this contributed to a negative perception of your stay. Thank you for taking the time to provide such candid feedback. While we regret that your stay has left you with such a poor impression of the hotel, your comments are invaluable in helping us identify where improvements are needed. Warm Regards, Alexander John Gough Nixon Operations Manager Hotel Woolstore 1888, Sydney - Handwritten Collection

Customer review rating 1.5/5

Stella S. C. Couples - Confirmed reviews ALL

The hotel is very small, apparently we’ve got an upgrade and ended up being a tiny room, the aircon didn’t work, the water was cold. We have advised we were booking the hotel due to we were celebrating our wedding and it was a very unpleasant experience in this hotel. Not worth the price

Dear Stella, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback following your recent stay at Hotel Woolstore 1888, Sydney - Handwritten Collection. I am truly sorry to hear that your stay did not meet expectations. In particular, it is disappointing to learn that you felt our team did not acknowledge the significance of your wedding or provide the level of attentiveness and care that such an occasion deserved. We strive to create memorable experiences for our guests, especially when celebrating life's special milestones, and I apologise that we fell short. We understand how disappointing it must have been to find the room smaller than anticipated, especially when you booking was upgraded from a Coopworth to a Romney King. I am also sorry to hear about the issue with the shower temperature. We have since identified and rectified the issue and it is unfortunate that it impacted your stay. Thank you for bringing these matters to our attention. Your feedback is valuable and will be shared with the relevant teams to help ensure we deliver a more thoughtful and seamless experience for future guests celebrating special occasions. We appreciate you choosing to stay with us for such an important event and sincerely regret that your experience did not reflect the standards we aim to provide. Wooly Regards, Alexander John Gough Nixon Operations Manager Hotel Woolstore 1888, Sydney - Handwritten Collection

Customer review rating 0.5/5

Elaine W. Couples - Confirmed reviews ALL

Terrible experience, couldnt shower for nearly 3 days as no hot water. Would never recommend staying here. Can't even provide BASIC amenities

Dear Elaine, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback following your recent stay at Hotel Woolstore 1888, Sydney - Handwritten Collection. I am sincerely sorry to hear about your experience and fully understand your frustration. The lack of hot water throughout your stay is a significant service failure and falls well below the standard we expect to provide our guests. Most importantly, I apologise that you and the other members of your group were not proactively informed of the issue, particularly as you were led to believe that this was a known problem. I can assure you that the issue with the Hot Water is not a known nor re-occurring issue and the problem has since been identified and in the process of being rectified. I am equally disappointed to hear that neither you nor the other guests in your group received a genuine apology during your stay. Regardless of the circumstances, we should have acknowledged the inconvenience this caused and communicated more effectively throughout the disruption. Please accept my sincere apologies for the impact this had on your stay. We appreciate your candid feedback, as it highlights areas where we must do better in both communication and guest care when unforeseen issues arise. If you wish to discuss further, please reach out to me at al… to discuss further. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention. Warm Regards, Alexander John Gough Nixon Operations Manager Hotel Woolstore 1888, Sydney - Handwritten Collection

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