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Reviews of Criterion Hotel Sydney 3 stars

260 Pitt Street, Sydney CBD, 2000 Sydney, Australia

#249 of 325 hotels in Sydney

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 899 hotel reviews

7.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.9

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    7.2

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    7.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: 16 June 2024

    8.0
    A great venue to stay and experience VIVID.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The ensuite is a little cramped but that is understandable in an old Hotel.

    Great central location close to train station and shopping. Food outlets were close by and the bistro at the Hotel was good. A great venue to stay and experience VIVID.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed was very comfy!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2024

    6.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Last time we stayed we had room 2 which was very roomy and comfortable.This time we had room 3 which was very small, difficult for 1 person to get into bed as it was up against the wall and considering we are in our 60s not at all suitable.The modular bathrooms are nicely done but a bit on the small size and the step out into the bedroom is a little high again for our age group.Unfortunately we probably won't be staying with you again unless we can have a more spacious room.And considering we paid approximately the same price last time we stayed, this time it was not good value for money.

    Clean and centrally located Coffee making facilities a nice touch

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nil

    Helpful staff

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2024

    7.0
    Basic but clean, comfortable and central.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I could hear bar noise until quite late.

    Left before breakfast.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    8.0
    Basic yet comfy.excellent location.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was on 2nd floor, no lift.

    Location very handy to train.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    AC/heater did not work, the room have a funny smell (like wet clothes), hotel is located next to a busy street and it can be quite noisy, hotel has no elevator

    Location was great, about 20 minutes walk to the Opera House

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    7.0
    The first room was tiny and the TV didn’t work. Staff were excellent, responding promptly and moving me to another, larg
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small room. Facilities didn’t work.

    location and staff

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No elevator Forced to carry heavy suitcases up four flights of stairs No tea or coffee facilities in room

    Room was clean Location close to shops Great budget accommodation if travelling light

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No elevator and rather small bathroom

    Beverage facilities

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    7.0
    Old, clean, centrally located hotel accommodations at a reasonable price
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Less stairs, mountains of laundry delivery in foyer.

    Left before breakfast from a centrally located, clean but older hotel accommodation. The staff were fantastic, the room at the top of long flights of stairs comfortable and quiet. Price was good and the pub downstairs was very good.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    8.0
    It's suitable for if you only want to find a hotel where can sleep at night.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    small room no Mini fridge , There are a few small flying insects in the room.

    Excellent position

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I booked 3 rooms. The one I stayed in the bathroom had a slight sewerage smell, which could be easily sorted.

    Staff were exceptional, so helpful and kind. Room was comfortable. This was an unexpected stop over due to flight cancellations, overall happy eith our stay

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Did not have breakfast

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All was OK apart from I left my kindle in the room. Staff must have found it ?

    Room was comfortable 😌 carpet looked abit grubby

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    8.0
    Good location and secure.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stairs with no lift.

    Location.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    6.0
    CONVENIENT, clean, basic
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The glass walled bathroom in the middle of the room. No fridge or desk. No lift. No soundproofing from neighbouring room.

    Central location was ok for a short stay. The room was clean and reasonable size. It’s really a city centre pub with rooms above.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    8.0
    Staff were lovely, fantastic spot
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No coffee / tea inside room was on a different level . Very small bathroom wasn’t as pictured. 5 days after checkout still waiting for security deposit to go back into my account

    The property was in a fantastic spot handy to every thing by foot

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No lift access (thankfully only 2 floors to navigate) which made moving luggage a little difficult. Tea and coffee facilities aren't located in rooms, but in a communal spot in the stairwell, likewise for ironing facilities. It works, but is awkward, especiallyif you're on the second floor and have to go down to the first floor to make a drink. A small fridge in the room would have been good. My least favourite aspect of the stay was the bathroom. Very, very small, built into the corner of the bedroom and elevated up on a kind of platform. If you had some mobility issues or were a little larger you'd have difficulty using the bathroom space.

    Great location, close to Town Hall train station and light rail. Helpful staff. Very comfortable bed, and the pressure in shower was amazing. I thought noise from the pub downstairs would keep me awake at night, but surprisingly it didn't. Gorgeous art deco design in stairwell.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    6.0
    Convenient but deffo not luxurious
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It definitely didn't have the modern and luxurious feel that I was hoping to get from the photos! Check in was at the bar of the Irish bar downstairs. Coffee supplies were communal so couldn't have a coffee in my room. Lots of dust.

    Bed was comfy, water pressure was good, staff were friendly!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    8.0
    Pleasantly surprised at the Criterion🙂
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    First point of contact abrupt, otherwise staff very welcoming. Ran out of cups at coffee station. - ( coffee was great )

    Good Service, Clean, Great Location, Value for Money, Room surprisingly quiet. Great Food.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    7.0
    Was a nice stay (once we got the bag up the stairs) close to the concert venue, shops etc
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very compact bathroom. No where to hang towel. No lift. Not suitable to older people and heavy luggage.

    Location great close to everything. Bed comfy. Staff great good pub food downstairs

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    8.0
    Great hotel, will return for its location and price
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Poor signal for TV, couldnt watch the news Door to bathroom was difficult to open

    Location was close to train, tram and bus stop. Bed was very comfortable. Room was large enough for a single person.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The usb charger on the bed head melted my earphone case when charging..

    Comfy, quiet

    Stayed in March 2024

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