Capitol Square Hotel Sydney

Corner Of Campbell & George Street, Sydney, , Australia
Guest rating 7.4 / 10
86% Recommend
(Neighbourhood average 7.6)
7.4 overall guest rating
Reviewed by 21 guests
Average for the neighbourhood is 7.6
"Basic needs met"
 by David from Grover Beach
You must get everything in writing. We booked this hotel because they had a complimentary shuttle...
16-02-2009
-33.87907, 151.20598
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Guest review summary

  • 7.4 Average rating: All Trip Types
  • 86% Recommended
  • 21 Reviews
  • 7.6  Hotel Service
  • 7.4  Room Comfort
  • 7.2  Hotel Condition
  • 7.8  Room Cleanliness

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Trip type Number of reviews Average rating
All Trip Types (21) 7.4
Business (0) 0
Romance (0) 0
Family (1) 6.0
With Friends (2) 6.0
All Others (18) 7.6

Overview

Located in Sydney, Australia's Haymarket area, Rydges Capitol Square stands on the border of Chinatown. Guests of the hotel stay three blocks from Central Station where a light-rail train provides transportation to Darling Harbour.
This historic European-influenced hotel was built around 1876 and features an on-site concierge who is versed in assisting tourists as they seek area attractions. Skylights provide airy ambience at Terrace Restaurant that offers a discounted rate should guests wish to pre-purchase their breakfast the night before. Rydges Capitol Square also offers discounted use of a neighboring health club. Additional conveniences include 24-hour front desk services and complimentary weekday newspaper delivery.

Rydges Capitol Square offers 94 guestrooms, all of which reflect the hotel's European-inspired architecture. Guestrooms are outfitted with key-activated climate control and energy saving devices that turn off air conditioning and lights when guests are absent. All guestrooms have cable television and desks with dial-up Internet access.

Official Australia STAR Rating provided by AAA Tourism Pty Ltd
AAA Tourism Pty Ltd assigns an official STAR Rating for accommodations in Australia. This Hotel property is rated 3-½ stars.

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Facilities

Services

  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Concierge services
  • Medical assistance available
  • Safe-deposit box - front desk
  • Tour assistance
  • Use of nearby fitness center (discount)

Business & Event

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Rooms (all rooms include)

  • Air conditioning
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Climate control
  • Clock radio
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Desk
  • Extra towels/bedding in room
  • Hair dryer
  • Housekeeping
  • Internet access - dial-up
  • Internet access - surcharge
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Refrigerator
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Smoking rooms only
  • Television
  • Television - Cable service
  • Turndown service (on request)
  • Wake-up calls

General

  • Air-conditioned public areas;
  • Elevator/lift;
  • Number of floors: 5;
  • Number of rooms: 94
Check-in time is 2 PM
Check-out time is 10 AM

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

Dining

Terrace Restaurant - Daily breakfast buffet available (surcharge). Discounted by AU$5 (subject to change) if pre-purchased at the front desk the night before.

The property does not have its own restaurant, but there are several dining options within the surrounding area.

Nearby restaurants:
Musashi
Encasa
Paddy Maguire’s Irish Pub

Recreation

The Capitol Square Hotel offers discounted use of a health club located on the corners of Pitt and Hay Streets, behind neighbouring Capitol Theatre. The Royal Botanic Gardens, which offer a walking/jogging path that runs throughout the gardens and along Sydney Harbour, are 1.5 km from the hotel.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.


  • Aerobics nearby
  • Pilates classes/instruction nearby
  • Racquetball/squash nearby
  • Running track/path nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Yoga classes/instruction nearby

Area map

Capitol Square Hotel Sydney Darling Harbour

A short guide to Darling Harbour

An easy downhill walk from the city centre, and also accessible by monorail, Darling Harbour is home to Sydney’s main convention and exhibition facilities, and also acts an entertainment hot spot. Overlooking the water on Cockle Bay are pulsating night-and-day bars, cafés, and restaurants, plus an aquarium, wildlife park, and free maritime museum. The nearby Chinese Gardens provide a serene distraction.

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Nearby Activities & Points of Interest

Less than 1 kilometer

  • Chinatown (Sydney) - 300 meters
  • Chinese Garden of Friendship - 400 meters
  • Powerhouse Museum - 600 meters
  • Queen Victoria Building - 800 meters
  • Australian Museum - 800 meters
  • Sydney Convention Centre - 800 meters
  • Sydney Tower - 1000 meters

1.0 - 2.0 km

  • Centerpoint (AMP) Tower - 1.0 kilometer
  • St Mary's Cathedral - 1.1 kilometers
  • Pitt Street Mall - 1.1 kilometers

5.0+ km

  • Sydney Rose Bay Seaplane Base (RSE) - 5.2 kilometers
  • Sydney Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) - 7.3 kilometers
  • Kingsford Smith Airport - 7.8 kilometers
  • Bankstown Airport (BWU) - 20 kilometers
  • Palm Beach Seaplane Base (LBH) - 34 kilometers

Reviews

The following English reviews were posted by Hotels.com guests from other countries

Capitol Square Hotel Sydney 2009.02.16
Not recommended Trip type: With Friends "Basic needs met"

Reviewed by David of Grover Beach on Feb 16, 2009

You must get everything in writing. We booked this hotel because they had a complimentary shuttle service that would pick us up and return us to the airport in the morning. They had us take an airport/hotel connection service ($80)as they did not have their own shuttle. We booked a room with two Queens and got a double, a twin and a roll-away. Would recomment the Ibis (across from airport) for anyone staying just overnight. They have a complimentary shuttle every 20 minutes.

Overall Rating

4.0 out of value="10"
  • 6.0 Hotel Service
  • 6.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 6.0 Room Cleanliness
Capitol Square Hotel Sydney 2009.01.13
Recommended Trip type: All Others

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jan 13, 2009

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

8.0 out of value="10"
  • 8.0 Hotel Service
  • 6.0 Hotel Condition
  • 8.0 Room Comfort
  • 8.0 Room Cleanliness
Capitol Square Hotel Sydney 2009.01.08
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Inexpensive but 3star standard and great location"

Reviewed by A of CASTLEFORD on Jan 8, 2009

Located on the doorstep of Chinatown, this inexpensive hotel offers an excellent standard of accomodation providing a fabulous central spot for downtown Sydney and all the main attractions that the City has to offer. The room rate can include breakfast which provides even more value for money with good options even for vegetarians. The staff are very, very friendly and helpful, the room was clean and quiet and I would definitely stay at this hotel again when I next visit Sydney.

Overall Rating

8.0 out of value="10"
  • 8.0 Hotel Service
  • 8.0 Hotel Condition
  • 8.0 Room Comfort
  • 10.0 Room Cleanliness
Capitol Square Hotel Sydney 2009.01.03
Not recommended Trip type: All Others

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jan 3, 2009

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

6.0 out of value="10"
  • 8.0 Hotel Service
  • 4.0 Hotel Condition
  • 6.0 Room Comfort
  • 6.0 Room Cleanliness
Capitol Square Hotel Sydney 2008.12.03
Recommended Trip type: All Others "convenient and comfortable"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Dec 3, 2008

certainly not a 5 star hotel, but the staff and accomidations are just what we were looking for. A comfortable room, great location. Not a lot of frills (at all) but we weren't looking for that either. Pretty cool location in the heart of chinatown, 5 minute walk to subway.

Overall Rating

8.0 out of value="10"
  • 8.0 Hotel Service
  • 8.0 Hotel Condition
  • 8.0 Room Comfort
  • 8.0 Room Cleanliness
Capitol Square Hotel Sydney 2008.11.21
Recommended Trip type: Family "Guest"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Nov 21, 2008

The hotel was satisfactory though parking very expensive. The hotel was located centrally so no car was really needed. Lots of restaurants (and Chinatown) nearby plus lots of shopping possibilities. Not far from train station.

Overall Rating

6.0 out of value="10"
  • 6.0 Hotel Service
  • 6.0 Hotel Condition
  • 6.0 Room Comfort
  • 6.0 Room Cleanliness
Capitol Square Hotel Sydney 2008.09.17
Recommended Trip type: With Friends

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Sep 17, 2008

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

8.0 out of value="10"
  • 8.0 Hotel Service
  • 8.0 Hotel Condition
  • 8.0 Room Comfort
  • 8.0 Room Cleanliness
Capitol Square Hotel Sydney 2008.05.12
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Nice for the Price"

Reviewed by Jeffrey of Orange on May 12, 2008

The hotel was in a great location (30 minute walk to Circle Quay). It looks like they just renovated the rooms and are still working on some of them. The room was great and clean. I was very pleased with the hotel and am very glad that I stayed there. Plus, it was right around the corner from an Irish bar with good cheap food.

Overall Rating

8.0 out of value="10"
  • 8.0 Hotel Service
  • 8.0 Hotel Condition
  • 8.0 Room Comfort
  • 8.0 Room Cleanliness
Capitol Square Hotel Sydney 2008.04.30
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Excellent Position"

Reviewed by A of Broadstairs, Kent on Apr 30, 2008

The hotel is very well situated close to Chinatown. A short walk to Darling Harbour. 5 minute walk to Central Station and the excellent Sydney buses run along George Street just yards away. The staff were very friendly and helpful with an excellent restaurant for breakfast. The choice was wide with full English to a lighter or possible more healthy choice with fresh fruit in abundance. My only criticism and that is minor was the state of the carpet although cleaned thoroughly it was quite badly stained. Would be more than happy to return at any time.

Overall Rating

10.0 out of value="10"
  • 10.0 Hotel Service
  • 10.0 Hotel Condition
  • 10.0 Room Comfort
  • 8.0 Room Cleanliness
Capitol Square Hotel Sydney 2008.02.28
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Sydney - Cant wait to go back"

Reviewed by R of Chichester on Feb 28, 2008

Great service, friendly and helpful staff. Well equiped room, basic and daily cleaning service. Excellent value and great location for transport and only 10 min walk from Darling Harbour.

Overall Rating

8.0 out of value="10"
  • 10.0 Hotel Service
  • 8.0 Hotel Condition
  • 8.0 Room Comfort
  • 10.0 Room Cleanliness
Capitol Square Hotel Sydney 2008.02.26
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Pretty Good Trade Offs"

Reviewed by William of Portland on Feb 26, 2008

The hotel's great location more than made up for the less than standard room appearance and cleanliness. This is a great hotel if you want to use your room as merely a hub for your city exploration; it is great as just a place to store your bags and crash at the end of an aggressive sight-seeing adventure. The hotel is adjacent to the central train station with direct transit service to the Airport. It is also located on the edge of the central shopping district and china town. Good luck with your stay

Overall Rating

4.0 out of value="10"
  • 4.0 Hotel Service
  • 4.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 4.0 Room Cleanliness
Capitol Square Hotel Sydney 2008.01.12
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Hotel is ok"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jan 12, 2008

Hotel is ok for sleeping over-night. Not relly a fancy place like the internet picture, but at least the room is clean. For the amount of money it could be a little better.

Overall Rating

8.0 out of value="10"
  • 8.0 Hotel Service
  • 4.0 Hotel Condition
  • 8.0 Room Comfort
  • 8.0 Room Cleanliness
Capitol Square Hotel Sydney 2007.09.20
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Lovely Hotel"

Reviewed by C of Essex on Sep 20, 2007

The staff were so friendly the hotel was always clean and nice made my trip amazing strongly recommend Capitol Square

Overall Rating

10.0 out of value="10"
  • 10.0 Hotel Service
  • 10.0 Hotel Condition
  • 10.0 Room Comfort
  • 10.0 Room Cleanliness
Capitol Square Hotel Sydney 2007.07.26
Not recommended Trip type: All Others "Rydges Capitol Square"

Reviewed by veepee of USA on Jul 26, 2007

Room stinks of stale asian food - vents from the resturants below? Most of the hotel staff except one was curteous. Nice location.

Overall Rating

4.0 out of value="10"
  • 4.0 Hotel Service
  • 4.0 Hotel Condition
  • 6.0 Room Comfort
  • 6.0 Room Cleanliness
Capitol Square Hotel Sydney 2007.03.31
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Good room and very freindly staff"

Reviewed by Greg of Seattle on Mar 31, 2007

The room was adequate and clean. Some things needed a "fixing up" like the shower and the walls, but it looked like they were in the process of doing just that since several rooms had contractors in them painting, etc. The location is very good. I was within easy walking distance of internet services, the train station with all travel connections, restaurants, bars and shopping.

Overall Rating

8.0 out of value="10"
  • 10.0 Hotel Service
  • 8.0 Hotel Condition
  • 8.0 Room Comfort
  • 8.0 Room Cleanliness

The following foreign language reviews were posted by Hotels.com guests from other countries

Capitol Square Hotel Sydney 2009.02.16
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Hotel très bien situé vers Hyde Park"

Reviewed by M of Lyon on Feb 16, 2009

Bon hotel, très bien placé, à 2 pas de Hyde Park et à 10 min à pied du CBD. Chambre propre et confortable bien que moyennement grande. Seul reproche, internet en supplément à 25$ pour 24h...

Overall Rating

8.0 out of value="10"
  • 6.0 Hotel Service
  • 8.0 Hotel Condition
  • 10.0 Room Comfort
  • 10.0 Room Cleanliness
Capitol Square Hotel Sydney 2009.01.17
Recommended Trip type: All Others "central +bon rapport qualité prix"

Reviewed by N of Nouméa on Jan 17, 2009

demander les chambres donnant sur la verriere ne pas prendre les chambres sur Georges street bon petit dejeuner pour 12 aus $

Overall Rating

8.0 out of value="10"
  • 8.0 Hotel Service
  • 8.0 Hotel Condition
  • 8.0 Room Comfort
  • 8.0 Room Cleanliness
Capitol Square Hotel Sydney 2008.11.03
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Prisvärt hotell med bra läge"

Reviewed by A of Köping on Nov 3, 2008

Vi trivdes utmärkt på hotellet. Bra läge med gångavstånd t Centralstationen dit tåget från flygplatsen kommer. Promenadavstånd till Darligton Harbour, Harbour Bridge, Opera Huset mm. Nära t China Town m trvliga restauranter. Vänlig personal och bra frukost

Overall Rating

8.0 out of value="10"
  • 8.0 Hotel Service
  • 8.0 Hotel Condition
  • 8.0 Room Comfort
  • 8.0 Room Cleanliness
Capitol Square Hotel Sydney 2008.08.17
Recommended Trip type: All Others "J'Y RETOURNE SANS Y HESITER"

Reviewed by M of Nouméa Nouvelle Calédonie on Aug 17, 2008

Tres bien situé, chambre propre, pas loin du métro et marché "Pady's market" de shinatown, des restos, tres bien situé. Un seul inconvenient :C'est la réception des chambres qui s'effectue qu'à 14h00pm et quand vous arrivez à sydney à 5h00 du matin après un vol de 13h00 d'avion et que vous êtes fatigué la journée est tres longue ce jour là.

Overall Rating

6.0 out of value="10"
  • 6.0 Hotel Service
  • 8.0 Hotel Condition
  • 6.0 Room Comfort
  • 8.0 Room Cleanliness
Capitol Square Hotel Sydney 2008.01.11
Recommended Trip type: All Others "ideal für Kurzbesuch"

Reviewed by G of Österreich on Jan 11, 2008

günstig gelegen, sauber, angemessener Pries

Overall Rating

8.0 out of value="10"
  • 8.0 Hotel Service
  • 8.0 Hotel Condition
  • 8.0 Room Comfort
  • 8.0 Room Cleanliness
Capitol Square Hotel Sydney 2007.09.11
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Sehr zentrale Lage- guter Preis"

Reviewed by J of Frankfurt on Sep 11, 2007

Das Hotel liegt sehr zentral direkt in Chinatown.Das Zimmer war sauber und praktisch eingerichtet ( Kühlschrank, Wasserkocher, Bügelbrett -und eisen) nur das Bett war etwas durchgelegen. Als Bleine für ein paar Tage in Sydney geignet, Wochen würde ich dort nicht verbringen wollen.

Overall Rating

8.0 out of value="10"
  • 6.0 Hotel Service
  • 8.0 Hotel Condition
  • 6.0 Room Comfort
  • 8.0 Room Cleanliness

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