The Old Clare

Named after the Kent Brewery lager that was once brewed in the building, these 24sq m rooms have everything you need for your Sydney sojourn and bedding down after a day of exploring. Each room has a super-king-size bed with goose-down bedding and a bathroom with twin sinks and a walk-in rain shower. You’ll also find a bespoke Rag & Bone Man lamp, free WiFi, a smart TV, Bose Bluetooth sound system, minibar, tea and coffee kit, microfibre bathrobes, free bottled water and Triumph & Disaster bath products.

These 25sq m rooms make for a relaxing base with high ceilings, vintage furniture and a super-king-size or double bed with goose-down bedding. Original features acknowledge the hotel’s history; the modern bathroom – featuring an overhead rain shower, twin sinks, bathrobes and a stash of Triumph & Disaster bath products – adds contemporary swagger. Each room has a bespoke Rag & Bone lamp, minibar, Bluetooth-enabled sound system, microfibre bathrobes, smart TV. WiFi and local calls are included in the room rates.

If you're mixing work and pleasure, or plan to stay long term, these split-level rooms are ideal. Each 46sq m room has a bedroom and sitting area split across two levels. The bed is super-king size and the bathroom is kitted out in white marble, with a separate bath and shower, plus marshmallow-soft bathrobes. You’ll notice the Rag & Bone Man lamp, the treat-packed minibar, Bluetooth-enabled sound system and the smart TV. WiFi and local calls are included.

Each of these 32sq m rooms has a unique style, say industrial chic, retro modernism or new deco. These rooms have a super-king-size bed with goose-down bedding, plus a modern open bathroom with a freestanding bath tub and a separate shower. Extra features include a bespoke Rag & Bone lamp, minibar, vintage designer furniture, smart TV, Bluetooth-enabled sound system, Triumph & Disaster bath products and bathrobes. WiFi and local calls are free.

These 10 rooms each span 44sq m and showcase original features – a marble lobby in one room, a corniced ceiling or original curved glass windows in another. Each room has a super-king-size bed and a bathroom with a bath and separate shower, bathrobes and Triumph & Disaster bath products. Other highlights include the bespoke Rag & Bone lamp, minibar stuffed with local treats, smart TV, Bluetooth-enabled sound system, and free WiFi; local calls are included in room rates.

There are two Showroom Suites, each spanning 53sq m and graced with an original bar, salvaged and restored from the former brewery building. Other highlights include the vintage designer furniture, super-king-size bed and modern oversized bathroom with a tub and shower. (You’ll also enjoy the mega-soft bathrobes and Triumph & Disaster bath products.) These suites come with a treat-filled minibar, a smart TV, Bluetooth-enabled sound system, and a Rag & Bone lamp. WiFi and local calls are included.

Sprawling across 60sq m, the hotel’s second-largest suite is best suited for hosting parties on-the-go – there's a separate entertaining and dining area for eight guests, a wet bar and a bedroom overlooking Kensington Street. The bed is super-king size, the bathroom has a bath and shower (plus bathrobes and Triumph & Disaster bath products). There’s also a smart TV, Bluetooth-enabled sound system, record player, Rag & Bone lamp and a tempting minibar. WiFi and local calls are included.

The C.U.B. Suite houses one of the hotel’s eye-boggling architectural triumphs: the original Carlton & United Breweries boardroom. Even the original men’s urinals are preserved. The suite's over 100sq m in size, and the main bathroom has a separate tub and shower, super-soft bathrobes and Triumph & Disaster bath products. The bed is super-king-size and there’s a treat-packed minibar, Bluetooth-enabled sound system, a Rag & Bone lamp and a smart TV. WiFi and local calls are included.