Hotel Challis Potts Point

3.5 star property

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Exterior
City view
Premium King Balcony Room, 1 King Bed | Balcony view
Reception
Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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21-23 Challis Avenue, Potts Point, NSW, 2011
  • Hyde Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Circular Quay
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Sydney Opera House
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Queen Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium King Balcony Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe King Room, 1 King Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Compact Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Queen Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Hotel Challis Potts Point

Victorian hotel in Sydney
This hotel features a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and laundry facilities. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a computer station, express check-in, and express check-out are onsite. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Hotel Challis Potts Point offers 55 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 38-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

This Sydney hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Hotel Challis Potts Point's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Woolloomooloo Wharf. Free WiFi in public areas, breakfast (surcharge), and laundry facilities are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a computer, and laundry facilities
  • Guests have great things to say about the area's walkability and the helpful staff
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Woolloomooloo Wharf and Royal Botanic Gardens
As a guest of Hotel Challis Potts Point, you'll find a terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Hotel Challis Potts Point also features a garden, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Sydney hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 2-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (AUD 30 per night)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: AUD 30 per person

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1896
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 38-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 30.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 30.0 per stay.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 30 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: AUD 30 per night (1969 ft away)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 30.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 30.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information and lockbox information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
WiFi is provided up to 500 MB per room, per day.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 2-device limit.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Challis Hotel Sydney
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Hotel Challis Potts Point Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 399 out of 851 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 339 out of 851 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 851 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 851 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 851 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marc Van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Second stay here, this time two of us so selected what looked like the bigger room. Was same size but no wardrobe just a hanger so a bit tight for two of us. The guy at the desk said all rooms are the same size, wasnt interested in my enquiry!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda-Jayne

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful small hotel. Lovely finishes, can walk to many restaurants. Great service,
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Sixie

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

patrick

Handy

Nice, clean room. Ideal for a late night, early morning crash out.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rupert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loïse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent location and a great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location of the property, clean and comfortable room and nice amenities made for a brief but great stay. One exceptionally disinterested staff member at the front desk took the shine off. Made the experience feel like a backpackers accom not a hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald J

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet historical hotel. Friendly staff, walkable neighborhood with dining options.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Shaun

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Rooms are tiny but the hotel looks lovely from the outside
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff went out of their way to help. Special thanks to Nina
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent reception staff!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liza

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Leandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful boutique property with great access to the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Conrad

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice boutique hotel located in a vibrant neighborhood
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

shelly

The property was very clean and Close to things that we were interested in just a short Walk to the train station for easy access to anywhere you want to go
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary, Edmonton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel for a good price. Parking is impossible so don’t bring a car.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025