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Hotel Diplomat Sydney

3.5 star property

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed (Diplomat)
A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and a ground-level café.
A hotel room with a bed, a small round table with a bottle, two chairs, and a large window with a view of trees.
A modern living room with a tall floor lamp, a sofa, and a set of chairs.
Lobby

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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17 Bayswater Road, Kings Cross, Sydney, Potts Point, NSW, 2011
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Botanic Gardens
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Pitt Street Mall
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Diplomat)

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Diplomat)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed (Diplomat)

Executive Room, 1 King Bed (Diplomat)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Diplomat)

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Diplomat)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a bottle of water, and a window with blinds.

Double Room (Diplomat)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hotel Diplomat Sydney

A business center, concierge services, and express check-out are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include tour/ticket assistance and a communal living room. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Hotel Diplomat Sydney offers 51 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Hotel Diplomat Sydney's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from William Street. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a business center and concierge services.
  • Free WiFi
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the helpful staff
  • Within a 15-minute walk of St Vincent’s Hospital and Woolloomooloo Wharf
WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite business center. Hotel Diplomat Sydney also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and express check-out.

This 3.5-star Sydney hotel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (AUD 35 per night)

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless 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 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Nearby parking fee: AUD 35 per night (1148 ft away)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • 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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information and an access code. 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 guestroom, 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

  • One child 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Bayswater Hotel Sydney
Bayswater Sydney
Sydney Bayswater
Bayswater Sydney Hotel
Bayswater Sydney Hotel Potts Point
Bayswater Sydney Potts Point
Hotel Diplomat Hotel
The Bayswater Sydney
Hotel Diplomat Potts Point
Hotel Diplomat Hotel Potts Point

Hotel Diplomat Sydney Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 257 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 424 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 211 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1000 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, tidy with all the key amenities. Centrally located
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice hotel. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room and location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Moira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was an ideally situated hold. Clean room and efficient staff. Thanks for your efforts
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

beth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place and location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff and location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel. Staff were super friendly Would recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
In the middle of Kings Cross so all shops immediately present.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended, safe and clean and a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

supreya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed, This comfortable king bed and the hotel conveniently located near King cross station.Bus stop also just right in front
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Service was fantastic. Only thing that could be improved upon is that our shower didn't have a door or curtain, so water often leaked onto the bathroom floor. Overall a really smooth check-in and check-out process 🙂
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice hotel with big rooms. It was difficult to take our suitcases up to the room as many steps at the entrance - could be more accessible.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great service. Good accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CLAIRE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is basically serviced rooms. There is no option to dine here. The rooms were clean and spacious and the staff were excellent. Each room has tea & coffee making facilities with a small fridge which I found very useful.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Aron

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rowena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent location

Excellwnt stay we had, friendly staff, clean and esily accessible toilet in the meeting room. Clean room with sittong area, as per location, near train station, restaurant everywhere and close to hospital
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Eloise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location comfortable room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and great value for the room and location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is literally the best hotel ever not only do they have a coles down the road they also have a hungry jacks 10/10
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great small hotel close to the city.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price and location of the hotel it is very good value
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Christine

My stay was pleasant enough, the room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The location was perfect for my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Estelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good place!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was very clean and comfortable, staff very friendly and stay was overall very enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023