The Hughenden Boutique Hotel in Sydney, Australia

This restored mansion, set in the heart of the fashionable Woollahra district, has an elegant Victorian interior with a variety of rooms suiting different needs. Continental buffet breakfast is included. The Hughenden Boutique Hotel is surrounded by a variety of antique and art galleries. It is also close to some of Sydney’s famous entertainment and sporting venues such as the Sydney Cricket Ground, Aussie Stadium and the Hordern Pavilion. The Hughenden is one of the few hotels in the area, where pets can stay overnight. The Centennial Parklands are across the road with a leash-free area. Wireless internet and private parking are available for a small fee.

Rooms: 31
Address: 14 Queen Street, Woollahra, Sydney 2025 Show on map

What people say

I love the feel of it - just like grandma's house. I first went to this motel when the children were at boarding school. They loved it too and everyone was so friendly. Parking and a buffet breakfast is also good and a wine in one of the lounges downstairs is a great end to shopping in Queen street. You can tell I'm from the bush.

all reviews

We were booked in by a friend, having travelled from Melbourne. Very comfortable with delightful decor, a most relaxing feel. Restaurant is fabulous and the staff extremely helpful. We would stay again and are already recommending it to our friends. The staff were excellent. Welcomed us and made every effort to see we were comforatable. The use of the bar and library for a quite drink after we had come back from dinner with friends made the night special. Location was great. Close to beautiful beaches, including Bondi, parklands, quaint pub life and the city. The hotel itself has an old world charm and staff were friendly and attentive. Attitude of staff. Willingness to help. Able to have a drink in comfortable & relaxed environment after function. We had been at cricket. Lovely breakfast. We had booked a room with king-size bed and were upgraded to the Manor. Very nice, spacy room, beautifully furnished. En-suite also very nicely renovated. The location of this boutique hotel is very good and right amongst the Paddington Shops.Furnishing and fittings are unique and the hotel has a good theme. I stayed here with my dog a staffie x and we had a great time! The whole suburb is very dog friendly and the dog park is only across the road. Lovely old property with character, which shows in the furniture, the art work around the place etc Great location. Love this hotel we have stayed many times. A little whacky and unusual and has a family homely feel. Great atmosphere. Very individual. Close to everything. Pet friendly. Superb staff. The old world charm, the breakfast, the reading room, the history. Everything!. Great value for money in a really good spot. Close to the city an nice area. Friendly staffs if price is less than A$100,then it is reasonable. Unique and homely, nice change from other hotels. Loved the ambience of rooms - very old world. Very nice old building made into a hotel. The location, and staff were excellent. The Hughenden is a historic place with lots of atmosphere and old-world charm. It's a lovely place with a nice, quiet roof-top terrace, a front porch and an indoor lounge/bar area. There is also a good breakfast included. Staff is friendly and helpful. The location is central with easy access to frequent buses, however the immediate area is rather quiet and has an upmarket vibe. Location is excellent for our purposes. Close to the city, Bondi, Paddington. We like the idea of staying in a private hotel without all the hoopla of major hotel chains. Breakfast is good value. Staff are friendly. The location was great, I love the area and the architecture of the buildings here. Great shops. The staff friendly and helpful and there were interesting photos and old furniture pieces. The purpose of my trip entailed being in the eastern suburbs and the hotel was well placed for my needs. Liked the boutique hotel, good breakfast, and restaurant for dinner. We liked the idea of the Edwardian furnishings which lent ambience to the period of the Hotel. We chose the Hughenden to be near to friends. Breakfast was very good. The sheets were good quality and the towels were fluffy. Handy for concert at horden pavilion. The history of the hotel and their collection of books , comfy and Friendly loungearea. Friendly staff Looks nice from outside Breakfast included. Proximity to the city , Bondi and Oxford street. Pleasant and helpful staff. The charm of the building. the location was fantastic. nice location, central. I loved its charm. Cute bnb. The breakfast was very good. The staff was very cooperative and helpful. Good access to buss system. Location was good. Breakfast was good. Location. Liked the location. Wonderful. Good breakfast. Location. Nothing. The rooms are small and the ensuite's smaller for what you pay. Completely satisfied. No towels were in our room upon arrival ! Not impressed with the $30 carpark fee that is not advised to you upon arrival. I have since complianed to the hotels management and I am now satisfied with my response and this will not affect my decision to stay again. Because of the re furbishment of the restaurant the breakfast arrangements were disappointing. This will change and be a great breakfast experience as it always was. wifi? unable to use. room a bit small. breakfast is too simple. Perhaps more variety for breakfast. It was only a "standard" room, and was okay - the bed was comfortable. However the bathroom was very rundown and a bit crummy. The was nowhere in the bathroom to put anything. I was unable to read in bed using the bedside lamps as they were too dim. I stayed in two different rooms, and I saw a cockroach in both of them, as well as in the sofa on the front porch. Cleaning could be better. The rooms are on the small side if you opt for the cheaper ones. Wifi was quite slow. The room was tiny. We knew that, but for the price the value is marginal. We were disappointed that parking now costs. Free parking used to be a fair trade off for the small room. The TV doesn't provide access to all channels which was a bit of a pain when we decided on a night in to relax. Although I like quaint, our room was more shabby than quaint. Badly in need of repair and the tile and shower were very grotty. I could even have put up with that had we paid $100 a night but we paid $250 and for this level I would expect much more. The breakfast was also very basic for the amount we paid. Room was a bit sparse and small. However fine for a short stay. The bathroom. Parts of the wall tiles had cracked and some broken away. The basin was cracked also and the toilet not well situated. We only had a standard room. It was in need of a revamp and the shower needed retiling. Room smelt of damp Boutique in Australia may have a different definition to that seen in Europe Not particularly good value for money. Stayed in far nicer city centre modern apartment for same price in Sydney. Thought it needed something , perhaps a little bit of personality by the staff wouldn't go astray. The rooms needed a little re furbishment. I still think $300 was tops. Facilities and rooms need updating at least to look more modern - ie update furniture and repaint to brighter colour. No lift. Won't be able to stay there much longer as my husband is in his eighties. Pity, as a lift would solve all!. i was a guest approx 13 years ago and it would appear that very little has changed in those 13 years. everything was clean but just looked tired. early fire brigade wake up call...... suggest breakfast toasters are placed further from smoke detectors and warning signs erected. We're not told about builders early start. Paying for parking was an absolute joke. Smelt damp and stuffy in my room. Could be a drain issue. Room was too light with curtains too far out from wall to block out the bright light from outside security lights. The hotel was a bit out of the way. Very pricey for the type of accommodation. Washroom facilities must be upgraded. There is a fine line between historic and rustic versus old and decrepit. I think this hotel is on the verge of crossing that line. Stayed in the "small" room. Minute would have been a better description. It was dated, dusty and musty. No room to move. Bathroom minute with no fan, cockroaches scuttling along the corridors. If this is a 4 star hotel the Hilton should rate an 8. I didnt like the way one of the staff came in with a box on the friday morning and proceeded to fill it with food off the breakfast table...e.g. scrambled egg ... breads etc etc...enough for the weekend. Also as there are dogs allowed, I had a number of flea bites. Over priced, extreme budget accommodation. Should describe itself as a hostel rather than a hotel. No plug in the wash hand basin. No window in the room, that one was able to open. Dirty coffee cups were left for twenty-four hours. Many poor items. Room not clean. No soap in bathroom. Lampshade broken and had to replaced. Cracked hand basin. Toilet lid catches broken. Down pipes not painted. Your are now beyond a funky hotel, your a funky hotel at a high price with poorly presented rooms.

Check-in Date

Check-out Date

Guests & rooms

Transportation

Street parking, Secured parking

Services

Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Tour Desk, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Laundry, Internet Services, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access, Fax/Photocopying, Dry Cleaning, Daily maid service, Concierge Service, Communal lounge/TV room

Safety features

First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals

Physical distancing

Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available

Miscellaneous

Smoke alarms, Security alarm, Pet bowls, Non-Smoking Rooms, Key access, Fire extinguishers, Family Rooms, Designated Smoking Area, CCTV outside property, CCTV in common areas, Bridal Suite, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking, Airconditioning

General

WiFi everywhere, Terrace, Sun Terrace, Snack Bar, Restaurant, Private parking, Pets Allowed, Parking on-site, Parking , Non-Smoking Rooms, Luggage Storage, Heating, Family Rooms, Express Check-In/Check-Out, Bar, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking, Airconditioning

Front-desk/reception area services

Newspapers, Luggage Storage, Invoice provided, Express Check-In/Check-Out, 24-Hour Front Desk

Food & drink safety

Delivered food is securely covered, Breakfast takeaway containers

Food & Drink

Wine/champagne, Snack Bar, Restaurant, On-site coffee shop, Chocolate or cookies, Breakfast details, Bottle of water, Bar

Common areas

Terrace, Sun Terrace, Outdoor furniture, Library

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Cleaning services

Laundry, Dry Cleaning, Daily maid service

Business facilities

Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Fax/Photocopying

Activities

Happy hour

There is a restaurant at the hotel and full breakfast is included in the room rate. You can also enjoy the hip vibe of the Piano Bar, which is open late into the night.

The heritage Hughenden (circa 1870s), at the crossroads of Paddington and Woollahra, is a warm and welcoming, gracefully restored boutique hotel featuring black marble fireplaces and wrought iron balconies.

At the Hughenden people meet over coffee and a meal or just enjoy a glass of wine, while listening to live piano on Friday and Saturday evenings. On winter Sundays there is high tea in front of the fireplace. Writers and artists frequent the café and sitting rooms. Autographed children's books can be purchased there. Visitors may wander through the Victorian sitting rooms enjoying the artwork, as well as the architecture of the Hughenden with its black marble fireplaces and secret servants' bells.

The Hughenden Boutique Hotel also has Wedding & Civil Ceremony rooms that can cater to a number of occasions. With a warm and welcoming atmosphere the Hughenden's Civil Ceremony Celebrant will conduct a professional and relaxed ceremony for your special day.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Please inform The Hughenden Boutique Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. A damage deposit of AUD 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property. Guests must pre-book parking directly with The Hughenden Boutique Hotel to ensure a space is available (charges apply). Please contact the property for more information, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

If you are arriving from the Sydney Central Railway Station, you can catch the 378 bus to Queen Street. The hotel is located just around the corner on the left.

Check-in

15:00 -

Check-out

- 10:00

Accepted CreditCards at Hotel

The hotel reserves the right to preauthorise credit cards prior to arrival.
American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club, Bankcard, Eftpos

Cancellation Policy

If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.

Children and Extra Bed Policy

All children are welcome.
All children under 10 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots.
There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.
Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is 1.

Deposit Policy

No deposit will be charged.

VAT and city/tourist taxes

10 % VAT is included.
Service charge is not applicable.
City/tourist tax is not applicable.

Internet

Wi-fi is available in the hotel rooms and costs AUD 10 per 24 hours.

Meal Plan

Full English breakfast is included in the room rate.

Parking

Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and charges may be applicable.

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.