Hotel Woolstore 1888

Hotel Woolstore 1888 is a boutique hotel in Pyrmont set inside a converted woolstore, one of those Sydney buildings that wears its industrial bones on the outside while the rooms inside run to soft lighting and loft-style ceilings. It sits on Murray Street, a short walk from Darling Harbour and the convention centre, which makes it a regular pick for business travellers and couples who want harbour proximity without harbour-front prices. Light rail access at the door means the trip from Central or the CBD is quick with luggage and a lead in hand.

Dogs at Hotel Woolstore 1888

Per the hotel's own pet policy page, the Dog Stays program welcomes dogs in selected Romney Rooms only, capped at two dogs and 45 kg combined. Bookings must be made direct by phone or email, dogs stay on leash in public areas, and they cannot be left unattended in the room or enter indoor dining spaces. Fees are confirmed at booking rather than listed flat. The limited room count is the practical catch: if the Romney Rooms are taken, the pet program is full, so call ahead rather than assuming.

The vibe

The rooms carry the heritage conversion off well: loft layouts, Apple TV, a free mini bar and consistently comfortable beds per guest topics. A happy hour adds a social layer in the evenings. The overall feel is boutique rather than flashy, closer to a well-run apartment hotel with a bar attached than a full-service tower.

Getting there and parking

139 Murray Street, Pyrmont puts you between the Star precinct and the northern end of Darling Harbour. The light rail stop is minutes away on foot, and the foreshore is an easy walk for morning and evening dog walks.

Close by with the dogs

Giba Park and Waterfront Park both sit within a short walk for on-lead grass time, and the Pyrmont to Darling Harbour foreshore walk is the obvious morning loop with the dog. For a coffee stop near the hotel, Quick Brown Fox Eatery is around the corner. If you are weighing Pyrmont against other options, Veriu Broadway is a comparable apartment-style stay one suburb over.

More dog friendly stays across NSW are listed at the NSW dog friendly stays guide.