Ace Hotel Sydney

The short version. The Ace Hotel Sydney is a design-led hotel on the Surry Hills edge of the city that takes dogs across its rooms, with a flat per-stay fee rather than a nightly one. If you want a stylish base within walking distance of the CBD and Central, it is a genuine option.

The pet policy. Dogs are welcome for a fee of $120 per pet, per stay (taxes included), with a maximum of two dogs per room. Rooms are available throughout the hotel. The policy is dog-focused, but the hotel asks you to get in touch first if you have a larger or different pet so they can try to make arrangements. Confirm details direct when you book.

The place. This is a modern, design-forward hotel - think record players in the rooms, a rooftop bar, the Kiln restaurant, and quiet, comfortable rooms that regulars single out. It suits travellers who want atmosphere over a purely functional stopover.

Location and nearby. Sitting between the CBD and Surry Hills, you are walking distance to Central Station and the cafe strips around Crown and Bourke Streets, many with footpath tables that welcome dogs. Prince Alfred Park is a short walk for a leg-stretch on-leash.

Before you book. Two dogs is the ceiling per room, and the $120 is per stay - reasonable for a longer visit, less so for a single night. Ring ahead to confirm current terms and to flag anything out of the ordinary.

Sources

• Ace Hotel Sydney · acehotel.com

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