Ace Hotel Sydney

Ace Hotel Sydney takes dogs in rooms right across the hotel, which is rare for a property of this scale. It sits at 47-53 Wentworth Avenue on the Surry Hills edge of the CBD, a short walk from Central Station, with the Kiln restaurant, a rooftop bar and record players in the rooms. If you want a design-forward city base that treats the dog as a guest rather than an exception, this is one of the strongest picks in Sydney.

Dogs at the Ace Hotel

The pet policy runs on a flat per-stay fee: $120 per pet including taxes, with a maximum of two dogs per guest room. That pricing works in your favour on longer visits and stings a little on a single night. Rooms across the hotel's 264 are eligible, and the hotel provides a pet bed plus food and water bowls set on a silicone mat, so you are not carting your own kit. Dogs of any size are accepted, and while the policy is written for dogs, guests with larger or different animals are asked to call ahead so arrangements can be made. You sign a standard liability waiver at check-in.

Worth knowing

Dogs stay on a leash when moving through the hotel's public areas, and the concierge can point you at a curated local guide covering nearby dog parks, walking paths, groomers and dog-friendly cafes. Public space inside the hotel beyond your room is limited, so confirm exactly where the dog is welcome when you book. The flat fee structure and in-room amenities are verified on the hotel's own pet offer page.

Getting there and parking

The hotel is between the CBD and Surry Hills, walking distance from Central Station, which makes a train arrival with a dog straightforward. There is no dedicated on-site parking, so plan for nearby commercial car parks if you drive. Once parked, most of what you need - cafes, parks, the park strip along Wentworth Avenue - is on foot.

Close by with the dogs

Prince Alfred Park is a short walk for an on-leash leg stretch, and Frog Hollow Reserve sits deeper into Surry Hills. For coffee, Paddock on Crown is a few streets south. Alternative dog-friendly stays nearby include 202 Elizabeth and Crystalbrook Albion, both boutique properties a short walk away.

More options are on the New South Wales dog friendly stays guide and the Sydney destinations page.