THE ULTIMO, Sydney

The Ultimo - A heritage hotel in Chinatown with pet-friendly courtyard rooms and proximity to Central Station

The Ultimo occupies a heritage-listed 1911 building with exposed brick and ornate windows, offering 95 rooms across seven categories including Ultimo Single, Ultimo Studio, and pet-friendly Ultimo Courtyard rooms. Rooms feature air conditioning, flat-screen TVs with mobile device pairing, electric kettles, and some offer opening windows. A daily breakfast menu is available for takeaway or in-room dining, with Chambers Fine Coffee nearby serving toast and eggs with bacon, chorizo, grilled tomatoes, or hash browns. The hotel is an 8-minute walk from Central Station and a 3-minute stroll from Paddy's Market light rail stop, placing it within walking distance of Darling Harbour, Powerhouse Museum, and Chinatown's restaurants like Pho Pasteur and Mamak. Business amenities include high-speed Wi-Fi and work desks in rooms, while family services include interconnected rooms and a communal laundry on every floor. Four pet-friendly Ultimo Terraces on the rooftop have private courtyards with city views.

Pros

Heritage building with original features like exposed brick and ornate windows

Pet-friendly courtyard rooms with private outdoor spaces

Proximity to Central Station and light rail stop

Variety of room categories including family options

Located in Chinatown with diverse dining options nearby

Cons

No on-site restaurant or full-service dining facility

Limited sound insulation due to historic building construction