The Ultimo, Sydney

The Ultimo - A heritage-listed boutique hotel in Chinatown with pet-friendly terraces and city views

Located in a 1911 heritage-listed building in Sydney's Chinatown district, The Ultimo features 95 rooms across seven categories. This Sydney hotel preserves original historic elements including exposed brick walls, large ornate windows, and architectural details from its past as a fresh fruit market. Rooms range from cozy singles to spacious courtyard units, with four pet-friendly terrace rooms offering private outdoor spaces and city views. Each accommodation includes air conditioning, flat-screen TVs with mobile device pairing, and opening windows. The property provides a communal laundry room and vending machines on every floor. The Ultimo sits just 8 minutes from Central train station and 3 minutes from Paddy's Market light rail stop. Guests can walk to Darling Harbour, the Star Casino, Oxford Street, ICC Sydney, and the Powerhouse Museum, while Chippendale's art galleries and design studios are steps away.

Pros

Heritage architecture with preserved historic details throughout the building

Four rooftop terrace rooms with private courtyards and city views

Surrounded by diverse Asian dining options including Chinese, Malaysian, Thai, Japanese, and Korean restaurants

Walking distance to Chippendale's art galleries and design district

Cons

No on-site restaurant or bar facilities

Limited room service options with breakfast only available through nearby café