Hotel Challis Potts Point Sydney, Sydney - Reviews, Room Options & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

21-23 Challis Avenue, Sydney, Australia, 2011

Hotel Challis Potts Point, a 3-star boutique hotel located in Potts Point's heritage-listed building, offers stylish accommodations with views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. The property features Parisian-inspired design elements across 54 rooms, complimentary NBN WiFi, and a lobby lounge for meetings.

Modern Room Amenities

The Challis accommodations include Deluxe Double, Queen, King, and premium balcony rooms overlooking Challis Avenue or Sydney Harbour. Each room features air conditioning, flat-screen TV, tea/coffee facilities, refrigerator, and ensuite bathroom with botanical amenities.

Local Dining Scene

While Hotel Challis Potts Point doesn't have an on-site restaurant, it's surrounded by Macleay Street's diverse dining options, including cafes and restaurants within 5 minutes walking distance. A Woolworths supermarket is nearby for self-catering needs.

Business & Guest Services

The property's lobby lounge accommodates up to 10 guests with Nespresso coffee, tea facilities, and a board table. A token-operated laundry provides wash and dry facilities.

Central Sydney Location

Kings Cross Station is a 10-minute walk away, offering direct trains to CBD and Bondi Junction. The Royal Botanic Gardens and Sydney Opera House are within a 20-minute walk, while St Vincent's Hospital is 0.8 miles from the property.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Queen Room

Max:

2 persons

15 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

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Small Double Room

Max:

2 persons

12 m²

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1 Double bed

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King Room

Max:

2 persons

20 m²

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1 King Size Bed

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Getting around

A guide to all available transportation options

City Center

Sydney 1.0 mi

Airports

Kingsford Smith (SYD) 7.3 mi

Wollongong (WOL) 63.6 mi

Train

St James Station4000 ft

Facilities

Experience a variety of amenities at the boutique hotel, crafted to ensure your comfort and unforgettable moments

Wi-Fi

Parking

AUD 33.50 per day

Baggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour security

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Elevator
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Golf course

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Laundry

Dining

In-room breakfast

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

Cribs

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Garden area
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Patio
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

21-23 Challis Avenue, Sydney, Australia, 2011

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21-23 Challis Avenue, Sydney, Australia, 2011

City landmarks

Opera House

Sydney Opera House

1.4 mi

Parks

Royal Botanic Gardens

4300 ft

Sydney

Sydney Harbour

1.3 mi

Bridges

Sydney Harbour Bridge

1.4 mi

Gallery

Art Gallery of New South Wales

3600 ft

Aquarium

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium

1.3 mi

Parks

Hyde Park

1.0 mi

Church

St Mary's Cathedral

4700 ft

Museums

Museum of Contemporary Art Australia

1.4 mi

Museums

Australian National Maritime Museum

1.5 mi

Monuments and Landmarks

Mrs Macquarie's Chair

1.1 mi

Sydney

Darling Harbour

1.4 mi

Museums

Hyde Park Barracks Museum

4700 ft

Garden

Chinese Garden of Friendship

1.4 mi

Planetarium

Sydney Observatory

1.3 mi

Mall

Queen Victoria Building

1.4 mi

Sydney NSW 2000

Darling Harbour dining

1.4 mi

10 Macquarie St

The Mint

4500 ft

Mall

The Rocks

1.5 mi

6 Cowper Wharf Rd Woolloomooloo

Woolloomooloo Wharf

2800 ft

Westfield Centrepoint 100 Market St Retail Level 5

Sydney Tower Eye Observation Deck

1.2 mi

Mrs Macquaries Road

The Domain

4100 ft

University

Sydney Conservatorium of Music

5200 ft

Museums

Museum of Sydney

1.3 mi

Amusement Park

Luna Park Sydney

1.7 mi

Museums

Australian Museum

1.0 mi

Sydney

Kings Cross

2800 ft

Museums

Justice and Police Museum

1.1 mi

Museums

Government House

1.3 mi

Nearby

7 Onslow Ave Elizabeth Bay

Elizabeth Bay House

1100 ft

Restaurants

Harry's Cafe de Wheels

1200 ft

Dowling Street Corner Cowper Wharf Roadway

Spring Espresso Bar

200 ft

65 Macleay St Potts Point

Station Hotel

1000 ft

Blue Street

Coffee Tea & Me

1100 ft

87C Macleay St Potts Point

Macleay's Pizza

1500 ft

101 Macleays Street

Thai Power

1700 ft

146 Victoria St

The Little Italian Place

1700 ft

Llankelly Place Shop 13

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

60%

enjoyed the hotel and would happily stay again

6.0/10

Guest rating

Rooms

6.4

Location

9.2

Service

6.8

Dining

7.4

4/5 based on 1012 reviews

#68 of 198 hotels in Sydney based on Tripadvisor

Leonard

United States of America, March 2025

7.0/10

I had a mixed experience at Hotel Challis. On one hand, the location is fantastic, surrounded by great restaurants and shops, which made it easy to explore Potts Point. However, I found the room to be quite small and the service a bit lacking, with room cleaning not meeting my expectations. Overall, the vibe of the hotel is nice, but there are some areas that could definitely be improved.

Rooms

6.0

The room was cozy but small, and I struggled with a noisy window and a sagging mattress. The bathroom also felt cramped and lacked adequate hot water.

Service

6.0

While the front desk staff were friendly and helpful, the overall service felt average with infrequent room cleaning and not much attention to detail.

Location

10.0

The hotel's location is a highlight, being close to Kings Cross and a variety of restaurants and shops, making it easy to explore the area without much hassle.

Dining

5.0

Breakfast options were limited, with no full meal provided on site. There was just a room with a kettle and coffee machine, which wasn't ideal.

Facilities

6.0

The hotel has some nice touches like beautiful architecture and functional amenities, though the lack of additional features like a mini-bar was disappointing.

Fred

United States of America, February 2025

5.4/10

Hotel Challis in Potts Point offers a charming atmosphere and a great location near dining options, though the room sizes can be quite small. The staff is generally friendly, but some service issues may arise. Overall, it provides a solid option for short stays but may not suit longer visits due to space limitations.

Rooms

7.0

I found the queen room to be comfortable but pretty small for anything beyond a short stay. It was clean and well-appointed, though taller guests might feel cramped. The air conditioning struggled a bit on warmer days.

Service

6.0

Most of the staff were helpful, but I encountered some issues with assistance, like when my room wasn’t serviced properly. There weren't porters to help with luggage, which was inconvenient.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location is fantastic, just a short walk to public transport and surrounded by lovely restaurants. I appreciated being close to Kings Cross and easy access to the water.

Dining

8.0

There are great dining options nearby, including a fantastic cafe just a few steps away that opens at 7 a.m. for breakfast, which I found very convenient.

Facilities

6.0

The hotel facilities are basic but met my needs. I liked the self-service laundry available at a reasonable price, although I missed some amenities like ice and bottled water.

Dale

United States of America, January 2025

6.6/10

I had a pleasant stay at Hotel Challis in Potts Point, with its charming location and friendly staff. The room was a bit small, which was manageable for me, but I could see it being tight for longer stays. The airy shower and comfy bed were definite highlights, though the Wi-Fi could use some work.

Rooms

8.0

The room was cozy, but on the smaller side. The shower was really powerful and the toiletries were great. Overall, it was clean and comfortable, even if it felt a bit cramped sometimes.

Service

9.0

The staff were super friendly and accommodating, always ready to help with any request. I felt welcomed and supported during my stay, which made a difference.

Location

9.0

The location is great, just a short walk to the botanical gardens and about 25 minutes to the Opera House. There are plenty of cafes and restaurants around, making it easy to grab a meal.

Dining

8.0

There are fantastic dining options nearby, like La Buvette for breakfast and Thai Terrific for dinner. It’s also nice that there’s a grocery store just around the corner.

Facilities

7.0

I appreciated the laundry facilities, which were handy, although a bit pricey. The access to coffee and tea in the reception area was a lovely touch.

Josephine

United States of America, December 2024

5.2/10

I had a mixed experience at Hotel Challis in Potts Point. The location was fantastic, with beautiful surroundings and close proximity to restaurants and cafes. however, the room was quite small and had a bit of a strange smell. While the staff were generally polite and responsive, there were moments when I felt the service could have been more accommodating.

Rooms

5.0

My room was small and lacked sufficient comfort, with a bathroom that felt quite cramped. It was fresh and clean, but definitely not luxurious.

Service

6.0

Although the staff was friendly and helpful in some areas, there were instances of rudeness that left a sour impression. They seemed a bit overwhelmed at times.

Location

9.0

The hotel is in a beautiful area, ideal for access to nearby restaurants and the Botanical Gardens. It was a pleasant neighborhood that felt less touristy.

Dining

8.0

There was a cafeteria just yards away that opened early, making it convenient for breakfast. Their offerings were quite good.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel had decent facilities, including free Wi-Fi. However, I wished there were more amenities like water in the room.

Kenneth

United States of America, December 2024

6.0/10

I had a lovely stay at Hotel Challis Potts Point. The location was perfect—quiet yet right near many wonderful restaurants and only a short walk from the city. However, the room was quite small, which made moving around a bit challenging. Overall, it was a cozy experience, but don't expect too much space.

Rooms

6.0

The room was clean with a comfortable king bed, but quite compact. I found the bathroom to be spacious, but overall storage options were limited. still, it served its purpose for a short stay.

Service

7.0

The staff were friendly and very helpful. they even sent my jacket to my next hotel. However, I did experience noise disruptions in the morning with cleaning starting quite early.

Location

9.0

The location was fantastic—close to lovely cafes, restaurants, and a pleasant walk to the city through botanical gardens. It felt like a hidden gem, away from the busier areas.

Dining

8.0

While breakfast wasn't included, I highly recommend trying the nearby Farm café for delicious organic meals. It was just a two-minute walk.

Facilities

6.0

The hotel had good amenities including gym access just a short walk away. However, the room had limited facilities, like no kettle.