Rooftop @ The Old Clare Hotel
Pro4.2 stars from 959 Google reviews
|Highlights
- Private poolside rooftop terrace with city views
- Up to 100 standing, with covered cabanas and a dance floor
- Halal, kosher, vegan and gluten-free menus; hotel rooms downstairs
About Rooftop @ The Old Clare Hotel
The Old Clare Hotel is on Kensington Street in Chippendale, at the heart of the Central Park precinct and a short walk from Central station. Its rooftop is a private outdoor space built around the hotel pool — an elevated terrace framed by city views. The design is contemporary and architectural: timber pergolas, glass balustrades and planted screening, with low-profile seating and open sightlines. Covered cabanas give guests shade and somewhere to settle, and there's a designated dance floor. It holds up to 100 standing, or 50 theatre-style. There's a PA system, and you're welcome to play your own music or bring a DJ. Catering is in-house, with halal, kosher, extensive vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free menus — broad enough for almost any guest list. Access is step-free with accessible toilets, there's paid parking on site, and the hotel's rooms are right downstairs for anyone staying the night.
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How many guests fit on the rooftop?
Up to 100 standing, or 50 theatre-style.
What's the minimum spend?
Rooftop bookings start from an $8,000 minimum spend.
Is the pool part of the space?
Yes — the rooftop is a poolside terrace, with covered cabanas and an open pool edge.
Can we bring a DJ?
Yes. There's a PA system and a designated dance floor, and you can play your own music or bring a DJ.
Can guests stay overnight?
Yes, The Old Clare is a hotel, so rooms are available on site.
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Cee Koops
2 months ago
Absolutely canny fault this place. I chose Old Clare because the rooms here are far more spacious than other hotels in the area and CBD. The rooms were also super comfortable, massive beds, amazing pillows, lovely toilet…
Shan W (Red)
2 months ago
My room was gorgeous, I stayed in the Abercrombie room which had an incredibly big bathtub, perfect for a tall person. Bed was super comfortable but I wouldn’t recommend sleeping in because the breakfast was actually bit…
Sally Gordon
3 months ago
Super comfortable and great location! Not the biggest fan of open bathrooms but it was nice having lots of space. Staff are amazing, everyone is so kind, only downsides is no on-site parking, and breakfast can be slow bu…
Dan S
5 months ago
We stayed at The Old Clare to celebrate a birthday and it was truly special from start to finish. The team went above and beyond to make the experience memorable, including playing along with a surprise room upgrade for…
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