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The Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel

Cnr Kent and Argyle Sts. | The Rocks, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia (City Centre)
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The Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel
Ranked #6 of 63 Sydney B&B and Inns
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Tathra
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13 reviews 13 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

We stayed here last Sunday night. Arriving in the middle of a busy dinner time in the bar the waitress ushered us upstairs with a smile telling us she would join us as soon as she could. Only moments later she showed us into our room 203 with the shared bathroom two steps from our door. We were greeted with... More

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North Palm Beach, Florida
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67 reviews 67 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

This is the real thing. Retains the style of Australia. Bar on first floor is fun! Long tables, friendly people, good beer, that seems Australian rather than international tourist destination. Noise is loud. Many locals come here. Dining room on second level is quiet, and food is good. Rooms on third and fourth level are quiet despite the noise in... More

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New York City, New York
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18 reviews 18 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

We stayed at the Lord Nelson Hotel primarily because of all the wonderful reviews. My husband was excited about staying in a historic pub, and we were both delighted that we were able to book rooms due to cancellations. Unfortunately, we both felt that the Lord Nelson did not live up the wonderful reviews. We stayed there on 2 different... More

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Montgomery Village, MD
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26 hotel reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

This was a quaint old hotel, just close enough that it was close to everything; but far enough away to feel a bit away from the hustle and bustle. The hotel room we booked was not an ensuite, however the facilities were very clean spacious and ample. The actual room was nice and had a sort of "I feel like... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 hotel reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

We booked in 18 months before our stay just to make sure we got a room. We booked 3 double rooms so we could say with friends for the Anzac day march and stayed for 4 nights. The accommodation is good but not really up to scratch for an extended stay - no drawer space to store clothes for example... More

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alabama
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65 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

this hotel is great if you like quirky unusual type of places. It is very clean and the room was comfortable. There are some cons: w2e were on the third floor, so if stairs are an issue this may not be for you. There were some strong guys working in the pub on the ground floor that nicely carried our... More

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Mackay, Australia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013 via mobile

Had another great stay! Couple of downsides are the stairs to your room... No lift. Can be a bit noisy on a Friday or Saturday night. The rooms are clean and 5 star calibre. We went down one morning or breakfast and was looking for weetbix so we could mush them for my infant daughter... Unfortunately there were none so... More

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Toronto Canada
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9 hotel reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

The Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel is a lovely old fashioned hotel with a pub downstairs. Reminded us a lot of the smaller Inns in the UK and the type of hotels that you see in old western movies, but updated to modern standards. It was wonderful, very cosy. The hotel includes a continental breakfast and we had dinner in the... More

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New Orleans, Louisiana
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8 hotel reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

This place was awesome! The staff was very casual yet friendly and helpful as can be for a bustling brewery/bar/restaurant/hotel/hangout. The room was very nice and welcoming, comfortable with all needed amenities. You can get take-out six-packs of beer and bottles of wine to bring to your room, which has a nice-sized refrigerator. The place was great for us as... More

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Milano
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289 reviews 289 reviews
59 hotel reviews
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166 helpful votes 166 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

You cannot experience life in Sydney without a stop in a pub around 6.. This pub full of atmosphere is in a brickstone nice building in the historic neighbourhood of The Rocks. Don't miss a delicious beer with some chips in this pub full of atmosphere.. You will see a lot of locals who just finished their working day and... More

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Additional Information about The Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel

Also Known As:
Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel
Lord Nelson Brewery Sydney
Address: Cnr Kent and Argyle Sts. | The Rocks, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia
Region: Australia > New South Wales > Sydney > City Centre
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Restaurant
Hotel Style:
Ranked #6 of 63 B&Bs / Inns in Sydney
Price range (per night): RM386 - 563
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Sydneys Oldest Continually Licensed Hotel and Microbrewery. Brewers of fine natural ales, purveyors of delicious pub and restaurant fare and boutique accommodation. Established 1841. ... more   less 

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