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Royal Hotel Sydney

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Sydney with free parking

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#7 Traditionnal Room | Bathroom | Hair dryer, slippers, towels

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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345 Esplanade Street, Sydney, NS, B1P 1A9
  • Place, Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Centre 200
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, World's Largest Fiddle
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NS (YQY)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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#1&2 Royal 2 Bedrooms Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

#1&2 Royal 2 Bedrooms Suite

  • 337 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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#11 Classic Suite 2 Double Beds | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

#11 Classic Suite 2 Double Beds

  • 218 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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#10 Traditional Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

#10 Traditional Room

  • 155 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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#9 Royal Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

#9 Royal Suite

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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#12 Classic 2 Bedrooms Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

#12 Classic 2 Bedrooms Suite

  • 240 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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#7 Traditionnal Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

#7 Traditionnal Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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#5 Traditionnal Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

#5 Traditionnal Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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#3 Royal Suite 2 Double Beds | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

#3 Royal Suite 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Sydney

Royal Hotel Sydney places you next to Sydney Waterfront Boardwalk and Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design. This 11-room, 4-star bed & breakfast welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and coffee/tea in a common area.
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What's nearby

  • Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Centre 200 - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • World's Largest Fiddle - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cape Breton Centre for Heritage and Science - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cossit House Museum - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Philthy Philly's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Governor's Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Daniel's Restaurant & Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Smitty's - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Royal Hotel Sydney

Bed & breakfast in Sydney with free parking
Guests of Royal Hotel Sydney enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and microwave in a common area. Free parking is available if you drive. A multilingual staff is on hand to assist with concierge services, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a library, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
Guests can expect free WiFi and TVs. Other standard amenities include local meal delivery service and printers. Change of towels is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: CAD 19 for adults and CAD 15 for children
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Hosted evening meal available on weekends for a fee of CAD 50; reservation required
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Library
  • Wine tasting room

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laundry detergent
  • Printer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

  • A damage deposit of CAD 250 will be collected before check-in.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately CAD 19 for adults and CAD 15 for children
  • Hosted evening meal: CAD 50

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-6:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 16
Driving? This property offers free parking.
Property Registration Number STR2526T4667

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

Royal Hotel Sydney Sydney
Royal Hotel Sydney Bed & breakfast
Royal Hotel Sydney Bed & breakfast Sydney

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do around Royal Hotel Sydney?

This bed & breakfast is located in Sydney, just steps from Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design and Sydney Waterfront Boardwalk, and within a short walk of Centre 200. You'll also find World's Largest Fiddle and Cape Breton Centre for Heritage and Science less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Royal Hotel Sydney?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the bed & breakfast.

Does Royal Hotel Sydney have a casino?

No, Royal Hotel Sydney doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Royal Hotel Sydney?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Royal Hotel Sydney?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this bed u0026 breakfast include Champagne service, a meal delivery service, and slippers.

Does Royal Hotel Sydney have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this bed & breakfast.

Does Royal Hotel Sydney have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Royal Hotel Sydney serves a full breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its snack bar.

Does Royal Hotel Sydney allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Royal Hotel Sydney.

Does Royal Hotel Sydney have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this bed & breakfast.

What is the closest airport to Royal Hotel Sydney?

The closest major airport to Royal Hotel Sydney is Sydney, NS (YQY), which is 8.6 mi away (18 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Royal Hotel Sydney?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Royal Hotel Sydney.

Royal Hotel Sydney Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 49 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent breakfast with so many choices, so clean and comfortable rooms and bed, great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Geoff

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worst service I've ever experienced - felt unsafe

Do not stay here - Staff (Carmen) is rude and belligerent. We did not feel safe and kept a suitcase against the door - When we experienced issues with the door keypad and called for assistance, Carmen berated us over the phone. It took us about 15 min trying to get in before we managed it - She met us inside and and went over the rules. She asked me to pay a deposit and when I approached her she chastised me for wearing my shoes - When we asked where our room was she said the door labelled one,... we asked where room one was again and she yelled "the door with the 1 on it" and then stormed off. After searching around we found where the rooms were. We were extremely uncomfortable her during our stay. It was not enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Craig

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service
I hate giving anyone a negative review, but calling this a "hotel" is a misnomer, though it certainly looks like it from the street. The owner, who lives on site, seems to find interacting with guests an unbearable burden. There was no prospect of an early check-in time, no bag drop, no help with checking in. A sign on the front door gives her name and number to call for help. "I don't normally answer calls from guests," she said, when I called asking for help. "Read the instructions that were sent to you (by Expedia)," said the owner, when I finally got inside after waiting on the doorstep for more than two hours and asked for the location of my room. "I don't mind sharing my home with guests but you have to follow the instructions," she said. A sign inside the front door says guests are not allowed to wear their shoes in the "hotel" though slippers, apparently, are provided. In the end, I left, forfeiting my non-refundable deposit for the night as it was the most unwelcome experience I've ever had at a "hotel." I ended up having to book a second hotel for the same night, in effect paying twice for one night in Sydney, Nova Scotia. It's a beautiful, well-kept hotel more than a century old, and it's a real shame that guests who pay money up front before checking in are mistreated like this. To say the least I was surprised and disappointed, and again, regret having to give the place such a negative review.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness
Wicked spot. Very cool
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I didn’t like there was no one greeting you as you come in to answer questions,I did follow directions that were written for everyone to read and had a question, so I called the number in which I didn’t receive an answer….lucky for me a guest staying there came in at the same time and could answer my question…the customer relations and arrogance of the owner was uncalled for when I did get speak to her and I wouldn’t recommend based solely on that experience….i did like the cleanliness of the inside of the premises but we did sit out on the patio with two benches that were very rickety and in the short time we were there seen two rats….my experience not great unfortunately …I read reviews prior to booking but gave it a benefit of doubt
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful and the promise of a boutique hotel was fully lived up to. Clean room, very elegant and charming with coffee and tea available was very nice. Access to the property was challenging with security codes being sent that weren’t working…staff responded quickly but were short and impatient with the issue of their system not working. It would have been nice to know that no staff would be on site BEFORE booking this hotel. Expedia should include this info in the listing Also perhaps letting people know there are 3 floors and no elevators so carrying luggage up 2 flights of stairs could be challenging for some customers.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Philippe-Antoine, Montreal

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Avoid if you can. Host was rude and condescending and it made our stay stressful and not agreeable at all. Be aware there is a cat and a dog on the premises, if you have allergies. This was not indicated in the Expedia description of the facilities and the owner clearly didn't care when I pointed this out. The room was clean and kind of cute, but the awful customer service experience I've had sadly prompts me to not recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ruben

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A cultural gem in Sydney

Amazing historic hotel from the 1800’s in immaculate conditions, located in a great spot and close to many amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Greg

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The house was beautiful and very clean. The service was sub par and the owner / staff were very unfriendly. Coffee and tea were available but no creamer or whitener. Rats visible from our suite window- so many that the outdoor area was unusable. While a group of pan handlers outside of the property were loud and disruptive, they were friendlier than the staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

WORST EVER - AVOID

This was the worst experience I have ever had with any accommodation. The service was shockingly terrible. Check in: The property did not send me check-in information. I had to call them on arrival and ask for it. After I finally got it, I couldn't get into the property, I called them and texted them and they didn't respond at all. It took me about 30min to figure out how to get access because the instructions were not clear. That night: This property said that it includes parking. All the parking spaces were full. I messaged them asking where to park. They didn't reply. I did not end up getting a parking space that night. Next day: I had booked breakfast with my stay. The sign in the lobby said breakfast 7am - 9am. I went down at 7am - no one there. I went back at 8:30am - no one there. I had to phone them. Then they told me that I hadn't paid for breakfast, even though I had. I told them clearly that I had checked a box for an extra fee when I booked to pay for breakfast. And they kept telling me that I hadn't paid for it and refusing to serve me. I showed the woman a screenshot of my hotels.com booking that said "Amenities included: Full breakfast" and she still insisted that I hadn't paid. I chatted with hotels.com support, who confirmed that I HAD in fact paid for the breakfast with my booking. Hotels.com emailed the property. By the time this was done it was close to 9am and then they refused to serve me saying that it was too late to serve me the breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wifi / tv didnt work. Owner very rude No help available
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very well-maintained and the hostess is very careful to assure that clients do not disturb others. Make sure you do not arrive early before the check-in time of 3 PM. Be prepared for a little yappy, but cute dog that will bark at you when you enter, but the puppy is harmless.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Look closely at the negative reviews. The check in process is awkward and confusing and if you do not follow the rules the owner will yell and swear at you. I called the check in number and was met out front. After a very awkward greeting I was given an envelope with room number, door code and check out info and told that my room is on the 3rd floor there is a dresser inside the door with the rules. The owner then let me walk up the outside stairs to a locked door. Turns out that the rules are right inside the front door where we could have met in the first place. I had to come back down and read the rules and was asked multiple times if I understood. There are only 3 rules that she could have told me…no shoes or bare feet in common areas, silence in common areas and ALWAYS lock the front door. So easy to just say this!! We spent very little time there after that but came in one time to a guest being yelled at. I would not suggest booking here unless you like awkward interactions and you follow all the rules or like being yelled at.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

RHONDA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Carmen was very helpful. I really appreciate her attention to detail throughout the hotel. If you are traveling with small children it might not be a good fit. There are some rules such as removing one’s shoes, wearing slippers (provided) to your room, and being quiet on the way to your room. None of these things bothered us. I also liked the convenience of location. There has been a lot of thought and love put into this hotel. It was a good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A delightful beautifully decorated Victorian hotel from 1875. A very nice parlor to relax in with games for the kids and an equally charming dining room. Breakfast if you want it. Your host, Simone, loves to talk with her guests and is very helpful. Several good restaurants just a block away
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Houssam syphax

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
DO NOT GO THERE: THE LADY AT THE HOTEL VERBALLY ASSAULTED ME AND MY PARENTS 10MINS AFTER WE ARRIVED. I got there with my parents and we left after she verbally assaulted us and rushed us with out luggages outside. it all started while I was downstairs picking up my luggage and the lady who was not in control of herself. minutes later she calls me downstairs to the lobby and agressively starts rambling that my mother did not close the door properly and that we should.follow the rules. I tell her I don't like her tone and she continues to threaten me. I tell her right away that I will not stay if she doesn't stop and she goes right upstairs opens the door using the code of our room where my parents were and rushes them out with their luggage. I demand to get a refund but she doesn't want to. I saw that she wasn't right (she was clearly under the influence of a substance I believe given the look of her face) and we leave because I wanted to avoid further problems while my parents are with me (I was scared she might open the door at night and stab us ) It is very sad that Expedia allows such places to still advertise on their website. I discovered later by reading comments that other visitors had similar experiences. THE LADY IS NOT MENTALLY WELL IT WILL END UP VERY BADLY.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Alanna

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Vintage, clean & great location!

The location was fantastic! The establishment has been restored amazingly. Check in was easy, once the code worked for our door. No elevators and we were on the third floor, so we brought up only what we needed for the night. It was clean, quiet and our bed was comfortable. Location is great, walkable to the boardwalk and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gaye

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
A lovely old building. Well kept. Wasn’t fussy about the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So glad we stayed here. Carmen was a gracious host-welcomed us immediately. Our room was so clean and I loved the decor throughout. Very close to the waterfront and walking distance to great restaurants. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025