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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
Reception
Mini-fridge, microwave

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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345 Esplanade Street, Sydney, NS, B1P 1A9
  • Place, Centre 200
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, World's Largest Fiddle
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Breton Centre for Heritage and Science
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NS (YQY)
    ‪16 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
  • Whitney Pier Historical Museum - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Governor's Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Smitty's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Lebanese Flower - ‬6 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 dry cleaning/laundry, concierge services, 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 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

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.

Will I be able to park 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.

Is Royal Hotel Sydney a good place to stay for couples?

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, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a spa tub.

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.

Are there connecting rooms at Royal Hotel Sydney?

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, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Royal Hotel Sydney.

Royal Hotel Sydney Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 47 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

2/10 Terrible

Nicole

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

2/10 Terrible

Derrick

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Absolute nightmare! Please think twice before making a reservation for this "supposedly hotel" You will be judged right from the very start. 1000 rules! The host, Carmen Spino likes pretending to be nice at first but don't be fooled. You'll soon discover for yourself. She spies on her guests. She will withhold a $250 fee and she can only return it if you absolutely didn't use anything. Even towels, she likes everything just like you found it. I have pictures and videos of her screaming at us just because we asked for an extra plate at the breakfast table. Her father and mother who also live on the property later apologized on her behalf. Her father, tried to talk to her to stop treating guests horribly, tried to calm her down and later said she has a problem. My family and I were treated so bad that my kids cried on our way out. I have a lot to say about this place but I'll leave it at that. I hope it helps someone. Also, don't order breakfast if you happen to stay anyway. It's such a disappointment. I'm happy to share pictures and recordings to back this up. What a terrible experience we had! Never again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Amenities
Heritage property
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disgusting treatment The second I set eyes on the proprietor of this hotel (it is an old house) I sensed that trouble may be lurking in my near future. This turned out to be true. Her manner upon greeting me was theatrical and somewhat girlish such that I felt some discomfort. She insisted on some rules, specifically the importance of removing one’s shoes at the front door and the importance of keeping the front door locked at all times. My wife and I were happy to oblige with these stipulations. There were limited normal owner-guest interactions for the rest of the evening. The next morning I stepped out of our room into the corridor where I ran into the owner. I said good morning and then saw that she had been crying. Her face was flushed with anger. She shouted some garbled sentences, which I think were meant to indicate that her rules had not been followed. I asked her what was wrong. More shouting and then she disappeared up a flight of stairs. I was stunned. I went outside to our car where my wife was waiting and described what had happened. However, more was to come. The owner was now marching towards our car, shouting a truly foul-mouthed series of allegations about us not following her rules. At this point, given her hostility and her proximity to my wife, I thought about calling the police. However, thankfully, she turned around and marched back to her hotel (still screaming at us). Expedia should delist this establishment.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Claire, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old, well maintained place with creaky floors. Lots of old Knick knacks and decorations. Not my favourite type of place to stay as you have to be very quiet to not disturb other guests. Woman was not very helpful on check-in when we asked about the ferry. Bit of complicated door key system.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Super clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a delightful small hotel. Our room on the top floor was very comfortable and the bathroom remodel was well-designed and executed. We were well treated by friendly staff and fed a scrumptious breakfast. We enjoyed walking the nearby boardwalk and eating in the nearby pub, entertained by live music. I heartily recommend the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Émmaël

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel, was downtown so I was able to walk to the bars and restaurants. The Hotel was clean and the atmosphere was calm and peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

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

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cet hôtel est un vrai musée. Bâti en 1875, en parfait état, les meubles antiques se marient bien avec le modern pour une expérience des plus intéressante. L'accueil par Carmen était aux petits soins. Parfaitement situé en plein cœur de Sydney. Le petit déjeuné était santé et délicieux. Fortement recommandé comme endroit pour séjourner, on va y revenir.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025