Glasgow Arms Hotel Ultimo

3.5 star property

Room options

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Twin Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Room, Ensuite

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Twin Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

Queen Balcony Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

Queen Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Sydney

Glasgow Arms Hotel Ultimo is centrally located in Sydney, a 4-minute walk from University of Technology Sydney and 6 minutes by foot from International Convention Centre Sydney. .This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Australian National Maritime Museum and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Queen Victoria Building.

What's nearby

  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University of Technology Sydney - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • World Square Shopping Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sydney Town Hall - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Queen Victoria Building - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Exhibition Centre Station - 3 min walk
  • Exhibition Light Rail Station - 3 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shogun Ultimo - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nakano Darling - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Edition Coffee Roasters - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Marrickville Pork Roll - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lord Wolseley Hotel - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Glasgow Arms Hotel Ultimo

Hotel with a restaurant, 4-minute walk to University of Technology Sydney
Glasgow Arms Hotel Ultimo offers 10 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Sydney hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
You can enjoy a meal at New Bistro serving the guests of Glasgow Arms Hotel Ultimo, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and ATM/banking services.
New Bistro - This bistro specializes in local cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • New Bistro

Things to do

  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 11 AM - midnight
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [the hotel bar]
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight 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

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

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Glasgow Arms Hotel Ultimo Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 216 out of 778 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 306 out of 778 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 163 out of 778 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 778 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 778 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Timothy Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Having arrived in Sydney early in the morning, I knew that I would have to wait until the hotel / pub opened to check in. However, seeing someone in the bar, I took a chance and knocked on the door. Tony (? - from New Zealand) was most welcoming, got me a drink, told me all about the hotel / food options etc. and offered to look after my luggage if I wanted to go out and come back later once the room was ready. The room, which was serviced daily, was basically just what I wanted - nothing fancy, but somewhere to shower & sleep. The breakfast option (bread / butter / jam / honey / coffee / tea / milk all available outside the room) was ideal for me as I had a few late nights & early mornings, so could grab what I wanted when I needed it. I would certainly be happy to stay again. Downsides? Well, apart from the guy in the next room running his shower at 3.00 a.m. and setting off the fire alarm with the steam (then locking himself out of the room, so couldn't turn the shower off!!) the only real issue was that the hotel is on a corner so there was some traffic noise. That said, I was so tired with all I was doing, that it hardly stopped me sleeping. I understand that the hotel was about to change hands and an update to some of the decorating would help, but if I do ever return to Sydney, the Glasgow Arms would be top of my list. Thanks for a great time.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and property- would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mandy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gayle

Travelled with group
It was close to many things of interest. The free maps available were really helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great... its a nice pub in a convenient locale.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Your pub from Sydney tower
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Janet

Accommodation part of the hotel needs a bit of maintenance. Tap in our ensuite needed fixing, shower cubicle needs a good clean. Some of the walls need patching up as the hotel is rather dated. Otherwise our stay was okay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Aktharuz

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
Great location, but can be noisy.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy, friendly staff, clean premises. Would stay again...
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Margaret

It was convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bronislava

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

Good place to stay

We liked the place. It is simple, but had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

trent

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always good thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

shauna

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was great. Hotel was nothing fancy; older with stairs to lobby/bar and room. Easy walk to The Rocks, and both Darling Harbor and Circular Quay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and tidy. The property is situated at a crossroads and was noisy all the time with passing traffic. The bar is ok, staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

lin s.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

lin s.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Lyla Cecilia

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Annamaria

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The accommodation is pretty basic and fairly run down. Very comfortable beds. The only thing we really didn't like was how dirty the room and bathroom were. There were still hairs on the floor from the previous occupants and it looked like the room never really gets a deep cleaning. The latch inside the bathroom door was broken, there was no way to turn off the noisy fan in the bathroom that was on 24/7. Other than that, it's convenient, within walkable distance from all the Darling Harbour amenities and CBD and surprisingly quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent! Very friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One stay is enough

The location is great for transportation. The photos on line are very nice. The hotel is a dump. Marginal maintenance and absolutely minimum facilities. The bartenders that run the place are really helpful and friendly people.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024