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The Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel

Cnr Kent and Argyle Sts. | The Rocks, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia
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The Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel
Ranked #11 of 212 hotels in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 151 Reviews
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  • Circular quay(20)
  • Opera house(14)
  • Continental breakfast(10)
  • Second floor(8)
  • Great location(5)
  • Saturday nights(3)
  • Very clean(3)
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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83 reviews 83 reviews
Reviews in 46 cities Reviews in 46 cities
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

I see that my review has been deleted (presumably at the request of the hotel) which I think says a lot, so here it is again: The main bar is large, but curiously despite the age of the building seemed to have little original charm - it was a packed Thursday night, but it just seemed like some of the... More

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Hobart, Australia
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

Overall the room was nice, but unfortunately it's a very noisy hotel being old the windows were not dbl glazed and the water pipes in the walls meant you could here when everyone was in the shower or using the toilets. If you want a hairdryer in your room you have to ask at reception, unfortunately only found this out... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

We stayed at the Lord Nelson for a long weekend. After searching for good accommodation in Sydney for a reasonable price I found this place via trip advisor. We booked a room with an ensuite and the room was amazing, the room was big, and very clean. There is an awesome vibe to this place. The location was great too,... More

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Sussex
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012
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We were very excited to stay in Sydney's oldest hotel which has its very own micro brewery and our experience was overall very good. The Hotel and pub have tonnes of character and regular drinkers to match. In the oldest part of Sydney the Lord Nelson is a rare opportunity to escape the corporate hotel culture, however it is a... More

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Gibraltar
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012
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The location of this hotel cannot be faulted. You are literally two minutes walk from a great view of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Breakfast is also quite good (although the selection included in the complimentary breakfast is not great). However, the problem with this hotel is that it is sold as a little boutique hotel. It's almost there,... More

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Vancouver, BC
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Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012
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The Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel is a great accomodation option for travellers who want to stay in a reasonably price hotel that's just busting with character. As an example of how iconic this place is: the day we arrived, a commercial for Tourism Australia was being filmed in the microbrew pub on the main floor! Arrival and departure logistics: It's... More

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Chicago
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012
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We were not sure where to stay in Sydney. Our friends recommended that we stay in the "Rocks". So we looked for a quaint hotel for a reasonable price. The Lord Nelson was perfect. It is not a typical hotel with an entrance. Rather one walks through the microbrewery up the stairs to the "office". The room was spacious with... More

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melbourne
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012
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have stayed at this hotel several times but not for a few years was please to find it still had a great atmosphere rooms well cared for and comfortable, best location to stay in sydney easy walking , took a ferry out to watson bay for a nice walk then lunch at doyles. Perfect getaway in sydney! More

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Newcastle, Australia
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012
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person found this review helpful

We hosted our engagement party at the lord Nelson on Saturday. The staff were really helpfull and friendly, The location is perfect, central with gorgeous homely decor. The food was lovely and reasonably priced & the beer is the best in Sydney! We cannot recommend this place enough! More

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Canada
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012

Great location at a great price. Reservations done by email and easy peasy. Room was a little on the small side and somewhat unremarkable but the bed was comfortable and we slept like a log! Did I mention what a fabulous location it was???? More

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  • Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel
  • Lord Nelson Brewery Sydney
Address: Cnr Kent and Argyle Sts. | The Rocks, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia
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