Sydney · Chippendale · Australia
The Old Clare Hotel
Rooftop lap pool · best Morning for laps
Pool score
2.9/10
Meta rating
84/100
Behind the numbers
How we scored this hotel
Two scores, two methods. The pool score is our editorial judgement of the pool itself. The meta rating is a weighted blend of every guest-rating source we track.
How the pool score is built
Five criteria, each rated 0–10, combined with fixed weights into a final 0–10 Pool Score.
2.9/10
| Criterion | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|
Pool design & setting Architecture, materials, how the pool sits in the hotel | 2.5/10 | 25% |
View & atmosphere Skyline, sea, gardens, light, music, vibe | 2.5/10 | 25% |
Size & lounging space Pool dimensions, sunbeds, cabanas, deck space | 2.5/10 | 20% |
Access & seasonality Opening hours, season length, guest-only vs day-pass | 5.0/10 | 15% |
Service & maintenance Attendants, towels, food and drink, cleanliness | 2.5/10 | 15% |
How the meta rating is built
A weighted blend of every guest-rating source we track, normalized to a 0–100 scale.
84/100
| Source | Rating | Reviews | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2★ | 918 | 100% | 84/100 |
Editor's note
The Old Clare Hotel features a heated rooftop lap pool, providing a space for exercise. The industrial-chic aesthetic extends to the rooftop, though some consider the area to be in need of maintenance. Its location offers views, but it is exposed to the hotel's bar and dining areas, and consistently in the shade.
Pool facts
Pool facts
- Pools
- 1
- Size
- Medium (50–150 m²)
- View
- Skyline
- Setting
- Rooftop · Outdoor
- Heated
- Yes
- Saltwater
- No
- Year-round
- Yes
- Amenities
- Poolside food
- Adults only
- No
Only facts confirmed by 2+ sources or the hotel's own site are shown
What guests say about the pool
In their own words
The pool is fine for laps but very exposed to diners/drinkers and consistently in the shade.
The Old Clare Hotel Sydney rooftop pool
I did love the rooftop bar tho - especially the Spicy Margaritas!
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More from the property
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Sources & verification
How we verified this pool
Last verified
Not yet verified — we are still checking this property.
Sources we used
Editorial review based on the hotel's own website, recent guest reviews on Google and TripAdvisor, and our notes from the property.
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