The Carrington Hotel

3.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
Premier View Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Standard Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
15-47 Katoomba St, Katoomba, NSW, 2780
  • Blue Mountains Cultural Centre
    3 min walk
  • Leura Cascades
    2 min drive
  • Leura Mall
    2 min drive

Room options

Premier View Room

  • 27 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Premier Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Standard Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Premier Room, Balcony

  • 28 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

About this property

The Carrington Hotel

Victorian Sydney hotel in Katoomba with 2 restaurants
2 restaurants, a bar/lounge and spa services are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a business centre, concierge services and dry cleaning.
The Carrington Hotel offers 65 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. 30-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Carrington Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Blue Mountains Cultural Centre. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus 2 restaurants.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy international cuisine while dining at Old City Bank Brasserie
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Katoomba Scenic World and 7 minutes from Blue Mountains National Park
There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre and meeting rooms are available.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the historic The Carrington Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This Victorian Sydney hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
The Carrington Hotel has 2 restaurants serving lunch and dinner.

Languages

English, French, German

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 12 to 25 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Old City Bank Brasserie

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • Piano
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 12 to 25 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50.0 per day

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.

Property is also known as

Carrington Hotel
Carrington Hotel Katoomba
Carrington Katoomba
The Carrington Hotel Katoomba, Blue Mountains
The Carrington Hotel Hotel
The Carrington Hotel Katoomba
The Carrington Hotel Hotel Katoomba

The Carrington Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 560 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 329 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1001 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Carmel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was lovely to finally have a stay in this beautiful heritage hotel. The rooms were modest in size. Very little room for suitcases. A hand rail for the shower over the spa bath would be helpful for limited mobility. The surface of the spa bath was a bit stained. There was no airconditioning which may be an issue in summer. No instructions for the wall mounted heater. The electric sockets for charging our phones were behind the bedside table near the floor which was difficult to access with reduced mobility. Had to disconnect the lamps to charge the phones. Consequently discovered that the wiring on the lamps had deteriorated, and the safety inspection for them was well out of date. The lamps were replaced the next day.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

jas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely historic hotel with much character that coild do with a face-lift otherwise all good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Cath

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The Lift door & Room door were hard to open. We didn't receive our Welcome gift.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is wonderful with good service by all staff members. The location is excellent as it is walking distance to all the shops. The breakfast and entrees were lovely but the mains were disappointing. The duck was tough with inedible tough stringy greens. We found to our dismay a number of small bones in the brisket. We certainly would love to re-visit but not to dine.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasure staying at the Carrington old world charm time capsule
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just loved stepping back in time at this heritage property. We stayed 4 nights in a premier room, bed was very comfy, the room well appointed and clean. Appreciated the breakfast inclusion. It was mid-winter chilly, but the hotel was very toasty. Secure parking was easy and the staff mostly helpful. Enjoyed our stay and would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dyanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely place to stay, thinking about all the history.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arvid

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not to many Restaurants 😩
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry & nga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Xavier

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On the day there was not many Dinning options for a hungry traveller 😕
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a meal in the restaurant with my wife,it was a two course meal for $75 each and we were very disappointed We both had very small portions with no vegetables only a small leaf of something and we both felt like more food. Don't mind the cost,but should have at least felt full. My advice , don't eat there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this herritage hotel, there is so many rooms to sit & unwind with a drink after a busy day.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A mountain classic
Amazing hotel. A step back in time. So lovely to see it restored. Rooms were lovely. True mountain experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Room comfort
Charming, but badly in need of updates.
The good. This is a charming old hotel with creaky floors. There are many pleasant original features. The included buffet style breakfast was quite good. The bad. The hotel badly needs to be updated to meet modern standards. The mattresses on the beds in the room (a queen and single) were so soft, they were uncomfortable and I ended up with back pain. Then single bed sloped to one side. I've stayed in many properties in Australia and the USA in the last 12 months, and these were the least comfortable beds of all. I guess they would be ok for someone who liked a really soft bed. I had to run the hot water for over 4 minutes to get any warm water in the afternoon or evening. It was a little quicker in the morning (maybe they turned the boiler on), but the temperature varied during a shower. consequently a poor eco rating, because of such a waste of water. There were no usable power points near either bed, as they were taken up with lamps, with a lead running under the queen bed to the single bed lamp. There were no tissues in the room so we got some at the front desk. I paid for a room with mountain views. The east facing room had some views of the hills over a large flat roof, but no view of the famous Blue Mountains. The dated small flat screen television worked, but the remote control would not operate further than a metre away (possibly in need of new batteries). A few small updates, power points, comfortable beds, improved hot water would make such a difference
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Beautiful heritage motel in centre of town, extremely cosy for a relaxing stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Carolyn

Disliked: Staff & service
Grand hotel close to everything in Katoomba.
A beautiful hotel with all the character features. Particular details have been prioritized to the public/common areas. We stayed 3 nights midweek in a standard room with ensuite. Large and comfortable room. Squeaky floors, a thin adjoining room door, rattling windows in the wind and (our room being) close to the train line, meant for a disrupted sleep. We managed of course, but maybe somethings to take into consideration. Our stay included (continental) breakfast, though probably best to get to breakfast before 8:30am (ends at 10am) as the staff do not replenish the food on offer and maybe understaffed, to clear tables. We enjoyed dinner (2 courses) which was delicious and plentiful, with accompanying pianist was divine. Staff attentive, and most seemed to be in training. Devonshire tea was lovely, and popular. The scones were perfect! Waiting 25 minutes for the pot of tea (including a follow up) was unexpected. We noticed we weren't the only ones waiting on the tea (and following it up). Bar staff were short staffed, in our opinion, as drinks were ordered and slow to be served, even while standing at the bar. We did order coffees and other hot (nonalcoholic) drinks but they were not hot by the time they arrived. Maybe the barista was not available or again they were short staffed. Onsite liquor shop was a great find! Overall, we've wanted to stay in this beautiful hotel for many years, and finally when we were able to, we were glad we did. It will be a once off.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

Travelled with partner
We stayed at this property as it had been one on our list of properties. Was somewhat dissatisfied with the room. Did not look clean, bathroom door squeaked every time it was opened. The AC was noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Niko

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, located across the street from the train station. The sightseeing bus stop was right in front of the hotel. The unique historical features of the property were well-preserved and maintained. The room could benefit from a refresh, but it was still clean and in good working order. Great views from the room. Staff were friendly and helpful. Great place to stay overall.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great old hotel with lots of character and history
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always stay at the Carrington when in Katoomba, excellent staff, great facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024