28 Hotel
by the TopOfHotel team
28 Hotel is a 3-star, 1920s-style boutique in Chippendale with free breakfast and all-day Nespresso coffee, a 7-minute walk from Central. Score 8.6.
28 Hotel is a 3-star, 1920s-style boutique in Chippendale with free breakfast and all-day Nespresso coffee, a 7-minute walk from Central. Score 8.6.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
For number 7 the team shifts to a more budget-friendly boutique — 28 Hotel, on Regent Street in Chippendale, about a 7-minute walk from Central Station. The place is decorated in a 1920s style with a charm of its own — not one of those chain hotels that look identical everywhere. The lobby is warm, with a small espresso bar waiting to greet you. Rooms run small but are tidy and clean, and each one comes with heating and air-con, a flat-screen TV, a fridge and a rain shower. It suits anyone who wants somewhere with character without a big budget.
Food and amenities
What the team likes most is the lobby espresso bar, which pours free Nespresso coffee and tea all day — reviews mention pulling a cup before heading out each morning and another on the way back to rest your feet. There is a free light breakfast every day from 7:00 to 10:00, with pastries, a muesli bar and fruit, enough to line your stomach before a day out. There is a 24-hour reception, concierge, luggage storage, a lobby bar and laundry. The shuttle service is available but costs extra. Note there is no pool or gym here.
Location and getting there
From the door it is about 7 minutes on foot to Central Station, where you can pick up trains across the city. The hotel is close to UTS university and the Surry Hills restaurants, and Star Casino is nearby too. Staff speak several languages, including Mandarin, and are good for tips on what to see. Real guests on Trip.com score it around 8.6.
Things to know before booking
This is a small boutique in an older building, so rooms run on the small side — fine for a couple, less so if you want to spread out. There is no swimming pool or gym, and the shuttle service is an extra cost rather than included. There is a non-smoking floor if you need one. Rates start at about $86 a night and run to roughly $149 for the dearer rooms.
Our take
28 Hotel works best for couples and travelers who want a boutique hotel with character near Central Station at a fair price. If you would rather stay somewhere with a story and an atmosphere than a standard chain room, this one will land well.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- A 3-star boutique hotel done up in 1920s style in the Chippendale district — this is not an identikit chain hotel.
- Free light breakfast every day from 7:00 to 10:00 with pastries, a muesli bar and fruit, plus free Nespresso coffee and tea in the lobby all day long.
- About a 7-minute walk from Central Station, and close to UTS university.
- Every room has heating and air-con, a flat-screen TV, a fridge and a rain shower.
- Staff speak several languages including Mandarin, and there is a non-smoking floor.
- Rooms run small, which is typical for a boutique hotel in an older building.
- There is no swimming pool or gym on site.
- The shuttle service costs extra rather than being included.
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Insider Tips
- Help yourself to the free Nespresso coffee in the lobby — it is available all day, so grab a cup before heading out and another when you get back.
- Walk the 7 minutes to Central Station to connect to trains across the city.
- Head out to the Surry Hills restaurants nearby for dinner.