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The Simon Hotel Sydney

Property class: 3.5

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A modern kitchen with a bar area, wooden flooring, and a brick accent wall.
A modern bar area with a long counter, yellow bar stools, and black wicker chairs with patterned cushions.
A hotel room with a dining area, a sofa set, a kitchen area, and a flat-screen TV.
A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a view of the water, and city buildings in the background.
A hotel room with a large window, a bed with white linens, a nightstand with a lamp, and a framed abstract painting on the wall.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $139
$118 nightly
$139 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23

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380 Esplanade, Sydney, NS, B1P1B1
  • Place, Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Sydney Waterfront Boardwalk
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Centre 200
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NS (YQY)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a microwave.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(96 reviews)
  • City view
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for One-Bedroom Suite

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a headboard, a framed abstract painting, and a window with curtains.

One-Bedroom Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(130 reviews)
  • City view
  • 495 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for One-Bedroom Suite with Two Double Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a framed abstract painting, and a window with curtains.

One-Bedroom Suite with Two Double Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • City view
  • 549 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Harbour View Suite

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a lamp, and a chair with a yellow pillow.

Harbour View Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(62 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 550 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for One Bedroom Suite with Harbour View with Double Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a view, a flat-screen TV, and a painting on the wall.

One Bedroom Suite with Harbour View with Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(41 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 550 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed Not pet friendly

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a lamp, and a chair with a yellow pillow.

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed Not pet friendly

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Sydney

A stay at The Simon Hotel Sydney places you in the heart of Sydney, steps from Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design and Sydney Waterfront Boardwalk. .This hotel is 15.3 mi (24.7 km) from Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Sydney Public Market.

What's nearby

  • Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sydney Waterfront Boardwalk - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sydney Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Centre 200 - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Big Fiddle of the Ceilidh - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Only Falafels - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪A Bite of Asia - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Daniel's Restaurant & Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Boston Pizza - ‬13 min walk

About this property

The Simon Hotel Sydney

The Simon Hotel Sydney offers 144 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 43-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Sydney hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 144 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and portable fans, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a terrace. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Satisfy your appetite for dinner at the hotel's restaurant, Trio Restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Sydney? This hotel has 1055 square feet (98 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 2 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Trio Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Secured self parking on site (CAD 15 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CAD 15 to 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Trio Restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,055 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • On the waterfront
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1989
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 35 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
18 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CAD 15.00 to 20.00 per person
  • Secured self parking fee: CAD 15 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: CAD 35 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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
Property Registration Number STR2627T4501

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Cambridge Hotel Sydney
Cambridge Suites
Cambridge Suites Hotel
Cambridge Suites Hotel Sydney
Cambridge Suites Sydney
Cambridge Sydney
Cambridge Sydney Hotel
Sydney Cambridge
Sydney Cambridge Hotel
Sydney Cambridge Suites
The Simon Hotel Sydney Hotel
The Simon Hotel Sydney Sydney
Cambridge Suites Hotel Sydney
The Simon Hotel Sydney Hotel Sydney

The Simon Hotel Sydney Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 987 out of 1382 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 271 out of 1382 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 1382 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1382 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1382 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, clean room, takeaway breakfast was a nice offering
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location near the boardwalk and restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room, great restaurant, welcoming staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay in the heart of Sydney.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Room was nice and staff was very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great central place to stay along the board walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay: great room (very clean and very comfy), great staff, great food, great location! We would not hesitate to recommend this hotel, and we will certainly stay there again next time we visit the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place clean rooms and very welcoming staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really conveniently located both downtown and 20 minutes from the Newfoundland-Nova Scotia ferry. Very clean and modern hotel with access to a lovely walkway along the town's waterfront.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great location. Excellent place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Good location on the boardwalk waterfront. Big rooms friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Loved our room. We'd happily stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I stayed 4 nights here as my “home base” while touring around. Great location, room was large and clean. Staff were all lovely. I’d definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff. Very clean and comfortable beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and well maintained hotel, perfectly situated on the boardwalk, with great water views. Walking proximity to several dining options.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff, the room and the restaurant was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. A little overpriced, the staff could have been a little friendlier, location was good, parking feels a little unsafe.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location in town and great views from our room. Staff was excellent, very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place and great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room ,nice staff, good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, on the boardwalk.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Is a very nice recently renovated hotel on the water.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location! It was within walking distance of all the main attractions, which made exploring the area so easy. The room was spacious, clean, and very comfortable. We had a great stay and would definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and accommodating - I was there for 2 nights for business meetings and I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026

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