The Simon Hotel Sydney

3.5 star property

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Breakfast and dinner served
Harbour View Suite | View from room
One Bedroom Suite with Harbour View with Double Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Bar (on property)
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$143
$122 nightly
$143 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 3 - May 4

Explore the area

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380 Esplanade, Sydney, NS, B1P1B1
  • Place, Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Centre 200
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, World's Largest Fiddle
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NS (YQY)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(81 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

One-Bedroom Suite

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

One-Bedroom Suite with Two Double Beds

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

Harbour View Suite

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

One Bedroom Suite with Harbour View with Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 550 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 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 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Centre 200.

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
  • Centre 200 - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • World's Largest Fiddle - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cape Breton Centre for Heritage and Science - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Philthy Philly's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Daniel's Restaurant & Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Doktor Luke's Coffee House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪New Moon Restaurant - ‬5 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.
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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

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
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The Simon Hotel Sydney Hotel
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The Simon Hotel Sydney Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 781 out of 1123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 223 out of 1123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 1123 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1123 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1123 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The bed & pillows were very comfortable. It was great that everything we needed was available.
Trio Restaurant & Lounge
Great Food, Chicken n’ Bacon Fettuccine Alfredo
The special, Steak
Mocktail, basil flavoured Lemonade with Strawberries, yummy!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Ajay, Halifax

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Aside from our room being flooded, it was still a good stay. Not sure on the exact cause,.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great room as I have come to expect from this property. Been there in previous years and the atmosphere is great. 1st time being at the location since renovations (did not disappoint). Hotel staff were excellent from reception to restaurant. Definitely would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel, rooms, staff were friendly and helpful. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Megan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The remotes for the TV's did not work the majority of the time which made it vwry frustrating when trying to find somethjng to enjoy on tv.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk clerk was awesome. She even called to make sure everything was good with our room. Room was beautiful and clean. We ate at the restaurant and it was really good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Rachelle

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness
Seal around windows were wore out and there was a constant cold breeze coming in. There were hundreds crows that migrated to the handful of trees right beside the building every night were very disruptive when trying to sleep after 5am. The staff were very good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonafide

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and the hotel was beautiful. Loved the view in the gym too. Our dogs enjoyed their stay too!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Farabe

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hot water was not working properly
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

leonard

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025