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The Simon Hotel Sydney

3.5 star property
Hotel perfectly located for exploring Sydney

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Reception
Lobby lounge
Breakfast and dinner served
Terrace/patio
Mini-fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning

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)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

1 bedroom, premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(78 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

One-Bedroom Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(92 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

One-Bedroom Suite with Two Double Beds

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Harbour View Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(43 reviews)
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

One Bedroom Suite with Harbour View with Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Sydney

Heart of Sydney.At this hotel, you'll be steps from Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design and Sydney Waterfront Boardwalk. Centre 200 and Bethel Presbyterian Church are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Centre 200 - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • World's Largest Fiddle - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cape Breton Centre for Heritage and Science - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Membertou Heritage Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Governor's Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Smitty's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lebanese Flower - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Simon Hotel Sydney

Hotel perfectly located for exploring Sydney
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 1055 square feet (98 square meters) and includes conference space. A fitness center, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at The Simon Hotel Sydney. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. For a fee, parking is available.

This Sydney hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 144 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • 1055 sq ft of conference space
  • 98 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1989
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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 blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key Global, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Things to do

  • Gym

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

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

More

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 35 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 18 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

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 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

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

You need to know

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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number STR2425T4501

We should mention

  • Up to 18 children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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Cambridge Suites
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The Simon Hotel Sydney Hotel
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Reviews

The Simon Hotel Sydney Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 709 out of 1029 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 212 out of 1029 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 1029 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1029 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1029 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Josee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Room were fantastic and very nice to have separate doorway to the living room area. Pullout couch/bed could use some work. Very poor and worn out.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Simon Hotel was everything that we needed. We really enjoyed the easy access to the harbour boardwalk and a lovely morning walk.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gwen, Upper Kingsclear

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property and beautiful place overall to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frankie

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Staff friendly and helpful, rooms very clean and spacious. Prompt service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay at Simon.

Excellent hotel. Location is ideal. Waterfront. Modern clean suites with good amenities. Gym was good. Staff friendly. Elevator is super fast ! :) Restaurant on site looked good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
In a great spot right near downtown.the room was very spacious. Had a nice restaurant and very reasonably priced and had a great breakfast. Would for sure stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorreen

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Very clean and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernadine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Suite is very spacious. I love the fitness center and outdoor rooftop patio.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katerina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden fees

Quiet with nice view. Not impressed with paid parking requirement
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I don’t remember being advised that parking would be a extra charge
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone at the Simon Hotel was super friendly and helpful! Plus it was right on the waterfront and the views were amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

RIKEN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service and very convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shuang

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Close to harbour
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were spacious with a great view. It was loxated downtown beside the harbour walk.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful facility and rooms. Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Bible Hill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property. The room was very nice and spacious. The staff were friendly and allowed me to check in early so I didn’t have to wait for an extended period after arriving at the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is perfectly located for walking. Rooms are fantastic! Lots of space to work and relax
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Natasha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We checked in and we had no ac they came and tried to fix it but it didn’t work. Not provided any other room or any type of compensation. Was promised a free dinner then they said that no one noted it on the account. Of course. Overall would not stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great spot
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and clean! Looooved the restaurant that has reasonable prices and fine dining options ! 10/10!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025