With a stay at The Carrington Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Katoomba, a 3-minute drive from Katoomba Scenic World and 7 minutes from Blue Mountains National Park. .This historic hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Blue Mountains Cultural Centre and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Prince Henry Cliff Walk Trailhead.
What's nearby
Blue Mountains Cultural Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Leura Cascades - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Katoomba Scenic World - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
Three Sisters - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
Echo Point Lookout - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
Getting around
Katoomba Station - 2 min walk
Bathurst, NSW (BHS) - 73 min drive
Restaurants
Aunty Ed's Restaurant and Bar - 3 min walk
Mountain Culture Beer Co. - 4 min walk
Sushi n Co. - 2 min walk
The Carrington - 1 min walk
The Elephant Bean - 4 min walk
About this property
The Carrington Hotel
Historic hotel with 2 restaurants and a 24-hour front desk
The Carrington Hotel offers 65 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. 30-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.
Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 65 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and electric kettles.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this Victorian hotel include concierge services, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands.
Satisfy your appetite with international cuisine at Old City Bank Brasserie, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Carrington Hotel has 2 restaurants serving lunch and dinner.
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 a national park
In the mountains
Terrace
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
More
3 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 1880
Smoke-free property
Victorian architecture
Room amenities
Bedroom
Premium bedding
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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 55.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per day
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
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 55.0 per day
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, 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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
9.0
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 578 out of 1001 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 314 out of 1001 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 1001 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1001 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1001 reviews
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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
10/10 Excellent
Tina
15 Nov 2025
Tina
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Jeff
Travelled with partner
25 Aug 2025
Stayed at the Carrington again for a couple of nights. . .what a gem. It’s a beautiful faded lady with exquisite art deco public areas which are just delightful to be in -whether it’s the bar, the grand dining room or the tearoom. What a change from a bland chain hotel. Staff are great (the bar staff lack charisma) and the rooms are large but simple, ours was warm and stuffy and we couldn’t open the windows as they have been painted over (a small fix for your maintenance team). The hotel website boasts an al la carte breakfast but it doesn’t exist, just a pricey second rate buffet. Tip, pop over the road to the Tempus cafe for a great breakfast for half the price. Overall a great experience.
Friendly and informative staff. It's a beautiful building which gives you an experience of yesteryear. The rooms are large and well appointed. Walking distance to restaurants and shops.
The hotel was lovely and going back to that Victorian bygone era was a wonderful experience. It was sad that on pur first night the fire alarm went off at 2:30 am and we had to venture out into very cold weather we were there in July. A disappointment was that we weren't informed that to compensate for the trouble the hotel coffered free breakfast to the guests affected. We only found out because we decided to have breakfast at the hotel after our second night check out when they told us the breakfast was on the house due to the inconvenience. Had we not decided to have breakfast at the hotel that morning we wouldn't have been the wiser.
This is the 3rd time staying at this hotel. We booked the Lady Carrington Suite and it was fantastic. Such a comfortable bed, nice and quiet and a great view of the mountains and town.
For such an old hotel with so much history, it is kept in great condition.
The staff are always friendly and inviting.
Highly recommend.
Much appreciate the care during check-in, and that the parking is easy and secure. A wonderful historic building, excellent food (fine dining and bar). Recommended.
We love the Carrington. We have stayed here many times. This is our go-to in the Blue Mountains ..every time. If you love old world charm, great service and ambience, you can't go past this place. It is just gorgeous, everything about it. You cant beat the Carrington for your stay in the mountains!
Wonderful stay at Carrington Hotel, regrettable only for 1 night. A special treat for myself and granddaughter. I came in late 1990's and it was almost derelict - wonderful to see it restored to it's former glory. Everything was perfect, ambience of public areas also made it memorable. Highly recommend a stay here, you won't regret it.
Amazing hotel, rich with history, decor was impressive, staff friendly and helpful. Will definitely be going back. Short walk to train station, buses and many resurants and shops. Great stay.
Very disappointed that breakfast is not included with the room reservation. We have being staying at the carrington hotel for years and have always enjoyed the breakfast.