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The Old Clare by Ode Hotels is a hotel destination wedding venue in Chippendale, Australia, hosting 65 at dinner and 100 standing. Best months: May, August, September, December.

The Old Clare by Ode Hotels

ChippendaleNew South Wales, Australia

Set in a historic building in Chippendale, The Old Clare by Ode Hotels pairs 69 guest rooms with a banquet hall that seats 65 for dining and holds up to 100 guests standing.

Guests
65 at dinner100 standing
Rooms
69 rooms
Cost
A$100 to A$250a head
Ceremony
Legal ceremony on site
Season
Best weather Aug–SepAisle estimate
Getting there
SYDabout 20 min by car

About the venue

Set in a historic building in Chippendale, The Old Clare by Ode Hotels pairs 69 guest rooms with a banquet hall that seats 65 for dining and holds up to 100 guests standing.

Couples can hold a legal ceremony on site, outdoors or indoors, with seating for 50 and an indoor backup space if the weather turns.

In-house catering covers halal, kosher, vegan and gluten-free requests, and there is a bar, dance space, a pool and parking on site, roughly 20 minutes from Sydney Airport (SYD).

Pricing runs from AUD 100 to AUD 250 per head, with a minimum of 20 guests.

  • Banquet hall seating 65 for dining, 100 standing, or 50 for a seated ceremony
  • Legal ceremonies on site, outdoors or indoors, with an indoor backup option
  • 69 rooms, suites and lofts across eight room types, each sleeping up to 2 guests
  • In-house catering with halal, kosher, vegan and gluten-free options

Short answers

How much does a wedding at The Old Clare by Ode Hotels cost?
The venue quotes a$100 to A$250 a head.
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How many guests does The Old Clare by Ode Hotels hold?
The Old Clare by Ode Hotels holds 65 at dinner and 100 standing.
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Can guests stay at The Old Clare by Ode Hotels?
Yes. 69 rooms.
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When is the best time for a wedding at The Old Clare by Ode Hotels?
Best weather: August – September.
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How do guests get to The Old Clare by Ode Hotels?
Fly into SYD, about 20 min by car.
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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
65 guests
Standing reception
100 guests
Ceremony, seated
50 guests
Smallest party taken
20 guests

Staying over

Rooms
69 rooms
Room types
8 listed

House rules

Music until
22:00

Best weather to marry

Aisle estimate
  1. January: good
  2. February: good
  3. March: good
  4. April: good
  5. May: best
  6. June: good
  7. July: good
  8. August: best
  9. September: best
  10. October: good
  11. November: good
  12. December: best
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Getting there

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Nearest airport
SYD, 20 min by car
Parking
Yes
Step-free access
Yes

Questions about the venue

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How many guests can the venue hold?
The banquet hall seats 65 for dining and holds 100 standing, with seating for 50 at a ceremony. The minimum booking is 20 guests.
What does a wedding here cost?
Pricing is per head, from AUD 100 to AUD 250 per guest. Full package details are at https://www.odehotels.com/the-old-clare-hotel/venues-events/weddings/.
Can we bring our own caterer or wine?
No. Catering is in-house only and external caterers are not permitted, and corkage is not allowed. The in-house kitchen caters for halal, kosher, vegan and gluten-free diets.
Can we marry outdoors?
Yes. Outdoor ceremonies and outdoor receptions are both possible, and an indoor ceremony and reception space is available as backup.
Is there a music curfew?
Yes, the noise curfew is 22:00.

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A$100 to A$250a head

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