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The Simon Hotel Sydney

380 Esplanade, Sydney, NS, CA
4.0Very Good
Hotel amenities
Gym
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Non-Smoking
Parking
Lounge
Pet Friendly

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About this property

The Simon Hotel Sydney is a 3.5-star independent hotel located in the heart of Sydney, Nova Scotia, steps from the Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design and Sydney Waterfront Boardwalk. The property places guests within walking distance of cultural landmarks and waterfront attractions, with Centre 200 just 0.4 miles away and Sydney Airport approximately 12 kilometers from the hotel.

The Simon Hotel Sydney offers 144 air-conditioned rooms, including 127 suites. Each room is equipped with a microwave, LCD television, and complimentary wireless internet access. Private bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers with complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Coffee and tea makers, portable fans, and phones with free local calls add to guest convenience. Rooms consistently receive strong marks for comfort, with a 4.5 out of 5 guest comfort rating.

Dining options include Trio Restaurant, where dinner service is available, along with a bar and lounge. Room service is offered during limited hours for guests preferring to dine in their rooms. A cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for an additional fee. Beyond dining, the property features a fitness center, a terrace with views, complimentary wireless internet, concierge services, and conference and wedding facilities. Guests also have access to nearby golfing, skiing, and snowboarding options, with ski equipment rental shops in the vicinity. The hotel is wheelchair accessible and welcomes pets for a $35 fee per week of stay.

Check-in is available from 4:00 PM to 3:00 AM, and check-out is at 12:00 PM. A 24-hour front desk and express check-out service are available. The property is approximately a $20 taxi ride from Sydney Airport, with self-parking available for a surcharge.

Location & nearby attractions

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.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Centre 200 - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Bethel Presbyterian Church - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
World's Largest Fiddle - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
St. George's Church & Cemetery - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Cape Breton Centre for Heritage and Science - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Cossit House Museum - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Jost House Museum - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
St Patrick's Church Museum - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Cineplex Cinemas Sydney - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Sydney Waterfront Boardwalk - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Membertou Heritage Park - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Whitney Pier Historical Museum - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Baille Ard Trail - 3.2 km / 2 mi
St. Mary's Polish Church - 3.6 km / 2.2 mi

The preferred airport for The Simon Hotel Sydney is Sydney, NS (YQY) - 13.7 km / 8.5 mi

Rooms

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.

Dining

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.

Amenities & features

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.
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.

Getting here

12 km form Sydney airport Approximately $20 taxi ride
Sorry, no airport shuttle available.
Parking is $10 per day but free for our group bookings

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 4:00 PM - 3:00 AM
Check-out 12:00 PM
  • 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Contactless check-in is available
Contactless check-out is available

Pet policy

  • Pets allowed
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets allowed - $35 fee per week of stay

Fees & policies

  • 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

Know before you go

  • Up to 18 children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.