15 - 47 Katoomba Street Katoomba NSW 2780
The Carrington has a long and rich history spanning almost a century and a quarter since her establishment by Sydney hotelier Harry Rowell.
Recently restored to it's former grandeur, this heritage listed hotel is a local landmark offering the elegance, luxury & charm of yesteryear. Our spacious guest rooms & Suites are offered in an array of different styles, catering for all tastes and budgets. The Carrington is the perfect destination for a romantic getaway or a convenient base from which to explore the surrounding World Heritage listed National Park.
The original choice for accommodation in The Blue Mountains.
All rates are per room per night for single, double or twin occupancy and includes complimentary continental buffet breakfast & Free Wi-Fi.
Minimum stay requirements and holiday surcharges may apply for Christmas, New Years Eve, Easter, Long Weekends & for Hotel Special Event dates.
Opened in 1883 as The Great Western, this Grand Old Lady soon became a popular mountain retreat for international visitors, the elite of Sydney and those eager to see the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains.
Renamed 'The Carrington' in 1886, in honour of the then Governor of New South Wales, Lord Carrington, the hotel was extended by its new owner, Mr F C Goyder who is credited with the creation of The Grand Dining Room. With its extended and upgraded facilities, The Carrington gained even more acceptance as a world class establishment.
By the early 1900's The Carrington's reputation as the premier tourist resort in the Southern Hemisphere was undisputed and the newspapers of the day often cited her as the only rival to Raffles within The Empire.
Sold in 1911 to Sir James Joynton Smith, who introduced the famous stained glass facade, The Carrington entered a new phase and quickly became known as the honeymoon destination of choice, and this remained so for the next half a century.
Although in a time of decline in Mountains tourism, The Carrington remained popular as ever through the 1950's and 60's and was bought by Theo Morris, a developer, in 1968. Despite the dwindling popularity of the Mountains in the 70's and the toll taken by time on the Hotel, her loyal clientele kept her afloat for nearly twenty more years.
The Carrington closed her doors in late 1985 and remained empty and derelict until 1991 when it was purchased with the aim of restoring and relaunching this Grand Old Lady of the Mountains.
The Carrington reopened her doors in December 1998 after eight years of restoration, and works are continuing on the restoration of the gardens, garages, stables, and powerhouse.
Recently restored to it's former grandeur, this heritage listed hotel is a local landmark offering the elegance, luxury & charm of yesteryear. Our spacious guest rooms & Suites are offered in an array of different styles, catering for all tastes and budgets. The Carrington is the perfect destination for a romantic getaway or a convenient base from which to explore the surrounding World Heritage listed National Park.
The original choice for accommodation in The Blue Mountains.
All rates are per room per night for single, double or twin occupancy and includes complimentary continental buffet breakfast & Free Wi-Fi.
Minimum stay requirements and holiday surcharges may apply for Christmas, New Years Eve, Easter, Long Weekends & for Hotel Special Event dates.
Located on the first floor in their own wing, these rooms have been fully restored and the bathrooms feature the original claw foot deep baths.
Situated on the first floor in the North wing, these rooms were built in 1927.
Located on the second and third floors of The Carrington, these rooms offer large ensuites with two person corner spa and luxurious king sized beds.
With view north to it's namesake Mt. Tomah, this suite is located on the top floor of The Carrington Hotel.
The Carrington Hotel's Coach House Apartment offers three separate bedrooms, two bathrooms both featuring two person corner spas.
A number of bars & dining venues are on offer at The Carrington Hotel.
Choose from the hearty fare of the mutli award winning Old City Bank Brasserie or Champagne Charlies, 'Carrington Day Menu'.
The Grand Dining Room is open Sunday afternoons for Grand High Tea and Thursday to Saturday evenings for dinner.
The Old City Bank Bar, reminiscent of an old English pub, is popular with tourists and locals alike and offers access to an outdoor beer garden.
The Hotel's Sports Bar offers Foxtel, pool tables and a large open fire during the cooler months.
Whether it's a nice glass of red whilst listening to a jazz trio, a boutique beer while potting the black or dancing your favorite moves till the sun comes up....
The Carrington Hotel has a bar for you.
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The Grand Dining Room
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Featuring soaring collumns, lofty gilded ceilings and stained glass, the Grand Dining Room is one of the last Victorian dining rooms still operating in Australia. |
Old City Bank Brasserie
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The Old City Bank Brasserie offers an informal dining experience - wood-fired pizzas, burgers, pastas, steaks & the freshest salads. |
The Chifley Room
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The Carrington's newest private dining room is located on the south side of The Carrington Hotel with natural light, French doors opening onto an enclosed verandah with direct access to the Piazza and Piazza Lawns. The Chifley can cater for up to 10 guests for a private high tea, lunch or dinner as well as small conferences.
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Champagne Charlies
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Champagne Charlies' offers a wide selection of beverages, specialising in cocktails. |
The Baroque Room
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Baroque is available for private functions. |
The Old City Bank Bar
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Located at the bottom of the main hotel driveway, the Old City Bank Bar is reminiscent of an old English pub. |
Harp and Fiddle
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The Oldest Irish Pub in Katoomba. Open 7 days a week, the Irish Pub is the ideal place to to watch all your favorite sports whilst sipping on premium Irish beers. Guinness & Kilkenny on Tap!! |
The Carrington Cellars
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Carrington Cellars is now open!. The most exciting new bottleshop and deli experience is now on offer in Katoomba. located in the old power station, Carrington Cellars interior is industrial revolution meets Grand Designs. |
At Renaissance Spa we cater for singles, couples, groups, workshops and special events. If you are looking to do something a little different with your family, friends or co workers be it a special occasion, corporate event or bridal party, we can organise a private Spa Retreat for your group with music, canapes and champagne.
Shrine Skin Care is 100% natural Skin Care made by hand in the Blue Mountains of Australia. Bottled in glass the life force in this boutique skin care range is pure, containing only the finest botanical ingredients, flower and gem essences from Mother Nature. Shrine Skin Care nurtures and nourishes your skin and soul back to life. Truly a devotion to oneself!
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There are few places that can match the romance, elegance and charm of The Carrington Hotel - that's why the Hotel has been attracting lovers for well over a century.
With it's timeless appeal and elegant decor, The Carrington is a truly unique and beautiful wedding venue.
Contact our Sales and Events staff for more information on holding your fantasy wedding at The Carrington...
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Based on 1453 reviews
4
Location
4.7
Sleep Quality
4.1
Rooms
4.0
Service
4.1
Value
3.8
Cleanliness
4.3
Published Wed, Mar 31, 2026
This is a historic building in the heart of Katoomba. There is a lovely historic elegance about the place that is well worth the visit. Bathroom amenities have been added to most of the rooms which...
Published Tue, Feb 28, 2026
We loved the experience of staying at the Carrington Hotel. A comfortable colonial room, with leadlight in the windows and high ceilings. The bed was very comfortable, there were good blackout...
