Palais Royale, nestled in Katoomba, offers a serene escape with its lush garden and tranquil sauna. Enjoy the scenic views from the terrace or connect with colleagues at the conference center.
Blue Mountains Cultural Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Three Sisters - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Katoomba Scenic World - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Echo Point Lookout - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
Leura Mall - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Getting around
Sydney Airport (SYD) - 87 min drive
Leura Station - 6 min drive
Medlow Bath Station - 7 min drive
Katoomba Station - 11 min walk
Restaurants
Aunty Ed’s - 5 min walk
The Carrington - 8 min walk
Fish & Fowl - 5 min walk
The Elephant Bean Cafe - 3 min walk
Old City Bank Bar and Brasserie - 8 min walk
About this property
Palais Royale
When you stay at Palais Royale, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Katoomba Scenic World and Blue Mountains National Park. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge and the sauna makes for a relaxing end to the day. Other features include a terrace and a garden.
At a glance
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Hotel size
40 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
One child (11 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Free onsite extended parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Bicycle rentals nearby
Ecotours nearby
Working away
2 meeting rooms
Conference center (1292 square feet of space)
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1896
Garden
Terrace
Sauna
Reception hall
Room amenities
Be entertained
80-cm LCD TV
Netflix
Streaming services
Home comfort
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
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Daily housekeeping
Here's the breakdown, no surprises
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AUD 30 for adults and AUD 15 for children
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
Palais Royale Hotel Katoomba
Palais Royale Katoomba
Palais Royale Blue Mountains Hotel Katoomba
Palais Royale Blue Mountains Katoomba
Palais Royale Hotel
Palais Royale Boutique Hotel Katoomba
Palais Royale Blue Mountains Katoomba
Palais Royale Hotel
Palais Royale Katoomba
Palais Royale Hotel Katoomba
Frequently asked questions
Does Palais Royale offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Palais Royale does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Palais Royale?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Palais Royale?
Yes, there's free self and extended parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Palais Royale?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Palais Royale and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy amenities like a sauna and a garden.
What's the area around Palais Royale like?
Palais Royale is a short 19-minute walk from Leura Cascades and 8 minutes' walk from Blue Mountains Cultural Centre.
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Reviews
Palais Royale Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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8.4
Cleanliness
8.6
Location
8.2
Staff & service
8.2
Eco-friendliness
7.4
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 6, 2025
Beautiful Grand Hotel in the Mountains
Beautiful property in the Blue Mountains.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 18, 2024
Location was really good
Carolina
Carolina, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 31, 2024
Very nice old building.
Terence
Terence, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 10, 2025
Nice people
Carman
Carman, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 23, 2025
Very well situated hotel.
Older hotel with a lot of charm. A little dated.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 3, 2023
Comfortable accommodation, friendly staff. Great location
Sean
Sean, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 29, 2023
This Hotel is great if you have a function at Katoomba RSL.
Bruce
Bruce, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 5, 2024
Nice and quiet place
Sergii
Sergii, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 13, 2025
Nice heritage property
This is a very nice retro hotel. It takes you back in time.
Ronald W
Ronald W, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 2, 2025
Sadly the restaurant was not open for dinners. Breakfast was basic but really nice. Michelle on night staff was so helpful and friendly. Would definitely stay there again.
Therese
Therese, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 14, 2023
A grand old place
Really well located, only about 15 minutes walk from the station at Katoomba. Close to restaurants and shops and most visitor attractions.
Ann
Ann, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 4, 2025
Only stayed one night, our room was spacious and comfortable. Clean room and clean bathroom. Very quiet. Alas no lift, so needed to go up 2 flights of stairs to the first floor, room 304. We also had the continental breakfast which was very satisfying offering cereal, fruit, yogurt, toast and pastries along with tea and coffee. Close to Scenic World and Katoomba main st. Friendly staff. Enjoyed our stay.
Rosario
Rosario, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 15, 2023
Wonderful stay, Michelle the reception was delightful and very helpful. Restaurant food top quality and servicing 5 star as well
Margie
Margie, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 2, 2023
It is clean, comfortable, friendly staff and good service
Kidest
Kidest, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 12, 2022
Very good for 2 nights stay
Nice old world charm hotel. Well maintained building and good location. Comfortable bed and big bathroom. Will stay again.
Peter
Peter, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 20, 2022
beautiful old building well maintained.
fran
fran, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 30, 2025
Very easy to park. Very lovely staff members. Stayed in a room with 2 beds which is comfortable and clean. Funitures are old style, the sofa in our room is very old and worn out, and is covered with bed sheets. And the lights are quite dark like most of the hotels. Sauna downstairs is very comfortable and good but the little Spa is out of order. It looks better in the pictures. In reality, It could be more splendid.
Jia
Jia, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 26, 2023
Lovely old world charm
David
David, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 30, 2025
Palais Royale is well placed for a stay in the Blue Mountains. Katoomba main street with a good choice of shops and restaurants / cafes is a short walk away ( 3 minutes). The hotel itself is an historic building in the town. It has lots of original features . Rooms are spacious and comfortable. The en suite has a bath / shower in the style of the original fittings. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The restaurant wasnt open in the evening at our time if stay so we ate out in the town at one of the nearby restaurants. A nice place and comfortable for our stay.
Anthony
Anthony, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 10, 2024
Central location,
Karene
Karene, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 1, 2023
Staff were so proud and passionate of the hotel.
For the price found it excellent!
Howell
Howell, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 1, 2024
Lovely old world feel. They don't build places like this any more.
Lydia
Lydia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 27, 2022
Short break
Friendly staff. Good value breakfast.
Roger
Roger, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 2, 2024
It wasn’t buffet breakfast but everything else was good
Veronica
Veronica, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 31, 2024
Michelle was very friendly and nothing was any trouble for her and her coworkers. Always smiling.