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title: "Meriton Suites Waterloo vs Nesuto Chippendale: which hotel is better?"
description: "Meriton Suites Waterloo or Nesuto Chippendale in Sydney? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Meriton Suites Waterloo vs Nesuto Chippendale

Both are in Sydney, 1.8 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Apartment · Moore Park
## [Meriton Suites Waterloo](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/meriton-suites-waterloo-sydney/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 5.4

- **Score by category:** 1 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1839999/agoda/?lang=en)

Apartment · Chippendale
## [Nesuto Chippendale](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/nesuto-chippendale-sydney/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.0 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 8.2

- **Score by category:** 4 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1889124/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Nesuto Chippendale

It leads in 4 of 5 categories. 1.8 km apart.

### Choose Meriton Suites Waterloo if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.6 / 8.0)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 184 / 36)

### Choose Nesuto Chippendale if you want

-   to walk to the sights (1.3 km / 2.7 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (150 / 60)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 36 / 184)

### Why is Meriton Suites Waterloo better than Nesuto Chippendale?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 8.0) (+0.6)
2.  More guest reviews (1,094 vs 399), so the rating is more reliable (×2.7)
3.  A larger hotel with more facilities (184 vs 36 rooms) (×5.1)

### Why is Nesuto Chippendale better than Meriton Suites Waterloo?

1.  1.4 km closer to the city centre (−1.4 km)
2.  550 m closer to public transport (−550 m)
3.  90 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+90)
4.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 87 vs 63) (+24)
5.  Offers an airport transfer
6.  6 more sights within 1 km (+6)
7.  Has a gym

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Meriton Suites Waterloo | Nesuto Chippendale |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.6  (+0.6) | 8.0 |
| Location | 5.4 | 8.2  (+2.8) |
| Facilities | 3.3 | 6.7  (+3.4) |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | 4.5  (+1.5) |
| Public transport | 6.5 | 9.4  (+2.9) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6  (+0.6) | 8.0 |
| Guest rating | 8.6  (+0.6) | 8.0 |
| Number of reviews | 1,094  (+695) | 399 |
| Google rating | – | 3.8/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 174 |
| Rank in Sydney | top 36%  (+40%) | bottom 24% |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.4 | 8.2  (+2.8) |
| Distance to the centre | 2.7 km | 1.3 km  (−1.4 km) |
| To public transport | 800 m | 260 m  (−550 m) |
| To the airport | 6.4 km | 6.8 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 60 | 150  (+90) |
| To the nearest food shop | 190 m  (−220 m) | 400 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 11  (+4) | 7 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 7  (+6) |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 184 | 36 |
| Floors | 15 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2026 | – |
| Listed amenities | 13 | 15  (+2) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sauna | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights |
| Australian Museum | 2.7 km | 1.9 km  (−730 m) |
| Art Gallery of New South Wales | 3.3 km | 2.7 km  (−620 m) |
| Museum of Contemporary Art Australia | 4.3 km | 3.2 km  (−1.1 km) |
| Sea Life Sydney Aquarium | 3.4 km | 2.1 km  (−1.3 km) |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

1.8 km apart

Meriton Suites Waterloo: city centre: 2.7 km, nearest station Moore Park Light Rail Stop: 800 m, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD): 6.4 km, 60 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

Nesuto Chippendale: city centre: 1.3 km, nearest station Regent Street railway station: 260 m, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD): 6.8 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 7 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Sydney

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## Meriton Suites Waterloo or Nesuto Chippendale: common questions

### Which is better, Meriton Suites Waterloo or Nesuto Chippendale?

Nesuto Chippendale leads in 4 of 5 categories, including location, facilities, spa & wellness. Meriton Suites Waterloo is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Meriton Suites Waterloo or Nesuto Chippendale?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Nesuto Chippendale is closer: 1.3 km from the centre, against 2.7 km for Meriton Suites Waterloo.

### How far apart are Meriton Suites Waterloo and Nesuto Chippendale?

The two hotels are 1.8 km apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/meriton-suites-waterloo-sydney-vs-nesuto-chippendale-sydney/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/