--- title: "Palais Royale, Blue Mountains: reviews, location & comparison" description: "Palais Royale in Blue Mountains: rated 8.5 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/palais-royale-blue-mountains/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-13 --- Hotel · ★★★★ # Palais Royale Katoomba, Blue Mountains, Australia 8.5 · Very good 582 reviews · #28 #28 of 45 in Blue Mountains · 5.2 Location score ## About Palais Royale Palais Royale is a hotel in Katoomba, Blue Mountains, Australia. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 8.5 out of 10 across 582 reviews. Facilities include spa, bar, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 1.6 km from the centre of Blue Mountains. The nearest airport, Bathurst Airport (BHS), is 70 km away. - **Type:** Hotel - **Star rating:** ★★★★ - **Check-in from:** 14:00 - **Check-out until:** 10:00 - **Rooms:** 40 - **Floors:** 3 - **Opened:** 1896 - **Last renovated:** 2011 - **Smoking:** Smoke-free property - **Other stays within 500 m:** 8 230 Katoomba Street [palaisroyale.com.au](http://www.palaisroyale.com.au/) ## How Palais Royale scores Better rated than 33% of hotels in Blue Mountains - Guest rating **8.5** - Location **5.2** - Facilities **5.0** - Families **0.0** - Spa & wellness **6.5** - Public transport **7.0** Blue Mountains average ## Amenities SpaBarFree parkingFree Wi-Fi ### Pool & wellness - Spa - Sauna - Hot tub - Massage ### Food & drink - Breakfast - Bar - Room service ### Internet - Free Wi-Fi ### Parking & transport - Free parking ### Services - Laundry - Luggage storage ### In the rooms - Air conditioning - Coffee or tea maker - Blackout curtains ### Policies - Smoke-free Based on the property listing at our booking partner. ## Location - **Location score:** **5.2**/10 - **Walk grade:** **52**/100 Somewhat walkable - **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **41** - **Sights within 1 km:** **0**
Nearest stationKatoomba railway station700 m11 min walk
Nearest airportBathurst Airport (BHS)70 km158 min drive
Distance to the centreBlue Mountains1.6 km4 min drive
### Sights nearby - Cyclorama Point2.0 km ## Palais Royale: in detail Palais Royale offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by hotel. Taxi offerings at the hotel enhance the ease of discovering Blue Mountains. Visitors can take advantage of complimentary parking directly at the hotel. Reception services such as express check-in or check-out and luggage storage are available to accommodate your requirements. Securing top-notch tickets and snagging sought-after dining reservations become effortless, thanks to the hotel's ticket service and tours. Relax and feel the warmth in the hotel's inviting lobby, featuring an enchanting on-site fireplace. Traveling with minimal luggage is achievable at Palais Royale due to the hotel's dry cleaning service ensuring your garments stay fresh. Room amenities like room service and daily housekeeping contribute to making a perfect selection for your stay. The hotel maintains a completely smoke-free zone, providing a breathable atmosphere. Smoking is limited to specified smoking zones. Each accommodation at Palais Royale is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In certain rooms, the hotel offers linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning for guest convenience and satisfaction. In select rooms, guests can enjoy a touch of amusement with the availability of television for their entertainment. Rest assured, in a few chosen rooms, you will find the convenience of a refrigerator, a coffee or tea maker, instant coffee and instant tea at your disposal. Palais Royale offers a hair dryer and toiletries in the restrooms of specific accommodations. Embark on your holiday experience in the most ideal manner. Commence each morning of your visit with an on-site breakfast. Experience the delight of a fresh morning by savoring excellent coffee at the cafe situated within hotel. Should you prefer not to venture out for a meal, the enticing culinary choices at hotel are always available for your satisfaction. Experience an unforgettable evening with your fellow travelers just a short distance away, at hotel's bar. Palais Royale provides a superb assortment of leisure amenities for guests to enjoy. Unwind after a long day by stopping by massage, hot tub, spa and sauna to rejuvenate your senses. ### Compare ## Compare Palais Royale with nearby hotels Similar hotels within 3 km. 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Palais Royale has a guest rating of 8.5 out of 10 from 582 reviews, which is better than 33% of rated hotels in Blue Mountains. ### What are the check-in and check-out times at Palais Royale? Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00. ### Does Palais Royale include breakfast? Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book. ### Is there parking at Palais Royale? Yes, the listing mentions free parking. ### How far is Palais Royale from the airport? The nearest airport, Bathurst Airport (BHS), is 70 km away in a straight line. ### How many rooms does Palais Royale have? Palais Royale has 40 rooms on 3 floors. 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/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/palais-royale-blue-mountains/. 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