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Harry's vs The Wool Merchant

Which is fresher? A side-by-side of build year, last completed renovation and Chrono Score — every date sourced.

9.3
★★★Harry's

Sydney, Australia

Built1912

Last renovation2025

Chrono Score9.3/10 (Fresh)

StatusOpen

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8.6
★★★★★The Wool Merchant

Sydney, Australia

Built1888

Last renovation2024

Chrono Score8.6/10 (Fresh)

StatusOpen

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Verdict

Harry's is the fresher choice — higher Chrono Score (9.3/10), last renovated 2025.

Freshness only — not price, location or service. An under-renovation hotel's score reflects its last completed state.

Frequently asked

Is Harry's or The Wool Merchant more recently renovated?+

Harry's — Renovated 2025 (Chrono Score 9.3/10). The Wool Merchant — Renovated 2024 (Chrono Score 8.6/10). Harry's is the fresher choice — higher Chrono Score (9.3/10), last renovated 2025.

What is the difference between Harry's and The Wool Merchant?+

On freshness: Harry's was last renovated in 2025, and The Wool Merchant was last renovated in 2024. Every date is sourced on each hotel's page.

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