A HOTEL that was closed for renovations partly collapsed in Sydney's inner west tonight.

The first floor at the rear of The Newtown Hotel on the corner of King St and Watkin St, Newtown collapsed to the ground shortly after 7pm.

The building had been undergoing renovations and was closed.

A Fire and Rescue spokesman said it was believed that there was a bow in two other walls.

Three fire crews and police responded, with building inspectors and structural engineers expected to examine the building amidst fears of possible further collapses.

A Police spokeswoman said no one was injured or on the site at the time of the partial collapse.

Originally published as Closed hotel's first floor collapses