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Novotel Sydney Darling Square

4.5 star property

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Daily buffet breakfast (AUD 38 per person)
Exterior
Reception
Restaurant
Indoor pool

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
17 Little Pier Street, Darling Harbour, Sydney, NSW, 2000
  • International Convention Centre Sydney
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Capitol Theatre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Circular Quay
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

  • 280 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • 280 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 280 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • 280 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
4.2 out of 5, Very Good, (1103)
The price is $163
per night
$179 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 24 - Mar 25
Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour

About this property

Novotel Sydney Darling Square

4.5-star hotel in Sydney Central Business District
2 restaurants, an indoor pool, and a fitness center are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a conference center are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Novotel Sydney Darling Square offers 230 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. A pillow menu is available. 37-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

Novotel Sydney Darling Square features an indoor pool and a fitness center. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Event facilities measuring 4144 square feet (385 square meters) include a conference center. This luxury hotel also offers a terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. A total renovation of this property was completed in November 2017.

Novotel Sydney Darling Square is a smoke-free property.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM on weekdays.
Pumphouse - Onsite restaurant. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Languages

Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), English, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Korean, Spanish, Vietnamese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking (AUD 35 per day)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; AUD 38 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Pumphouse

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (4,144 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1999
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Renovated entire property - November 2017
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.4 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 15 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 60.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 100

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 38 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: AUD 35 per day(2133 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 60.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.4 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

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Novotel Sydney Darling Square Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 555 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 326 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Steven, Port Moresby

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Katrina

Traveled with family
Expensive room right next to a noisy freeway. Room card often not work had to be replaced. F
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Walking distance to light rail, ICC. Comfy beds and very helpful staff. Will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Shane

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spacious rooms, next to Chinatown
A well appointed hotel adjacent to Chinatown & Darling Square with lots of dining options. The rooms are spacious & clean & the hotel staff are very friendly & helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Swee Keat

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cozy and comfortable with staff approachable, genuinely attentive and helpful. Hotel is so situated conveniently around eateries and shops which thin walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Affordable, safe and so handy to everything. This is the only place our family stays in Sydney
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great weekend getaway
Location brilliant, our checkin was really positive and friendly, breakfast was good, room was nice and clean. Only downside the sofa bed was hard as a rock.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juanita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location. Lovely staff. Clean and modern room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peni

Liked: Amenities
Excellent staff service 👏 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Florence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely
Lovely hotel. They held my bags for me before check in time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely modern motel in perfect location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey Annette

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked being in the business district...felt safe. Also, it was within walking distance of several light rail stops which was convenient. Also, there is a Starbucks directly across from this hotel which was a bonus to me!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

leah

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed a few nights in the school holidays and it was so well located for kids and parents alike. There are interesting price varied eating options, it's a fun city atmosphere in a safe family friendly area. So close to everything you need. The Novotel itself was wonderful. great rooms, great staff and having your bed made up and reset was superb - why we love hotel treatment.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

kristy

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Sophie Minsook

Disliked: Staff & service
Not professional.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Julie, West Hindmarsh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Julie, West Hindmarsh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great locations, nice rooms , friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Duane

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Someone was smoking in the room next to me. So that made an uncomfortable night.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Maria

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property, location and staff were great. Only issue was a rattle through the air-conditioning vent in my room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024