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Novotel Sydney Darling Square

4.5 star property
4.5-star luxury hotel near Chinese Garden of Friendship

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
17 Little Pier Street, Darling Harbour, Sydney, NSW, 2000
  • World Square Shopping Centre
    4 min walk
  • CEO Karaoke
    1 min walk
  • Paddy's Markets Light Rail Station
    4 min walk
  • Sydney, NSW (RSE-Rose Bay Seaplane Base)
    17 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

  • 26 sq m
  • 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

  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Single Beds

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

Superior Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 26 sq m
  • 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

  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Similar properties

Exterior

Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour

Pool
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
4.2 out of 5, Very good, (1016)
The price is CA $209
per night
CA $229 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan
Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour

About the area

Sydney

Central Sydney getaway .You'll be steps from Chinese Garden of Friendship and within a 10-minute walk of International Convention Centre Sydney with a stay at this Sydney Central Business District hotel. Also, Capitol Theatre is within half a mile (1 km) and SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 6 min walk
  • Capitol Theatre - 7 min walk
  • SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium - 15 min walk
  • Circular Quay - 4 min drive
  • Sydney Opera House - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Paddy's Markets Light Rail Station - 4 min walk
  • Exhibition Centre Station - 6 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pumphouse Restaurant & Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Exchange - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Spago Darling Square - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Novotel Sydney Darling Square

4.5-star luxury hotel near Chinese Garden of Friendship
Novotel Sydney Darling Square offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 4144 square feet (385 square meters) and includes a conference center. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Novotel Sydney Darling Square. A complete renovation of Novotel Sydney Darling Square was completed in November 2017.

This 4.5-star Sydney hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 230 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 4144 sq ft of conference space
  • 385 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1999
  • Deli
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
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.

Languages

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

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Indoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking within 2133 ft (AUD 35 per day)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee weekdays 6:30 AM–10:00 AM: AUD 38 per person
  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Fitness center
  • Indoor pool

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV
  • Netflix
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing
  • Water-efficient showers only

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 15 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 60.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 100

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 fire extinguisher, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Children 15 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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.

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Novotel Sydney Darling Square Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 554 out of 999 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 328 out of 999 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 999 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 999 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 999 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

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 traveller
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 traveller
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

8/10 Good

Daniel

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent position - lovely clean hotel - everything you need. Perfect walking distance to everything. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Hotel great location and very friendly and obliging staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Theresa

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Julie, West Hindmarsh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Fiona Ah Fong

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to eateries. Good location. Do not like the bed cover (blankets). Its like a small doona swimming in a big cover. Hard to tidy the bed and messy cover.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Craig

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for Darling Harbour but noisy at night …
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Air freshener in the foyer was overpowering
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Over priced
The hotel has different kinds of rooms and there seems to be no difference in price but it made the difference between my daughter’s room having a water bottle and hot tea and mine not. The bed was uncomfortable and there was no where to put your clothes if you wanted to unpack except 4 hangers in the closet. You’re paying for the location and that’s about it. The breakfast at the hotel was $38/ person and though it’s a buffet, that seems a bit much.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely everything about Novotel creates a wonderful, memorable family holiday experience that meets needs for every individual of the family.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice and clean, and the hotel is in a great location near the ICC and tons of dining options.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xuanqing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa Sue Le, Salisbury heights

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deidre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small, but stylish and functional
Hotel is in a top location, so close to many restaurants. Rooms are small, but beautifully designed and furnished. We had what they call an executive suite overlooking the Chinese Gardens, but it’s not really a suite, it’s a small room. Has everything you need for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Darrielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean. Staff were nice. Nothing special about the breakfast. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jirush

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Darling Square & Harbour
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ashleigh

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