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Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited

4.0 star property
Hotel with an outdoor pool, 7-minute walk to Capitol Theatre

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Exterior
Reception
Superior Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Daily full breakfast (AUD 36 per person)
Terrace/patio
Travelers find Sydney Central Hotel by The Ascott Limited perfectly positioned near Capitol Theatre and World Square Shopping Centre. The property features a garden, outdoor pool with sun loungers, Thomas St Kitchen and Bar for breakfast, a coffee shop, and free WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Room service

Room options

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Superior Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premier Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Executive Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Executive Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
169-179 Thomas Street, Haymarket, NSW, 2000

What's nearby

  • Capitol Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hyde Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Star Casino - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Circular Quay - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Paddy's Markets Light Rail Station - 5 min walk
  • Sydney Central Station - 7 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Homm Dessert - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Satang Thai Takeway - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Field House Restaurant & Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Central Brew/Central Food - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Outta Coffee - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited

Upscale hotel near Hyde Park
Near Capitol Theatre and World Square Shopping Centre, Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. The on-site restaurant, Thomas St Kitchen and Bar, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out, and wedding services
  • Multilingual staff, a banquet hall, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 255 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and pillow menus, in addition to perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • HDTVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, free infant beds, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (AUD 45 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; AUD 36 for adults and AUD 19 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Thomas St Kitchen and Bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 12 meeting rooms
  • 2,960 square feet of conference space
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 10 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
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • 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
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
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 2.2 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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 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

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately AUD 36 for adults and AUD 19 for children
  • Self parking fee: AUD 45.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 60.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.2 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Novotel Hotel Sydney Central
Novotel Sydney Central
Sydney Central Novotel
Novotel Sydney Central Hotel
Novotel Sydney Central
Sydney Central Hotel Managed by The Ascott Limited Hotel
Sydney Central Hotel Managed by The Ascott Limited Haymarket

Frequently asked questions

Does Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited?

Self parking is available for AUD 45.00 per night.

What time is check-in at Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited located?

Located in Haymarket, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of University of Technology Sydney, Capitol Theatre, and World Square Shopping Centre. International Convention Centre Sydney and Hyde Park are also within 15 minutes. Paddy's Markets Light Rail Station is only a 5-minute walk and Capitol Square Light Rail Station is 5 minutes.

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Reviews

Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 577 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 320 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1028 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay and hotel staff were very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located from Central Station and near Paddy's markets. I liked that the rooms were large and it was quiet despite the location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel we loved everything about it. The only thing i would mention it was hard getting out of the shower over the bath.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to central train station. Rooms was nice and bed was comfortable for me. Nice and friendly staff very accommodating. Perfect for what i needed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Basic accommodation for a reasonable price, standard rooms need a refresh and daily towel replenishment (flannels, bath mat, hand towels) were hit and miss. Decent location close to darling quarter and trams.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Located steps away from Central station for trains and light rail. It is in Chinatown so lots of Asian food in the area. Nice hotel, I will stay there again next time I am in Sydney.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely place, great size room with friendly greeting on arrival and great breakfast selection included with my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay. Spacious, clean and well-appointed room. Close to transport. Hotel Restaurant Thomas St Kitchen and Bar offered delicious food and exceptional service. All staff at Sydney Central Hotel were attentive, friendly and helpful. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked how the hotel was in walking distance to transportation and Darling Harbor.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value- cheap but good quality rooms in a great part of town. Highly recommend for a budget experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Hoiyan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel is close to the station, easy check in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
central and staff very responsive
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The ɓalcony was nice but not much of a view. We did not use the business facilities.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, bed & easy transport access. Lovely staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
very polite staff, lovely breakfast food and clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Yungyee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room is clean, but not convenient for guests, such as no towel rack, not enough instant coffee and tea supplies.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in, parking available.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

KIN FAI GARY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to reach from railway train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Deniz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The executive room was comfortable overall, though it could benefit from some updates. The bathroom felt quite small compared to the rest of the space, which made getting in and out of the bathtub a bit tricky. A refurbishment or layout adjustment could really improve the experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved being on the higher levels which included a balcony! The staff were great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

June

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great stay and great price. Very convenient location lots of restaurants and close to train station to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Winnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is convenient to everything, walkable, with transportation, and a lot of dining options. A strong recommendation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, greatbposition
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean hotel

Clean hotel, room was nice, and Queen beds were just right Breakfast Buffett was good but on pricey side will hold bags after checkout to grab later in the day when ready to go to plane. Next to Chinatown if you love Asian food. Would stay there again
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was excellent. Rooms were okay. Had everything you need. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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