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Novotel Sydney Darling Square

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a fitness center

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2017
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2017
Day bed
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2017
Day bed
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2017
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
17 Little Pier Street, Darling Harbour, Sydney, NSW, 2000

What's nearby

  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Capitol Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Star Casino - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Circular Quay - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Sydney Opera House - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles

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 Sydney - ‬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

Luxury hotel remodeled in 2017 and located near International Convention Centre Sydney
Located close to Chinese Garden of Friendship and Capitol Theatre, Novotel Sydney Darling Square provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Be sure to enjoy al fresco dining and kids' meals at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and car rentals on site, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and wedding services
  • Smoke-free premises, coffee/tea in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance
  • 6 meeting rooms, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 230 rooms feature 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 rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and eco-friendly toiletries
  • 37-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, free infant beds, and daily housekeeping

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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Frequently asked questions

Does Novotel Sydney Darling Square have a pool?

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

Is Novotel Sydney Darling Square pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Novotel Sydney Darling Square?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Novotel Sydney Darling Square?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Novotel Sydney Darling Square located?

Located in Sydney Central Business District, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Chinese Garden of Friendship, International Convention Centre Sydney, and Capitol Theatre. SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and Sydney Tower Eye are also within 1 mi (2 km). Paddy's Markets Light Rail Station is only a 4-minute walk and Capitol Square Light Rail Station is 6 minutes.

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Novotel Sydney Darling Square Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 560 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 323 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 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

10/10 Excellent

Marcela Cardenas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, location and friendly personnel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of the property was perfect, near ao many places to eat and entertainment. Will definitely be back. The staff were incredibly helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recommend very much this hotel! Clean, nice staff, great breakfast, location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable clean quiet hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eladio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, comfortable room and good price
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keosommouk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was well located in the heart of most of all attractions. We love walking, so every important landmarks are almost all reachable by foots. And we are close to Chinatown, Thai town, Korean town and even we can walk to the circular bay and the Opera House. Wonderful!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Had a great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Easy access to a diversecrange if food, cultur and entertainment. Comfortable and stylish hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So glad we stayed here. The location was perfect for our requirements, so many restaurants and eateries, a short stroll to Paddy's Market and walking distance to Darling Harbour, museums and parks. All of the staff were great, especially Asma, whom we dealt with the most, cheerful, knowledgeable and very helpful. Thanks for the stay, definitely recommend and we will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the best stay at Novotel Darling Harbour! Perfect area if you’d like to explore Sydney CBD which is easily accessible by walking or catching the tram. Would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to plenty of food options. Very clean and staff are great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Conveniently located - it's close to Chinatown and Darling Square, which makes it a lot easier to find a good dining spot. It's relatively clean, room is spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Steven

Disliked: Staff & service
Excellent Location for access to China Town and Darling Harbour
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

8/10 Good

Julie

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

8/10 Good

JESSICA

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

8/10 Good

Stephan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great business type of hotel for short stays.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Swee Keat

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

8/10 Good

Vy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel is clean, bed is comfortable. However, the pool is very cold for indoor pool, you can really enjoy. The window trim has water damaged for a while and my 6years old almost slide his fingers. The bathroom didn’t get refilled with toothpaste, toothbrushes or slippers. Have to request when you check in (the receptionist said)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

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

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

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