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Novotel Sydney Darling Square

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel, walk to International Convention Centre Sydney

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Novotel Sydney Darling Square

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Overview of Novotel Sydney Darling Square

Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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Explore the area

Map
17 Little Pier Street, Darling Harbour, Sydney, NSW, 2000
  • Popular LocationSpicy Joint 辛香汇1 min walk
  • Popular LocationWorld Square Shopping Centre4 min walk
  • Popular LocationSydney Central Station10 min walk
  • AirportSydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)25 min drive

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
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • 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
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • 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
  • 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

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Sydney

Novotel Sydney Darling Square is located in Sydney Central Business District, a neighborhood in Sydney, and is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Sydney Tower Eye and Sydney Opera House are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and Taronga Zoo. Chinese Garden of Friendship and Capitol Theatre are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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What's nearby

  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 6 min walk
  • SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium - 15 min walk
  • Star Casino - 19 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 - 2 min walk
  • Batch Brewing Company - Darling Square - 3 min walk
  • Starbucks - 2 min walk
  • Yang San Park - 3 min walk
  • Arisun Chinatown - 4 min walk

About this property

Novotel Sydney Darling Square

Luxury hotel revitalized 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. Enjoy al fresco dining and more at the two onsite 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), bike rentals, and express check-out
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a banquet hall, and a ballroom
  • Wedding services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews speak well 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. Guests reviews say good things about 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 breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM–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

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free 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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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

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
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products available
  • 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

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:

  • 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 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

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.

Novotel Sydney Darling Square Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Mindy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Unfriendly service at check in. Amenities such as hair conditioner, slippers, hand cream not stocked within the room. Accommodating of check out extension.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Vitaly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Poor breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet and clean and so close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location. Close to Darling Harbour and Chinatown, with dining options galore. 5 min walk to light rail stations.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ho Kyung

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and clean facilities but never saw staff member smiling.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

ALOON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is very strategic, walking distance to the train station, many food options around. Staff are friendly, clean room and bathroom. Recommended and will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John Erick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was nice in and out, in room was very clean and neat and tidy, i like most was it was at the center that a door step in all of restaurants and shops
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Anabel, Wetherill Park

Traveled with family
Property facilities and amenities are very basic. The location is close enough to walk towards Chinatown and Darling Quarters where there’s plenty of dining options and shopping. Staff are friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

PATRICK

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024