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Novotel Sydney Darling Square

4.5 star property

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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
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

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17 Little Pier Street, Darling Harbour, Sydney, NSW, 2000
  • International Convention Centre Sydney
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Star Casino
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Circular Quay
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪9 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

  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • 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

  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • 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

  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single 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

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

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About this property

Novotel Sydney Darling Square

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and fitness centre
2 restaurants, an indoor pool and a fitness centre are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a conference centre are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Novotel Sydney Darling Square offers 230 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. A pillow menu is available. 37-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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

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

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Novotel Sydney Darling Square. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from World Square Shopping Centre. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 restaurants and an indoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include 2 restaurants, a coffee shop and a bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the location
  • Steps from Chinese Garden of Friendship and 6 minutes on foot from International Convention Centre Sydney
Novotel Sydney Darling Square offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness centre. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby 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 metres) and includes a conference centre. 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Pumphouse – On-site restaurant. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco 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 transport

  • 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

  • Free cot
  • 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 centre (4,144 square foot 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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • 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 organised 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 cot
  • 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
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

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 cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

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: from 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 per cent

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 cots/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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Children aged 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.

Property is also known as

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Novotel Sydney Darling Square Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 559 out of 999 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 323 out of 999 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 999 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 999 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 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

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

christine

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was pretty average for a buffet, the housekeeping were not great as they didnt make the bed properly or replace dirty glasses
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Travelled with family and small children
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

2/10 Terrible

Lei

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hin

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

6/10 Okay

Guntur

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sommer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Natalia

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wider variety of breakfast options would be appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

shane

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

8/10 Good

Julie, West Hindmarsh

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

10/10 Excellent

Eladio

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

2/10 Terrible

Kip

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

10/10 Excellent

Qi Ming

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
舒服，方便！
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

Shay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

KAM KIN

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No minibar and pool was out of order for the only day we were there
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert, Auckland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a beautiful view of the Chinese Friendship Gardens from our room and also, as it turns out, the NYE fireworks at Darling Harbour. The staff were very friendly and attentive and the location was ideal in getting to pretty much anywhere in the CBD by either walking or catching either of the tram lines (L1 or L3) which were both a 5 minute stroll away. We are planning our next trip to Sydney in the not too distant future and it will include another stay at the Novotel Darling Square.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charmian

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024