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Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited

4.0 star property
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Stairs lead up to a covered entrance with arched windows in this historic building.
Stroll through our elegant outdoor corridor, lined with high columns and casual seating areas.
Enjoy dining in a stylish space with tables and chairs, surrounded by playful kitchen illustrations.
Two single beds with white linens and accent pillows, a desk with a chair, and a lamp.
Relax in the stylish lobby with a comfortable sofa, console table, and flat-screen TV.

Popular amenities

  • Bar

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169-179 Thomas Street, Haymarket, NSW, 2000
  • Capitol Theatre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • International Convention Centre Sydney
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Hyde Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬
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Standard Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 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
(6 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Executive Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premier Suite

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited

Hotel with an outdoor pool, a short walk to Capitol Theatre
An outdoor pool, a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre are available at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a coffee shop/cafe and self parking. Housekeeping is available on request.
Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited offers 255 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. A pillow menu is available. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Sydney hotel provides complimentary wired Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Capitol Theatre. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet in some public areas
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym and bicycles to rent
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the spaciousness and cleanliness
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Capitol Theatre and International Convention Centre Sydney
Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

Business amenities include a business centre and 12 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 2960 square feet (275 square metres) and includes conference space. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Sydney hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Thomas St Kitchen and Bar – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Russian

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 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

  • Free cot
  • 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 centre

Outdoors

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

Accessibility

  • Lift

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 organised 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 cot
  • 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 and check-out are available
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 2.2 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

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 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

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately AUD 36 for adults and from 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 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Up to 2 children aged 17 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).

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

Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 564 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 316 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael Angelo Santos, Annandale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

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

8/10 Good

Jammie

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

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a convenient location, clean & tidy rooms. The pool was a great bonus. Breakfast was lovely, fresh & so many options.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Disliked: Staff & service
The location is fantastic, very central. It's a few minutes walk from Central Station. With public transport so cheap, it's easy to get to the airport without the need for a taxi and at minimal cost. For its location, it was cheap to stay here. However I personally did not think it was the cleanest. The room was tired. There is no mirror unless you went into the bathroom, which could have had a much better designed shower. I thought the hotel reception staff were poor, except for the lady at check out. To be honest next time in Sydney I will look for somewhere else to stay even if its costs more.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is the second time ive stayed here and Ive already booked again. Great position for restaurants,train,tram and shopping..Lovely breakfast. Room is spacious and comfortable. Staff a friendly and helpful.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice place..
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
We have stayed here for about 20 years through all the changes of ownership and management. We’ve really noticed the difference in this management - the quality is so much lower. No spoons in the room to stir a cup of tea, knocking on the door at 8.15 on a Saturday because the cleaner wanted to come and clean before we even got downstairs for breakfast and managers that would just stare at you
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Blair

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well - Staff need to follow through on requests. The hand soap is very caustic - many of my friends who were staying here at the same time experienced the same. We approached reception & notified & requested some different soap perhaps the small bar versions. Left my number, etc - NOTHING! ALSO...... You were advertising all week $8 local & international Beers. However you were not passing this price on ! When told - played dumb. "Can't do anything about it " - you were replied to - "perhaps take down All the Posters advertising it" - just received a dumb expression back. Hospitality is exactly that - the care, concern, communication & service towards strangers paying to stay or those visiting! Outside around the property needs a fair bit of cleaning up. The Housekeeping staff were excellent - helpful & did an excellent job keeping the room clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, comfortable bed and great amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Juanita

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Always love staying here Super convenient, comfy bed and linen and great buffet breakfast always !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location was good Rooms/building in general looks old/aged
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

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

Reasons to always choose this hotel

Thank you to the staff You made our trip even more special! A surprise getaway with my 5 year old to attend her first concert.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Shankar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good Central Hotel for short City stays
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Travelled with family
This hotel is ok. There were no outlets by the bed. There was carpet in the room, which I think is gross to walk around on. The hallway felt like we were in a college dorm with ceiling tiles. The ramp to roll our suitcases into the lobby was hard to find (we never found it.)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close and handy to everything - staff very accommodating. Room was very clean and roomy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann, Westminster

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025