Novotel Sydney Darling Square

4.5 star property
Indulge in a culinary escape amidst lush gardens or by the sparkling pool. Savor every moment in this urban oasis.

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The price is SAR 526
SAR 579 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

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 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds

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 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

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

What's nearby

  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 6 min walk
  • Capitol Theatre - 7 min walk
  • SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium - 15 min walk
  • Star Casino - 19 min walk
  • Circular Quay - 4 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 Restaurant & Bar - ‬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 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. 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), bike rentals, and express check-out
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • An elevator, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • 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 within 2133 ft (AUD 35 per day)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee weekdays 6:30 AM–10:00 AM: AUD 38 per person
  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Restaurants on site

  • Pumphouse

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Fitness center
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Indoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference center (4144 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms - 6

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 signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchairs available on site

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers
  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Renovated entire property - November 2017
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV
  • Netflix
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing
  • Water-efficient showers only

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. 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 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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 556 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 327 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1003 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

8/10 Good

Julie, West Hindmarsh

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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled 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

Michael

Business traveler
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Albert, Auckland

Traveled 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

6/10 Okay

Steven, Port Moresby

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Excellent Location for access to China Town and Darling Harbour
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ADARSHA

very good
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

JESSICA

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

4/10 Poor

Steven, Port Moresby

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Check was slower then expected.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Steven, Port Moresby

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Katrina

Traveled with family
Expensive room right next to a noisy freeway. Room card often not work had to be replaced. F
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juanita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location. Lovely staff. Clean and modern room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peni

Liked: Amenities
Excellent staff service 👏 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Florence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely
Lovely hotel. They held my bags for me before check in time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

10/10 Excellent

Stacey Annette

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked being in the business district...felt safe. Also, it was within walking distance of several light rail stops which was convenient. Also, there is a Starbucks directly across from this hotel which was a bonus to me!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

leah

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed a few nights in the school holidays and it was so well located for kids and parents alike. There are interesting price varied eating options, it's a fun city atmosphere in a safe family friendly area. So close to everything you need. The Novotel itself was wonderful. great rooms, great staff and having your bed made up and reset was superb - why we love hotel treatment.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karyn

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

2/10 Terrible

kristy

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Sophie Minsook

Disliked: Staff & service
Not professional.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Julie, West Hindmarsh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Julie, West Hindmarsh

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