Novotel Sydney Darling Square

4.5 star property
Luxury Sydney hotel in Sydney Central Business District with 2 restaurants

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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
The price is SAR 434
SAR 478 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 January 2025

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
Day bed
  • 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
Day bed
  • 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 - 0.6 km
  • Capitol Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Circular Quay - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Sydney Opera House - 5 min drive - 3.1 km

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, a front-desk safe, and a ballroom
  • Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and 6 meeting rooms
  • 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. 554 out of 999 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 328 out of 999 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 999 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 999 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 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

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

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely modern motel in perfect location
Stayed 3 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

2/10 Terrible

kristy

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

8/10 Good

Duane

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Someone was smoking in the room next to me. So that made an uncomfortable night.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Maria

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property, location and staff were great. Only issue was a rattle through the air-conditioning vent in my room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent position - lovely clean hotel - everything you need. Perfect walking distance to everything. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

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

6/10 Okay

Theresa

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Julie, West Hindmarsh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Fiona Ah Fong

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to eateries. Good location. Do not like the bed cover (blankets). Its like a small doona swimming in a big cover. Hard to tidy the bed and messy cover.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Craig

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for Darling Harbour but noisy at night …
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Air freshener in the foyer was overpowering
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Over priced
The hotel has different kinds of rooms and there seems to be no difference in price but it made the difference between my daughter’s room having a water bottle and hot tea and mine not. The bed was uncomfortable and there was no where to put your clothes if you wanted to unpack except 4 hangers in the closet. You’re paying for the location and that’s about it. The breakfast at the hotel was $38/ person and though it’s a buffet, that seems a bit much.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely everything about Novotel creates a wonderful, memorable family holiday experience that meets needs for every individual of the family.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice and clean, and the hotel is in a great location near the ICC and tons of dining options.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024