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Novotel Sydney Darling Square

4.5 star property

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Indoor pool
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
$158
$144 nightly
$158 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 26 - Jan 27

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17 Little Pier Street, Darling Harbour, Sydney, NSW, 2000
  • Place, International Convention Centre Sydney
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, World Square Shopping Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(71 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • City view

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • City view

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Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • City view

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • City view

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Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour
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  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
4.2 out of 5, Very Good, 1,257 reviews
$141 nightly
The price is $155
Jan 26 - Jan 27
Total with taxes and fees
Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour

About the neighborhood

Sydney

Novotel Sydney Darling Square is centrally located in Sydney, a 5-minute walk from Chinese Garden of Friendship and 6 minutes by foot from International Convention Centre Sydney. .This luxury hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Capitol Theatre.

What's nearby

  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • World Square Shopping Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Capitol Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sydney Town Hall - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hyde Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

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 Sydney - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hakatamon Ramen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Yang San Park - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Spicy Joint Chinatown - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Novotel Sydney Darling Square

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a fitness center
Novotel Sydney Darling Square offers 230 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. A pillow menu is available. 37-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 230 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an indoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and tour/ticket assistance.
Grab a bite at Pumphouse, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Sydney? This hotel has 4144 square feet (385 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 6 meeting rooms.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM on weekdays.
Pumphouse - Onsite restaurant. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

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 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

  • In-room 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
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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 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 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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 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

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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Novotel Sydney Darling Square Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 587 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 303 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1002 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ji-Soo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meng

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good room
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So convenient, easy walking to most things that I need and not too big. Pool is great
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good service and nice, newly furnished rooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Treena

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No national park..yes enjoyed the pool
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

david, Invercargill

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was very happy with my stay. It was a nice place to spend time in.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

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

10/10 Excellent

Shane Patrick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place close to everything
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esley

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Anell

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah

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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

melissa

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

10/10 Excellent

Claudine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bit awkward to find.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very noisy inside and outside, and not sound proof as stated.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monserrat

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend. I’m pleased with the location, service, food, room, experience. I’ll definitely go back to this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Kaneohe

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon Lee

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and helpful, the location was perfect, and the breakfasts were amazing thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Cristhian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely hotel to stay at, the grounds were lovely, the location was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and good hotel staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025