Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited

4.0 star property

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A historic building with a grand entrance, multiple floors, and a prominent corner tower.
A rooftop swimming pool with a glass barrier, white lounge chairs, and a modern building in the background.
A cozy corner with a neon sign for 'Thomas St. Kitchen & Bar', surrounded by brick walls and potted plants.
A modern lobby with a black sofa, patterned ottomans, a TV, and potted plants.
A modern bar area with stools, a counter, and a variety of bottles.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $140
$140 nightly
$140 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27

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169-179 Thomas Street, Haymarket, NSW, 2000
  • Place, World Square Shopping Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, International Convention Centre Sydney
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior King Room with Balcony

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Room 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Superior Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Superior Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(45 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Premier Suite

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Standard Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

Executive Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

Executive Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

Sydney

A stay at Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited places you in the heart of Sydney, within a 15-minute walk of International Convention Centre Sydney and Capitol Theatre. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Hyde Park and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Sydney Town Hall.

What's nearby

  • University of Technology Sydney - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • World Square Shopping Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hyde Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Sydney Town Hall - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Paddy's Markets Light Rail Station - 5 min walk
  • Sydney Central Station - 7 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sushi Hub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chinese Noodle House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Outta Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Khao-Kang Maruay - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited

Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited offers 255 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. A pillow menu is available. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Sydney hotel provides complimentary wired Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 255 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wired internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Stop by the hotel's restaurant, Thomas St Kitchen and Bar, for lunch or dinner. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and 24-hour room service is provided. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-out. Planning an event in Sydney? This hotel has 2960 square feet (275 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 12 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM on weekdays.
Thomas St Kitchen and Bar - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self 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 42 for adults and AUD 25 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
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • 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 center

Outdoors

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

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 10 floors
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Some profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • 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 used
  • 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 available
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 2.2 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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 90 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately AUD 42 for adults and AUD 25 for children
  • Self parking fee: AUD 45.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 90 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.2 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
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. 565 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 308 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1006 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Megumi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great breakfast and kind staff
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with friendly staff and very central- will stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was a good variety of choices for breakfast in the bar as well stocked
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, lovely staff, great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Merilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good selection of food Clean dining area
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the breakfast buffet
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Savannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great bed
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, good breakfast buffet and a nice little pool
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Irma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
rooms were super clean. The breakfast was delicious.!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast and lovely clean hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were very friendly and professional. Good location for downtown activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing and very accommodating. Only issue was the elevators closed to quickly. Breakfast was great with good variety.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location for Darling Harbor.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maurizio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value for central Sydney. Spacious room for a family of 4. Great selection of meals for breakfast. Very friendly and helpful staff. Quiet area.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

TSUYOSHI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
location good
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Janette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room , restaurant in hotel. Pool
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were friendly, polite & professional! Love staying at this hotel , also great location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was great, we loved it. Room was clean and location was fantastic to explore sydney, central station was 5-10 mins walk. Plenty of cafes, restaurants nearby. Quiet because it is tucked away at the end of Thomas Street, also a dead end street. This was our second stay and would very much stay there again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so nice. We walked from central station (very easy) . The light rail was perfect to explore around Sydney.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff, great room and great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay! Beds were comfy and it was in a great location. Close to central, ICC and Darling Square.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ayesha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is perfect. Rooms are in great condition. Staff at reception is very friendly. Vaniela and Maxim at reception are wonderful. Breakfast options were limited, almost same menu everyday. Overall, it was a great stay. Will definitely come back😊
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026