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Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited

Property class: 4

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $145
$145 nightly
$145 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3

Explore the area

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169-179 Thomas Street, Haymarket, NSW, 2000
  • Place, University of Technology Sydney
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Capitol Theatre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, International Convention Centre Sydney
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, and a yellow patterned wall.

Superior Room

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Superior Twin Room

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

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A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, and a yellow patterned wall.

Standard Room

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

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, and a small seating area.

Premier Suite

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Twin Room

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Executive Twin Room

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a lamp.

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 10-minute walk of Capitol Theatre and World Square Shopping Centre. .This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from International Convention Centre Sydney and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Hyde Park.

What's nearby

  • University of Technology Sydney - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Paddy's Market - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Capitol Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • World Square Shopping Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 7 min walk - 0.4 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

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Khao-Kang Maruay - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Hub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chinese Noodle House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Outta Coffee - ‬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
  • 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
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • 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

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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

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. 573 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 306 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Room was clean and staff were lovely. My 2nd time staying and truely continued to love it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Good staff , friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The room was spotless and staffs were helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Staff are very helpful and approachable in front desk especially Dennis.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Clean, comfortable, great location, friendly staff, fantastic breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Good hotel and rooms are spacious, not that new but the breakfast is goof and the staffs are great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Clean .. very helpful staff, close to shopping centres that were pointed out to us by staff. Breakfast was amazing .. very clean eating area, good variety of breakfast items. Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Hotel is very pleasant and nice, the wait time was long to speak to the staff. I would recommend the hotel is centrally located. Very nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Friendly, helpful, welcoming staff. Clean facilities. Close to popular areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The staff were very friendly, breakfast buffet was great, easily accessible from Grand Central
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Excellent location , next to market city and capitol theatre if u have couple of days in Sydney !! Great restaurant downstairs as well !!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The location was perfect for exploring Sydney. Staff were friendly and helpful. We had one meal at the hotel, which was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, great breakfast and kind staff
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Well located to Central Railway and the Light Rail. Also close to Chinatown. Well appointed, very comfortable beds and good sized rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The room was large and comfortable. The location is good and walking distance to Central station. The hotel appears to have been part of a bigger chain earlier and does need renovation.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay when visiting Sydney. Location and facilities were all that we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great location near many restaurants, rooms are great and well designed with enough room to work. Staff are friendly and helpful, breakfast is yummy and car parking next door. I generally have desert in the room, recommend the cheese platter.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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An old school but lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Great location close to Central station, Haymarket, Chinatown and Darling Harbour. Good facilities, good staff. Room was clean, nicely furnished. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel with friendly staff and very central- will stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great location, decent room size, bathroom area is bit smaller but staffs are friendly. Overall is great experience
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The front desk staff were extremely patient, friendly, and attentive. The room was clean, tidy, comfortable, and cozy, with several USB ports for easy charging of phones and iPads. It was a really satisfactory stay, and I plan to come back again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Quiet location in a side street, slept well. Had dinner in the restaurant and the food was very good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Amazing and patient staff
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026