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Novotel Sydney Darling Square

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants, near Chinese Garden of Friendship
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Daily buffet breakfast (AUD 38 per person)
Reception
Restaurant
Exterior
Indoor pool

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Conference centre
  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The price is AU$214
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2025

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2017
Blackout curtains
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/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

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Single Beds

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2017
Day bed
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2017
Blackout curtains
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Lobby

Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour

Pool
Parking available
Free WiFi
Restaurant
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1021)
The price is AU$233
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan 2025
Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour
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About the area

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
  • Star Casino - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Circular Quay - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 25 min drive
  • Exhibition Centre Station - 6 min walk
  • Sydney Central Station - 10 min walk
  • Sydney Redfern Station - 25 min walk
  • Paddy's Markets Light Rail Station - 4 min walk
  • Capitol Square Light Rail Station - 6 min walk
  • Exhibition Light Rail Station - 9 min walk

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

Novotel Sydney Darling Square puts you in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of World Square Shopping Centre and Capitol Theatre. After visiting the fitness centre for a workout, you can grab a bite to eat at one of the 2 restaurants or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include an indoor pool, a snack bar/deli and a terrace. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and location. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Paddy's Markets Light Rail Station is 4 minutes and Capitol Square Light Rail Station is 6 minutes.

Languages

Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), English, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Korean, Spanish, Vietnamese

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 230 rooms
  • Arranged over 8 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
  • Express check-out available
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Contactless check-out

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The property charges 1.4 per cent for credit card payments
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Children (15 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • 24-hours off-site parking within 2133 ft (AUD 35 per day)

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Children's menu

Working away

  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (4144 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car hire
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bike hire

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1999
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fitness centre
  • An indoor pool
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Lever door handles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

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

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

Pumphouse – On-site restaurant. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: AUD 100

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AUD 38 per person
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 1.4 per cent

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for AUD 60.0 per night
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs AUD 35 per day (2133 ft away; open 24 hours)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • 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

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
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.

Also known as

Darling Harbour Novotel Rockford
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Novotel Rockford
Novotel Sydney Darling Square Hotel
Novotel Rockford Hotel
Novotel Rockford Hotel Darling Harbour
Rockford Darling Harbour Novotel
Rockford Novotel
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Novotel Darling Square Hotel
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Novotel Darling Square
Novotel Sydney
Sydney Novotel
Novotel Sydney Rockford Darling Harbour
Novotel Sydney Darling Square (formerly Novotel Rockford)
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Frequently asked questions

Does Novotel Sydney Darling Square offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Novotel Sydney Darling Square does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Novotel Sydney Darling Square?
Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Novotel Sydney Darling Square?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Novotel Sydney Darling Square?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at Novotel Sydney Darling Square?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Star Casino (19-min walk) is nearby.
What is there to do at Novotel Sydney Darling Square and nearby?
Novotel Sydney Darling Square has an indoor pool and a fitness centre, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Novotel Sydney Darling Square?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring al fresco dining.
What's the area around Novotel Sydney Darling Square like?
Novotel Sydney Darling Square is in Sydney Central Business District, a short 4-minute walk from Paddy's Markets Light Rail Station and 4 minutes' walk from World Square Shopping Centre. Travellers love the hotel's prime location.

Novotel Sydney Darling Square Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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 Very good

Shane, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Joy, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Spacious rooms, next to Chinatown
A well appointed hotel adjacent to Chinatown & Darling Square with lots of dining options. The rooms are spacious & clean & the hotel staff are very friendly & helpful.
Fiona, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Great weekend getaway
Location brilliant, our checkin was really positive and friendly, breakfast was good, room was nice and clean. Only downside the sofa bed was hard as a rock.
Patricia, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely
Lovely hotel. They held my bags for me before check in time.
Florence, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Not professional.
Sophie Minsook, 3-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

Great Location
Julie, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Great locations, nice rooms , friendly staff
Julie, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Someone was smoking in the room next to me. So that made an uncomfortable night.
Duane, 2-night business trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

The property, location and staff were great. Only issue was a rattle through the air-conditioning vent in my room.
Maria, 2-night business trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

Daniel, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent position - lovely clean hotel - everything you need. Perfect walking distance to everything. Highly recommend
Amy, 2-night romance trip
Verified Lastminute guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely Hotel great location and very friendly and obliging staff.
Darryl, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Theresa, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Great location.
Julie, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Damien, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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.
Fiona Ah Fong, 3-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

Great location for Darling Harbour but noisy at night …
Craig, 2-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Air freshener in the foyer was overpowering
Peter, 2-night romance trip
Verified Lastminute guest review

6/10 Good

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.
9-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely everything about Novotel creates a wonderful, memorable family holiday experience that meets needs for every individual of the family.
Angela, 1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The room was very nice and clean, and the hotel is in a great location near the ICC and tons of dining options.
Kayole, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Xuanqing, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Melissa Sue Le, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Small, but stylish and functional
Hotel is in a top location, so close to many restaurants. Rooms are small, but beautifully designed and furnished. We had what they call an executive suite overlooking the Chinese Gardens, but it’s not really a suite, it’s a small room. Has everything you need for a short stay.
Deidre, 1-night trip
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