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Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Star Casino

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Exterior
Reception
Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a view of the city.

Superior King Room with Balcony

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with two pillows, one plain and one with a geometric design, in a room with a simple headboard and wall-mounted lighting.

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free wired internet

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Room amenity

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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Superior Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Twin Room

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

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Room amenity

Standard Room

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

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Premier Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premier Suite

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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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Executive Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

Sydney

Haymarket stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Haymarket hotel, you'll find Capitol Theatre and International Convention Centre Sydney. Star Casino and Circular Quay are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • 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
  • 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

  • ‪Outta Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Hub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chinese Noodle House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Knight's Coffee & Tea Co - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited

4-star hotel near Star Casino
Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

Business amenities include a business center and 12 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 2960 square feet (275 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Sydney hotel.

  • 255 guestrooms or units
  • 10 levels
  • 2960 sq ft of conference space
  • 275 sq m of conference space
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 90 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. 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.
  • Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited to the airport?

Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited is 6.1 mi (22-min drive) away from the Sydney Airport (SYD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited?

As of Jun 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited on Jul 19, 2026 start from $133, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited.

How close is Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited to the beach?

This hotel is 4.9 mi (22-min drive) from Bondi Beach and 5.2 mi (23-min drive) from Coogee Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of AUD 42 for adults and AUD 25 for children. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Star Casino (3-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for AUD 45.00 per night.

Does Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited have a pool?

Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited to downtown Sydney?

Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited is 1 mi away from Sydney.

Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 560 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 307 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen

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

8/10 Good

David

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

8/10 Good

TSUYOSHI

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

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

Kellie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and amenities are great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room, helpful staff, good amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful, attentive staff and very comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fast check in. Clean comfortable room. Excellent breakfast buffet.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, not far from Darling Harbour and close to public transport. Room was clean and generous. The bathroom would benefit from a separate shower. Pool area and garden needs some renovations but still happy with the hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Large clean room, great location and very god breakfast. However the hotel is showing its age, the carpets in the public areas are very worn stained and the rooms are getting dated, with limited facilities for a hotel in this price range.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Location is decent and you can get a food and beverage credit. Rooms and hotel definitely need some updating.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly helpful staff, big rooms, great buffet and perfect location
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good ubication
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hyun Jeong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family enjoyed staying at the Sydney Central Hotel. The staff were friendly & helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and helpful. Very clean. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Convenient Central Location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room .. thoughtful and kind staff really helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Svetlana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff and “extra touch” with fruit welcome and New Year Party!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025

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