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Novotel Sydney Darling Square

4.5 star property
4.5-star luxury hotel near Chinese Garden of Friendship

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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

Explore the area

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17 Little Pier Street, Darling Harbour, Sydney, NSW, 2000
  • Place, International Convention Centre Sydney
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Capitol Theatre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
    ‪12 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
(78 reviews)
  • City view
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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)
  • City view
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
(19 reviews)
  • City view
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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)
  • City view
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Sydney

Central Sydney getaway .You'll be steps from Chinese Garden of Friendship and within a 10-minute walk of International Convention Centre Sydney with a stay at this Sydney Central Business District hotel. Capitol Theatre and SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium are also within half a mile (1 km).

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
  • Hyde Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium - 12 min walk - 0.7 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
  • ‪Fratelli Fresh Darling Harbour - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Toastiesmith - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Novotel Sydney Darling Square

4.5-star luxury hotel near Chinese Garden of Friendship
Novotel Sydney Darling Square offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 4144 square feet (385 square meters) and includes a conference center. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Novotel Sydney Darling Square.

This 4.5-star Sydney hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 230 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 4144 sq ft of conference space
  • 385 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1999
  • Deli
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 15 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 60.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 100

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • 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

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
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
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. 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.
  • Children 15 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).

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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Frequently asked questions

How close is Novotel Sydney Darling Square to the airport?

Novotel Sydney Darling Square is 10.6 mi (25-min drive) away from the Sydney Airport (SYD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Novotel Sydney Darling Square?

As of Mar 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Sydney Darling Square on Apr 6, 2026 start from $147, 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 Novotel Sydney Darling Square have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Novotel Sydney Darling Square.

How close is Novotel Sydney Darling Square to the beach?

This hotel is 5.7 mi (24-min drive) from Bondi Beach and 6 mi (25-min drive) from Coogee Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Novotel Sydney Darling Square offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Novotel Sydney Darling Square, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of AUD 38 per person. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Novotel Sydney Darling Square?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Star Casino (19-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Novotel Sydney Darling Square?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Novotel Sydney Darling Square?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Novotel Sydney Darling Square have a pool?

Novotel Sydney Darling Square features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Novotel Sydney Darling Square have a restaurant?

Novotel Sydney Darling Square is home to Pumphouse, which features al fresco dining.

Does Novotel Sydney Darling Square have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Novotel Sydney Darling Square to downtown Sydney?

Novotel Sydney Darling Square is 0.7 mi away from Sydney.

Novotel Sydney Darling Square Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 589 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 300 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 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

Premkumar

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sharryn, Palm Cova

Business traveler
Rooms were very dirty, especially the bathroom & noisy from the traffic as it backs onto the main road & cars going by all night. They also never made up my room. A 4 night stay and full bins, dirty towels & no toilet paper so had to go get some myself. The shampoo and conditioner was very poor quality too. Wasn’t impressed especially for the price.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff at reception and the bar. Clean spacious room. Comfortable bed. Convenient location with parking close by.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location is excellent. It is close to everything. There are lots of activities, lots of restaurants and shops. We were able to walk around the neighbourhood and enjoyed ourselves. The staff is friendly. The room is big. The breakfast buffet was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Fiona

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Room was great and courteous staff. Unfortunately, no Wi-Fi and one lift was out most of the time. Would I stay there again - yes, I would!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ruthanne, The Hill

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location especially to ICC. Hotel staff friendly and professional. Breakfast had a variety of options for all preferences. The room was clean and modern. However, the bathroom had an occasional sewer smell and some mould in the grout. Otherwise a flawless experience near everything. I would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krzysztof

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharee

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Justin

Staff very kind and helpful, room was clean and location very good. Would definetely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location for the Convention Center. Lovely room, lots of food options around.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gabriel

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and service. The kid's bed could be better (it's more a regular sofa than a bed), but our daughter slept well anyway.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JESSICA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stay here every year when I come down to Sydney for a conference. The location is amazing among many eateries and shopping and very close to Central areas. An absolute favourite!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

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

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