5/5 Excellent
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Travelled with partner
25 Jun 2021
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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Novotel Sydney Darling Square
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UNESCO Sustainable Property
Novotel Sydney Darling Square
4.4/5 Excellent
Guests rated this property 4.6/5 for cleanliness.
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Restaurant
- Gym
- Breakfast available
Cleaning and safety practices
- Cleaned with disinfectant
- Hand sanitiser provided
- Personal protective equipment
- Social distancing
17 Little Pier Street, Darling Harbour, Sydney, NSW, 2000
Explore the area
- World Square Shopping Centre4 min walk
- SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium13 min walk
- Hyde Park14 min walk
- Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)14 min drive
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About this area
Sydney
Novotel Sydney Darling Square is located in Darling Harbour, a neighbourhood in Sydney, and is in the city centre and near a metro station. Capitol Theatre and Sydney Opera House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and Taronga Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Qudos Bank Arena or Sydney Cricket Ground. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including outlet shopping. Guests love the hotel's location for the sightseeing.
What's nearby
- World Square Shopping Centre - 4 min walk
- Capitol Theatre - 7 min walk
- Chinese Garden of Friendship - 7 min walk
- SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium - 13 min walk
- Hyde Park - 14 min walk
Getting around
- Paddy's Markets Light Rail Station - 5 min walk
- Exhibition Centre Station - 6 min walk
- Sydney Airport (SYD) - 14 min drive
Restaurants
- Pumphouse — 1 min walk
- Meet Fresh - 2 min walk
- Mamak - 2 min walk
- Eating World Food Court - 2 min walk
- Korean BBQ Yang San Park - 2 min walk
About this property
Awards and affiliations
This property has signed the UNESCO Sustainable Tourism Pledge.
Cleaning and safety practices
Enhanced cleanliness measures
Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter
Follows the standard cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Social distancing
Contactless check-out
Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Social distancing measures in place
Contactless room service is available.
Safety measures
Gives staff personal protective equipment worn by staff
Masks and gloves available
Hand sanitiser provided
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place
Individually wrapped food options available for breakfast, lunch, dinner and through room service
Reservations are required for the use of certain on-site facilities
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 16 and older
This information is provided by our partners.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
- On-site parking available only on request
- Secured covered self parking on site (AUD 46 per night)
- Limited on-site parking
- Off-site parking within 919 ft (AUD 46 per day)
Food and drink
- Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–10:30 AM: AUD 34 for adults and AUD 17 for children
- 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
- 1 bar
- 24-hour room service
Things to do
- Fitness centre
- Indoor pool
Family friendly
- Free cots/infant beds
- Indoor pool
- Snack bar/deli
- Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
- Ballroom
- Banquet hall
- Lift
- Front-desk safe
Guest services
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Dry-cleaning service
- Luggage storage
- Multilingual staff
- Tour/ticket assistance
- Wedding services
Languages spoken
- Chinese
- English
- French
- German
- Indonesian
- Italian
- Korean
Business services
- Conference centre (4144 square feet of space)
- Meeting rooms 6
Accessibility
- If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Assistive listening devices available
- Braille signage
- Handrails in stairwells
- Visual alarms in hallways
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible business centre
- Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
- Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchairs available on site
More
- Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Air conditioning
- Bed sheets
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free cots/infant beds
- Hypo-allergenic bedding
- Pillow menu
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Rainfall showerhead
- Shower
- Towels
- Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Entertainment
- 37-inch flat-screen TV
- Netflix
- Premium channels
- Satellite channels
- Streaming services
Food and drink
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
More
- Desk
- Iron/ironing board
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Local maps
- Phone
- Restaurant dining guide
- Safe
- Soundproofing
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Guest rating 4+
Washer and dryer
4 star
Policies
Check-in
Check-in from 2:00 PM - 5:30 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 16 and older
Renovations and closures
The following facilities or services will be unavailable from October 13 2021 to November 30 2021 (dates subject to change):
- Swimming pool
Due to COVID-19, this property’s food and beverage options may be limited.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 60.0 per night.
Free cots (infant beds)
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
- Deposit: AUD 100
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at the time of service, check-in or check-out.
- Fee for buffet breakfast: AUD 34 for adults and AUD 17 for children (approximately)
- Covered self-parking fee: AUD 46 per night
- Nearby parking fee: AUD 46 per day (919 ft away)
- Rollaway bed fee: AUD 60.0 per night
- Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.3 per cent
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and on-site parking
This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
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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Overall score and ratings
4.4
Excellent
4.6/5
Cleanliness
4.5/5
Staff & service
4.4/5
Amenities
4.5/5
Property conditions & facilities
5/5 Excellent
Verified traveller
Travelled with family
21 Jun 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
3/5 Okay
Verified traveller
Travelled with group
20 Jun 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
5/5 Excellent
Verified traveller
Travelled with partner
18 Jun 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
4/5 Good
Verified traveller
Travelled with partner
15 Jun 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021