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Novotel Sydney Darling Square

Modern dining awaits at two restaurants with garden and pool views, while the urban oasis provides a perfect escape from the bustling city surroundings

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Travelers find vibrant energy at Novotel Sydney Darling Square, where serene gardens meet modern comforts. Enjoy al fresco dining and kids' meals at two restaurants, plus a café. Guests love the indoor pool, luggage storage, and helpful staff in a prime location.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is AED 607
AED 668 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb

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
(72 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Day bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • 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
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Day bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Sydney Central Business District, a neighborhood in Sydney, Novotel Sydney Darling Square is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Sydney Tower Eye and Sydney Opera House are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and Taronga Zoo. Chinese Garden of Friendship and Capitol Theatre are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Sydney travel guide
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17 Little Pier Street, Darling Harbour, Sydney, NSW, 2000

What's nearby

  • Wet pavement reflection of the new International Convention Centre Sydney illuminated at night
    International Convention Centre Sydney
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Capitol Theatre showing interior views and theater scenes as well as a large group of people
    Capitol Theatre
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sydney Town Hall in sydney central business district
    Sydney Town Hall
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hyde Park Sydney City; Shutterstock ID 421569712
    Hyde Park
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • World Square Shopping Centre
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

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
  • Toastiesmith
    2 min walk
  • Fratelli Fresh Darling Harbour
    3 min walk
  • Mamak
    2 min walk

About this property

Novotel Sydney Darling Square

Luxury hotel near International Convention Centre Sydney
Located close to Chinese Garden of Friendship and Capitol Theatre, Novotel Sydney Darling Square provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Be sure to enjoy al fresco dining and kids' meals at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and car rentals on site, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • A front-desk safe, tour/ticket assistance, and an elevator
  • A vegetable garden, a banquet hall, and a ballroom
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 230 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and pillow menus, in addition to perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and eco-friendly toiletries
  • 37-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, free infant beds, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Pumphouse

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (4,144 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1999
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

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

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 15 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 60.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 100

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

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 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

We should mention

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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Frequently asked questions

Does Novotel Sydney Darling Square have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Novotel Sydney Darling Square pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

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

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

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Novotel Sydney Darling Square located?

Located in Sydney Central Business District, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Chinese Garden of Friendship, International Convention Centre Sydney, and Capitol Theatre. SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and Sydney Tower Eye are also within 1 mi (2 km). Paddy's Markets Light Rail Station is only a 4-minute walk and Capitol Square Light Rail Station is 6 minutes.

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Reviews

Novotel Sydney Darling Square Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 586 out of 999 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 301 out of 999 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 999 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 999 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 999 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable rooms and friendly staff. Good breakfast and nearby good shopping and dining area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very courteous staff, good buffet breakfast, convenient to Chinatown
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Damien

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Buan Choo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location of hotel is great for moving around. Walking distance to many places of interest as well as many eateries nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

mary - jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
always love staying here! love the location. will always stay here
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naweed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so helpful. Particularly Matthias and his colleague at Check-in. Had a problem with my return flight, and they went out of their way to help - providing a phone, drinks etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

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

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and good hotel staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location & nice staff, will come back for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good service and nice, newly furnished rooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gabriel

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

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

8/10 Good

Ruthanne

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

Meng

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

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was perfect- spacious, clean room, excellent location, great staff.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Treena

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

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy as always - great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monserrat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend. I’m pleased with the location, service, food, room, experience. I’ll definitely go back to this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyu Yeon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick check-in and check-out process, great location, friendly staff, amazing break buffet and quiet at night.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A really good hotel. Fantastic breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

NICOLA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and clean very welcoming. Wonderful staff and they are amazing with kids had a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location. Lovely room Great breakfast Clean
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, with friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcela Cardenas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, location and friendly personnel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025