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Holiday Inn DARLING HARBOUR

4 stars
68 HARBOUR STREET, Sydney, NS 2000
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.4
out of 5
91 reviews
Enjoyed the stay, friendly service.

Enjoyed the stay, friendly service. Would come back again. See full review

  • Anonymous
  • Jun 14, 2011
Holiday Inn is a good hotel. The

Holiday Inn is a good hotel. The service is good and the staff is very pleasant. See full review

  • egbert
  • Apr 1, 2011
Kids eat free at this comfortable hotel close to Darling Harbour

Holiday Inn at Darling Harbour occupies the interiors of Sydney's former Wool Store with 346 quiet rooms and suites in the center of the action. The historic hotel is positioned close enough to wander by foot to Sydney's best attractions, including Darling Harbour, Chinatown, the buzzing entertainment center, plus public transportation to beaches, shops and the airport. This family-friendly hotel welcomes business travelers and offers free meals for children.

Highlights
  • Kids eat free at Shipley's Restaurant
  • Close proximity to sightseeing
  • Near trains, monorails and ferries
Rooms

Simple, comfortable rooms are an ideal spot for guests to kick up their feet and relax after a long day. Vanilla linens, carpets and drapery blend with pale gray walls to whisper calm. Rooms have a small work desk with high-speed Internet (fees apply). Complimentary newspapers are offered daily. One-bedroom suites on higher floors include upgrades like flat screen TVs, robes and a lounge area. Laundry service is available (fees apply).

Features

Shipley's Restaurant features local cuisine with an ambiance reminiscent of Sydney's once powerful wool trade industry.  Massive iron beams guard a dining room where guests enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner--kids eat free! JB's Bar serves a casual pub lunch and dinner to the business set.

Guests have access to an offsite gym with fitness equipment, a sauna, whirlpool and steam room.

The hotel offers parking and high-speed Internet access (fees apply).

Transportation
  • Monorail Metro Transport on Pyrmont Street (.5 mi/.8 km)
  • Central Station Devonshire Street (.5 mi/.8 km)
  • Sydney Airport (4.7 mi/7.6 km)
Attractions
  • Sydney Aquarium (.7 mi/1.2 km)
  • Pitt Street Mall (.8 mi/1.3 km)
  • The Art Gallery of New South Wales (1.4 mi/2.2 km)
  • Darling Harbour (1.6 mi/2.5 km)
  • Sydney Cricket Ground (3 mi/4.8 km)
  • Paddington Markets (3.3 mi/ 5.3 km)
  • Bondi Beach (5.6 mi/9.1 km)
  • Sydney Opera House (5.9 mi/9.5 km)
  • Manly Beach (10.4 mi/16.7 km)
Business

  • Business center with courier service, copy, fax and printing  capabilities (fees apply)
  • Wi-Fi (fees apply)
  • Secretarial services

Amenities

  • High-speed internet
  • FREE parking
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
No smoking rooms/facilities
Executive level
Activities
Children's activities
Golf
Dining
Bar/Lounge
Restaurant
Coffee maker in room
Room service
Services
Business center
Maid service
Babysitting/Child services
Concierge desk
Safe deposit box
Shops/Commercial services
Tour desk
Car rental desk
Porters
FAX
Currency exchange
Overhead projector
White board
Internet
High-speed internet
Parking
FREE parking
Parking
Valet parking
Accessibility
Accessible facilities
Room
Satellite TV
DVD player
Safe
Desk with lamp
Free newspaper
Hairdryer in room
Outlet adapters
Cribs available
In room movies
Temperature control
Ironing board
Bath tub

Hotel Map

-33.8783 151.2033
Nearby airports
Kingsford Smith Airport, (SYD), 16.00, KM;
Area description
Downtown, downtown

Nearby points of interest

  • Sydney Entertainment Centre: 0 mi
  • Chinese Garden of Friendship: 0.1 mi
  • Capitol Theatre: 0.2 mi
  • Powerhouse Museum: 0.2 mi
  • Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre: 0.3 mi
  • IMAX Theater: 0.3 mi
  • Belmore Park: 0.3 mi
  • Town Hall: 0.3 mi
  • University of Technology: 0.4 mi
  • ANZAC War Memorial: 0.5 mi
  • Queen Victoria Building: 0.5 mi
  • Great Synagogue: 0.5 mi
  • Pyrmont Bridge: 0.6 mi
  • Pitt Street Mall: 0.6 mi
  • Australian Museum: 0.6 mi
  • Sydney Entertainment Centre: 0 mi
  • Chinese Garden of Friendship: 0.1 mi
  • Capitol Theatre: 0.2 mi
  • Powerhouse Museum: 0.2 mi
  • Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre: 0.3 mi
  • IMAX Theater: 0.3 mi
  • Belmore Park: 0.3 mi
  • Town Hall: 0.3 mi
  • University of Technology: 0.4 mi
  • ANZAC War Memorial: 0.5 mi
  • Queen Victoria Building: 0.5 mi
  • Great Synagogue: 0.5 mi
  • Pyrmont Bridge: 0.6 mi
  • Pitt Street Mall: 0.6 mi
  • Australian Museum: 0.6 mi
  • Sydney Tower: 0.6 mi
  • Sydney Aquarium: 0.6 mi
  • Australian National Maritime Museum: 0.7 mi
  • St Mary's Cathedral: 0.8 mi
  • General Post Office: 0.8 mi
  • Sydney Wildlife World: 0.8 mi
  • Hyde Park Barracks: 0.8 mi
  • Sydney Fish Market: 0.8 mi
  • Sydney Mint: 0.8 mi
  • Star City Casino: 0.8 mi
  • Sydney Hospital: 0.9 mi
  • Parliament House: 0.9 mi
  • El Alamein Fountain: 1 mi
  • State Library of New South Wales: 1 mi
  • Art Gallery of New South Wales: 1 mi
  • Museum of Sydney: 1.1 mi
  • University of Sydney: 1.1 mi
  • Customs House: 1.2 mi
  • Royal Botanic Gardens: 1.3 mi
  • Wentworth Park: 1.3 mi
  • Sydney Observatory: 1.3 mi
  • Museum of Contemporary Art: 1.3 mi
  • Government House: 1.4 mi
  • Elizabeth Bay House: 1.5 mi
  • Sydney Football Stadium: 1.5 mi
  • Sydney Cricket Ground: 1.5 mi
  • Sydney Opera House: 1.5 mi
  • Harbour Bridge: 1.6 mi
  • Fox Studios Australia: 1.7 mi
  • Luna Park Sydney: 2.1 mi

Dining

Shipleys Restaurant
Breakfast and Dinner are served in the rustic ambience of Shipleys. Marvel at the massive ironbark beams and cast iron pillars retained from the days of a bustling wool trading floor. Breakfast served Daily from 0630am. Dinner served Tuesday to Saturday
JBs Bar
JBs Bar is the hotels Bar where guests can sit back relax and enjoy breakfast on the Go, lunch, dinner or simply unwind over few drinks. Open daily from 11am till late.
JB's Bar
JB's Bar offers breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Patrons can relax and unwind with friends or sit back and watch the passers-by in Darling Harbour.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
02:00 PM
Check-out:
11:01 AM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (91)

Ratings and reviews for Holiday Inn DARLING HARBOUR

Overall score

4.4 / 5
91 out of 91
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4.4
Hotel staff:
4.1
Room comfort:
4.3
Location:
4.5
Value:
4

97% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

4
n1tpicker
Miami, FL
Sep 7, 2010

Nice stay at Holiday Inn DARLING HARBOUR

Nice stay. My only complaint is that I had to pay for the internet connection separately. In US, internet connections are complimentary.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
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5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
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5
Location:
3
Value:
3
Review of Holiday Inn DARLING HARBOUR

Reviewer score

4
BIN
Not Provided
Sep 6, 2010

Nice hotel without nice front

Nice hotel without nice front desk.Bad attitude people makes me have to consider stay there or not next time.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
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4
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4
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1
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4
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3
Review of Holiday Inn DARLING HARBOUR

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Not Provided
Sep 1, 2010

Could do with more staff on Check-in

Could do with more staff on Check-in Desk at busy periods.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
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4
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5
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4
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5
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5
Review of Holiday Inn DARLING HARBOUR

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Illinois
Aug 31, 2010

Great location

The hotel is in a great location - within easy walking distance to Darling Harbour and with easy transportatioin to many Sydney attractions. The rooms were clean, and the service was very good. I would recommend this hotel for anyone traveling in the area.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

Check out Paddy's Market - just across the street from the hotel - for low prices for almost any kind of souvenir you would want. It is open Wednesdays through Sundays.

Review of Holiday Inn DARLING HARBOUR

Reviewer score

5
Allan
Not Provided
Aug 17, 2010

Staff were very pleasant in ho

Staff were very pleasant in housekeeping, front desk, bar area and porters/concierge

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
No rating
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5
Value:
4
Review of Holiday Inn DARLING HARBOUR

Reviewer score

5
Lorraine
Not Provided
Aug 9, 2010

Great central place to saty with

Great central place to saty with excellent customer service

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
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5
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5
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5
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5
Review of Holiday Inn DARLING HARBOUR

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5
Anonymous
Not Provided
Jul 9, 2010

Great location. Directly opposite

Great location. Directly opposite the Entertainment Centre, next to Paddy's market, backs on to China Town, two blocks from the Capitol Theatre, 3 minutes to the monorail.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
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4
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5
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4
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5
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4
Review of Holiday Inn DARLING HARBOUR

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Not Provided
Jul 9, 2010

Just watch out you don't have

Just watch out you don't have a room with the monorail going close by

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
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4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
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4
Value:
4
Review of Holiday Inn DARLING HARBOUR

Reviewer score

4
David
Not Provided
Jun 24, 2010

A great hotel, with a wonderful

A great hotel, with a wonderful location in Chinatown and directly across the street from the Sydney entertainment centre.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
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4
Room cleanliness:
4
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4
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No rating
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4
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3
Review of Holiday Inn DARLING HARBOUR

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Not Provided
Jun 22, 2010

Excellent position to Chinatown,

Excellent position to Chinatown, Exhibition Centre and town. Though we purchased the rooms when they had the "early winter sale", rooms are not worth the amount usually advertised.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
3
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