$149 Avg/night
Rate and special offer based on Check-in: May 26, 2013 Check-out: May 27, 2013

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
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

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Hotel Map

-33.8783 151.2033
Nearby airports
Kingsford Smith Airport, (SYD), 16.00, KM, S;
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

5
elizabeth
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Jun 17, 2010

The location i thought was excellent

The location i thought was excellent so was the service. The room was not cleaned throughly when we arrived how-ever the cleaners were very prompt to service the room when they realized the problem and from that day on the service was excellent thank you so much.The meals were very nice as was the service in the dining room and room service.We have no hesitation in staying at the Holiday Inn Darling Harbour when visiting Sydney again thank you all so much for everything. Hope to see you all again soon.

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4
William
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Jun 15, 2010

We have stayed at the Holiday

We have stayed at the Holiday Inn twice now and we have enjoyed our stay except this time, not sure if it was because we booked through a third party or not but there was no kettle in our room and I rang reception (it was only about 8.30pm) and she said she would send one up (which we assumed would be shortly) we never got it until the next morning after we had left the room for the day, which we were a bit disappointed about as we were wanting to make ourselves a cup of tea. But other than that it wasn't too bad.

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sienna
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Jun 13, 2010

The hotel is located at one of

The hotel is located at one of the most convenient place. I can say that it is a good location. Room is also big. We enjoyed our stayed and will be staying there again if we went to sydney again. Highly recommend it... Friendly staff also.

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David
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Jun 11, 2010

Would have been nice to know about

Would have been nice to know about the mono-rail right outside the bedroom window !!

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4
Simon
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Jun 7, 2010

For mine front counter staff have

For mine front counter staff have to more friendly

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Kathy
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May 26, 2010

Great location for Darling Harbour

Great location for Darling Harbour Monorail and city Dont expect a view but it is quiet which is great and concierge staff very good recommend

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Anonymous
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May 25, 2010

Great location, excellent friendly

Great location, excellent friendly staff, room a little small for a long stay, but overall excellent

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Anonymous
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May 24, 2010

The food was very good and well

The food was very good and well priced. A very good experience being there for 5 days.

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Phillip
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May 19, 2010

Found all the staff pleasant to

Found all the staff pleasant to deal with motel nice and clean. The motel was a bit hard to find the 1st time we stayed but one quick call to reception and were there quickly. Very centrally located to all Darling Harbour attractions and a short bus ride to Circluar Quay and the Opera House. Parking is convenient at the Entertainment Centre car park for a reasonable rate. Phil & Kim

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Valerie
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May 19, 2010

I havent had enough time to explore

I havent had enough time to explore all the hotel's facilities, but I would say that it contains all basics you would expect of that kind of hotel. Good location, handy to Chinatown and Darling Harbour nitelife. Clean, room service is prompt. Checkin and out are fast. Overall is good.

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