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Novotel Sydney Darling Square

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a fitness center

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Daily buffet breakfast (AUD 38 per person)
Restaurant
Reception
Restaurant
Indoor pool

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

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, World Square Shopping Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Capitol Theatre
    ‪5 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
(68 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • City view
  • 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)
  • 280 sq ft
  • City view
  • 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
(15 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • City view
  • 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)
  • 280 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Sydney

Located in Sydney Central Business District, Novotel Sydney Darling Square is adjacent to Chinese Garden of Friendship and within a 10-minute walk of other popular attractions like International Convention Centre Sydney. This 4.5-star hotel has 230 guestrooms and offers an indoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and a gym.

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
  • Sydney Town Hall - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hyde Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 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
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Yang San Park - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Haidilao Hot Pot - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Novotel Sydney Darling Square

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a fitness center
At Novotel Sydney Darling Square, guests enjoy features like an indoor pool, a gym, and free WiFi in public areas. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include a conference center, coffee/tea in a common area, and express check-out.
37-inch flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels and Netflix, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds sport pillow menus and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Minibars, safes, and phones are also available. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

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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
  • Renovated entire property - November 2017
  • 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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • 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 are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 100

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • 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

Darling Harbour Novotel Rockford
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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Novotel Sydney Darling Square?

Novotel Sydney Darling Square provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

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

As of Nov 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Sydney Darling Square on Dec 14, 2025 start from $127.43, excluding 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.

What's there to see near Novotel Sydney Darling Square?

This hotel is situated in Sydney Central Business District within a 10-minute walk of Capitol Theatre and Hyde Park. You'll also find Sydney Town Hall and Pitt Street Mall less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Novotel Sydney Darling Square?

No, there isn't parking at this hotel.

Does Novotel Sydney Darling Square have a casino at the property?

No, Novotel Sydney Darling Square doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Novotel Sydney Darling Square?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool. Guests have pool access between 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM.

What do couples enjoy most about Novotel Sydney Darling Square?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an indoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant with al fresco dining.

Does Novotel Sydney Darling Square have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Novotel Sydney Darling Square have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Novotel Sydney Darling Square has 2 restaurants, and serves buffet breakfast on weekday mornings for a surcharge.

Does Novotel Sydney Darling Square allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Novotel Sydney Darling Square though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Novotel Sydney Darling Square?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Novotel Sydney Darling Square?

The closest major airport to Novotel Sydney Darling Square is Sydney Airport (SYD), which is 10.6 mi away (25 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Novotel Sydney Darling Square?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Novotel Sydney Darling Square.

Does Novotel Sydney Darling Square have a wedding venue on site?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at Novotel Sydney Darling Square.

Novotel Sydney Darling Square Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 582 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 310 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1004 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Jaynesh Ashneel

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jing

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location and comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nathan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Doooooo ittttt!

It was such a convenient spot with the most friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Emma

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristie

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was my second time at this hotel. I loved it the first time and again for the second a year later. Can’t wait to come back again. Staff were lovely and enjoyed breakfast and room service.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

10/10 Excellent

Luigi Chi-Pong

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

isabelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overnight stay. Room was ready upon arrival, 11am. Offered discount for breakfast which I accepted. Close to Light Rail & Central Railway Station
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John, Upper Mount Gravatt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for such a memorable stay. The team arranged for my daughter and I to stay in an accessible room due to her leg injury and the use of a wheelchair without me having to request it. We loved our 2 night stay and will definitely be back. Reception staff also arranged for a lovely birthday card to be left in the room for my daughter, which was such a thoughtful touch. Staff were able to give great recommendations for things to do and places to eat nearby. We will definitely back for our next staycation!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time here with my daughter was close to the Capitol Threatre. We both felt safe walking from the Threatre at night and close to Darling Harbour
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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