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Novotel Sydney Darling Square

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants, near Chinese Garden of Friendship

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Novotel Sydney Darling Square

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Daily buffet breakfast (AUD 38 per person)
Restaurant
Restaurant
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Restaurant

Overview of Novotel Sydney Darling Square

8.8 out of 10 Fabulous
8.8/10 Fabulous

Property highlights

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Bar
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17 Little Pier Street, Darling Harbour, Sydney, NSW, 2000
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Conference centre
  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About this area

What's nearby

  • In Sydney Central Business District
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 6 min walk
  • Hyde Park - 10 min walk
  • Sydney Town Hall - 10 min walk
  • SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium - 15 min walk
  • Sydney Tower - 16 min walk
  • Star Casino - 19 min walk
  • University of Sydney - 23 min walk
  • Overseas Passenger Terminal - 32 min walk
  • Circular Quay - 32 min walk
  • Sydney Opera House - 37 min walk

Getting around

  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 25 min drive
  • Exhibition Centre Station - 6 min walk
  • Sydney Central Station - 10 min walk
  • Sydney Redfern Station - 25 min walk
  • Paddy's Markets Light Rail Station - 4 min walk
  • Capitol Square Light Rail Station - 6 min walk
  • Exhibition Light Rail Station - 9 min walk

Restaurants

  • Pumphouse - 2 min walk
  • Batch Brewing Company - Darling Square - 3 min walk
  • McDonald's - 2 min walk
  • Starbucks - 3 min walk
  • Gumshara Ramen - 1 min walk
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About this property

Novotel Sydney Darling Square

When you stay at Novotel Sydney Darling Square, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Circular Quay and Star Casino. After visiting the fitness centre for a workout, you can grab a bite to eat at one of the 2 restaurants or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include an indoor pool, a snack bar/deli and a terrace. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Paddy's Markets Light Rail Station is 4 minutes and Capitol Square Light Rail Station is 6 minutes.

Languages

Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), English, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Korean, Spanish, Vietnamese

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

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
This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 230 rooms
  • Arranged over 8 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time from 2:00 PM until anytime
  • Express check-out available
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Children (15 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • 24-hours off-site parking within 2133 ft (AUD 35 per day)

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Children's menu

Working away

  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (4144 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car hire
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1999
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Fitness centre
  • An indoor pool
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Accessible bathroom (selected rooms)
  • Roll-in shower (selected rooms)
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Lever door handles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium satellite channels
  • Netflix

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

Pumphouse – On-site restaurant. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: AUD 100

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AUD 38 per person
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 1.4 per cent

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from October 15 2023 to October 23 2023 (dates subject to change):
  • One of the bars/lounges

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for AUD 60.0 per night
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs AUD 35 per day (2133 ft away; open 24 hours)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • 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

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.

Personal protective equipment, including masks and gloves, will be available to guests.

Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; guests are provided with hand sanitiser; cashless payment methods are available for all transactions; contactless room service is available; reservations are required for some on-site facilities.

Contactless check-out is available.

Enhanced food service safety measures are in place.

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and also through room service.

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels) guidelines.

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Darling Harbour Novotel Rockford
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Novotel Rockford
Novotel Sydney Darling Square Hotel
Novotel Rockford Hotel
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Rockford Novotel
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Novotel Darling Square Hotel
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Novotel Darling Square
Novotel Sydney
Sydney Novotel
Novotel Sydney Rockford Darling Harbour
Novotel Sydney Darling Square (formerly Novotel Rockford)
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Frequently asked questions

Does Novotel Sydney Darling Square offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Novotel Sydney Darling Square does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at Novotel Sydney Darling Square?
This property confirms that guests must provide documentation related to COVID-19 at check-in. Furthermore, disinfectant is used to clean the property, guests are provided with hand sanitiser and social distancing measures are in place. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
Is there a pool at Novotel Sydney Darling Square?
Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Novotel Sydney Darling Square?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Novotel Sydney Darling Square?
You can check in from 2:00 PM - anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at Novotel Sydney Darling Square?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Star Casino (19-min walk) is nearby.
What is there to do at Novotel Sydney Darling Square and nearby?
Novotel Sydney Darling Square has an indoor pool and a fitness centre.
Are there restaurants at or near Novotel Sydney Darling Square?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring al fresco dining.
What's the area around Novotel Sydney Darling Square like?
Novotel Sydney Darling Square is in Sydney Central Business District, a short 4-minute walk from Paddy's Markets Light Rail Station and 6 minutes' walk from International Convention Centre Sydney.

Reviews

8.8

Fabulous

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Lucksamika, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Desiree, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Great location and friendly staff. Internet is very slow and drop sometimes.
Wenjing, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Great location and staff are very friendly. Internet was slow and frequently drop.
Wenjing, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Great location
Lovely room - comfy bed so good sleeps. Food for lunches for our meeting was not great. Too heavy for a working lunch. Took forever to check out as not enough people on reception. I could see a need for a concierge.
J, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Excellent location and friendly staff. Stayed with 2 young kids for school holidays. The bathroom sink was a bit slow draining which didn’t get fixed but overall it was a comfortable stay.
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

YUN CHU, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Really great stay here for a work trip. Very easy walking distance to Darling Harbour. Lots of food options at Darling Square. Lovely breakfast. You can also opt out of daily housekeeping in exchange for a couple of drink vouchers which was an excellent bonus. Will stay again!
Sally, 2-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I love its location and design of the hotel. There is no plastic waste. Great.
Jing, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Staff were very friendly and curtious.The hotel very centrally located.
Piyare, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review