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Novotel Sydney Darling Square

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Experience the vibrant energy of Darling Square at Novotel Sydney Darling Square, where modern comforts meet serene gardens. Enjoy al fresco dining, kids' meals at one of two restaurants, and unwind with coffee from the cafe. With an indoor pool, luggage storage and helpful staff nearby guests praise its prime location.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Main amenities (12)

  • 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 (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is £125
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept

Why we love this property

Dining paradise
This hotel boasts 2 restaurants, a cafe, and a bar with al fresco dining options. Vegan, vegetarian, organic, and locally-sourced meals satisfy every palate.
Sleep in style
Luxury awaits with hypo-allergenic bedding and customisable pillow options. Blackout drapes ensure perfect slumber, while rainfall showers refresh.
Art and garden charm
Marvel at works from local artists displayed inside the hotel. The luxury garden oasis offers a peaceful retreat in the bustling city centre.

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a painting, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(86 reviews)
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a painting on the wall.

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

Superior Room, 2 Single Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a large window with a city view.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
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8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 1,386 reviews
The price is £115
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
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About the area

Map
17 Little Pier Street, Darling Harbour, Sydney, NSW, 2000

What's nearby

  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • World Square Shopping Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Capitol Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sydney Town Hall - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hyde Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 25 min drive
  • Western Sydney Intl. Airport (WSI) - 58 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 Sydney - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hakatamon Ramen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mamak - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Yang San Park - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fratelli Fresh Darling Harbour - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Novotel Sydney Darling Square

  • Novotel Sydney Darling Square puts you in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of International Convention Centre Sydney and Capitol Theatre. 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. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and location. 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.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 230 rooms
    • Arranged over 8 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 1.4 per cent 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
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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
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Children

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

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Off-site parking nearby (AUD 40 per day; discounts available)
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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
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fitness centre
  • An indoor pool
  • Locally sourced food is prioritised
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • Some profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Waste recycling policy
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • 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
  • Streaming services

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
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • 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.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in the Ecotourism Australia Sustainable Tourism and NABERS Energy – programmes that measure the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: AUD 100

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AUD 35 per person
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 1.4 per cent

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

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs AUD 40 per day (984 ft away)

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

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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).
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay
Cashless transactions are available.
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property class

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian star ratings agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Also known as

Darling Harbour Novotel Rockford
Darling Harbour Rockford
Darling Harbour Rockford Novotel
Novotel Darling Harbour Rockford
Novotel Rockford
Novotel Sydney Darling Square Hotel
Novotel Rockford Hotel
Novotel Rockford Hotel Darling Harbour
Rockford Darling Harbour Novotel
Rockford Novotel
Novotel Sydney Rockford Darling Harbour Hotel
Novotel Darling Square Hotel
Novotel Rockford Darling Harbour Hotel Sydney
Novotel Darling Square
Novotel Sydney
Sydney Novotel
Novotel Sydney Rockford Darling Harbour
Novotel Sydney Darling Square (formerly Novotel Rockford)
Novotel Rockford Darling Harbour
Novotel Sydney Darling Square Hotel
Novotel Sydney Darling Square Sydney
Novotel Sydney Darling Square Hotel Sydney

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.

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.

Is parking offered on site at Novotel Sydney Darling Square?

No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Novotel Sydney Darling Square?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 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, as well as a garden.

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. Travellers love the hotel's prime location.

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Reviews

Novotel Sydney Darling Square Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as good, delicious, wonderful, and high quality with a large variety to choose from. (25 reviews)
  • The hotel is surrounded by a plethora of dining options, with many restaurants and eateries within walking distance. (35 reviews)
  • The pool was a highlight for many guests, being beautifully warm, well-equipped, and a great space for families. (10 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Love this hotel. Great location for restaurants and transport. Comfortable rooms, has everything you need. My new favourite in Sydney!
Taryn, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location to shopping and darling harbour. Would stay there again no problema
Sally-anne, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a good time. Lovely staff, perfect location and clean room. Was a great breakfast.
Oxana, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location for us to attend a business event at the Sydney ICC, which is a 2 min walk. So close to so many great restaurants, and the Pump House bar was a great venue to wind down after a very full-on day. Hotel rooms were great and very comfortable. Staff were also fantastic and very helpful.
Samantha, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Decent size room and great location for darling harbour and surroundings. Would definitely choose this hotel again
Lea, 1-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel! Great location close to restaurants and public transport. The area around the hotel had a lovely relaxed atmosphere. I think I’ve found my new favourite.
Taryn, 1-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Parking not easy to find but the hotel and staff were great.
CARL, 2-night trip
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Convenient location
Haridas, 2-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable rooms and friendly staff. Good breakfast and nearby good shopping and dining area.
Michael, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, right in Darling Harbour with easy access to lots of restaurants. Easy access to the CBD. Staff were friendly and the breakfast was good. Overall a lovely hotel to stay at, would go back.
Shahnaz, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great room and friendly staff
Damien, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very courteous staff, good buffet breakfast, convenient to Chinatown
Renee, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Did enjoy the pool!
Nancy, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, beautiful lobby, friendly and helpful staff, excellent location with parking close by.
Nita, 5-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Close to city and friendly staff
Robert, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff were very friendly. Breakfast was delicious.
David, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great location and good hotel staff
Daniel, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The location of hotel is great for moving around. Walking distance to many places of interest as well as many eateries nearby.
Buan Choo, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Staff very kind and helpful, room was clean and location very good. Would definetely stay again.
Justin, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location & nice staff, will come back for sure!
Lydia, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

always love staying here! love the location. will always stay here
mary - jane, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This hotel was perfect- spacious, clean room, excellent location, great staff.
Paul, 10-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location for the Convention Center. Lovely room, lots of food options around.
Kristy, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location to Darling Harbour, Chinatown and Paddys Market.. 2 minute walk. Heaps of restaurants in those areas. Light rail is at Chinatown. 300 metre walk. The breakfast buffet is high quality and I recommend it to start your day. Great stay and would stay again
Aubrey, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I recommend very much this hotel! Clean, nice staff, great breakfast, location
Luis, 4-night trip