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Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour

Property class: 4.5
Luxury hotel with outdoor pool, near Star Casino

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Darling Harbour's luxury gem, Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour offers an urban retreat with a garden oasis and rooftop terrace. Enjoy breakfast at The Ternary restaurant, relax by the outdoor pool or unwind with express check-out. Helpful staff have made past guests feel welcome.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour room service
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
$134 nightly
The total price is $148
May 10 - May 11
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed (Darling Harbour Facing) | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed (Darling Harbour Facing)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(36 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (City Skyline)

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (City Skyline) | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (City Skyline)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds (City Skyline)

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds (City Skyline) | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds (City Skyline)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(153 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Executive Suite, 2 Double Beds (Darling Harbour Facing)

Executive Suite, 2 Double Beds (Darling Harbour Facing) | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Executive Suite, 2 Double Beds (Darling Harbour Facing)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 474 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 Double Bed (Darling Harbour Facing)

Executive Suite, 1 Double Bed (Darling Harbour Facing) | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Executive Suite, 1 Double Bed (Darling Harbour Facing)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Executive 1 Bedroom Loft Suite, 1 King Bed (Darling Harbour Facing)

Executive 1 Bedroom Loft Suite, 1 King Bed (Darling Harbour Facing) | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Executive 1 Bedroom Loft Suite, 1 King Bed (Darling Harbour Facing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 2 Double Beds (Darling Harbour Facing)

Executive Room, 2 Double Beds (Darling Harbour Facing) | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Executive Room, 2 Double Beds (Darling Harbour Facing)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(46 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(72 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
100 Murray Street, Sydney, NSW, 2009

What's nearby

  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sydney Lyric Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Star Casino - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sydney Town Hall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 21 min drive
  • Western Sydney Intl. Airport (WSI) - 57 min drive
  • Exhibition Centre Station - 8 min walk
  • Sydney Central Station - 22 min walk
  • Sydney Circular Quay Station - 29 min walk
  • Convention Light Rail Station - 3 min walk
  • Pyrmont Bay Light Rail Station - 4 min walk
  • Exhibition Light Rail Station - 7 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Atelier by Sofitel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Planar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pyrmont Bridge Hotel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Ternary - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Harajuku Gyoza Beer Stadium Darling Harbour - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour

When you stay at Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of International Convention Centre Sydney and Star Casino. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at The Ternary, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar/lounge, a 24-hour fitness center, and an outdoor tennis court are other highlights at this luxurious hotel. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Convention Light Rail Station is 3 minutes and Pyrmont Bay Light Rail Station is 4 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 525 rooms
    • Arranged over 10 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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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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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Covered onsite self parking (AUD 65 per day; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Tennis

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (2250 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car rental
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community & sustainability
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 54-inch Smart TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled) and heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only

Special features

Dining

The Ternary - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Awards and affiliations

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

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AUD 39 for adults and AUD 17 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 1.4 percent

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for AUD 60.0 per night

Parking

  • Covered self parking costs AUD 65 per day with in/out privileges

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility

Policies

Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

National rating

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour?

Yes. Self parking costs AUD 65 per day. Electric vehicle charging is available.

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

You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Star Casino (8-min walk) is nearby.

What is there to do at Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour and nearby?

Practice your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a 24-hour fitness center and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, The Ternary.

What's the area around Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour like?

Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour is in Sydney Central Business District, a short 3-minute walk from Convention Light Rail Station and 6 minutes' walk from International Convention Centre Sydney. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.

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Reviews

Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, good, great, and a treat with a variety of options. (50 reviews)
  • The property's restaurant and dining area offered a great experience with excellent service and a substantial buffet. (6 reviews)
  • The property has a nice and good gym facility on the rooftop. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Attentive staff , excellent room and amenities. Room service menu extensive and delicious.
Entrance Level of the Loft
Landing with lounge , Tv , looking down the stairs
Bedroom of the Loft
Main Toilet with bidet.
Ricky, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Room was great and central location
Michael, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the breakfast and enjoyed the stay.
Amit, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great room and amenities
Kirsteen, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely beautiful Hotel
Gaynor, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nice stay
Geogeena, 8-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and friendly staff
Dean, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Clean, friendly staff, great buffet breakfast
Christian, 4-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Very good
Lorna, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great stay!
Pratik, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

A pleasant stay
Suzanne, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Very central and easy to get around the city made it a convenient place to stay
Sharon, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The lady at the desk found out we were celebrating our anniversary and sent some sparkling wine to our room. She even remembered how many years we had been married. Great attention to detail.
Erin, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Staff at concierge lovely Restaurant staff lovely Restaurant buffet breakfast lovely Room clean big bath could do with revamp Facilities nice
Jason, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Good clean and comfortable rooms, perfect location at darling harbour and staff were great
David, 3-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

small rooms, window view not that grate, food tasted average, breakfast spread was highlight
Parag, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The room was very good but the TV had a sizable hole in the screen most likely caused by pixel burn. The staff were very good and the restaurant was much better than expected
Richard, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location, and the room is clean.
Pui Pui, 6-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Hotel was great! Room (471) was terrible.
Melanie, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Nice at the price.recommended.
Justin, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The hotel is in a good location. Rooms are spacious, and beds are comfortable. A good choice for breakfast, but it could be hotter.
mary, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nice room and friendly staff
Meagan, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great position overlooking Darling Harbour and easy to get around from there. We arrived early but we were able to check in and have our room straight away which was a delight. Room was lovely and clean and spacious and clean towels provided every day. Staff are lovely and I would definitely recommend this hotel.
Karen, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great location and a nice hotel with good staff.
Pubudu, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Walk to almost everything in Sydney. Darling Harbor has lots of restaurants, bars, and outdoor entertainment. The morning breakfast is a treat.
Abraham, 3-night trip