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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

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Conference center
  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
$162 nightly
The total price is $178
May 31 - Jun 1
Total with taxes and fees

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 customizable 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 center.

Room options

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(83 reviews)
  • City view
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • City view
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds

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

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • City view
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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
  • Hyde Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium - 12 min walk - 1.1 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
  • ‪Fratelli Fresh Darling Harbour - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hakatamon Ramen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Yang San Park - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Haven Specialty Coffee - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Novotel Sydney Darling Square

  • Novotel Sydney Darling Square puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of International Convention Centre Sydney and Capitol Theatre. After visiting the fitness center 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 travelers love the helpful staff and location. The property is just 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 available
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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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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

    • No onsite parking
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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

Traveling with children

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

Working away

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

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car rental
  • 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 center
  • An indoor pool
  • Locally sourced food is prioritized
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • Some profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Waste 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

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Lever door handles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-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 drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • 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 - Onsite restaurant. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco 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, programs 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 percent

Children & extra beds

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

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

Guests can rest easy knowing 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.

National rating

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

Also known as

Darling Harbour Novotel Rockford

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Rockford Novotel

Novotel Sydney Rockford Darling Harbour Hotel

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 to 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?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Novotel Sydney Darling Square.

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 onsite 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 center, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Novotel Sydney Darling Square?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring alfresco 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. Travelers 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, and spectacular with a variety of options. (19 reviews)
  • The pool was beautifully warm, spacious, and a big plus for guests to enjoy. (7 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

Great room and friendly staff
Damien, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were very friendly. Breakfast was delicious.
David, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very courteous staff, good buffet breakfast, convenient to Chinatown
Renee, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Close to city and friendly staff
Robert, 2-night trip
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great location and good hotel staff
Daniel, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Very good service and nice, newly furnished rooms
Phoebe, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and comfortable room. Bathroom was quite dark and hairdryer wire very short so was unable to use mirror at same time! Room had all the amenities needed. Location of hotel was excellent. Will definitely stay again.
NICOLA, 5-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Staff were very friendly and helpful. Rooms were clean. Location was great, but there was so much road noise on one side of the building we had to change rooms
Christopher, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff at reception and the bar. Clean spacious room. Comfortable bed. Convenient location with parking close by.
Darlene, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very happy as always - great location
Amy, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Quick check-in and check-out process, great location, friendly staff, amazing break buffet and quiet at night.
Kyu Yeon, 5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were so helpful. Particularly Matthias and his colleague at Check-in. Had a problem with my return flight, and they went out of their way to help - providing a phone, drinks etc.
Naweed, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The View and the room - everything was just great. Thank you.
Renae, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A really good hotel. Fantastic breakfast.
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