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Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour Hotel 4.5 stars

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Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour
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Hotel extras

  • Located in the heart of Darling Harbour adjacent to the International Convention Centre

  • 525 Spacious guest rooms, some with views of the Sydney City Skyline and Darling Harbour

  • The Ternary Restaurant & Bar serving sensory experiences with local produce

  • Enjoy your Leisure time with a Pool, Gym & Tennis Court located on site

  • 11 versatile Event Spaces to create your ideal meeting or special event

This hotel participates to Planet 21 and is acting in favour of Positive Hospitality.

Services in the hotel and nearby

Check-in from 14h00

Check out up to 11h00

Paying

Services and practical information
  • Online check-in
  • WIFI/Internet Access
  • Parking Paying
  • Accessibility for people with reduced mobility
  • Babysitting on request
  • 100% non-smoking hotel
  • Air conditioned
  • Languages spoken at the hotel
  • Reception open 24 hours a day
  • Early check-in/Late check-out Paying
  • Dry cleaning / Ironing
  • Currency exchange
  • Porter
  • Concierge
Leisure and activities
  • Swimming pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Babysitting on request
  • Tennis
  • Boat excursions (nearby)
  • Bicycles rental (nearby) Paying
Catering
  • Breakfast Paying
  • 1 Restaurant(s)
  • 1 Bar(s)
  • Room service
Business services
  • 13 Meeting room(s)
  • Conventions hotel
  • Web Corner on a Mac
  • Copy/print service available

Hotel location

Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour

100 Murray Street
Darling Harbour
2009 pyrmont
australia

Tel: +61299340000

Fax: (+61)2/92887189

Check-in from 14h00

Check out up to 11h00

  • NOVOTEL DARLING HARBOUR :  443 DARLING HARBOUR

  • CENTRAL STATION :  INTERSTATE CENTRAL STATION

  • By plane

    KINGSFORD SMITH SYD At 11km / 6.88 miles

  • By boat

    CIRCULAR QUAY At 2km / 1.25 miles

  • By boat

    ROCKET FERRY At 0.1km / 0.06 miles

  • By helicopter

    SYDNEY AIRPORT At 11km / 6.88 miles

  • By car

    BRADFIELD HWY (PACIFIC HIGHWAY) At 2km / 1.25 miles

  • By car

    OLYMPIC DRIVE At 16km / 10 miles

  • By train

    CENTRAL RAILWAY STATION At 0.6km / 0.38 miles

  • By train

    CONVENTION LIGHT RAIL STATION At 0.1km / 0.06 miles

GPS :-33.872715, 151.197555

Companies

  • AMP SYDNEY TOWER 0.4 km / 0.25 mi
  • IBM TWIN TOWERS 0.4 km / 0.25 mi

Your meetings and events

Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour offers newly refurbished meeting spaces for an intimate board meeting to a residential event of up to 200 delegates. We also partner with other unique venues creating memorable events in the heart of Darling Harbour.Our boardrooms offer an intimate area fit for small to medium-sized meetings and are a great space to use for breakout areas during large conferences. Each room has a private balcony attached, perfect for enjoying coffee and refreshments. The Hunterrooms provide flexible space for meetings of up to 200 delegates. Bringing in natural light from grand floor-to-ceiling windows, the Hunter rooms are proven to be an incredible venue, perfect for corporate events, dinners, and product launches.

Room descriptions and layouts

13 

meeting rooms

From 1 to 600 

attendees

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  • Convert different units of measurement and make organising your events easier.

  • Screen

  • Auditorium

  • Flipchart

  • Soundproof

  • TV with VCR

  • Meeting room

  • Videoconferencing

  • Audio and video equipment

  • Podium

  • Lectern

  • Day light

  • Syndicate rooms

  • Overhead projector

  • Airconditioned meeting room

  • Slide projector

  • Video equipment

  • WIFI access

  • High speed transmission line

When organizing your meeting, the hotel will be happy to discuss the availability of its facilities and services with you.

Our accommodation(s)

Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour boasts 525 accommodation rooms, including six two-storey Loft Suites on the top floor of the hotel (with one or two bedrooms) boasting spa baths and spectacular views of the city. Spacious, contemporary and adaptable, the Novotel room is designed for natural living. Choose a Darling Harbour View Room to really take advantage of the excellent location and enjoy our stunning view of the Sydney skyline.

Our restaurants and bars

THE TERNARY

Type of cuisine: International

The unique style and personality of The Ternary allows our guests to experience three distinct offerings; the Grill Kitchen, the Asian Kitchen and the Wine Bar, in one inviting, social and harmonious open space.

THE TERNARY BAR

The Wine Bar is an isle of relaxed intimacy within The Ternary. Unlike the theatre, colour and action of the open kitchens, the bar is a place for conversation and relaxation.

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Our guest reviews for
Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour

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ALL Rating 4.3/5

29,600 reviews

TripAdvisor Rating 4.0/5

5,467 reviews

2021 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
Certificate of excellence 2021

Sydney and Covid-19

TripAdvisor rating 4.0/5

tag777 21/06/2020 TripAdvisor review

I did not know what to expect. I stay at this hotel a couple of times a year. It is my favourite Sydney hotel. I should have enquired as to what services were available. The restaurant was closed as well as the bar. any food or beverage was room service only. these are difficult times. I hope things improve soon. Sydney and Darling harbour was virtually deserted. It is difficult to rate when because I Know what it is like in the good times. We felt like we were the only ones in the Hotel. No staff at reception on departure. the hotel felt deserted.

Dear tag777, We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour. Thank you for taking the time to send through your feedback in regards to your recent stay at the Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour. Please allow me to express my sincerest apologies in regards to the lack of information given to you upon booking and arrival. We will share this with the teams to ensure they are notifying our guests on the changes. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope to welcome you back for a more positive occasion. Sincerely, Richard Holt General Manager Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour

fun

Customer review rating 4.5/5

Anonymous Couples - 08/04/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

was a brief stop over exceeded expectations

Dear Elizabeth, We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Richard Holt General Manager Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour

Not quite the experience we expected

Customer review rating 3.5/5

L. Couples - 03/04/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

A reasonable experience but requires qualification: 1. We found the bed of lesser quality than other hotels even though we were told it was supposed to be a new bed; 2. I ordered a steak in the restaurant that arrived far from hot off the grill - luke warm. I had to send it back.

Dear Gilbert, We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour. Gilbert, thank you for choosing to stay with us at the Hotel, and I wanted to extend my sincerest apologies for the experience you had during your stay. As our apart of the soft refurbishment project late 2018, this is disappointing to hear. It is also disheartening to see that the food we served in the Restaurant was not up to the standard we are renowned for. Please rest assured I have passed this feedback onto the Executive Housekeeper and our Director of Culinary. Thank you again for the time to share this feedback, and we do hope to welcome you back again in the future to show the true Novotel Service. Sincerely, Jacqui Paurini Guest Relations Executive Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour
Customer review rating 4.5/5

Anonymous Couples - 01/04/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

It was good but not much to do due to the virus

Dear Pat Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We hope to welcome you back to our hotel very soon! Sincerely, Richard Holt General Manager Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour
Customer review rating 4.0/5

Anonymous Business - 30/03/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

Hotel staff front-desk, cleaning maids etc.) are attentive and friendly.

Dear James, We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Richard Holt General Manager Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour

Great Service & Friendly Staff

Customer review rating 5.0/5

Leigh S. Couples - 30/03/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

Given the current situation and daily change life, the staff were absolutely amazing, friendly and courteous. Thank you for accommodating us in such a professional and friendly manner.

Dear Leigh, We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Richard Holt General Manager Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour

mid week stay

Customer review rating 4.0/5

Lee Families - 30/03/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

room was good the first room air conditioning didn't work got moved to a room 2 doors down just your basic room. clean and tidy

Dear Lee S., We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Richard Holt General Manager Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour

Good time we were look after

Customer review rating 5.0/5

Ilias K. Couples - 30/03/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

Firstly like to thank Joshua I think he was the duty manager on he up graded us to a suits which had like a balcony which was great been we were smokers he also gave us free parking and free breakfast even though bus load of people would arrive from the airport cause they had self quarantine for 2 weeks we still had a great time they done a great job separating those guest from us which was good it was unfortunate the restaurant were shut and pool and spa were closed we still had a great time there would I stay there again yes also they look after us as we were Accorplus members

Dear Ilias, We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Richard Holt General Manager Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour

great location, decent helpful staff

Customer review rating 4.5/5

M C. Couples - 29/03/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

I asked for a room with a view and got it, which was great. Staff were all pleasant to deal with. One problem was that when I booked I gave my credit card but explained that another credit card would be used to pay. She said that was fine as it was a holding deposit. However on check in I was told that the money had already been taken off my card. Otherwise a good stay.

Dear Marianne, We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Richard Holt General Manager Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour

Great weekend away in Sydney

Customer review rating 5.0/5

Jeanine Families - 29/03/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

We had a lovely stay at the Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour. The staff were great from the check in staff, waiters in the Restaurant and the cleaners. Our room was nicely decorated and very clean. We dined in the restaurant for dinner and the following morning for breakfast. The food was very yummy on both occasions. We used the tennis court and gym facilities at the hotel. Great location very close to Darling Harbour and also other restaurants if you want to venture outside of the hotel. We were lucky enough to get an upgrade with Darling Harbour views which was very welcomed. Our only issue was when we checked-in we advised the staff member that we parked in the Wilson Car Park which is next door to the hotel and asked about the cost of parking. They advised the cost would be $59, we asked if we had to move our car to another area to only pay the $59. The staff member advised it would be ok to leave our car where we had parked it and when we check out we would pay the hotel direct the $59 and they would give us a new car park ticket to exit. As we arrived at the car park at approximately 11am on the Saturday and didn't leave the hotel until 2pm the following day (as we asked for late check out) we had exceeded the 24 hour period to get the $59 parking fee. So on leaving the car park we had to pay an additional $27. As the staff member who checked us in did know that we were having late check out it might be a suggestion to advise guests that if they exceed the 24 hours to either move their car to the Novotel's car park or advise if you leave your car in the Wilson's car park that you will be charged an extra cost. Other than that little issue everything was 100% thanks.

Dear Jeanine, We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Jeanine, please accept my sincerest apologies for the issue with the parking. If you can supply me with the receipt for Wilson Parking, I can organise a refund for the additional amount paid upon departure. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Jacqui Paurini Guest Relations Executive Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour

Decent room AC didn’t work well

Customer review rating 2.0/5

David H. Families - 28/03/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

The room was clean and well kept. Everything in the room itself was in what appeared to be new condition. Our room was warm so I had the AC on and it never changed temperature even when It dropped it to below 20c outside our room felt hot. It was warmer in our room then the hall or outside. The bathrooms need a make over to be more modern. There appeared to be dirt on thr roof and between the tiles in the bathroom. Im platinum with Marriott and was with Hilton for several years and I’d only give the room a 3/5.

Dear David, Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at the Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour. I am sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations; please allow me to express my sincerest apologies. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback in regards to the maintenance issues in the room. I have spoken to our Chief Engineer, who is looking into the issue as I can understand how this would make your stay very uncomfortable. I have also spoken to the Housekeeping team in regards to the lack of cleanliness in the room as this is not the service we are renowned for. We appreciate your sharing your concerns, and it is our hope that you will give us the opportunity to better serve you in the near future. Sincerely, Jacqui Paurini Executive Assistant Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour

Pleasant staff and I will miss all of you!

Customer review rating 5.0/5

Roger B. Business - 27/03/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

Pleasant staff , bed comfy , and coffee Barista Joe is the best. Please keep everyone on. When this is all over your hotel will be full .

Dear Roger Thank you so much for your very kind words! I will be sure to pass on your warm regards to the team and in particular all those you have mentioned. We will miss you and the whole team and we can't wait to have you all back. We'll have the level 1 balcony room waiting for you! Thank you again for sharing your experience and stay safe. Sincerely, Richard Holt General Manager Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour

Excellent stay

Customer review rating 5.0/5

Deborah G. Business - 27/03/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

I stayed for 4 nights as a working crew member for United Airlines and I couldn’t be happier with my stay. From the moment that the crew arrived we were treated so well by Joshua. He made sure that all our rooms were on the same two floors and, where possible, we were given amazing harbour views. This is such a treat, particularly on stays longer than 1 night. My room was very comfortable—clean, quiet, well-appointed and spacious. Because of the emerging COVID-19 we all ate all meals in the Ternary or in our rooms and the food and service were outstanding. The staff couldn’t have been nicer and Joia (spelling?), the pastry chef, went above and beyond making different vegan desserts for me every evening! A huge shout out too to Garry and Joseph at the coffee bar/bar, Helen at the bar and our Ternary server, Lachlan. My boyfriend lives in Sydney and he joined me each evening after work. He too was impressed all around at the Novotel.

Dear Deborah We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team, in particular all the staff you have mentioned. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Richard Holt General Manager Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour

perfect for our pur[pose of staying, especially located next to the Tram stop, walking to catch the ferry was too long for us, and trefore time consuming.

Customer review rating 5.0/5

Mrs M. C. Families - 25/03/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

You did offer the best rooms in your hotel, rooms did have most beautiful views, were clean and comfortable. Happy hour was very much appreciated, after a long day of sight seeing. Dinner was also very good, good selection of for us all. Children menu was also welcomed, especially THE PIZZAS, colouring in and various cross words also very good.

Dear Marta We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Richard Holt General Manager Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour

Good Stay

Customer review rating 4.5/5

Anonymous Families - 24/03/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

Very relaxing

Dear Joe Thank you for the great review of our hotel! We are glad that you enjoyed your stay as one of our valued Accor Live Limitless Silver members and hope to see you again soon. Sincerely, Richard Holt General Manager Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour

great stay

Customer review rating 5.0/5

Daniel Families - 24/03/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

me and my autistic son love staying at the novotel best place to stay they have very friendly staff and are very accommodating and breakfast was amazing

Dear Daniel Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback on your recent stay with us. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team, in particular our staff member you have mentioned. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Richard Holt General Manager Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour
Customer review rating 4.5/5

Anonymous Families - 24/03/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

Extremely helpful staff, Very clean and tidy room

Dear Briggs We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team, in particular Meredith. We are very lucky to have her on our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Richard Holt General Manager Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour

Great location - very good value. Very friendly staff.

TripAdvisor rating 5.0/5

GrahamF59 Business - 08/03/2020 TripAdvisor review

Stayed for 3 nights and loved every minute of it. The location is brilliant, close to heaps of restaurants and fantastic scenery. The staff were wonderful, and the vibe and feel of the entire hotel is first class. If you can afford the extra, may I suggest a Darling Harbour view room, its well worth it.

Dear GrahamF59, We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour. It is always a pleasure to receive feedback; we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Kind Regards, Richard Holt General Manager

Excellent location

TripAdvisor rating 4.0/5

Marge S 08/03/2020 TripAdvisor review

A very convenient place to stay with easy access to all transport, shops and restaurants. A quiet and safe location. Only let down was the dark, dreary bedroom with poor lighting. The view of Darling Harbour was lovely especially at night.

Dear Marge S, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. While you mentioned you had an enjoyable stay overall I will forward your comments regarding the lighting onto our Engineering team, it is feedback like this that we learn from and use to improve our standards. Kind Regards, Richard Holt General Manager

Quick succesfull visit

TripAdvisor rating 5.0/5

Jet55508986669 Business - 08/03/2020 TripAdvisor review

This is a good, clean and modern hotel with own car parking, good food, good service. The location is very central with easy access by car. It pays to be Accor member with complementary upgrades and other membership perks where available.

Dear Jet55508986669, Thank you for leaving us with feedback, it is always a pleasure to receive feedback especially from our ALL loyalty Members; we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Kind Regards, Richard Holt General Manager

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