Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Inadequate food quality
Cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.88
Brudne okna, indicating a need for better cleaning standards.
Service
9.35
Overall positive comments about staff interactions and service quality.
Location
9.39
Great location mentioned multiple times, especially proximity to eateries and bars.
Room Quality
8.84
The room was described as clean, modern, and soundproof.
Amenities
8.37
Issues with pool capacity noted but other amenities were enjoyable.
Value for Money
8.33
Concerns raised about quality not reflecting price, especially during breakfast.
Food and Beverage
8.88
Mixed comments; great food at Atelier, but some concerns about breakfast quality.
Overall Experience
9.35
Generally positive sentiment from various satisfied guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 11:48

Property Description

Iconic Views and World-Class Facilities
Experience iconic views of the Sydney skyline from the rooftop infinity pool at Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour. The hotel boasts state-of-the-art facilities, ensuring a truly unique stay for every guest.

Convenient Location and Elegant Rooms
Located just a 1-minute walk from the International Convention Centre, the hotel offers easy access to Sydney CBD. Each elegant room features a flat-screen Smart LED TV, free WiFi, and luxurious bathrooms with high-quality finishes.

Fine Dining and Wellness Experience
Indulge in fine dining at the hotel's restaurant or unwind at one of the 3 bars, including the rooftop pool bar. For ultimate relaxation, visit the Sofitel SPA Darling Harbour offering a range of treatments, infrared sauna, and a guest relaxation lounge.

Book your stay at Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour for a luxurious and unforgettable experience.

Important information:

Please note, there is a 1.4% credit card surcharge when using a credit card.
Photo ID provided must match personal details on Credit Card. Credit card used at time of reservation must be presented upon check in at the hotel, or check-in will be denied. The accommodations requires a prepayment of the full accommodations and a valid Credit Card on file for incidentals, for a guest to be able to check in to the hotel. The views from the room when booking a Darling Harbor view room vary facing east, north east and north, all with views of the water. Floor allocations will depend on the room type booked. Requests for high floor and bathtubs cannot be guaranteed. Food and beverage operating hours for Atelier Restaurant and Champagne Bar may vary. We recommend booking and checking opening times via our website. Guests booking with breakfast-inclusive rates will receive breakfast for 2 adults and up to 1 child per room. Additional children receive 50% off the adult breakfast price. We are a nonsmoking hotel and associated cleaning fee starting from $500 will be applied should the rule not be adhered by. Please note entry to the fitness center is for registered guests only over the age of 16. Pool water is heated and as the pool is located outdoors the ambient temperature may impact the water temperature during cold days. Pool deck has limited number of sun beds/ seatings and these cannot be held or reserved. Club Millesime dress code during the evening drinks and canapés service is smart casual with appropriate footwear. Thongs/flip-flops and hotel slippers are not permitted. To ensure this standard is upheld, guests may be denied entry if not adhering to dress code. People under 18 years old are not permitted in Club Millesime after 5:30pm.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SYD

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Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 5600 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.88
Service: 9.35
Location: 9.39
Room Quality: 8.84
Amenities: 8.37
Value for Money: 8.33
Food and Beverage: 8.88
Overall Experience: 9.35
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Brooke couple au
10
2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Gabby couple au
10
2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Nic extended_group au
6
I had a great time
Pros:

The location of the hotel and the room are both great

Cons:

I didn’t like the view from my window. It was looking at the road and not a very nice experience especially being in a location like Sydney with water surrounding everywhere. also, I asked to use a microwave and you did not have one in your whole facility which I find mind-boggling.

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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fiorina solo_traveller au
5
2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Robina couple au
4
2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Anne couple au
7
2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Zara couple au
10
2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Raymond couple au
8
Great for a weekend getaway, super friendly staff
Pros:

Great hotel and very friendly staff. Everyone is always smiling and make you feel at home. Location is great and we have plenty of privacy but not deprive of the view. Breakfast was also good and we had a-la-carte options as well.

Cons:

Internet speed was pathetic seeing how this is a top end hotel. Shower water pressure was also bad. We've upgraded our room but it didn't even have complimentary water bottle. Everything in the minibar was chargeable.

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Boyd couple au
10
2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Lauren couple au
10
2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Amanda solo_traveller au
8
2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Sarah family_with_children au
8
comfortable
Pros:

The beds were comfortable, bathroom was clean, Location was great as it was right next door to the Convention center. It was nice to go sit down at the bar at the end of the day and have a drink.

Cons:

Price! When I booked through Booking.com, I am sure I picked one with breakfast included only to be told that it was not included. I was really disappointed.

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Abigail Morcom solo_traveller au
10
A Beautiful Birthday Stay with the Most Thoughtful Touches
Pros:

We had such a beautiful stay at Sofitel Darling Harbour! We were kindly upgraded to a suite for my birthday, which was such a lovely surprise and made the whole experience feel even more special.

The service throughout our stay was amazing, and I especially loved all the thoughtful little touches. The evening turndown service was such a nice touch, and having chamomile tea left for us to enjoy before bed made it feel that extra bit luxurious.

The bed was incredibly comfortable, and the view overlooking Darling Harbour was absolutely stunning as always, especially at night!

Thank you so much to the Sofitel team for making my birthday stay so memorable. We felt so well looked after from start to finish and would absolutely love to stay again 🤍

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Debbie extended_group au
9
Very comfortable and accommodating
Pros:

I requested an upgrade to a corner king room and it was beautiful and very comfortable. The room service food was excellent and service was amazing. I really liked being able to speak to the hotel staff via Whatsapp, made it very easy to communicate with an put through requests when their website was down to order food etc.

Cons:

I am used to staying at a different hotel up the road where on each floor, there is a water and ice dispenser for you to go and fill up your water and ice. They did not have this option available however they brought me a caraffe of water and ice when I made a request.

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Trent solo_traveller au
10
Life savers!
Pros:

We have only been here for an hour, and we are already extremely impressed. We have stayed in some incredible places, both in Australia and while travelling overseas, but the kindness and exceptional service we have experienced today have made a stressful day so much easier. Sofitel has truly stood out for all the right reasons.

We arrived early this morning, exhausted and travelling with our little girl, who was unwell. We simply needed somewhere to drop our bags and rest before check-in, so being given a room to rest in was an absolute lifesaver and meant the world to us.

Even the efficiency and care shown with our luggage was exceptional. The moment we stepped out of the taxi, a gentleman noticed us in the rain, asked us to go inside, and personally took care of our bags. They arrived at our room at exactly the same time as we did.

We are now enjoying a coffee from your friendly staff downstairs and talking about how your service has stood out so much compared with other places we have stayed.

Unlike our 10-day cruise, where it took an hour just to get settled, Sofitel had everything organised for us within an hour.

Thank you so much for your kindness, care and exceptional service. It has made a difficult and stressful morning so much easier, and we truly appreciate it.

THANK YOU!!

Cons:

Absolutely nothing

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Tin couple au
10
Cons:

asking for a spare plate has charge
Have to ask for a toothbrush as well

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Shannon couple au
10
2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Amanda Khoury extended_group au
8
2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Kelly solo_traveller au
10
2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Chad solo_traveller au
10
2026-08-17 via Nuitee