Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Value for money
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Poor food service

Categories

Cleanliness
6.89
There were issues with dirty showers and unclean fridges, impacting the perception of cleanliness.
Service
8.86
Mixed experiences; some staff provided good service, but self-check-in process was not welcoming.
Location
9.4
Great location, convenient to transport and amenities.
Room Quality
7.35
Room conditions varied, some rooms were small or had issues, but others were satisfactory.
Amenities
8.38
Basic amenities; proper kits missing, but standard offerings for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.34
Generally good value, especially considering location and prices.
Food and Beverage
6.39
Limited menu options and service quality were disappointing.
Overall Experience
8.36
Overall positive, but significant improvements needed in cleanliness and service consistency.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 06:55

Property Description

Central Location in Sydney CBD
Novotel Sydney City Centre offers a prime location in the heart of Sydney CBD, providing easy access to iconic attractions such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House. Explore The Rocks precinct and Darling Harbour just moments away, ensuring a memorable stay filled with adventure and discovery.

Modern Amenities and Comfortable Rooms
With 283 spacious and freshly refurbished rooms spread across 22 levels, guests can enjoy a comfortable stay with essential amenities including free Wi-Fi, TV, air conditioning, and more. The hotel's fitness centre, 24-hour front desk, and self-check-in desk cater to all guest needs, promising a seamless and convenient experience.

Onsite Dining and Convenient Services
Indulge in a delicious buffet breakfast at the hotel's restaurant or opt for in-room dining with an all-day menu. Benefit from onsite parking, luggage storage, and proximity to Wynyard train station for easy exploration of the city and hassle-free transfers from Sydney Airport. Book your stay at Novotel Sydney City Centre for a memorable Sydney experience.

Important information:

Please note, there is a 1.4% credit card surcharge when using a credit card.
Guests are kindly requested to inform the hotel in advance of their preferred bedding configuration. This can be noted in the Special Requests Box during booking or by contacting the hotel using the contact details found on the booking confirmation. Please note that there is limited parking and is on first come, first serve basis. We are located next to Wynard Train Station.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.
Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 4 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs AUD 50 per day.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 1732 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.89
Service: 8.86
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 7.35
Amenities: 8.38
Value for Money: 8.34
Food and Beverage: 6.39
Overall Experience: 8.36
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Start family_with_children au
9
Great location.
Pros:

The location was great as we were able to walk to Darling Harbour during our stay and walk to the cruise terminal to board the ship for our cruise. The buffet breakfast (extra cost) was very good. The bed was comfortable. Staff member (Sam) at the desk was very friendly and helpful.

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
V
Vanessa family_with_children au
10
Great city location
Pros:

Location and breakfast

Cons:

Nothing everything was great

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
Y
Yvonne couple au
8
Pros:

Location. Breakfast.

Cons:

The double bed, vv small, room itself v small.Lifts bypassed level 4 many times i.e we walked ( in our 80's)

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Amanda solo_traveller au
9
Comfortable at reasonable prices. Great breakfast.
Pros:

Nice clean and comfortable. With breakfast included it was good value and the breakfast was great.

Cons:

The shower water ended up all over the floor of the bathroom. Design flaw

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
R
Rachel family_with_children au
10
2026-06-16 via Nuitee
A
Armstrong solo_traveller au
10
2026-06-15 via Nuitee
C
Crienna couple au
10
2026-06-15 via Nuitee
K
Kathy couple au
7
Great spot for short visit near to Wynard Station and easy walk to Circular Quay and the Rocks.
Pros:

Large pillows, big bed and plenty of room. Loved the lounge and table & big TV on wall.

Cons:

The shower set up needs fixing as when you have a shower (even with the door closed) the water runs out onto the floor and onto the carpet. You don't realise the carpet is wet until you take your shoes off for bed. We put a towel down to stop the water running but the floor was already wet from the previous guest.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
A
Anthony couple au
10
2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Towersey couple br
10
Excelente opção, serviço e localização.
Pros:

Cheguei às 08:00 e nos acomodaram "early check inn" sem custo algum, pois havia quarto disponível. Foram duas estadias intervaladas por 4 dias e armazenaram nossas bagagens também sem custo.

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Mohammed Faisal family_with_children au
7
Lovely staff, excellent location
Cons:

Beds and pillows could be little better, we had a little back and neck pain after in the mornings.
The bathrooms could be designed better as water was getting out of shower area and then trickling under the door, we had to put down extra towels to stop it getting out the door.

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
J
Joanne solo_traveller au
7
Overpriced but convenient
Pros:

Great location fir the stadium

Cons:

Needs a big facelift. Couldn’t see through a foggy coat on the bathroom mirror. Toilet kept running on and the AC unit rattled. Considering they put the price up to $680 for the night plus parking plus brekkie. Very expensive and not even 4 star feel about it.

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
S
Sharon solo_traveller au
10
Definitely revisit
Pros:

Staff were efficient and helpful. So lovely to my grandchildren

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
G
George solo_traveller au
8
2026-06-14 via Nuitee
D
Darren couple au
10
2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Lisa family_with_children au
8
A great place to stay while in Sydney
Pros:

Location was brilliant. Short walk to circular quay. Close to supermarkets, right near the train station. Loved the interconnecting rooms

Cons:

We did not get breakfast included, so paid for it separately on the day, 4 ppl (2a, 2C), it was $90 and not very good.

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
L
Louise couple au
5
Had better stays elsewhere- wouldnt recommend to others
Pros:

Balcony
Parking
Staff were nice

Cons:

Exhaust fan in bathroom not working
No hand soap in bathroom - had to request and wait
Lighting in the room was not in the right areas - very dim in some areas
Seating area for breakfast was too small- unable to get in and out of chairs comfortably without bumping tables or other guests ( and no i am not a large person)

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
G
Gilda couple au
10
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Leonorzkie couple nz
5
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Shannone solo_traveller au
7
2026-06-11 via Nuitee