Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour Hotel

Celebrated my partner's birthday over the weekend and nothing was too much trouble in assisting with a few additional surprises including chocolate covered strawberries and a lovely bottle of sparkling wine and late checkout not to mention the concierge's amazing assistance with organizing a dozen roses. We had a lovely view over Darling Harbor and the bed was very comfortable. We found all staff no matter what their duties, very friendly and courteous. The buffet breakfast had a large variety of choices from fruits, compotes and yogurts with a large variety of juices, through to eggs any style and lovely pastries. Particularly special is the fresh honey. We saw from our room window that they have their own apiary. We also had a bite to eat in the Ternery and Pimms on tap was a terrific accompaniment on a hot day to the salt and pepper calamari. The accompanying sauce was delish and chicken Caesar salad. Upon check out, after we had left we realized we'd left some valuables in the safe and telephoned the hotel. They immediately had the room locked out until we returned to collect them.

Booked in an overnight stay for business purpose before we move into the other city here in Australia. Room was ready at 7am which was great and allowed us to put our bags and gear straight in the room. The hotel staffs are always welcoming and very friendly. The hotel is well situated and is convenient to get to attractions, restaurants, and shops around the Harbour. It also has a bridge across that you can walk across to head into the main shopping area of the city. The hotel accommodation is clean, well set out and comfortable. It has access to internet, TV, and telephone. The restaurants provided a well laid out breakfast buffet with plenty of choices with a good selection of meals in the evenings. There is also a comfortable area for pre-dinner drinks and cocktails. Pricey hotel but you get what you pay for. Not bad experience at all.

the hotel was great however the parking situation was very expensive.

I liked the prime location of this hotel, as it facilitate the tourist to explore the city easily. Another best thing about Novotel is its comfy and airy room, which also provide a magnificent view of city. Hotel's elevators are a bit slow, which need some work, overall staying there was a pleasant experience.

I like that it's in the center, you can just walk to the Darling Harbour, where there are lots of restaurants, shows on weekends, and ride the ferry going to the Opera house. I love breakfast buffets, and theirs are quite nice, with a freshly brewed coffee done upon order. Also their waiting area has MAC PCs you can use while waiting, or just lounging, or doing a bit of work. Rooms are okay but a bit small, or maybe because I've tried apartments in Sydney. The staff were not helpful at all, they wouldn't go the extra mile to make your stay better.