Novotel Sydney Darling Square
Highlights
- Unwind in one of 230 newly refurbished rooms featuring modern comforts like flat-screen TVs and 24-hour room service.
- Savour a sumptuous breakfast or hot coffee at Pier St. Kitchen, setting the tone for your day in Darling Harbour.
- Dive into the heated indoor pool after a workout at the fitness centre, perfect for relaxation and rejuvenation.
- Enjoy over 60 craft brews at Pumphouse Sydney, a vibrant microbrewery that offers a taste of local culture.
Enjoy contemporary comfort and friendly, around-the-clock service at Novotel Sydney Darling Square (formerly Novotel Sydney Rockford Darling Harbour).
Located in the heart of Darling Harbour, next to the new ICC Sydney and walking distance to attractions like the Darling Quarter and Chinatown, their accommodation is equally suited for business or holiday visits to the Sydney central business district and Darling Harbour.
Find all the comforts of home in one of 230 newly refurbished rooms, featuring flat-screen televisions with Foxtel, mini bars, 24-hour room service, and Wi-Fi. Sit down for a sumptuous breakfast or a hot coffee at Pier St. Kitchen.
Unwind with colleagues or catch up with friends at Pumphouse Sydney, their vibrant, heritage-listed microbrewery offering over 60 craft, premium brews, and modern Australian cuisine. Follow a workout in the fitness centre with a dip in the heated, indoor pool, or request a yoga mat from the Reception to enjoy a private yoga session in your room.
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Accreditations
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Certification by Ecotourism Australia
- Accommodation Association of Australia
- Accor Hotel group (Include subsidiaries)
- Australian Business Travel Association
- Australian Hotels Association
- Gay and Lesbian Tourism Australia (GALTA)
- Meetings and Events Australia
- Tourism Accommodation Australia (Division of AHA, TAA)
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Superior King Room
The Superior King Room includes a king size bed, en suite with rain shower option, flat-screen TV and air conditioning.
Superior Twin Room
The Superior Twin Room includes 2 single beds, en suite with rain shower option, flat-screen TV and air conditioning.
Deluxe King Room
The Deluxe King Room includes a King bed, en suite with rain shower option, flat-screen Smart TV with access to popular online streaming services and air conditioning. Enjoy the view over Sydney’s Chinese Gardens or Reflection Park, as well as added extras such as complimentary wireless internet.
Executive King Room
The Executive Room includes a King bed, en suite with rain shower option, flat-screen Smart TV with access to popular online streaming services and air conditioning. Enjoy the view over Sydney’s Chinese Gardens and panoramic skyline, as well as added extras such as complimentary wireless internet, bathrobes, slippers and luxury amenities.
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Employs people with disabilities.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
- Staff are trained to respond to allergic reactions.
- Complies with The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation.
- Equipment to respond to anaphylactic shock such as epi–pens and defibrillator.
- Linen that is chemical and fragrance free (if requested).
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