Sydney, AustraliaDarling Harbour
Novotel Sydney Darling Harbour
Harbourfront convention address
Darling Harbour Sydney, Australia
Renovated
2019
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Wellness SocialOutside the door
The house
AccorHarbourfront convention address
A busy harbourfront hub where convention delegates and vacationing families move through open, sunlit common areas overlooking the water.
What it’s good at
Listed
Contemporary guest rooms refreshed in 2019 feature light wood accents and floor-to-ceiling harbour skyline views.
Listed
An outdoor swimming pool, a fully equipped fitness centre, and an open-air rooftop tennis court.
Listed
The Ternary Bar serves Australian wines and cocktails alongside open-kitchen dining framing Cockle Bay.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set beside ICC Sydney and the Convention light rail stop, with Pyrmont Bridge offering an easy stroll into the city center.
The rooms
Practical rooms with light wood finishes focus on clean comfort, with select categories taking in wide views across Cockle Bay.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The outdoor swimming pool sits on an artificial turf terrace lined with loungers beneath a white shade canopy.
Gym and tennis court
An indoor fitness room with cardio machines sits alongside an open-air tennis court on the property deck.
The Ternary Restaurant
Open grill and Asian kitchens cook in full view against floor-to-ceiling glass looking out over Darling Harbour.
At the table
Morning buffets serve hot dishes alongside fresh honeycomb carved straight from the comb at the counter.
How it began
The property opened in 1991 as the first Accor hotel in the Asia-Pacific region, anchoring the waterfront redevelopment.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.