Name: Novotel Darling Square
Address: Sydney, AU
Price range: From $139

Novotel Darling Square, SydneyNovotel Darling Square in Sydney, Australia has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 69 of 169 hotels we score in Sydney. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.3 before correction: Booking.com 3.3, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.0, Agoda 3.7. Rooms from about $139 a night (cached, not a live quote).Novotel Darling Square is a contemporary hotel situated in the Darling Harbour precinct. It features 230 refurbished guest rooms and suites, some of which overlook the Chinese Garden of Friendship or the harbour. The property includes an indoor heated swimming pool, a fitness centre, and several dining venues such as Pier St Grill. It is positioned near Chinatown and the ICC Sydney, making it suitable for travellers wanting easy access to local transport and entertainment. While the rooms are modern following a 2017 renovation, some guests have reported noise issues during their stay.What stands out

Indoor heated swimming pool

Central Darling Harbour location

Refurbished guest rooms

On-site dining options

Watch out for

Occasional noise complaints

Some firm pillows

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