Name: Novotel Sydney Darling Harbour
Address: Sydney, AU
Price range: From $210

Novotel Sydney Darling Harbour, SydneyNovotel Sydney Darling Harbour in Sydney, Australia has a corrected score of 3.1 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 112 of 169 hotels we score in Sydney. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.0 before correction: Booking.com 2.9, Tripadvisor 3.2, Agoda 3.0. Rooms from about $210 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located in the Darling Harbour precinct, this ten-storey hotel sits near the ICC Sydney and the Harbourside Shopping Centre. It features 525 contemporary guest rooms, some of which were refurbished in 2018. Guests can access an outdoor swimming pool, a tennis court, and a fitness centre. The property includes The Ternary restaurant and bar, alongside a bright, high-ceilinged lobby. It is well-positioned for those visiting Cockle Bay Wharf, The Star casino, or the Chinese Garden of Friendship. While the location is central to local dining and entertainment, some guests have reported inconsistent room cleanliness.What stands out

Outdoor swimming pool

Walking distance to major attractions

On-site dining and bar

Tennis court and gym

Watch out for

Inconsistent room cleanliness

Occasional noise issues

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