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Reviews of Novotel Sydney City Centre 4 stars

7-9 York Street, Sydney CBD, 2000 Sydney, Australia

#200 of 325 hotels in Sydney

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Review score

Based on 3984 hotel reviews

7.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    7.0
    The hotel itself was great, good location and sights.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There was no map offered on arrival. The wifi in my room wasn't working on the first night. Also, when I ordered fish and chips for room service, the fish came out of a box. It was exactly the same fish out of a box that I had eaten two weeks before. The chips were frozen chips - well cooked but not fresh. Charging $35 for fish and chips from the supermarket is NOT ON. Also, there was no vegetarian option on the room service menu.

    The room and bed were good. Comfortable.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    8.0
    comfortable
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    value for money

    location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    7.0
    Not brilliant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The second day, we returned to our room around 6.00pm to find that the room had not been serviced. I complained to the manager who stated that all the service staff had gone home as if that was an end to the matter. I persisted, saying that was his problem, not mine, and I wasn't sleeping in an unmade bed. Pointing out the we were paying him a lot of money for the privilege of no having to make our own bed. He eventually found someone to make the bed, but the rest didn't get done until the following day. I remember thinking at the time that it would have been nice to have an apology. I guess that was too much to expect. The pillows were too hard and uncomfortable. There didn't seem to be a softer option . The breakfast was a little hit and miss. One day, the bacon was perfect, and the next, it was burnt to a crisp. One day, the scrabbled egg was swimming in liquid the next it was not

    Not a lot. This used to be a really nice hotel when it was a Travelodge. Presumably, the new owners thought that they could do better, but they haven't. It's a cold, soleless place, self service check in is OK for a 25yr old but in your 70s it's confusing, expected to download their app when your UK phone doesn't work in Australia is a joke. We ended up being helped by a young lady who seemed to be there just to help customers use the machines. So if you are going to have people hanging around, why not ditch the machines and bring the receptionist back. There is nothing nicer than being greeted by a smiling face.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    8.0
    enjoyed 100% would recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    wish had a pool Gym needs more hand weights 10Kg not enough

    friendly service Comfortable bed and room great location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    7.0
    Clean, comfortable hotel in a great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Poor soundproofing between our room and the one next door

    Great bed and perfect location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location comfortable and clean

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    8.0
    Great location. Very clean.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bathroom shower design means the floor gets very wet. Not a problem for me as I had a spare towel to dry things up a little, but probably not ideal for the hotel!

    Staff were very friendly and accommodating. The location is very close to my work needs, but also close to the train station and Sydney shopping area.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    7.0
    Perfect location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom is very small.Room service must be improved.

    Situated in the city centre closed proximity to Sydney famous attractions.Easy access to public transport like trains and buses.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    sink in room did not drain at all

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    8.0
    Great location, comfortable and clean room. Staff were friendly.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Carparking a little pricey ($50/night) and the carpark itself was quite tight

    Very convenient location, modern rooms, clean and had everything we needed. Nice onsite restaurant

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    lovely helpful staff

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    9.0
    Very pleasant and no problems. Staff were very helpful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not enough storage space or coat hangars which we did get when requested.

    Have stayed at this hotel a few times over the years and found the change to Novotel positive. We were greeted by Thushara on reception and he was extremely helpful with providing the right room for us. We also found Thushara made time to explain things in Sydney and checked with us on our return that all was well. We found the room very comfortable but it could do with some drawers and top space to put things on. We had to ask for more coat hangars as we only had three and were staying for a week, they arrived within ten minutes of asking, good service. We didn't like the menu in the restaurant so didn't use it this time. We will use this hotel again when we return to Sydney, the location is excellent for getting around to the main sights in Sydney.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    9.0
    great quiet hotel for CBD staycation
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    great location - quick walk to train station and major bus stops. self check in - fantastic. Pillows of different comfort on the beds. and the best air conditioning I have had in a hotel in ages .............

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location and staff great

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking is deceiving at Booking.com are not included when I choose with parking, arrived at hotel extra charge. However the Manager was lovely to accommodate and gave us 50% off. Thank you 😊

    Breakfast foods are fresh cook and tasteful

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The street is quite noisy at night and you could hear the noise. It would be better if they change the windows for soundproof ones.

    The hotel room was quite big, the beds were comfortable and a decent size. The location is quite good if you want to visit the center by foot.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    9.0
    Great. We would definitely stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Additional Cost of parking

    Location to appointment, food, ferry, sight seeing.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff wasn't the most helpful. My kid and wife were not well and they had to really struggle for basic help like meals being delivered to the room. Cleaning was not upto the mark as would be expected from Novotel.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    7.0
    It was a very pleasant stay. Kept my luggage too after checkout so that I could roam around the city
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pillows were too high

    Good location and friendly staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    8.0
    Good Stay otherwise
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room had a connecting door to next room. You can hear people in the next room. Traffic from the road could be heard at night.

    Clean comfy room . Location was excellent.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    9.0
    was very relaxing and friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    insufficent toilet paper and tissues we ran out in the middle of the night

    room was very comfortable bathroom was very small

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    7.0
    Great weekend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I thought the bathroom could have been a little bit cleaner.

    The location was perfect and the staff were very friendly and accommodating.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room service

    Location

    Stayed in March 2024

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