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Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour

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Outdoor pool
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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Overview of Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour

UNESCO Sustainable Property

Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour

5 out of 5

4.5/5 Wonderful

Guests rated this property 4.7/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Cleaned with disinfectant
  • Contactless check-in
  • Hand sanitiser provided
12 Darling Drive, Sydney, NSW, 2000

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationSEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium12 min walk
  • Popular LocationHyde Park17 min walk
  • Popular LocationAustralia Square3 min drive
  • AirportSydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)29 min drive

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About this area

Sydney

Located on the waterfront, Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour is in Sydney's Darling Harbour neighbourhood, an area with good shopping. International Convention Centre Sydney and Sydney Opera House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Circular Quay and Overseas Passenger Terminal. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Sydney Cricket Ground or ANZ Stadium. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including outlet shopping.
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What's nearby

  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 6 min walk
  • Cockle Bay Wharf - 6 min walk
  • SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium - 12 min walk
  • Hyde Park - 17 min walk
  • Australia Square - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Convention Light Rail Station - 3 min walk
  • Exhibition Centre Station - 10 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Atelier by Sofitel — 1 min walk
  • Champagne Bar — 1 min walk
  • Pancakes on the Rocks - 2 min walk
  • The Little Snail - 3 min walk
  • Blue Fish - 4 min walk

About this property

Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour

Luxury Sydney hotel in Darling Harbour, walk to International Convention Centre Sydney
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has an outdoor pool and 3 bars/lounges. Free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception are also provided. Additionally, a fitness centre, a poolside bar and a coffee shop/café are on-site. All 590 soundproofed rooms feature free WiFi and 24-hour room service. Comforts include premium bedding and pillow menus, and guests will also find conveniences such as sitting areas and coffee makers.
Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour offers 590 forms of air-conditioned accommodation with minibars and a safe. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 55-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

This Sydney hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.

Awards and affiliations

This property has signed the UNESCO Sustainable Tourism Pledge.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
Property is disinfected with electrostatic spray
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter
Follows the standard cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)

Check-in

Contactless social distancing and check-out
Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Social distancing measures in place
Contactless room service is available.

Safety measures

Gives staff personal protective equipment worn by staff
Masks and gloves available
Hand sanitiser provided
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Valet parking on site (AUD 84 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–10:30 AM: AUD 30-45 for adults and AUD 20-20 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 3 bars/lounges and 1 poolside bar
  • Free daily reception
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • Designer shops
  • Fitness centre
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting/childcare (surcharge)
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Newspapers in reception

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Languages spoken

  • Chinese
  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Portuguese
  • Spanish

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference space (5350 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms 8

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility (select rooms)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Couples dining
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Children's dressing gowns
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV
  • Films for purchase
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing

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Check-in

Check-in from 3:00 PM - anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Due to COVID-19, this property's food and beverage options may be limited pursuant to local regulations.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from July 1 2021 to January 1 2022 (dates subject to change):
  • Fitness facilities
Due to COVID-19, this property’s food and beverage options may be limited.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 100.0 per night.
Free cots (infant beds)

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at the time of service, check-in or check-out.

  • Breakfast fee: between AUD 30 and AUD 45 for adults, and AUD 20 and AUD 20 for children (approximately)
  • Valet parking fee: AUD 84 per night
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 100.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 6 AM to 9 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour Hotel
Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour (opening November 2017)
Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbou
Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour Hotel
Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour Sydney
Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour Hotel Sydney

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Overall score and ratings

4.5

Wonderful

Rating 5 - Excellent. 737 out of 1045 reviews
5 - Excellent 71%
Rating 4 - Good. 201 out of 1045 reviews
4 - Good 19%
Rating 3 - Okay. 52 out of 1045 reviews
3 - Okay 5%
Rating 2 - Poor. 29 out of 1045 reviews
2 - Poor 3%
Rating 1 - Terrible. 26 out of 1045 reviews
1 - Terrible 2%

4.7/5

Cleanliness

4.5/5

Staff & service

4.6/5

Amenities

4.7/5

Property conditions & facilities
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5/5 Excellent

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean staff very pleasant and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

5/5 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

5/5 Excellent

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool and the view
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

5/5 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

5/5 Excellent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was professional.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021