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Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Reception
Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$180
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr

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169-179 Thomas Street, Haymarket, NSW, 2000
  • Place, World Square Shopping Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, International Convention Centre Sydney
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Room amenity

Superior Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room amenity

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Suite

Premier Suite

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Executive Room

Executive Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Sydney

Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited places you in the centre of Sydney, within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like International Convention Centre Sydney and Capitol Theatre. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a 24-hour gym. .The restaurant, Thomas St Kitchen and Bar, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. 2960 square feet (275 square metres) of event facilities include 12 meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. On weekday mornings full breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Within a 15-minute walk of this 4-property class Haymarket hotel, attractions include Hyde Park and Sydney Town Hall.

What's nearby

  • Capitol Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • World Square Shopping Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hyde Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sydney Town Hall - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Paddy's Markets Light Rail Station - 5 min walk
  • Sydney Central Station - 7 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sushi Hub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Knight's Coffee & Tea Co - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Outta Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Crystal Palace Hotel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Homm Dessert - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited

Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

Business amenities include a business centre and 12 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 2960 square feet (275 square metres) and includes conference space. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Sydney hotel.

  • 255 guestrooms or units
  • 10 levels
  • 2960 sq ft of conference space
  • 275 sq. m of conference space
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited offers 255 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. A pillow menu is available. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Sydney hotel provides complimentary wired Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site (AUD 45 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; AUD 42 for adults and AUD 25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Thomas St Kitchen and Bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 12 meeting rooms
  • 2,960 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 10 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.2 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 90 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately AUD 42 for adults and from AUD 25 for children
  • Self-parking fee: AUD 45.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 90 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.2 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Up to 2 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Novotel Hotel Sydney Central
Novotel Sydney Central
Sydney Central Novotel
Novotel Sydney Central Hotel
Novotel Sydney Central
Sydney Central Hotel Managed by The Ascott Limited Hotel
Sydney Central Hotel Managed by The Ascott Limited Haymarket

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited?

Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited?

As of 29 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited on 26 Apr 2026 start from AU$180, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited?

Yep, Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited has a self car park with in/out privileges for AUD 45.00 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited?

The closest beach to Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited is Coogee Beach (6.7 km).

Does Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited have a pool?

Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Is Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a picnic area, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited is a hit with families.

Does Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited serve breakfast?

Yep, full breakfast is on offer weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited?

No, Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited?

No, pets are not allowed.

Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 552 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 313 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1003 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are clean, mattress and pillows are very good, and location is excellent. There’s parking next door (extra cost), but you’re very close to light rail, so no real need for the car once you’re checked in. Breakfast is also good. It is an older hotel and the layout of the rooms and the breakfast area reflect that. Most rooms have a view of other buildings, even at the Executive’ levels of 17 and 18. It’s a good, solid choice for a few days in Sydney if you can get it at the right price.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Sandi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The accommodation itself was more than great but the the delay in checkin which was already. a 3 pm check-in pushed back to 5 pm . ) was not acceptable. Also. One out of three lifts were operating despite the excess of all new travellers all being delayed in check-in needing to be homed. The one lift took 20 minutes to use due to s family holding it up on the 8th floor. Some people caught the lift on its way up because they couldn’t get on it to go down. Definitely needs to be addressed so others aren’t disappointed with what could have been a very pleasant stay. No confidence in getting in and out after that! The linen service should be looked at as well. There should have been linen bc available for the day to set up the rooms on time.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. Bed was comfortable. Excellent location & price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and amenities are great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

kim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An older hotel but really central. Bedding is always perfect and clean, staff are friendly....great prices.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Graeme

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Heath

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel needs revamp.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Nadine

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had two meals in the restaurant, which were quite good. One was lunch and it was excellent and the other breakfast which was among the best we’ve ever had in a hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Tabata

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Localização perfeita, atendentes educados, boa limpeza, so nao gostei ( o que acontece na Australia toda) do meio boxe molhando o banheiro todo. Nota 8,5
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Dion

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly, helpful staff. Good location for my purposes.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alister

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Breakfast was great. Parking was convenient next door.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Th
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff, great room and great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly helpful staff, big rooms, great buffet and perfect location
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

James

I need a tax receipt and can’t find it in my emails. Now wasting time
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic experience - great room, very clean, excellent service. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Karl Vincent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Hotel is good overall. But really requires a major refurbishing. Room carpet looks and feels dirty. Bathroom needs reno. Breakfast is great but most are greasy so needs some healthier leaner options. The best part is the staff and service. Before when I stayed here, the low price made it good value. But it’s now more expensive and there may be other options if better value.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruby

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Sydney Central Hotel turned out to be a surprisingly lovely stay. I have to admit, after reading some reviews I was a little nervous, but we were fortunate enough to receive an upgrade to a larger room, which was a great start. The room was clean, and parts—especially the bathroom—looked recently renovated. It would’ve been nice to have wine glasses in the room, and as it was our anniversary (which the hotel was aware of), a small acknowledgment would have been appreciated, though it seems that may have slipped their mind. The main downside was that our room was located right outside the pool area, which did get noisy at times. We had a balcony, but we couldn’t really use it as people at the pool could look straight in. Aside from that, everything else was generally positive. We did use the pool once, it’s lovely and warm but it can get crowded due to its small size. Overall, a pleasant stay with just a few minor drawbacks. We will definitely return again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great location, good service at the reception and restaurant. However, the hotel is feeling really tired and run down, hopefully a refurb is in the works soon.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025