Stay at the contemporary Holiday Inn Sydney Darling Harbour hotel in the city's popular entertainment district.
The contemporary, heritage-style Holiday Inn Sydney Darling Harbour is a former 1890s wool store in the heart of Sydney's cosmopolitan Darling Harbour. You'll find us opposite Sydney Entertainment Centre music venue, steps from bustling Chinatown and Cockle Bay Wharf. You can hop on a shuttle service to arrive from Sydney Airport, 8km away.
You can whizz around the city centre on the efficient Monorail and Light Rail from the nearby stop at Paddy's Markets, where you'll bag discount clothing and souvenirs. Marvel at sealife through a glass-bottomed boat at Sydney Aquarium, a 10-minute walk away, and take in the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House on a harbour cruise.
Our location on the city-side of Darling Harbour means it's a breeze to get to the Central Business District, 500 metres away, and Circular Quay, 1km away. It's less than a 10-minute stroll to meetings at big companies like PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Nestlé, Telstra and the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. Events at the huge Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre are 5 minutes on foot from Holiday Inn Sydney Darling Harbour.
Wash down bar snacks with boutique beers like Pure Blonde in bright JBs Bar at Holiday Inn Sydney Darling Harbour. You can work up an appetite in the MiniGym and sauna on our 3rd floor.
This hotels best feature is its location. Easy walking to city centre, china town and darling harbour. The rooms are nice enough no wow factor thought. They are clean and...
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This hotels best feature is its location. Easy walking to city centre, china town and darling harbour. The rooms are nice enough no wow factor thought. They are clean and very comfortable. It can be at times when things are on n sydney a bit expensive for what it is. « less
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Management response from Bradley Boyd, Director of Sales
We value the time you have taken to post your comments after staying with us recently, thank you for your honest feedback. We trust we will be able to welcome you at another Holiday Inn some time soon.
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Bradley Boyd Director of Sales Holiday Inn Darling Harbour.
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“Well located and good value”
May 10, 2013
Alison M, Perth, Australia | Trip type: Family
Well priced by Sydney standards the hotel is within walking distance to Paddys Market, Powerhouse Museum, Chinatown, Chinese Garden of Friendship, Darling Harbour and a few minutes to Sydney Central...
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Well priced by Sydney standards the hotel is within walking distance to Paddys Market, Powerhouse Museum, Chinatown, Chinese Garden of Friendship, Darling Harbour and a few minutes to Sydney Central Station. Rooms are comfortable and fine for a short stay. The hotel needs to do some TLC with the breakfast offered in the restaurant. It was cold and not edible. Save your money and eat elsewhere. The gym is ok but the spa looked like an afterthought. I would stay again but would also look at other properties. « less
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Management response from Bradley Boyd, Director of Sales
Thank you for your feedback after your recent stay with us, your comments are much appreciated. We hope to be able to welcome you at another Holiday Inn some time in the near future.
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Bradley Boyd Director of Sales Holiday Inn Darling Harbour
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“All in all very good”
May 9, 2013
shanemelb1968, Melbourne, Australia
The hotel was clean, comfortable and in a great location. The bed was comfortable and the pillows marked soft and firm is a nice touch.
Check out took a long...
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The hotel was clean, comfortable and in a great location. The bed was comfortable and the pillows marked soft and firm is a nice touch. Check out took a long time plus several errors on the bill. Apart from that the service was good. « less
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Management response from Bradley Boyd, Director of Sales
We appreciate the time you have taken to post a review after your recent stay with us, thank you for your comments. We trust we will be able to welcome you at another Holiday Inn sometime soon.
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Bradley Boyd Director of Sales Holiday Inn Darling Harbour
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“Good Location but rooms are very tired”
May 8, 2013
elliotQueensland, Queensland | Trip type: Business
We recently stayed for ATE and choose the Holiday Inn for convenience to convention centre & China Town. Rooms are very tired and over priced for what they are. People...
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We recently stayed for ATE and choose the Holiday Inn for convenience to convention centre & China Town. Rooms are very tired and over priced for what they are. People above our rooms where very noisy. Staff are very friendly & helpful. Having China Town so close by was a bonus. « less
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“It's your average 4 star establishment”
May 8, 2013
asia_short_tripper, Forbes, Australia | Trip type: Business
I had no complaints about this place, but then I can't remember all that much about it without trying really hard. The bad news is I only stayed last week....
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I had no complaints about this place, but then I can't remember all that much about it without trying really hard. The bad news is I only stayed last week. That's the kind of place it is. Average, run of the mill, no more no less type of accommodation.
There was nothing particularly outstanding or memorable, and that is probably the biggest problem with most Sydney hotels in this class. If you are lucky you get something inoffensive and not particularly memorable. If you are unlucky you get something run down, dirty, smelly or all of the above. Fortunately for the holiday inn, it can't really be faulted on cleanliness or building condition.
The bed was kind of small for this type of room, and the view of the brick wall next door added to the yawn factor. Oh and the bathroom was slighter older in design.
Location is good, in the heart of Chinatown and opposite the entertainment centre, close to paddy's market. At least there are some interesting things happening outside of the hotel.
Staff were polite but didn't really stand out either as going above and beyond or anything.
Wifi in the hotel was ridiculously over priced.
The strangest thing about my stay was that no matter when it was, day or night, a group of loud and rather rough looking people were sitting in the outdoor seating area of the hotel bar drinking alcohol that had obviously been purchased outside of the hotel. I got the impression that these people weren't guests and that the hotel staff were at a loss as to what to do with them, either that or they just didn't care. Either way it isn't a good look for a hotel of any standard, let alone a 4 star place.
To be fair, I slept well, everything was smooth and efficient and the location was great. I just think that staying in a hotel should be an experience.
If somebody get's it right in Sydney without charging an arm and a leg they will have cornered the market. I don't think Holiday Inn are trying hard enough to be that place. « less
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Thank you for taking the time to post your honest feedback after your stay with us, your comments are much appreciated. We hope to be able to welcome you at another Holiday inn next time you are travelling.
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This room measures 312 square feet (29 square meters). The TV offers pay movies. A minibar, a coffee/tea maker, and a full-sized refrigerator/freezer are provided. You will have a shower, as well as bathrobes and a hair dryer. A safe, a desk, and complimentary newspapers are among the conveniences offered. This room is Non-Smoking.
Superior Queen or Twin
One Queen Bed or
Two Single Beds
This room measures 312 square feet (29 square meters). The TV offers pay movies. A minibar, a coffee/tea maker, and a full-sized refrigerator/freezer are provided. You will have a shower, as well as bathrobes and a hair dryer. A safe, a desk, and complimentary newspapers are among the conveniences offered. This room is Non-Smoking.
Superior King
One King Bed
This room measures 312 square feet (29 square meters). The TV offers pay movies. A minibar and a coffee/tea maker are provided. Bathroom amenities include bathrobes and a hair dryer. A safe, a desk, and complimentary newspapers are among the conveniences offered. This room is Non-Smoking.
Two Queen Family Room
Two Queen Beds
This room measures 366 square feet (34 square meters). The TV offers pay movies. A minibar and a coffee/tea maker are provided. Bathroom amenities include bathrobes and a hair dryer. A safe, a desk, and complimentary newspapers are among the conveniences offered. This room is Non-Smoking.
Two Queen Executive
Two Queen Beds
This room measures 377 square feet (35 square meters). The TV offers pay movies. A minibar and a coffee/tea maker are provided. Bathroom amenities include bathrobes and a hair dryer. A safe, a desk, and complimentary newspapers are among the conveniences offered. This room is Non-Smoking.
Executive King
One King Bed
This room measures 312 square feet (29 square meters). The TV offers pay movies. A minibar, a coffee/tea maker, and a full-sized refrigerator/freezer are provided. You will have a shower, as well as bathrobes and a hair dryer. A safe, a desk, and complimentary newspapers are among the conveniences offered. This room is Non-Smoking.
Suite Queen
One Queen Bed
This room measures 592 square feet (55 square meters). The TV offers pay movies. A minibar and a coffee/tea maker are provided. Bathroom amenities include bathrobes and a hair dryer. A safe, a desk, and complimentary newspapers are among the conveniences offered. This room is Non-Smoking.
Superior Twin
Two Single Beds
This room measures 312 square feet (29 square meters). The TV offers pay movies. A minibar, a coffee/tea maker, and a full-sized refrigerator/freezer are provided. You will have a shower, as well as bathrobes and a hair dryer. A safe, a desk, and complimentary newspapers are among the conveniences offered. This room is Non-Smoking.
Amenities - Holiday Inn Darling Harbour
Air conditioning
Airport Shuttle
Alarm clock
Baggage storage facilities
Central location
Clothes drying
Complimentary newspaper
Concierge service
Conference facilities
Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
Credit card accepted: American Express
Credit card accepted: Discover
Credit card accepted: Diners Club
Credit card accepted: JCB
Currency exchange
Dinner available
Electronic key card
Elevator
Express Check-Out
Facilities for the disabled
Fax available
Fitness and health center
Hairdryer available
Handicap accessible
Central heating
Internet - wireless
Internet - ethernet
Ironing facilities
Jacuzzi
Laundry facilities
Mini bar
Movies in room
Non-smoking rooms
24 hours opened
Office or business center
Private bathroom in room
Radio in room
Refrigerator
Restaurant
24 hours room service
Safe in rooms
Sauna
Self controlled heating/cooling system
Shower
Tea and coffee making facilities
Telephone
Telephone in all rooms
Television
Travellers cheques accepted
Valet Parking
Video Games in Room
Voicemail
Pet Friendly?
Sorry, pets are not allowed.
Airport & Shuttle Information - Holiday Inn Darling Harbour
8km from Sydney Airport
Airport Shuttle? Yes! There is an airport shuttle.
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