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Holiday Inn Darling Harbour, an IHG Hotel

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk
Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk
Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk
Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Overview of Holiday Inn Darling Harbour, an IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Darling Harbour, an IHG Hotel

4.0 star property

4.2/5 Very good

Guests rated this property 4.3/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Laundry

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Cleaned with disinfectant
  • 72-hour vacancy between guest room stays
  • Hand sanitiser provided
  • Personal protective equipment
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68 Harbour St, Darling Harbour, Haymarket, NSW, 2000

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationHyde Park15 min walk
  • Popular LocationSEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium16 min walk
  • Popular LocationStar Casino5 min drive
  • AirportSydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)28 min drive

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About this area

Sydney

Holiday Inn Darling Harbour, an IHG Hotel is located in Sydney Central Business District, a neighbourhood in Sydney, and is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Notable landmarks in the area include Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House, and travellers wishing to experience a bit of culture can try Capitol Theatre. Don't miss out on a visit to SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale watching, outlet shopping and golfing.
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What's nearby

  • Darling Square - 3 min walk
  • Chinese Garden of Friendship - 6 min walk
  • Hyde Park - 15 min walk
  • SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium - 16 min walk
  • Star Casino - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Paddy's Markets Light Rail Station - 2 min walk
  • Exhibition Centre Station - 8 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 28 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Darling Harbour, an IHG Hotel

Eco-friendly Sydney hotel in Sydney Central Business District, walk to International Convention Centre Sydney
This smoke-free hotel features a fitness centre, 24-hour room service and a business centre. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a meeting room, concierge services and dry cleaning. All 370 soundproofed rooms feature free WiFi and 24-hour room service. For a bit of entertainment, LCD TVs come with cable channels, and guests can also appreciate conveniences like dining areas and sitting areas.
Holiday Inn Darling Harbour, an IHG Hotel offers 370 accommodations with minibars and a safe. This individually furnished accommodation has separate dining areas. A pillow menu is available. 30-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and fans. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.

Awards and affiliations

Green/Sustainable Property
This property participates in EarthCheck, a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: The Environment, the community, the cultural heritage and the local economy.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter

Social distancing

Contactless check-out
Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property
Guest rooms kept vacant for 72 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place
Contactless room service is available.

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Masks and gloves available
Hand sanitiser provided
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place
Individually wrapped food options available for dinner and through room service
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 4-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free with a 4-device limit

Parking and public transport

  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Off-site parking within 755 ft (AUD 35.00 per night); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Local cuisine breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekends: AUD 29.95 for adults and AUD 19.95 for children
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • Fitness centre

Family friendly

  • Fridge
  • Separate dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

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

Languages spoken

  • Arabic
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
  • Czech
  • English
  • Filipino
  • French
  • German
  • Hindi
  • Indonesian
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Malay
  • Portuguese
  • Russian
  • Spanish
  • Turkish
  • Vietnamese

Business services

  • Business centre
  • A meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
  • Braille signage
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • In-room accessibility (select rooms)
  • Lever door handles
  • Roll-in shower (select rooms)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchairs available on site

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Fan
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

  • 30-inch LCD TV
  • TV channels
  • Films for purchase
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Dining room
  • Electric kettle
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Minibar
  • Fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 2 PM - anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee (amount varies)
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express checkout

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 55.0 per night.

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.

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: AUD 29.95 for adults and AUD 19.95 for children (approximately)
  • Nearby parking fee: AUD 35.00 per night (755 ft away)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability, amount varies)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability, amount varies)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 55.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 per cent

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, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, 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

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
Free in-room WiFi has a 4-device limit; WiFi in public areas is also free and has a 4-device limit
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ friendly)

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian star ratings agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Darling Harbour Hotel
Holiday Inn Darling Harbour
Darling Harbour, An Ihg
Holiday Inn Darling Harbour
Holiday Inn Darling Harbour an IHG Hotel
"Holiday Inn Darling Harbour an IHG Hotel"
Holiday Inn Darling Harbour, an IHG Hotel Hotel
Holiday Inn Darling Harbour, an IHG Hotel Haymarket
Holiday Inn Darling Harbour, an IHG Hotel Hotel Haymarket

Overall score and ratings

4.2

Very good

Rating 5 - Excellent. 414 out of 973 reviews
5 - Excellent 43%
Rating 4 - Good. 386 out of 973 reviews
4 - Good 40%
Rating 3 - Okay. 117 out of 973 reviews
3 - Okay 12%
Rating 2 - Poor. 37 out of 973 reviews
2 - Poor 4%
Rating 1 - Terrible. 19 out of 973 reviews
1 - Terrible 2%

4.3/5

Cleanliness

4.3/5

Staff & service

4.1/5

Amenities

4.0/5

Property conditions & facilities

4.4/5

Eco-friendliness
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4/5 Good

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Generally it was ok. The only comment was I was advised they would upgrade our room, but it was a standard room. They hadn't cleaned our fridge and we were short a bath towel for our son.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

3/5 Okay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to travel spot
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

5/5 Excellent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

5/5 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

5/5 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022