Novotel Darling Harbour: Can I Really Stay Here?

2015-07-04 · Updated: 2026-08-11 · Original (Korean)

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I'll save today's events for the next post and start with the hotel story.

With the Chinese New Year ending, I was finally able to move out of the Holiday Inn, which was far from the partner company I commute to, felt dangerous, and started getting noisy at night. So I immediately asked to change hotels. I listened to the options proposed by the corporate travel agency, and they were cheaper than my current place, closer to work, and had a higher star rating. What I liked most was that I could replace my daily routine of going out for breakfast with a hotel breakfast.

I debated where to go and settled on "Novotel in Sydney" because I had heard of it somewhere. It passed the test because the company recommended it and it was a familiar name. And today I moved rooms... Wow! I usually travel on a tight budget, but I've never seen such a nice room. 'There must be some mistake.' So I calmed down and double-checked if it was booked wrong or if the price was correct. Finding no issues at all, I jumped up and down on the bed screaming.

My life's first 5-star hotel post!!!

Escalator and stair structure inside a building viewed from above — From the moment I walked in, my jaw dropped and I said, "Whoa~ this place is amazing~". It's literally on a different level from the accommodations I've stayed in before.

Hotel room with a bed covered in white bedding and an orange armchair — The room. Just looking at it, it seems like up to 8 people could sleep here comfortably. Plus, the amenities look very luxurious.

Interior of a hotel room with a desk, chair, television, and a framed picture on the wall

Room cabinet containing an electric kettle, cups, a safe, a mini fridge, and an iron — A hotel room that has absolutely everything. This is why people sleep in expensive places.

Bathroom with white tiled walls, equipped with a sink, a bathtub, and towels — I think I could even sleep in the bathroom.

It's such a nice room, but there's just one, really just one problem. That is... when you open the window, it's a construction site.

Construction site in progress against a city skyline of high-rise buildings — Did they say it was a shopping mall? They're building a huge building all day long.

Hotel notice listing the prices of business and personal amenities — Other provided amenities, but they are much, really much! more expensive than a convenience store. The fact that they sell these things proves you should definitely bring your own.