Novotel Australia

Operating since 1967, Novotel is an International midscale hotel brand with over 300 hotels in more than 50 countries. This network of well-designed and modern hotels is a part of Accor, a world-leading hotel group that offers a varied portfolio of hotel and resort brands ranging from budget-friendly to luxury properties.

Providing hospitality for more than 50 years and offering a wide array of attractive hotel loyalty programs, Accor has around 4,800 hotels, resorts, and residences located across 100 countries.

About Novotel Brand

Novotel hotels can be found in the heart of major international cities, tourist destinations, and business districts. This midscale hotel brand attracts leisure and business travellers alike and features modern amenities and entertainment facilities.

Locations typically include in-house restaurants, exercise rooms, and swimming pools. Novotel hotels are also an ideal choice for a conference or meeting venue.

Novotel Australia Hotels

The first Novotel property in Australia opened its doors on Sydney’s Darling Harbour back in July 1991. Since then, this midscale hotel brand has rapidly expanded around the continent and nowadays operates in nearly 100 superior quality properties in the Australia-Asia-Pacific area.

All Novotel properties in Australia have high-speed wireless Internet, 24-hour reception, and well-equipped rooms. Children under 16 years can stay free of charge at Novotel hotels in Australia when sharing a room with their parents.

Located in Adelaide’s vibrant West End arts precinct, Adelaide Rockford is a 4-star property that offers boutique-style accommodation in the heart of Adelaide CBD. Attractions like Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Adelaide Oval, SkyCity Casino, and Rundle Mall are within walking distance.

Hotel rooms are fitted with complimentary iPads and mini bars, while the on-site Spice Market Lounge offers a nice selection of artisan cocktails. Foodies staying at Adelaide Rockford will be happy to hear that the on-site Spice Market Restaurant serves a wide range of delicious Asian, European, and Australian dishes.

Conveniently located just a short walk from Brisbane’s Central Station, Novotel Brisbane is a modern hotel with facilities like an outdoor swimming pool, sauna, and a fitness centre. Rooms are nicely decorated and come with refrigerators, work desks, and tea/coffee making facilities.

Attractions like Brisbane River, the Museum of Brisbane, and St. John’s Cathedral are just minutes away.

Travellers searching for accommodation near the Brisbane airport should look no further than Novotel Brisbane Airport Hotel. Go for a dip in the glass-sided swimming pool that is located on the rooftop relaxation terrace or enjoy modern Australian cuisine at the on-site Catalina Restaurant and Bar. In case you wish to work out, feel free to use the fitness centre that is overlooking the airport.

As for the rooms, they are tastefully decorated and fitted with flat-screen TVs, mini bars, air conditioning, work desks, and tea/coffee making facilities.

Guests looking for a place to stay in Canberra can book a room at Novotel Canberra, a stylish 4-star property with a renovated indoor swimming pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. There is also a nice fitness centre, as well as a bar where you can unwind with a drink or two. All rooms offer cable TV and a minibar.

Nature lovers visiting Kosciuszko National Park can look forward to staying at the Novotel Lake Crackenback Resort & Spa. This lovely 150-acre property is well-known for its lake view apartments and a 9-hole golf course. Facilities at Novotel Lake Crackenback Resort & Spa include two restaurants, tennis courts, and a heated swimming pool.

Apart from spectacular lake views, apartments are tastefully decorated and come with modern amenities including open fireplaces and separate lounge/dining areas. The popular ski resort of Thredbo is just a 15-minute drive away.

Novotel Darwin CBD is one of the best accommodation options for guests who wish to be close to the city’s finest attractions like the Darwin Convention Centre, Mindil Beach Casino and Resort (formerly the Skycity Darwin Casino), and Mindil Beach. The hotel is not short on fabulous facilities and amenities ranging from an indoor tropical rainforest with cascading vines, palm trees, and a waterfall to a swimming pool and a spa centre. Indulge in modern Australian cuisine at the hotel’s Zest Restaurant and Terrace.

Novotel Surfers Paradise is an ideal place to stay for travellers who wish to explore the popular Gold Coast. Surrounded by picturesque beaches and theme parks, this Novotel property offers facilities such as a fitness centre, a full-size tennis court, and a sun-soaked swimming pool. Some rooms come with a spa bath.

There is no shortage of Novotel properties in Melbourne. Built in 2017, the 4-star Novotel Melbourne South Wharf Hotel is an ideal place for guests who wish to explore the city’s historic South Wharf Promenade. There is also the Novotel Melbourne Central that can be found in the heart of the city’s central business district. The Novotel property is within walking distance from the shopping precinct of Melbourne where travellers will find the Emporium and Bourke St Mall.

In Sydney, travellers on a business trip can stay at the Novotel Sydney Central. Tourists who wish to be close to one of the most popular beaches in Australia can spend a few nights at the Novotel Sydney Manly Pacific Hotel.

Novotel News

· Accor’s Novotel brand has recently launched Vivaah at Novotel in India. Have a contemporary virtual wedding experience with this concept that is available in about 20 Novotel properties. Couples will have a chance to connect with their friends and relatives via the web telecast on this special day while maintaining social distancing norms.

· One of Accor’s most emblematic hotels in Madrid has introduced a unique concept created by stone designs. Ibis styles, Novotel, and Insólito hotel brands are taking part in this project inspired by Spanish comics from the 50s and 60s. Expect to find hotel interiors that pay tribute to these legendary comics.

Novotel Sustainability

Novotel Brisbane

With a variety of eco-friendly initiatives, Novotel Brisbane aims to provide a positive hospitality experience. The hotel managed to reduce its food waste by 30–40% in just 3 months. They have turned orange peels into delicious treats and serve them on the breakfast buffet.

The hotel’s on-site café encourages guests to bring their own mugs and also offers those old-school ceramic mugs instead of takeaway coffee cups to reduce waste.

This Novotel property in Brisbane has also introduced Imnotplasticco straws. These plant-based straws that are 100% compostable and biodegradable will now be used throughout the hotel’s bars and restaurants.

Novotel Barossa Valley

Located just an hour’s drive from Adelaide, Novotel Barossa Valley is all about being eco-friendly. To reduce its carbon footprint, the hotel has installed 485 solar panels in just one year. The hotel also focuses on sustainability with its initiative at the on-site Novotel Barossa Cellar Kitchen. The kitchen staff is using seasonal and regional produce and has a great relationship with local producers and farmers.

Novotel Melbourne

Committed to acting sustainably, Novotel Melbourne is finding new ways to stay respectful to the planet and has an eco-aware strategy of development and innovation. They are taking part in the Planet 21 program that was set up in 2010 and embodies ambitious sustainability goals. This program has three key tasks including health, nature, and carbon.

The health tasks focus on healthy hotel interiors, while the nature tasks revolve around recycling, protecting biodiversity, and reducing water use. The third task aims to reduce CO2 emissions and use eco designs and sustainable technologies.

Comparison with Similar Brands

Within the Accor portfolio of hotel chains, Novotel is priced below luxury hotel brands like Pullman and Sofitel.

The Novotel brand competes against brands in a similar category such as Holiday Inn.

Compared to Ibis (and Ibis Styles), Novotel has larger rooms with an average room size of 26-32 square meters. Unlike Ibis, Novotel locations include fitness centres and swimming pools. Spa centres are based on market demand.

At Novotel, guests will find meeting rooms. However, hotel brands like Sofitel have spacious executive lounges.

Fairmont has larger rooms (40 square meters). Unlike Novotel, Fairmont properties are usually more resort-like and have 3 on-site restaurants.

When we compare the Ibis Budget with Novotel, we can see that Ibis has no meeting rooms, swimming pools, and no fitness centres. Instead of an on-site restaurant, Ibis budget properties usually have a breakfast room and a vending machine.

Please see the hotel list below to browse Novotel Australia in order of price. Click 'check rates' to get current rates for all room types and last minute discount deals.

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