Darwin City Hotel
59 Smith St, Darwin, Northern Territory 0800 Australia
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#28 of 99 hotels in Darwin
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Darwin City Hotel is a 4 Star Boutique Hotel located in the heart of the CBD on Smith Street. We are a short stroll to the Mall, supermarkets and multiple restaurants, cafes and Darwin’s Waterfront District. As a family owned and operated hotel, our vision is to help create memories for our guests and to make them feel the comforts of home. We offer 90 standard, deluxe, superior rooms and apartments incorporating LCD TV, free wireless internet, en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower, study desk & secure room access. Disable access rooms are also available upon request. Our One and Two bedroom apartments, located on the top floor, come fully self-contained with a full Kitchen, in-room laundry facilities and private balcony with city views. Combined with modern décor and design, our apartments are built for your comfort to be a home away from home. Stay a while, Enjoy yourselves and Relax! For your convenience, Darwin City Hotel provides onsite laundry facilities, paid secure car
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Property amenities
Paid private parking on-site
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Coffee shop
Highchairs available
Taxi service
Foot massage
Car park
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Outdoor pool
Breakfast available
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Full body massage
Hand massage
Head massage
Massage
Neck massage
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
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Room features
Blackout curtains
Air conditioning
Desk
Housekeeping
Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
Sofa bed
Bath / shower
Safe
Telephone
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Iron
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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City view
Non-smoking rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
HOTEL STYLE
Modern
Centrally Located
Languages Spoken
English, Chinese
Location
100Great for walkers
Grade: 100 out of 100
128Restaurantswithin 0.5 km
48Attractionswithin 0.5 km
59 Smith St, Darwin, Northern Territory 0800 Australia
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Booked this hotel for a short assignment to Darwin initially due to a very good price it offers online. I did not have a big expectation. After 12 days, its been one of my best stay recently in terms of price, room, amenities and location. Moderns rooms and they are being cleaned everyday except Sunday. I haven't seen this done for a while now and considering the price I paid for it I have no idea how they can do it. Laundry facilities onsite which is very convenient. The front reception is being manned 24/7 as well. Very close to the city's main streets. Dinner is always a short walk everyday. Parking onsite is available but street parking is plenty too. Well done Darwin City Hotel!
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
Room Tip: Street parking on a Saturday night could be difficult.
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I booked in which was the only thing that was good no mini bar all I wanted was a zero coke was directed to a drink machine no sugar free (for health reasons) no microwave no plates or cutlery I did check to eat off all there was coffee, tea, and milk would off not care if I had to pay. Room was alright cleaned once while I was there although I had clothes and personal items floor was not swept had to ask reception for toilet paper not happy.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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This hotel was very convenientlty situated near 2 supermarkets. The staff were very helpful. We had 5 nights arriving late Friday. Found out during the weekend there was no servicing of rooms at the weekend. Found it hard when out early and in late from day tours. Just enough tea and coffee there.The ceiling fan was most welcome. Our las
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Booked for conference mainly for the location as walking distance to the conference venue as well as food etc. Room was ok but small and was a bit tired and in need of some tlc and a bit of renovation. Travel colleague had unpleasant checkin experience with room not being ready and some concerns re cleanliness of room and amenities. Overall ok but may be cheaper to book direct as price was expensive for a basic motel roo.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
Room Tip: Busy time with Darwin Festival May have bumped up the prices!
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This was a terrible night of sleep. I feel bad for this hotel because they are located next to multiple dance clubs with thump thump music. The rooms are very stuffy - we had a family room and it did not have enough airflow. On the plus side, it is central and I only found one roach next to my bed.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Bring a reading lamp if you are with a partner - there are no bedside lamps.
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Whew do I start. We checked in and went up to our room. A pair of dirty undies in the floor and room was different to what we had booked. Problem was rectified quickly and we were given a new room. The new room was spotless and obviosly cleaned - bathroom smelled of bleach. My wife and I settled in, showered after a day of travelling around. The sink in the bathroom wouldn't drain, so I removed the plug cap and discovered the drain was clogged with what seemed to be a year of hair mixed with paper and grime. Mentioned this the following morning worth reception before heading out for the day. Returned a few hours later (about 1pm) found the sink fixed, but room still unmade. Reception asked about sink, and thanked them. Asked housekeeping if they were going to clean the room, and was assured it would be. Went back out for the afternoon returning about 4.30pm to find the room still had not been made. This was the final straw, I had been extremely patient and understanding up until now. Went down to reception and voiced my frustrations (in a matter of fact but respectful manner) only to be told the room would not be made up as there were no longer any house keeping staff and were not able to change rooms. This alone would not have been a concern, but all of this had been over the course of not even a day and a half. I can't understand how so many things could have gone wrong... waiting to hear back from the manager. …
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Dated and tired decor. Room was perfunctory at best. We were ‘upgraded’ to a family room, which backed on to Mitchell Street. Noise from the Mitchell St shenanigans could be heard late into the night/early morning. Room walls also paper thin; could hear snoring from our neighbouring room. Cleanliness somewhat lacking, especially in bathroom. Pretty sure the bathroom bin had been used as a vomit bucket at some point and never cleaned. Toilet seat stained yellow underneath. Smears and stains n walls and soiling on bathroom furniture. Bathroom was tiny and could not be used by more than one person at a time, which seems unhelpful for a family room ! Would not recommend this hotel. Walk the extra 300 metres down Smith Street and stay at H on Smith hotel. We stayed there 3 nights at the start of our trip and upon our return to Darwin thought we’d share our tourist dollars with a different hotel. Sadly the Darwin City Hotel didn’t deliver.…
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Good location, rooms not too spacious, clean with comfy bed, bathroom clean, though a bit dated, with everything one needs. However: it was a bit of a "surprise" that on weekends / bank holidays there is no room cleaning service.
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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This hotel is so close to every thing You can walk to any where. Supermarket opposite. Pool is small but fine. Rooms are good size and good aircon. Bed is comfortable. and large. . Staff are ok Not a lot but helpful. Would stay again
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Date of stay: May 2022
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We stayed here for 6 nights in an apartment. The first apartment we were in, was very nice modern, and a good size, the couch though was very low and uncomfortable to sit on, it was a click clack lounge. We also found the whole place was very dirty, the cleanliness was disgusting. There were dirty marks on the walls and cupboards, the floor was dirty, and the skirting boards have never been cleaned, the bedside tables were dirty, as was the drawers, I wiped them all down before putting our stuff in them, the bathroom cupboard had dead baby cockroaches in it, and smelt very strongly of insect spray. The bed was comfortable, but made a terrible noise when getting into it. The air conditioner in the lounge, did not work, because it was a public holiday they could not get an electrician, we were offered another room, which was a little smaller, so we said we would wait to the next day for the electrician, next day the electrician could not come, so one of the workers came and said he would clean it, after being cleaned, it still didn’t work, so we were offered another room, which we took. This apartment was bigger than the last, again it was very nice, they are modern, it’s a shame they are not cleaned and looked after. The same lounge, a click clack lounge, which is not comfy and too low. The floor next to the bed was disgusting, there was like orange juice or something orange and sticky, and also on the bedside table, so I cleaned that, but there was lots of dust balls on the floor and behind the curtains, the bathroom had mildew around the taps and sink hole, and around the toilet was not cleaned properly. there were dirty food marks around the dishwasher. The walls had dirty marks on them, and the skirting boards were also dirty. There is a laundry in the apartment, which was good. As for room service, I think we got it once the whole time we were there, and that was, replace our towels and empty the bin, the tea and coffee or the bathroom items were not replaced or refilled either. There were no blankets in the room, just a sheet on the bed, so we had to ask for a blanket. The noise in the corridors carry, Then there’s the staff at the reception desk ; there were a few different staff there each time we went, which were all not very courteous, and impolite. There is secure parking, but that comes at a cost also on top of your accommodation costs. The good thing is , the hotel is central, and walking distance to the mall, and supermarket across the road, and restaurants nearby. The downside is definitely the cleanliness , there is none. Very unhygienic.…
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Date of stay: December 2022
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Room Tip: We stayed in an apartment on the top floor. 508. An end room so no traffic. Nice and big, just...
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PRICE RANGE
USD 56 - USD 75 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
AustraliaNorthern TerritoryTop EndDarwin
NUMBER OF ROOMS
91
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Frequently Asked Questions about Darwin City Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Darwin City Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Crocosaurus Cove (0.3 km), Parliament House (0.2 km), and Breakout NT (0.2 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Darwin City Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and a fitness centre.
Which room amenities are available at Darwin City Hotel?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Darwin City Hotel?
Guests can enjoy breakfast, complimentary tea, and free instant coffee during their stay.
Is parking available at Darwin City Hotel?
Yes, a parking garage, paid private parking on-site, and paid public parking nearby are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Darwin City Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include PepperBerry Restaurant, Kurt's Cakes, and The Rabbit Hole.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Darwin City Hotel?
Yes, guests have access to a pool and a fitness centre during their stay.
Is Darwin City Hotel located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.3 km away from the centre of Darwin.
Are any cleaning services offered at Darwin City Hotel?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Darwin City Hotel?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Chinese.
Are there any historical sites close to Darwin City Hotel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Burnett House (1.8 km), The Old Town Hall (0.5 km), and Survivors’ Lookout (0.3 km).