The Darling at the Star

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near Circular Quay

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Lobby sitting area
Turkish bath, body treatments, aromatherapy, hot stone massages
Jewel Suite
9 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Japanese cuisine

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
80 Pyrmont Street, Pyrmont, NSW, 2009
  • Star Casino
    1 min walk
  • Fat Noodle
    1 min walk
  • Star City Light Rail Station
    3 min walk
  • Sydney, NSW (RSE-Rose Bay Seaplane Base)
    21 min drive

Room options

Stellar Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Adored Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Darling King Room

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Jewel Suite

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Darling Twin Room

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Jewel City Spa Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Jewel Spa Suite

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Jewel City Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Sydney

Pyrmont stay.At this Pyrmont hotel, you'll be steps from Star Casino and within a 15-minute walk of International Convention Centre Sydney. Circular Quay and Overseas Passenger Terminal are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Star Casino - 1 min walk
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 13 min walk
  • SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium - 14 min walk
  • Circular Quay - 5 min drive
  • White Bay Cruise Terminal - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Star City Light Rail Station - 3 min walk
  • Exhibition Centre Station - 13 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Star Garden Buffet - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fat Noodle - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪24/7 Sports Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sovereign Room - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Quick Brown Fox Eatery - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Darling at the Star

5-star luxury hotel near Circular Quay
The Darling at the Star offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a spa tub. There are 9 restaurants and 3 coffee shops/cafes on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 7 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A casino, a nightclub, and a 24-hour fitness center are also featured at the luxury The Darling at the Star. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Sydney hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 171 guestrooms or units
  • 16 levels
  • 9 dining venues
  • 7 bars or lounges
  • 3 coffee shops
  • Built in 2011
  • Casino
  • Nightclub
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar by the pool
The Darling at the Star offers 171 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and pay movies. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, The Spa at The Darling. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Vietnamese

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (AUD 40 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–11:00 AM: AUD 49.90 for adults and AUD 25.90 for children
  • 9 restaurants and 3 coffee shops
  • 7 bars/lounges and 1 poolside bar
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • Spa tub

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • iPod dock
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathroom (partially open)
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 0.8 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 80.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 49.90 for adults and AUD 25.90 for children
  • Self parking fee: AUD 40 per night
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 80.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 0.8 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Darling Star Hotel Pyrmont
Darling Star Hotel
Star Darling
Darling Star Pyrmont
The Darling at the Star Hotel
The Darling at the Star Pyrmont
The Darling at the Star Hotel Pyrmont

The Darling at the Star Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 837 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1001 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent short holiday
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a beautiful hotel and all the staff were lovely. Carmen was exceptional at check in - she made us feel special. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exemplary service
Beautiful hotel in great location to get around Sydney. The true treasure of this hotel is its staff. We travel extensively and the service by every single staff member at this hotel is exemplary. An absolute credit to the hotel. The warmth and genuine hospitality is the best we have encountered. The rooms are beautiful and luxurious and serviced twice daily.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend The Darling
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Min

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francesco

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. The venue was clean and staff accommodating to our needs. We will return.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nehemiah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is fantastic. Amazing place!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with quality fittings in the room. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful stay thankyou. Looking forward to going back soon
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Staff and the room were great would highly recommend the darling
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

HENG SIONG

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient in everything
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raelene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at the Darling, great staff, beautiful room, close to the casino. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

thomas, Tallawong

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, and very helpful staff. Some area of CBD requires a longer walk. But overall a great hotel for vacation
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

SHARON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at The Darling for our Wedding Anniversary and to see Hamilton at the Lyric Theatre. The view from our room was incredible. The most luxurious facility. Andrew who checked us in was the most delightful person. He was professional and also very personable. Thank you so much Andrew.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were extremely welcoming and helpful particular The valet guys
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not have my booking on record even when I showed them my confirmation email. Took 30 minutes to sort it out and give me a room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ace J

Liked: Amenities
Thats where you nèed t stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reg

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024