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Rydges Darling Square Apartment Hotel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star aparthotel near SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium

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Reception
Indoor pool
Studio, 1 King Bed
View from room
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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72 Liverpool Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000
  • International Convention Centre Sydney
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Sydney Town Hall
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Hyde Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 97 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Studio, 2 Queen Beds

Superior Studio, 2 Queen Beds

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Studio, 2 Queen Beds

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Superior Studio, 1 Queen Bed

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Sydney

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Sydney Central Business District aparthotel, you'll find World Square Shopping Centre and International Convention Centre Sydney. Sydney Town Hall and Hyde Park are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • World Square Shopping Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sydney Town Hall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hyde Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Town Hall Station - 5 min walk
  • Exhibition Centre Station - 8 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cheers Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Medan Ciak - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Rio - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Yang San Park - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chicken V - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Rydges Darling Square Apartment Hotel

Family-friendly 4-star aparthotel near SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Rydges Darling Square Apartment Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center. Event space at this aparthotel measures 1335 square feet (124 square meters) and includes a conference center. The family-friendly Rydges Darling Square Apartment Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and express check-out. A complete renovation of Rydges Darling Square Apartment Hotel was completed in August 2022.

This 4-star Sydney aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 98 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 1335 sq ft of conference space
  • 124 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1998
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Rydges Darling Square Apartment Hotel offers 98 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Televisions come with premium digital channels and pay movies. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Sydney aparthotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a WiFi speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Malay, Spanish

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Offsite parking available (AUD 45 per day)

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Free crib

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; AUD 35 to 35 for adults and AUD 18 to 18 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Minibar

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed: AUD 80 per night

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch HDTV with premium digital channels
  • Pay movies
  • TV in common areas

Work spaces

  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (1,335 square feet of space)
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop workspace

Climate control

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Free local calls
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Luggage storage
  • Phone
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a business district
  • In an entertainment district
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a metro station
  • Near a train station
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • 98 units
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1998
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Renovated - August 2022
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.50 percent for credit card payments
Guests will receive an email 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 80.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

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 35 to 35 for adults, and AUD 18 to 18 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: AUD 45 per day (623 ft away)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 80.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.50 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, 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; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safety Protocol (Radisson)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safety Protocol (Radisson).

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Radisson Hotel Sydney
Radisson Sydney
Sydney Radisson Hotel

Rydges Darling Square Apartment Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 724 out of 1429 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 500 out of 1429 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 1429 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1429 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1429 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Large space. Close to transport and so central. Problem with microwave was fixed immediately. Very impressed with apartment and staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Found staff to be lovely, room was lovely & spacious, albeit a trifle dated but not enough to worry about.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The apartment was everything I needed. About 30 minutes to Circular Quay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in a great location, easy walk to restaurants, grocery and transport. Our apartment was clean and comfortable. Reception sraff were fantastic, very friendly and helpful. Will definitely book this hotel in future.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness
Do NOT recommend
The most important part of any review is whether I would return and unfortunately I would not return to Rydges Darling Apartments. It was mediocre in terms of the property and very poor customer service. 1. Apartment hotel should have better kitchen and laundry facilities (this had no oven, no dishwasher, no washer or dryer). I looked in 10 drawers and cupboards (which were entirely empty) before finding a glass. It was poorly equipped. 2. Management are misleading...they run a system where you get a $10 daily credit for not getting your room serviced but the original flyer promise doesn't match the actual. It turned out it is only for use on food and beverage bill (didn't say restaurant or bar so I assumed any food or beverage) and when we tried to use it on a the mini-bar (which is food and beverage) they refused. On top of this, you're meant to be able to do 3 days running of the deal but on the third day they ignored the sign and came in and woke up my wife who was alone in the room. What was printed on the sign was different to what they actually do. Reception staff could not have cared less. 3. Reception lied to my wife. A friend of ours was meeting us to go to dinner and we asked for the restroom and was told there wasn't one and had to use our hotel room, yet there was one up the stairs by the bar. Management, employ frontline staff with a better customer service attitude and if you offer a deal, honour it fully. There are lots of better hotels in Sydney.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Suvina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Walking distance to Darling Harbour and most Sydney CBD attractions. Staff are friendly and helpful. There are a lot of great food options around.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Shirish Tammanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located near station, dining and darling harbour. Felt it to be pricy

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the indoor pool, spa and suna. The quality of the buffet breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Brooke

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff were exceptionally friendly. Property is definitely starting to show its age - rusted pool surrounds, tiles missing from pool edge, door handles that don’t work properly, etc), amazing location - walking distance to shopping, darling harbour and so many restaurants!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast , beautiful and clean. Sauna was not warm enough and a bit run down, and the pool was a bit cold for an indoor pool. Otherwise a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Yucheng

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Does not have Sandle slipers
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No complaints
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
perfect position very clean comfortable bedding very friendly staff will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Stuart

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Nice hotel, garbage payment system.
Checkin was a disaster. They charged me. My account was debited but because their system is archaic they claimed they had not received the money. 10 days later after multiple ph calls by me to my bank and the hotel the matter was finally sorted out. They said the issue was their system froze when they did the transaction and they knew it was an issue prior, they had said that they have had this issue at reception with a particular eftpos machine before.The hotel was ok but the service with regard to paying was 1980's. I should have paid cash. I have travelled the world over a 10 year period and never had such an issue. Will never stay there again. The accounts people bordered on rude and I had been advised by reception at the hotel that I would have to pay again and that the original debit would disappear from my bank account after 7 days but according to my bank it takes 30 days. So I would have been out of pocket $2000 for a month. No compensation was offered for an issue that was not me or my bank but the hotel. Simply not good enough.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyn

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great room - nice pool!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Belinda

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do not book a 2 bed apartment unless you want to be in a dark hole with a view of a brick wall and the back of buildings. The room also smelt weird/bad. The carpet was rippled and ripped. The cleaners threw out our bag of unopened groceries and then we were quizzed by staff and basically accused of lying - they did offer a breakfast but the inconvenience of having to walk back to the shops and having none of the specific foods one of our children would eat was a big inconvenience. The cleaners also did not clean the bathroom the first clean, meaning we had to have them come again the day after, meaning we could not take advantage of the dining room credit by forfeiting a clean. The pool area had a wafting sewerage aroma! Expensive for what it is…room types and what you get should be better advertised…would never stay here again
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Chloe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean but dated
In the Chinatown part of town so it’s very busy outside. However it is close to the town hall station. Room is dated especially the carpet. Small things such as only one light beside the bed and no switches for the main light near the bed. Overall very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location so close to ICC
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great venue if going to an event at the Convention Centre.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We found it a good base for exploring Sydney. Mainly choose it for the two bedroom apartment option. Lots of space and two bathrooms. Was clean but the apartment is starting to show its age. A good & reasonably (for Sydney) priced option.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Daniell

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I found the room was a good size for a hotel and the little kitchenette was a bonus. I liked having the balcony too. It was good to go outside and sit and have a drink.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bing

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and walkable to Darling Harbour, shopping and many tourists attractions. We did not use the swimming pool, but it looks ok. The room (superior queen queen studio) is clean and well maintained. The kitchen works great for us. It would be perfect if self serve laundry machines are available.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024