The Darling
Sydney · Australia
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Character and identity
Set in Pyrmont and woven into The Star complex, this 171-room property delivers boutique-style polish at a larger scale than the room count suggests. The marble lobby with soaring ceilings sets a glamorous but restrained tone in black, grey and red. Rooms can be configured to guest preference, some with private gaming nooks, and five penthouses look out over the harbour, one with its own karaoke room. The spa is a serious operation: 11 treatment rooms, a Moroccan hammam, steam room, saltwater Jacuzzi and a Babor partnership. A Technogym-equipped gym and an outdoor pool with bar round it out.
Who's it for
Best for:
Couples and design-minded city travellers who want a stylish Sydney base with a genuine spa and gym programme, and who appreciate having multiple fine-dining venues, bars and a casino a lift ride away. The penthouses make a strong romantic occasion booking, especially around New Year's Eve when the fireworks unfold over the harbour.
Should look elsewhere:
Families seeking a kid-focused resort, and travellers who want a quiet, contained boutique should think twice: the hotel sits inside a large entertainment and casino complex, which colours the atmosphere. Beach seekers and those wanting a CBD-adjacent walking base will also find Pyrmont a stretch.
Bottom line
The defining draw here is the spa-and-suite combination set against a casino-resort backdrop, more than the location itself. Spring for a harbour-view penthouse if you're marking an occasion, particularly over New Year's Eve for the fireworks; otherwise a standard room with a spa booking and a reservation at one of The Star's signature restaurants is the smart play.
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What this place offers
- Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Buffet dinner
- Room service
- Breakfast
- Breakfast buffet
- Nightclub
- Kid-friendly
- Front desk
