The Darling at The Star

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Star Entertainment
9.3 (2938 reviews)
80 Pyrmont Street , Sydney , au

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Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Nightclub
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Helpful staff
Clean rooms
Great location
Luxurious experience
Good value for money
Cons:
Insufficient amenities
Pillows too soft
Cigarette smell in room

Categories

Cleanliness
9.29
Overall positive comments about the cleanliness from multiple reviews.
Service
10
Staff were consistently described as helpful, accommodating, and professional.
Location
9.26
Great location mentioned in several reviews for accessibility and tranquility.
Room Quality
9.8
Rooms praised for comfort and aesthetic appeal.
Amenities
8.25
Generally positive but noted lack of sufficient supplies and features.
Value for Money
9.28
Guests expressed satisfaction with the price relative to overall experience.
Food and Beverage
8.74
Buffet breakfast was praised, but no menu for in-room service was mentioned.
Overall Experience
9.79
Numerous reviews highlighted exceptional and memorable experiences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 07:08

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities and Features

The Darling at The Star is a haven of luxury and entertainment, boasting a casino, day spa, and an impressive selection of 20 bars and restaurants. Guests can indulge in modern rooms with stunning city skyline views or relax in the Turkish bath and scented outdoor pool.

Exceptional Room Features

Each room at The Darling Sydney is thoughtfully designed with a flat-screen TV, iPod docking station, and luxurious amenities like Egyptian cotton sheets and bathrobes. Whether overlooking the city or surrounding suburbs, guests are sure to enjoy a comfortable and stylish stay.

Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions

Located just a short distance from Cockle Bay, The Darling offers easy access to Sydney's iconic landmarks such as the Opera House and The Rocks historic district. With the Sydney International Convention Centre within walking distance, guests can explore the city with ease.

Experience luxury and convenience at The Darling at The Star - book your stay now for an unforgettable experience!

Important information:

Please note that there is a 1.15% charge when you pay with a (Visa, Mastercard, American Express etc) credit card and 0.50% charge when you pay with a debit card.

Please note that the property requires a $100 per night credit card pre-authorization at time of check-in to cover any incidental charges or damage to the property.

From Sunday 11th September 2022 until late March, there will be periods of elevated noise during the hours of 9:00 -17:00 daily as we work through the refurbishment of some of The Darling guestrooms. During this time, we will do our best to minimize any inconveniences this may cause.

The accommodations prices shown online are for bookings of up to 9 rooms only, regardless of room type. Room rates and booking terms may be different for group bookings depending on the number of rooms booked and will be canceled should it exceed the maximum number bookable online. To make a booking of 10 rooms or more please email us directly: Sales@star.com.au

Please be advised that the Casino floor at The Star Sydney will be closed during below period for systems upgrade. Tuesday, 27th May 2025 06:00 am – 10:00 am"
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SYD

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People 2 years old and over stay for AUD 80 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 2938 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.29
Service: 10
Location: 9.26
Room Quality: 9.8
Amenities: 8.25
Value for Money: 9.28
Food and Beverage: 8.74
Overall Experience: 9.79
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Stuart • family_with_children • au
10
2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Bec • couple • au
10
2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Stacey Anne • solo_traveller • au
8
Cons:

Super hot in rooms

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Niki • couple • au
10
Pros:

Staff were exceptional.

Cons:

Pillows!

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • couple • au
10
Pros:

Probably the most beautiful hotel I've stayed at. Perfect for our anniversary! Room and staff were exceptional

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Ericson • couple • au
7
2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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GERRYVALE • couple • au
9
Easter Weekend Getaway
Pros:

Check in was quick. Sue was attentive and accommodating. Easy access to dining and entertainment. Comfortable room with whirlpool tub.

Cons:

Small scale gym

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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JENNIFER • couple • au
10
I loved it, it was an unexpected surprise.
Pros:

I was given a free upgrade to a Suite. The staff were friendly, pleasant and helpful. The hotel is very clean. The Suite was really nice. Both my husband and I were very impressed with the suite and the hotel itself.

Cons:

There was nothing that I didn’t like. I loved everything.

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Rakesh • family_with_children • au
5
2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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caitlin • couple • au
8
Comfortable
Pros:

Beautiful hotel with lovely amenities

Cons:

We were disturbed at 2am with a phone call to our saying we had food at our door when we didn’t order any. They got the wrong room. I Struggled to get back to sleep after looking forward to a child free night.

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Lacey • couple • au
7
Highly recommend, super comfortable and everything you need.
Pros:

We had a great experience. We were upgraded into a suite which we were so excited about and the room was very well designed with stunning interior and awesome features such as a built in wireless charger on each bedside table, lighting that was automated to when you walk past at night.

Cons:

The only down fall for our room was there was a section of floor in the kitchenette that I could tell hadn’t been mopped (stuff was spilt on black tiles and was noticeable) which made me feel like the room wasn’t super clean.

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Morven • couple • au
10
2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • family_with_children • au
9
Wonderful city stay
Pros:

Loved the pool and spa and the room was lovely. Staff were also so helpful and friendly

Cons:

The kids were disappointed because from the pictures it looked like we'd have a spa bath in our room. Turned out it was a pic of the spa on level 2 and it's not for kids. We also really wanted breakfast in the room but room service was only lunch or dinner..Still loved our stay though!

2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Raphael • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

The size of the room, view, amenities, cleanliness and staff were amazing, particularly Ali!

Cons:

N/A

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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GRAHAM • couple • gb
10
Most enjoyable and would not hesitate to visit yet again. A definite go to Hotel.
Pros:

Rooms are huge as are the beds. We have stayed here twice whilst in Sydney and both times have really enjoyed staying.
The rooms are kept spotless, the huge beds are very comfortable and the overall feel of the place is welcoming.

Cons:

Cannot fault staying here. My only gripe would be the cost of breakfast is a little steep for the amount of food one could consume.

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Marquez-Hunt • family_with_children • au
10
Lovely stay. Staff were friendly and efficient.
Pros:

Staff was friendly and efficient. Room was clean and comfortable. Convenient location

Cons:

Nothing I can think of.

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • couple • au
10
Pros:

Amazing value

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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wu • family_with_children • au
10
2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Waratah • couple • au
10
Lovely
Pros:

I liked the room, and location the view was lovely. It is not far from the L1 tram, there are also buses, and the walk to town hall is only 20 minutes. 5 minutes away is a walk around pyrmont, which provides nice scenery. There is lots of food and coffee around that is less than 2 minutes away. The room was relaxing as it had dim lighting and warm colours unlike a lot of places. The sun and noise doesn't get in too much with the block-out blinds, and the bed was very comfortable.

Cons:

I would have liked a microwave or more milk options for tea/coffee, and some cutlery. I know most hotels don't have this, but as it is pricy I think accommodating these things isn't a bad thing (And it doesn't really expire, so!). We also did not get cutlery apart from teaspoons. We had 8 glasses and no forks (lol!). But really, a lovely stay.

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • au
9
2026-03-25 • via Nuitee