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The Darling at the Star

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar

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80 Pyrmont Street, Pyrmont, NSW, 2009
  • Star Casino
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Circular Quay
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • White Bay Cruise Terminal
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Stellar Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Stellar Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Adored Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Adored Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Darling King Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Darling King Room

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Jewel Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Jewel Suite

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Darling Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Darling Twin Room

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Jewel City Spa Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Jewel Spa Suite

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Jewel City Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Adored Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Jewel Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Darling King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Jewel Spa Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Jewel City Spa suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Jewel City Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Living area | 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, iPod dock

Stellar Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Darling Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

The Darling at the Star

5-star hotel in Pyrmont
Along with 9 restaurants, this hotel has a full-service spa and a casino. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, an outdoor pool, a nightclub, and 7 bars/lounges are onsite.
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.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. 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. The spa is open daily.
In addition to a full-service spa, The Darling at the Star features an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 9 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at one of the 3 coffee shops/cafes. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include 7 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This luxury hotel also offers a casino, a nightclub, and a 24-hour fitness center. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

The Darling at the Star has designated areas for smoking.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Sokyo - This restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Black - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Fat Noodle - This restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Harvest Buffet - This buffet restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Vietnamese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: AUD 49.90 for adults and AUD 25.90 for children
  • 3 coffee shops/cafes
  • 7 bars/lounges
  • 9 restaurants
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Black
  • Fat Noodle
  • Harvest Buffet
  • Sokyo

Things to do

  • 1,500 slot machines
  • 24-hour gym
  • 312 gaming tables
  • Casino (39,558 square feet of space)
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Turkish bath

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 (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 16 floors
  • Built in 2011
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 80.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

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. 842 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 97 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 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

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Traveled with partner
Great hotel and convent to the cruise docks and downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Overpriced
Certainly not a five star property. More like three and a half stars. The staff was not rude, but not friendly, which is fine unless you advertise a five star property. Room was just ok. Linens were not five star quality. Sheets were decent, towels were worn. Carpet was dirty. There are fantastic hotels in Sydney, this is not one of them.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay. Easy commute on L1 light rail from Central. Hotel smelt amazing as you walk in, one of the best hotel pools I’ve seen & great security. Only thing missing is its own restaurant for buffet breakfast, you use the Harvest Buffet which is part of the casino. I’d definitely return here.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Location & Beautiful Room
Beautiful room. Great location. Ultra-modern. Not many places for clothes. Everyone was so friendly and helpful for anything we needed. It was a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well located hotel - don’t have to deal w/casino
I liked the suite we got. Spacious; a true suite that one can close off the living room (with panel doors) from the living room. I was pleasantly surprised about the location. Walking distance to Darling Harbor which meant good restaurants to choose from. There’s fireworks every Saturday night in the summer at 9 pm right outside Baia Restaurant. Took ferries to Circular Quay and walked back. Delightful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hilal

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect but needs staff to clean pool area
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wilfred

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great two days in Sydney
It was wonderful. Great location and neighborhood is full of small places to eat and drink. The staff went out of their way to assist us whenever we needed help. The casino next door is interesting.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms great bed even had pillow options . Pool area lovely for a chill Great restaurant option on the harbour nearby loved our stay at The Darling
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom, Mt ANNAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy thanks again for all your team
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Traveled with partner
Perfect in everyway
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

HAIJING

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bathroom countertop was super grimy and definitely hadn’t been cleaned in ages. Plus, the basement parking was a hassle. When we got there, the receptionist told us to take the lift next to the service desk for the basement. We waited for almost five minutes, and then another guest kindly let us know that the lift was actually out of order. So, I had to walk to the lift in the next building just to access the complimentary parking. I also requested for a room on a higher floor so we could catch the New Year’s fireworks, but I didn’t realise until the last day that our room wasn’t high enough for a good view. It was such a frustrating stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Yunus

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best 5 star hotel in Sydney highly recomended. However, not many menu for breakfast to choose so we did not order breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Zhuo Yan

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our experience at the Jewel Suite fell short of expectations, especially considering the price. The atmosphere wasn't ideal, as the crowd could be rowdy at times. Around the pool, we found some guests to be inconsiderate, which affected our overall enjoyment. Additionally, the small spa—our toddlers' only option for play—was under maintenance on one of the days, adding to our disappointment. We also had an issue with a forgotten USB cable. While the customer service representative agreed to post it back to us, they failed to inform us there would be a charge for this service, which felt misleading. Overall, the experience did not offer good value for the money spent.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Brett

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

sheryl ann

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have to say we have travelled to many places over the years and this is the nicest hotel room we have ever had. It appeared to have everything you could need and comfort as well. The staff were lovely, shout out to Kevin who assisted me with a payment issue. This Hotel Is attached to the Star, with light rail underneath and is also only a short walk to Pyrmont Bay ferry. I definitely intend to stay here again :)
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rapaera, Penrith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay there
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trifon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew, Tempe

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wooveena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good area to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024