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Reviews of The Darling at The Star 5 stars

80 Pyrmont Street, Pyrmont, 2009 Sydney, Australia

#4 of 344 hotels in Sydney

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 2133 hotel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    9.4

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: 30 August 2025

    9.0
    Staff were exceptional & loved the buffet breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Darling King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Being on the bottom floor, was very dark & a bit depressing esp being on my own as would have been nice to look out the window with some sort of view & more light. I will make sure to ask next time not to be on the bottom floor.

    The set up was lovely , had all the things I needed & more. Was very quiet also.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Darling Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2025

    10
    Felt clean, comfortable, safe, and easy to find food and public transport.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Darling Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    View from our room on the 7th floor was blocked by surrounding buildings, I am being very picky, but if we were higher I am sure the views would have been much better.

    Friendly and helpful staff, beautiful decor, clean, location to eateries in the Star complex, and public transport a short walk away.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    10
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Darling King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breathtaking views, room was sensational 5 star. Check in staff member was lovely and so accommodating. Breakfast Buffett is a must. Definitely a 5 star experience. Thank you to all the staff at Darling

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2025

    10
    Beautiful hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Darling King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pillows on the bed are awful. They are so thin with no support.

    Beautiful hotel. Staff are great. Rooms are very spacious in comparison to someother hotels.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2025

    8.0
    Great place to stay.
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Darling Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit pricey.

    Service is amazing. We were upgraded, room is great.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2025

    10
    Wonderful and enjoyable. Definitely will return
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Jewel City Spa Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved everything

    The suite was to my standard of comfort, it was restful, clean and very comfortable. Iwe enjoyed the meals. I was able to book another night in the same room so was stoked. Reception staff were very helpful and nice

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2025

    10
    LOVE LOVE LOVE
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Darling King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pillows were a little flat/too soft, but this is personal preference

    It truly felt like a 5 star hotel. We were served by Ali (I think his name is) and he was so hospitable. Our room was upgraded to the Jewel suite as we were celebrating our wedding. This made everything even more worthwhile. Location 10/10, service 10/10

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Darling King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nil

    Great location in darling Harbour. The room was very spacious, modern and clean. The staff was also very polite and helpful.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    10
    Amazing
    • Business trip
    • People with friends
    • Darling Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved everything

    Front reception and room

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2025

    10
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Jewel Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s stunning and the service is next level. I truly appreciate the free upgrade also

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    10
    Exceeded Expectations
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Darling King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Everything was good.

    My fiancé and I stayed here for our anniversary. Tenzing (staff member) welcomed us, checked us in, and wished us love and happiness. We were given a complimentary upgrade to the Jewel Spa Suite which was both surprising and unexpected. The room was gorgeous, quiet, clean and had a beautiful view of the harbour. The spa was a welcome add on and the room service was excellent also. Bed was very soft, warm, clean and comfy. Would definitely stay again.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    10
    Unreal
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Darling King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing all good

    Everything

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2025

    10
    While illness meant I did not get to enjoy my stay, I could not have been better treated. Thankyou
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Darling King Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    They should check the pillows and replace the ones that have outdone their life.

    Service. I was unwell and need to see a Dr in the early hours of the morning. I could not have received better care. Ultimately an ambulance was called and I was taken to the hospital. I was concerned about my wife but the hotel contacted here to reassure and also provided a fruit platter so she would eat something while I was in hospital.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2025

    8.0
    Enjoyable fun and relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Darling King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was nice fresh my daughter enjoyed it everything that was needed was there

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2025

    10
    Would stay here again
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Darling Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The Uber driver couldn't find it... breakfast was next door and no one told us that so we were wandering around looking for where to go and another couple staying there helped us. We didn't have a great view either but overall everything else was great.

    Location is good right at the casino nice room comfy bed friendly helpful staff no problems at all

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2025

    10
    Fabulous experience - but we paid for it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Darling King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Leaving

    It was amazing - staff were very attentive. Facilities great. It was so good

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2025

    8.0
    visited to see musical show at Lyric Theatre
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Darling King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    No desk

    bed

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2025

    9.0
    The Darling experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Jewel Suite with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A hotel like the The Darling deserves it's own breakfast/dinning facility. The existing is not within it's space and looks like a canteen on steroids. Sorry, just being brutally honest. Hotels in general should have firmer pillows. Why do you think guests end up folding them?....

    Almost everything

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2025

    9.0
    Would stay there again if I needed a place in the city
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Darling King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I was very happy with the whole experience. All good

    We needed to get into the city and had booked a show at the Lyril Théâtre. We found that it easy to get around and we always felt safe where we were. The staff in general very helpful and respectful of us

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Darling King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast was not great at the buffet. Extremely expensive and running out of food items and not refilling food

    Love the room and the upgrade

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2025

    10
    Perfect staycation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Darling King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Always well presented and the staff are very kind and helpful. The rooms are spacious and luxurious and are seconds away from great food.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Darling King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mini bar was dated

    Amazing staff, were always super helpful the entire time

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2025

    10
    Great experience, we will be returning in the future
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Darling King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We felt very well taken care of and the staff were friendly and welcoming. A tram and ferry stop close by if you want to go explore. We also got to see the Michael Jackson musical at the lyric theatre in the star

    Stayed in July 2025

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