A vertical palace in the **The Star** complex, where the casino rubs shoulders with the spa and panoramic suites over Darling Harbour.
The Darling at The Star
From
219.882 €
“Outdoor pool on the 16th floor with 360° views over the harbour and Sydney skyline.”
The Darling at The Star occupies the upper floors of the The Star complex in Pyrmont, a stone's throw from Darling Harbour. We sleep in contemporary rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, thick carpeting, glossy black furniture and grey marble bathrooms. The 16th-floor pool offers unobstructed views over the harbour and city, the spa proposes treatment cabins and hammam in a hushed decor. The casino, restaurants and bars of the complex are accessible by direct lift, convenient but the vibe remains that of a resort integrated into an entertainment hub. From 220 € a night, good value for Sydney if we accept the casino next door. Service is professional, the clientele mixes business travellers and tourists seeking modern comfort. We recommend for the views and facilities, less for the intimacy of a classic palace.
Who is it for?
Who we recommend it to
We recommend The Darling to business travellers who want a modern hotel with spa and pool after meetings, and to couples seeking comfort and views without the formality of a historic palace. The complex attracts an international clientele come for the casino, shows or nearby convention centre congresses. Families appreciate the space and facilities, but the vibe remains resolutely adult in the evening.
The building
Architecture and interiors
The Darling occupies floors 16 to 19 of a glass-and-steel tower inaugurated in 2011 in the The Star complex. Interiors signed by Australian studio Bates Smart: clean lines, black-grey-white palette, indirect lighting and contemporary art in the corridors. Rooms range between 40 and 150 m² for the suites, all with unobstructed views thanks to the glazed facades. The architecture prioritises natural light and perspectives over the harbour, in an international high-end style.
At the table
Restaurants, bar, service
The The Star complex groups seven restaurants accessible from the hotel: Sokyo for contemporary Japanese cuisine, Momofuku Seiobo (two stars) for tasting menus, Harvest Buffet for hearty breakfasts. The Marquee bar hosts DJ sets and cocktails until late, the Astral Bar on the 16th floor offers light menu and harbour views. Room service draws from the complex's kitchens, available 24/7 with classic international menu.
Highlights
- Outdoor pool on the 16th floor with panoramic views over Darling Harbour and the skyline
- 1,200 m² spa with treatment cabins, hammam and 24/7 gym
- Rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, harbour or city view depending on orientation
- Direct access to **The Star** complex: casino, 7 restaurants, bars and Lyric theatre
- Pyrmont Street, 10 minutes on foot from the business district and Barangaroo
Location & access
Where the hotel sits in Sydney
The Darling stands in Pyrmont, former port district turned leisure and office hub, 2 km from Sydney CBD. Darling Harbour is 300 metres on foot, Chinatown and the Chinese quarter ten minutes away, Barangaroo and its seafront restaurants fifteen. Light rail station The Star in front of the entrance, direct link to Central Station and the airport in 25 minutes. The area is lively in the evening (casino, theatre, bars), calmer by day, with unobstructed views over the harbour and North Sydney skyscrapers.
Good to know
Before you book
- Pets
- Not accepted at the hotel.
- Parking
- Valet parking at **The Star** complex, approx. 50 AUD / night.
- Pool
- Outdoor on 16th floor, open 6am–10pm all year, heated.
- Spa
- Open 6am–10pm, booking advised for treatments, 24/7 gym access.
- Wi-Fi
- Free throughout the hotel, high-speed included.
- Check-in
- 3pm, late check-out possible subject to availability, variable supplement.
Facilities
1 pool
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness centre
Room service
Facilities for disabled guests
Restaurant
Wi-Fi available throughout
Spa and wellness centre
Free Wi-Fi
Location
Where The Darling at The Star is located
Exact address
The Darling at The Star
Address
80 Pyrmont Street
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