80 Pyrmont Street, Pyrmont, 2009 Sydney, Australia
#3 of 324 hotels in Sydney
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1864 hotel reviews
9.3Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Location
9.5
Facilities
9.5
Staff
9.7
Value for money
8.9
Free WiFi
8.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 28 May 2024
Linh
AustraliaRoom was not ready at check in time. Was slightly delayed. Other than that. Our stay was great.
Staff were very professional
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Kylie
AustraliaIt was very luxurious and the staff were amazing
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Soy
SingaporeToo much trouble to plug and unplug for making coffee or boiling water at the counter.
Bed is very comfy, all good except only one power point at counter for making coffee or boiling water!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Pamela
United StatesNothing. There was nothing I didn't like.
Very clean and welcoming. Staff were exceptional. The food was great. The Spa was wonderful. Everything we needed was provided or was available in one of the many in-house stores or eateries. If I ever get back to sydney, hope to stay there again. Would recommend it 200%I
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 21 May 2024
Carolina
AustraliaThe poor service and lack of empathy given I disclosed my situation. I have never been treated like the hotel manager Benjamin treated me and after staying at the W Sydney @ Darling Harbour and meeting and experiencing such quality and exceptional service for 1 week. Benjamin's poor customer service and how he made me feel as a person/customer I will never return to the hotel. Benjamin made me feel worthless and did not show any empathy or compassion. I will never forget the 1 night experience and how I was treated as a customer.
The room was like no other (next level) what a gorgeous room - Thank you to Riz and Habib!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 21 May 2024
Tony
AustraliaWe love the darling hotel, sets the bar of what a five star hotel is, from amenities to the staff
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Dale
AustraliaMovies were all at a cost. When you pay for 5 star it feels chap to charge customers for additional services.
Staff service, Valet and the room was lovely. The bed was comfy
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Wing
AustraliaThe fragrance at the lobby was a bit too strong. Not the hotel’s fault: there were some main constructions around.
Excellent hotel service! Staff was very friendly and helpful. They provided many different pillow options which gave me a great relaxing sleep!! The room was clean and quiet. There were some great cafes around the hotel. Highly recommended it :)
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Tanika
AustraliaAbsolutely nothing
Yvette and the whole Darling team made our stay exceptional! The Darling is the epitome of luxury, such a beautiful hotel and quickly became my new favourite. Will 100% be a returning client.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Rod
AustraliaLovely stay, if I could pick on anything it would be the pillows. Both my wife and I found them uncomfortable.
Convenient location for me
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Garry
AustraliaPrice is on the high side
Modern clean and great location
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 14 May 2024
George
Australiaeverything was perfect
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Sharoleen
AustraliaClean! And classy
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Mandie
AustraliaThe staff. They were wonderful.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Nolan
AustraliaDidn't like that the bar didn't do bloody Mary's in the morning as there was about 5 people asking for one and the var refused to do them. They make them at the The Star Gold Coast.
The service when we checked in.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Belinda
New ZealandCleaners moving our personal toiletries and belongings Our booking Didnt download from Booking.com into the Hotel booking system so it was only with lunch that they had a room available for us.
Suite was fabulous. Upgraded with it an issue.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Joanne
AustraliaFirst room had a used toilet. Had not been cleaned or flushed with seat up and urine and toilet paper inside
Staff were very apologetic and promptly moved me to a new room. I was upgraded to a Suite which I was incredibly happy about. The new room couldn't have been more perfect. Loved everything about it and will try to book this type of room in future. Wouldn't hesitate to stay again.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Ben
AustraliaVery happy with the service provided
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Claire
AustraliaBeautiful and clean and very attentive staff. Great location also
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Louise
AustraliaBeautiful rooms and comfortable bed. Close to everything I needed
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Enrico
AustraliaHa! this one's easy. There's nothing that we didn't like.
When my wife and I initially looked at staying is Sydney we thought The Darling was a little above our price point, but we thought 'Why Not' let's treat ourselves. Well, let me tell you... staying at The Darling was possibly the best experience we've had in any kind of accommodation. From the initial discussion with Alan at reception we were made to feel special, getting a card, flowers and a beautiful little treat for our 15-year anniversary. Then there was Ian, my god this man knows how to make guests feel like the center of attention. Taking us aside and providing us with valuable information about our stay and how and what to see around Sydney, Hooking us up on our first morning with a coffee and orange juice, I'm not lying when I say there was no reasonable request that went unheard, Ian was truly brilliant!! Also Cameron at reception who organised a Medic for my wife after she hurt her hip and Habib who took us around Star Casino to show us where everything was. I can go on and on but I think you get the picture... If you stay in Sydney do yourself a favour and stay at The Darling, you wont regret it!!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Jessica
AustraliaThe gym didnt have many strength machines and no bench to use the free weights.
Particularly appreciated the extra customer care from the staff. Especially the staff that tidy our rooms up
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Jodie
AustraliaOn check out there was a little confusion with food/drink credit. It got rectified fairly quickly.
Beautiful Room, Location and Staff. Excellent Breakfast.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Garry
AustraliaJust wonderful
Stayed in March 2024
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