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Reviews of The Darling at The Star 5 stars

80 Pyrmont Street, Pyrmont, 2009 Sydney, Australia

#3 of 324 hotels in Sydney

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1864 hotel reviews

9.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    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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  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    8.0
    Enjoyed our stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Darling Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Darling King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was very luxurious and the staff were amazing

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    9.0
    We enjoy the facilities and convenience at Darling
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Darling Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Too 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

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

    Nothing. 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

    10
    Thank you Benjamin (Hotel Manager) for ruining what can have been a 5 star experience!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Darling Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The 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

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

    We 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

    10
    Location and amenities were fantastic
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Darling King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Movies 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

    10
    Excellent experience with the right pillow
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Darling King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    10
    No. 1 hotel in Sydney
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Darling King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely 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

    10
    Beautiful property as expected, would definitely stay again if I needed to stay in that location of Sydney again
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Darling King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely 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

    10
    Wonderful way to spend a short holiday with family and friends
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Darling Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Price is on the high side

    Modern clean and great location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    9.0
    an Excellent stay at a great location
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Darling King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    everything was perfect

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    10
    Amazing place staff and deals
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Darling King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean! And classy

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

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

    The staff. They were wonderful.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Darling King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Didn'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

    9.0
    Beautiful property let down by cleaners moving our belongings and a glitch with our booking
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Darling King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cleaners 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

    8.0
    Luxurious
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Darling King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    First 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

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

    Very happy with the service provided

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    10
    Lovely, clean and location was great
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Darling Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful and clean and very attentive staff. Great location also

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    10
    Beautiful room, great price, close to the casino and Darling Harbour
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Darling King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful rooms and comfortable bed. Close to everything I needed

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    10
    The Darling is just a fantastic place to stay, with staff that are a cut above the rest.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Darling King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Ha! 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Darling Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    9.0
    Excellent Date Night
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Jewel Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    On 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Darling Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just wonderful

    Stayed in March 2024

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