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The Darling at the Star

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A modern restaurant with a view of the city skyline, featuring high ceilings, large windows, and a patterned wall.
A modern hotel bathroom with dual sinks, large mirrors, and a view of the city through floor-to-ceiling windows.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a separate desk area, a large mirror, and a dual sink vanity.
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, marble columns, and modern seating arrangements.
A swimming pool with white sun loungers and a modern building in the background.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $242
$220 nightly
$242 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14

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80 Pyrmont Street, Pyrmont, NSW, 2009
  • Place, Star Casino
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Australian National Maritime Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, International Convention Centre Sydney
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Jewel City Suite

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Jewel City Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a seating area, and a city view.

Darling King Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(118 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the city.

Jewel Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large TV, a sofa, a small round table with a vase of flowers, and a city view.

Jewel Spa Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a glass-enclosed shower, and a city view.

Adored Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

Stellar Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Jewel City Spa Suite

A modern hotel room with a large TV, a sofa, a small round table with a vase of flowers, and a city view.

Jewel City Spa Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large TV, a sofa, a small round table with a vase of flowers, and a city view.

Jewel City Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a small table with a chair, and a window with curtains.

Darling Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(37 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Darling King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Darling Twin Room

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Darling Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Sydney

With a stay at The Darling at the Star in Sydney (Pyrmont), you'll be steps from Star Casino and 13 minutes by foot from International Convention Centre Sydney. .This casino hotel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Circular Quay and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Sydney Opera House.

What's nearby

  • Star Casino - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Australian National Maritime Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sydney Fish Market - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • King Street Wharf - 11 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Star City Light Rail Station - 3 min walk
  • Exhibition Centre Station - 13 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Atelier by Sofitel - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Ternary - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pyrmont Bridge Hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Meat District Co. - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Sporting Globe x Four Pines - ‬17 min walk

About this property

The Darling at the Star

The Darling at the Star offers 171 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and safes. 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. This Sydney hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. 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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 171 air-conditioned rooms featuring espresso makers and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and a turndown service.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. Gambling sorts can try their luck at the casino, while others may prefer a nightclub or an outdoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy Japanese cuisine at Sokyo, one of the hotel's 9 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the 3 coffee shops/cafes. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 7 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
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. Open daily.
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.

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 50 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

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 1.15 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 50 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 1.15 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. 864 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1002 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the suite and it was amazing the property and the staff are great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is definitely a 5 star staff are useful and the bed is comfy
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Elegant, classy rooms. Staff was extremely helpful. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are all very friendly. The rooms are amazing and best part is outdoor pool area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jewel suite was amazing with great amenities. Breakfast was also amazing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern great amenities
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was stunning, staff were polite and accomidating. Located in walking distance of the harbour, was absolutely perfect!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyable stay. Nice to relax and unwind by the nice pool. Close to all amenities and transport.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Siddharta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yuya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and good service!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, exceptional service overall
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel ever
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t eat at the hotel, my room was spotless , I loved walking back into my room after a long day to such a clean room. It was so quiet & location was good, I would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was lovely staff exceeding helpful. We used the food court next door for convenience and also ate at Sokyo Japanese restaurant attach to foyer. The meal at restaurant was great. Return guest as enjoyed our previous stay. Proximity to light rail and the easy walk to CBD all attractions.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Room was great, staff very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Elegant room. Staff was friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay, pleasant staff
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mai

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay central location clean comfy room staff were amazing
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trifon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great ammenities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Darling Hotel itself is good. However there are limited restaurant options. Most seem to be cafe style, with many closed. The Star has seen better days.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and amenities were very good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rachelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff were friendly and we had a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brodie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and room was amazing. Beautiful stay, amazing service!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay at the Darling. Thank you to Scott for looking after our family and providing such an unbelievable experience!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026