The Darlingvs57 Hotel
Both The Darling and 57 Hotel are rated highly by experts. On balance, The Darling scores slightly higher than 57 Hotel. The Darling ranks #28 in Sydney with accolades from 6 publications like Time Out, Condé Nast Traveler and Forbes Travel Guide.
The Darling
80 Pyrmont Street, at The Star, Sydney, New South Wales 2009
From $181/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Time Out
"Luxury buffs take note: rooms boast 400-thread Egyptian cotton sheets and a hand-picked pillow menu, plus textured wallpaper and and bespoke furniture." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"If casino high-rolling and fine dining are your thing, then snuggle up to the Darling, perched at Pyrmont near the touristy Darling Harbour quarter." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A residence deserving of its many awards, The Darling is truly the darling of Sydney’s five star hotels." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"The Darling in Sydney’s bustling Pyrmont neighborhood pairs upscale living with attentive service, making this boutique hotel popular with those who want a stylish, comfortable stay in the Aussie city." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"An upscale urban retreat attached to The Star complex that includes a casino, shops, restaurants and entertainment venues." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Above the bling of the Star casino, the elegant Darling is one of two on-site hotels." Full review
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Sink into beds laid with 400-thread-count Egyptian cotton sheets and choose from a menu of 12 pillows.
Michelin Guide
"Around the west side of Darling Harbour, in the newly bustling district of Pyrmont, is something that’s a little bit rare, at least in this city: a freestanding, purpose-built, single-use luxury hotel, with an enviable location that makes for spectacular harbor views — and an independent one at that" Full review
57 Hotel
57 Foveaux Street | Surry Hills, Sydney, New South Wales 2010, Australia
From $78/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Multilingual
- Dry Cleaning
Travel + Leisure
"Surry Hills stay 57 Hotel is just a skip from Central Station, and is handy for sampling the neighborhood's many bars, restaurants, and shops." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The bronze-tile pattern at the entrance of 57 Hotel—a 92-room boutique property in the heart of bustling Surry Hills—echoes the mosaic of windows that soar seven stories up." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"This inexpensive hotel mixes budget with a touch of glamour and considerate, personal touches and is situated in an uber-convenient part of town." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The 57 Hotel is a trendy three-and-a-half-pearl boutique hotel in the heart of Sydney's artsy Surry Hills neighborhood." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Converted from a technical college, this hotel goes to town on modish grey, black and chocolate colouring." Full review