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The DarlingvsArts Hotel
The Darling and Arts Hotel are both recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Darling scores slightly higher than Arts Hotel. The Darling ranks #28 in Sydney with positive reviews from 6 sources including Condé Nast Traveler, The Telegraph and Lonely Planet.
The Darling
Time Out
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
Forbes Travel Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
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 Telegraph8.0
"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
Arts Hotel
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Fodor's Time Out
Frommer's Lonely Planet
21 Oxford Street, Paddington, Sydney, New South Wales 2021
From $106/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
DK Eyewitness "Standard rooms at this friendly hotel face the bustle of Oxford Street. It’s worth paying a tiny bit more for a garden room which overlooks the courtyard and swimming pool."
Rough Guide "Medium-sized hotel in a trendy location, run by staff tuned into the local scene (free guided walking tour of Paddington included)."
Fodor's "On a quiet stretch in the trendy shopping precinct of Paddington, this small, friendly, family-run hotel has simple accommodations at an outstanding price." Full review
Time Out "Formerly Sullivans Hotel." Full review
Frommer's "All rooms are simple, compact, and very motel-like, but are fine for a few nights. Standard rooms have two single beds, and the garden rooms have queen-size beds and pleasant garden views." Full review
Lonely Planet "A reasonable 64-room hotel with simple but comfortable rooms with small bathrooms" Full review
