"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

"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

"A residence deserving of its many awards, The Darling is truly the darling of Sydney’s five star hotels." Full review

"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

"An upscale urban retreat attached to The Star complex that includes a casino, shops, restaurants and entertainment venues." Full review

"Above the bling of the Star casino, the elegant Darling is one of two on-site hotels." Full review

"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

"If you were a superstar with a taste for cutting-edge fashion, this is where you'd choose to stay." Full review

"A boutiquey spot that occupies a repurposed warehouse a block from Circular Quay, this hotel has attracted a fabulous young crowd since it opened in 2000."

"Hidden down a nondescript lane, this so-hip-it-hurts boutique hotel attracts discreet celebrities, style-conscious couples and cashed-up execs dreaming of a nooner with their assistants." Full review

"Set in a mini-complex that includes several bars and a nightclub, this boutique property (just a stone’s throw from Circular Quay) is understandably popular with the late-night set." Full review

"This is one of the most fashionable and desirable places in town."

"Although it only has 31 rooms, including two penthouse suites, the Establishment’s cool clout far outweighs its capacity." Full review

"Savvy commercial travelers and cosmopolitan couples seeking out sumptuous style and high-caliber service are lured to this modern lair." Full review

"Opened in time for the 2000 Sydney Olympics, the Establishment is a pioneering 31-room boutique hotel housed in an 1890s steel plant near the modern-day stock exchange building downtown." Full review

"Establishment Hotel is Sydney's stylish headquarters for excellent eating, drinking and sleeping with a selection of Sydney’s top restaurants, bars and a nightclub all under one roof." Full review

"Bring your biggest sunglasses and prepare to brush shoulders with the likes of Outkast at the Establishment Hotel, buzzy downtown Sydney's painfully cool, everything-under-one-roof design destination." Full review