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Manly PacificvsThe Darling
Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, The Darling ranks marginally better than Novotel Sydney Manly Pacific. The Darling has a TripExpert Score of 79 with endorsements from 6 reviews including Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler and Forbes Travel Guide.
Manly Pacific
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Time Out
Rough Guide
Oyster
55 North Steyne, Manly, New South Wales 2095
From $195/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's "If you could bottle the views from this top-class hotel -- across the sand and through the Norfolk Island Pines to the Pacific Ocean -- you'd make a fortune." Full review
Lonely Planet "Right on Manly’s ocean beach, this midriser has a dated corporate vibe but is a million miles from the city’s business hustle." Full review
Time Out "A heated outdoor pool, a rooftop fitness centre, sauna and spa ensure that guests get plenty of opportunities to burn off any of the calories they might have gained at the hotel’s restaurant." Full review
Rough Guide "Beachfront, multistorey, 4-star hotel with 24hr reception, room service, spa, sauna, gym and heated rooftop pool."
OysterUpscale
"The Novotel Sydney Manly Pacific is an upscale ... chain hotel with plenty of meeting space for business travelers, and a beachside location and family-friendly atmosphere that appeal to tourists." Full review
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
