The DarlingvsPark Hyatt Sydney
Both hotels are rated very highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Park Hyatt Sydney is the choice of most writers compared to The Darling. Park Hyatt Sydney comes in at #2 in Sydney with positive reviews from 15 reviewers including Frommer's, Travel + Leisure and Concierge.
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
Park Hyatt Sydney Show All Reviews
7 Hickson Road, The Rocks, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
From $457/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"This artistically curving property on The Rocks foreshore is the best-positioned hotel in Sydney." Full review
Concierge
"There are other hotels on the Sydney waterfront, but this low-rise building is the only one that sits right at water level."
DK Eyewitness
"Many rooms in this luxurious six-star hotel have Opera House views, as does the rooftop heated swimming pool."
Fodor's
"A multimillion-dollar total rebuild, which included the addition of an entire top floor, has seen the iconic Park Hyatt Sydney reemerge as Sydney's best address." Full review
Time Out
"Since opening in 1990, the Park Hyatt has played host to a steady stream of celebrities, heads of state and international jet-setters with money to burn." Full review
Star Service
"Uniquely situated beneath the Harbour Bridge on Sydney Cove, this low-rise, waterfront property is one of Hyatt's, and the city's, most famously sought after hotels." Full review
Gayot
"Reopened after a hotel-wide renovation, the Park Hyatt Sydney utilizes, highlights and embraces the hotel's breathtaking harbor-front location."
Condé Nast Traveler
"Located smack in-between the iconic Sydney Opera House and Harbor Bridge, the Park Hyatt might just be the city’s best address." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Luxury meets location at Sydney's most expensive hotel, where the service levels and facilities are second to none." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The hotel is tucked directly beneath the Harbour Bridge, and many rooms showcase head-on views of the Sydney Opera House, perfectly framed in floor-to-ceiling windows and doors." Full review