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The DarlingvsPier One Sydney Harbour, Autograph Collection
Both properties are rated very highly by expert writers. Overall, Pier One Sydney Harbour, Autograph Collection scores significantly higher than The Darling. Pier One Sydney Harbour, Autograph Collection comes in at #10 in Sydney with endorsements from 10 reviewers such as Time Out, The Telegraph and Condé Nast Traveler.
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
Pier One Sydney Harbour, Autograph Collection
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Oyster Travel + Leisure
Mr & Mrs Smith Condé Nast Traveler The Telegraph Time Out
Afar Magazine Travel + Leisure Show All Reviews
11 Hickson Road, Walsh Bay, Dawes Point, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
From $169/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
DK Eyewitness "In a restored wharf building in the Walsh Bay World Heritage precinct, look right into the water through the lobby’s glass floor."
Star Service "This choice midrange offering petitions its guests with notable harbor views and good service in a peaceful setting, all for excellent rates." Full review
OysterLuxury
"There are 189 rooms at this quirky, luxury hotel located on Pier One in Sydney Harbour -- the views of Walsh Bay and the famous Harbour Bridge are breathtaking." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Another harborside haven, 189-room Pier One Sydney Harbour boasts views of the dramatic Sydney Harbour Bridge and historic Luna Park funfair opposite, illuminated magically at night." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Tucked away below the jet-black girders of the iconic bridge, Pier One Sydney Harbour hotel’s turn-of-the-century jetty has been artfully restored." Full review
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Condé Nast Traveler "Pier One’s waterside setting is a wow, especially during New Year’s Eve when fireworks shoot off the bridge." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Pier One benefits from a superb location underneath Sydney Harbour Bridge." Full review
Time Out "They’ve got 11 types of room for any budget. We booked a Harbour View Suite – which keeps the heritage-listed building’s original timberwork intact – and were treated to gorgeous waterfront vistas." Full review
Afar Magazine "You can hear water lapping beneath the floorboards of this boutique hotel, inhabiting a 1912 pier just west of the Sydney Harbour Bridge." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This unique hotel is built on and over the water near the southern pylon of the Sydney Harbour Bridge for stunning views of the harbour and Walsh Bay"
Sydney Travel Guide
August 6, 2021
