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The DarlingvsRadisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sydney
Both The Darling and Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sydney are rated highly by professional travelers. Overall, Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sydney ranks slightly higher than The Darling. Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sydney comes in at #14 in Sydney with positive reviews from 6 sources including Time Out, Frommer's 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
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sydney
Frommer's
Star Service
Oyster The Telegraph Lonely Planet Time Out
27 O'Connell St, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
From $277/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "Right in the heart of the city in a gorgeous heritage building, the Radisson Plaza Hotel Sydney has a nice feel, with chic rooms in muted chocolate tones and sensual fabrics." Full review
Star Service "Three archways guide guests through a modernist glass entrance to an almost avant-garde lobby, with a marble floor, rectangular pillars, large-scale artwork and soft lighting. " Full review
OysterLuxury
"The Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sydney is a luxury, executive hotel in Sydney's Central Business District (CBD) that caters primarily to business travelers." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This triangular sandstone building, shaped like a diminutive Flatiron, was once the home of Australia’s oldest existing newspaper - but the only thing hot off the press today is this five-star hotel’s $12m face lift." Full review
Lonely Planet "The rooms are spacious, if a little generic, with marble bathrooms and all the typical big-hotel comforts." Full review
Time Out "This CBD hotel is now home to Bentley which is a reason to go there in itself, a full health club/spa, conference facilities and 362 guest rooms, all in the heart of the city." Full review
