The DarlingvsThe Fullerton Hotel Sydney
Both The Darling and The Westin Sydney are highly recommended by professional travelers. On balance, The Westin Sydney ranks slightly higher than The Darling. The Westin Sydney is ranked #17 in Sydney with accolades from 8 reviewers like Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Fodor's.
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
The Fullerton Hotel Sydney Show All Reviews
1 Martin Place, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
From $170/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"One of Sydney's most celebrated AAA-rated five-star hotels, the Westin is in the center of the city, in the Martin Place pedestrian mall." Full review
Fodor's
"The Westin hotel chain is renowned for its heavenly beds—in Sydney it offers heavenly service, too. The staff here is cool, efficient, capable, and stylish as at a boutique hotel." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Spreading half of its tentacles into the grand General Post Office building and the others into a contemporary tower, this is one luxurious address." Full review
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Choose between heritage rooms with high ceilings and modern tower rooms; all have quality linen and supercomfy beds.
Travel + Leisure
"Former post office building with skyscraper annex in a central downtown location; the city's best hotel for business travelers, with plenty of executive-level amenities." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"In this glorious heritage building, rooms in the restored main building feature antique fittings, although the majority of rooms are in the modern tower section."
Time Out
"Here you get the best of both worlds – a sense of history married to some very contemporary design and deluxe service." Full review
Star Service
"Located on the pedestrian mall, this creatively constructed hotel is one of the top players here, a head above the rest on the second tier." Full review
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Limousines are arranged on request.
Oyster
Luxury
"There are 416 rooms at this four-pearl property set in bustling Martin Place, an area that's popular for its huge array of shops and restaurants." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Right in Sydney's CBD, amidst the city's best shopping and restaurants, our 416 elegant guest rooms and suites foster peaceful recharging.By
Westin AFAR." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Located in Sydney's financial and fashion area...guests can choose a room in the contemporary high rise section or the classic heritage building. "
Sydney Travel Guide
August 6, 2021