Watsons Bay Boutique HotelvsThe Darling
Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel and The Darling are both praised by expert writers. Overall, The Darling is the choice of most professionals compared to Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel. The Darling comes in at 79 with approval from 6 publications including Forbes Travel Guide, Lonely Planet and Travel + Leisure.
Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel
1 Military Road, Watsons Bay, Woollahra, New South Wales 2030
From $195/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Smoking Rooms
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"The ferry pulls up to the doorstep of this chic, Hampton's-inspired hotel in a charming beach side hamlet." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Far removed from the city centre, on the foreshore of Sydney Harbour, lies Watsons Bay, a boutique seaside establishment." Full review
Time Out
"Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel the pub is packed on weekends as Sydneysiders come to enjoy Sunday Sessions with buckets of tiger prawns and glasses of Hentley Farm riesling as the sun is setting. " Full review
Afar Magazine
"Blending a Hamptons, yacht club, and beach cantina vibe, this hotel is a favorite for dining, drinking, and staying along the eastern harborfront." Full review
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