The Darling
80 Pyrmont St, Pyrmont NSW 2009, Australia
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A stylish hotel at The Star in Pyrmont, by Darling Harbour, rated 4.6 across more than 1,100 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Darling sits on Pyrmont Street in Pyrmont, part of The Star complex right by Sydney's Darling Harbour. A stylish, upscale hotel, it offers polished, contemporary accommodation along with quality dining, a spa and excellent facilities — a comfortable, full-service luxury base in one of the city's liveliest waterfront precincts.
The appeal is that combination of elegant, well-appointed rooms, top-notch facilities and a prime Darling Harbour location, close to the entertainment, dining and attractions of The Star and the harbour. For a special stay, a celebration or simply a luxurious, well-located base, its blend of comfort, style and convenience makes it a standout.
With a 4.6 rating from more than 1,100 reviews, it's clearly delivering for its guests. Room types, rates, dining, spa, facilities and availability vary with the season and demand, and a sought-after hotel books out around major events and peak periods, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly ahead — particularly if you're travelling at a busy time or planning a special occasion in Sydney.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.6 from 1,109 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 83
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 92
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 19 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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