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Darling King Room
35 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Jewel Spa Suite
70 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Stellar Suite
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Darling Twin Room
35 square metres
2 Double Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Jewel Suite
70 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Jewel City Spa Suite
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Jewel City Suite
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Adored Suite
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Luxury Sydney hotel in Pyrmont with 9 restaurants

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
24-hour front desk
Multilingual staff
Concierge services

With a stay at The Darling at the Star in Sydney (Pyrmont), you'll be steps from Star Casino and 13 minutes by foot from International Convention Centre Sydney. This casino hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Circular Quay.

Make yourself at home in one of the 171 air-conditioned rooms featuring iPod docking stations and minibars. 42-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and a turndown service.

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. Gambling sorts can try their luck at the casino, while others may prefer a nightclub or an outdoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.

Enjoy Japanese cuisine at Sokyo, one of the hotel's 9 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the 3 coffee shops/cafes. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 7 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Hair salon
  • ATM/banking
  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Shopping on site
  • Total number of rooms - 171
  • Number of floors - 16
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Nightclub
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Spa services on site
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Porter
  • Express check-out
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Casino
  • Full-service spa
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 2011
  • Number of restaurants - 9
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Number of spa tubs - 1
  • Turkish bath/Hammam
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Number of bars/lounges - 7
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 3
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool sunloungers
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Number of slot machines - 1500
  • Number of gaming tables - 312
  • Number of VIP gaming rooms – 3
  • Casino floor size square feet - 39558
  • Casino floor size square metres – 3675
  • Off-street parking

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Vietnamese
  • Chinese (Mandarin)

Parking

Self parking (surcharge)

Room Amenities

The Darling at the Star offers 171 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and pay movies. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Minibar
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Espresso maker
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Designer toiletries
  • Premium bedding
  • Pay films
  • Turndown service
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Slippers
  • Shower only
  • Cable TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • TV size 42
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • iPod docking station
  • Partially open bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Number of beds 1
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Grab bar – Near toilet

Where to Eat

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Sokyo - This restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Black - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Fat Noodle - This restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.

Harvest Buffet - This buffet restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Boat tours nearby

Spa Services

  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Massages
  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Detoxification wrap

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at midnight

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 80.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash.

For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

Parking height restrictions apply

Debit cards

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Security system

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are available

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually wrapped food options are available through room service

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 49.90 for adults and AUD 25.90 for children
  • Self parking fee: AUD 40 per night
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 80.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 0.8 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Darling Star Hotel Pyrmont
  • Darling Star Hotel
  • Star Darling
  • Darling Star Pyrmont
  • The Darling at the Star Hotel
  • The Darling at the Star Pyrmont
  • The Darling at the Star Hotel Pyrmont

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Parking height restrictions apply.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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