
Hotel Overview
Featuring a casino, a day spa and 20 bars and restaurants, The Darling at The Star is just 650 metres from Cockle Bay. It offers modern rooms, some with views over the city skyline, while others look towards Pyrmont and surrounding suburbs.
The rooms feature a flat-screen satellite TV, an iPod docking station, minibar, tea-and-coffee maker and safety deposit box. Each air-conditioned room features luxurious bathrobes and Egyptian cotton sheets.
The Darling Sydney is 8 minutes’ drive from Sydney Opera House and The Rocks historic district. Sydney International Airport is a 20-minute drive away. The Sydney International Convention Centre is just 10-minute walk away.
Guests can relax in the Turkish bath, or enjoy swimming in the scented outdoor pool with its own bar. The hotel also offers 24-hour reception and valet parking.
The hotel has a wide range of restaurants such as celebrity chef Luke Nguyen’s Fat Noodle. Rock Lily Bar offers live music and an extensive selection of tequilas.

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Facilities of The Darling at The Star
General
WiFi everywhere
Services
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi
Food & Drink
Bar, Breakfast in the room, Restaurant, Room service
Pools and wellness
Fitness centre, Massage, Outdoor pool, Spa and wellness centre
Front-desk/reception area services
24-hour front desk, ATM/cash machine on site, Concierge service, Express check-in/check-out, Luggage storage, Safety deposit box
Entertainment and children services
Casino, Nightclub/DJ
Cleaning services
Daily maid service, Dry cleaning, Ironing service, Laundry, Trouser press
Business facilities
Fax/photocopying
Shops
Barber/beauty shop, Mini-market on site
Miscellaneous
Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Facilities for disabled guests, Heating, Lift, Non-smoking rooms

Hotel Policies
Check-In
15:00- hours
Check-Out
Untill 11:00 hours
Cancellation / Prepayment
Cancellation, prepayment and 'book now pay later' policies vary according to room type. Please check the room conditions when selecting your room above.
Accepted credit cards
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine print
Please inform The Darling at The Star in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.
Please note that there is a 0.8% charge when you pay with a credit card.Please note that the property requires a $100 per night credit card pre-authorisation at time of check-in to cover any incidental charges or damage to the property.From Sunday 11th September 2022 until late March, there will be periods of elevated noise during the hours of 9:00 -17:00 daily as we work through the refurbishment of some of The Darling guestrooms. During this time, we will do our best to minimise any inconveniences this may cause.The accommodation prices shown online are for bookings of up to 9 rooms only, regardless of room type. Room rates and booking terms may be different for group bookings depending on the number of rooms booked and will be cancelled should it exceed the maximum number bookable online. To make a booking of 10 rooms or more please email us directly: Sales@star.com.auThe Star Sydney Annual Essential Services Testing Day:
Please note that Tuesday, 11th July 2023 is The Star Sydney annual essential services testing day for essential maintenance, and to improve your experience with us.
This will affect the entire Star complex from 8.00am until approximately 3.00pm. All guests staying in-house must vacate their room by 8.00am on the 11th July 2023. Check-in and access to The Star will resume after 3.00pm.

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