The Darling vs Hotel Ravesis
Both properties are highly recommended by professional travelers. Overall, The Darling is preferred by most reviewers compared to Hotel Ravesis. The Darling ranks #28 in Sydney with praise from 6 reviewers like Travel + Leisure, Time Out and Lonely Planet.
The Darling
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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."
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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."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"A residence deserving of its many awards, The Darling is truly the darling of Sydney’s five star hotels."
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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."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"An upscale urban retreat attached to The Star complex that includes a casino, shops, restaurants and entertainment venues."
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Hotel Ravesis
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118 Campbell Parade, Bondi, Waverley, New South Wales 2026
From $163 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Restaurant
- Air Conditioning
- Minibar
Insight Guides
"Walk across to the beach for a morning swim from this lovely Bondi beachfront boutique hotel."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Ravesi’s fits into the Bondi's shaggy surfer scene like a briefcase on a beach – its sleek chocolate and grey rooms are positioned above one of the strip's busiest bars."
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DK Eyewitness
"Each room of this lovely boutique hotel has a stunning ocean view."
Rough Guide
"The first-floor restaurant and most of the 12 rooms at this boutique hotel have glorious ocean views."
Frommer's
"Right on Australia's most famous golden sands, this boutique property offers modern minimalist rooms with white marble bathrooms -- all very chic, with African tribal wall hangings."
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