The Darling vs InterContinental Sydney, an IHG Hotel
Both The Darling and InterContinental Sydney are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, InterContinental Sydney ranks significantly higher than The Darling. InterContinental Sydney has a TripExpert Score of 88 with endorsements from 11 reviews like Concierge, Time Out and Insight Guides.
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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InterContinental Sydney, an IHG Hotel
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117 Macquarie Street, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
From $174 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Concierge
"Staff members have eschewed the polite but distant five-star model for an ebullient friendliness that might take seasoned travelers off-guard."
Insight Guides
"In an elegant building that incorporates Sydney’s historic Treasury Building, the InterContinental combines 19th-century grace with 21st-century comfort."
DK Eyewitness
"A beautiful 1851 Treasury building offers five-star luxury. The soaring foyer has a lovely lounge."
Star Service
"This hotel balances a corporate and leisure clientele with comfort and elegance...Americans prefer this as one of their favorites along the Circular Quay waterfront."
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Rough Guide
Star
"The sandstone facade of the 1851 former Treasury building forms the lower floors of this 31-storey, 5-star hotel, with stunning views of the Botanic Gardens, Opera House and harbour."