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The Darling vs Medusa
Both hotels are rated very highly by writers. Overall, Medusa ranks marginally higher than The Darling. Medusa ranks #26 in Sydney with praise from 9 reviews such as DK Eyewitness, Time Out and Condé Nast Traveler.
The Darling
Time Out
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
Forbes Travel Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
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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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Medusa
Fodor's
Insight Guides
Lonely Planet
Oyster
DK Eyewitness
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267 Darlinghurst Road, Darlinghurst, Sydney, New South Wales 2010
From $116 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Kitchenette
Fodor's
"Behind the glamour is a comfortable, well-run hotel with friendly, attentive staff."
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Insight Guides
"Perhaps the most trendy and glamorous boutique hotel in Sydney. 18 rooms decorated in very modern, avant-garde design."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Medusa the seducer’s shocking pink exterior hints at the witty, luscious decor inside."
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Oyster
Upscale
"Medusa Hotel is a quirky, 18-room boutique hotel with artsy flair."
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DK Eyewitness
"Medusa makes its own rules as only a boutique hotel can, and traditional room fittings have been replaced by a strong modernist look."
