"Around the west side of Darling Harbour, in the newly bustling district of Pyrmont, is something that’s a little bit rare, at least in this city: a freestanding, purpose-built, single-use luxury hotel, with an enviable location that makes for spectacular harbor views — and an independent one at that. The Darling isn’t part of one of the big high-end hotel chains that are arguably at their best on the Pacific Rim, but it’s certainly learned some lessons from them, chiefly about balance. The Darling is stylish but not eccentric, classic but not conservative, luxe but not ostentatious, and it backs up its atmosphere of glamour with tangible comforts to match." - Tablet Hotels