Rydges Darling Square Apartment Hotel

Perfect location, lots to do in the area a walk away from different types of entertainment and close to public transport. Staff are friendly, helpful and accommodating with an early check in. One bedroom apartment was a great size and clean. Price was very reasonable. Would definitely stay again.

Good location, clean spacious room, large clean shower. Comfortable bed with 4 large down pillows, unfortunately no firm pillows in the room. Asked receptionist for complimentary shaver and cream and it was provided. TV has Chrome Casting that worked well after pressing the remote OK button. Breakfast was buffet and was average but acceptable. Room had an outdoor balcony. Table with 3 chairs and a couch. Lift requires room card to be swiped, the hotel entrance only after hours, while desk is still staffed.

Our stay was excellent. My husband booked this hotel for our wedding anniversary. Receptionist and Syahril, the housekeeping manager was very polite and welcoming!!! HOur room was spotless, the bed was very comfortable. You can tell is well-maintained. The whole experience felt relaxing and well-planned. Will definitely come back.

We stayed at Rydges Darling Square Apartments and overall had a good experience, though a few things could improve. The good (and genuinely great): · Location is absolutely excellent – walking distance to Darling Harbour, train station, plus right in Darling Square near ICC, Chinatown, and endless dining options. · Nightly fireworks at Darling Harbour are a not‑to‑be‑missed event. Being able to walk there with a toddler and then quickly return to the apartment was fantastic. · Shower water pressure is excellent – strong, hot, and consistent. · Early check‑in – Our flight landed early in the morning. They allowed us to check in early for only a small charge. With a sleeping toddler, multiple luggage, and a stroller, this was a lifesaver. What would make this a 6‑star stay: adding a washing machine‑dryer combo in the room. For families, that would be an absolute game‑changer. The downsides (especially for families): 1. No proper drop‑off point – and we arrived in pouring rain. We took a taxi from the airport. There's no dedicated drop‑off zone out the front. When we arrived, it was raining heavily. The taxi had to stop on the corner. We had multiple suitcases, a stroller, and a sleeping toddler. We had to unload everything in the rain and push the stroller and luggage up a slope to reach the front entrance. Our toddler woke up crying. Be prepared for this if arriving in wet weather with kids. 2. Baby cot comes with no mattress The cot provided had a hard base with just a thin sheet – no mattress at all. We asked reception for an extra blanket and folded that up as a makeshift mattress. It worked okay, but it's not ideal for a baby's comfort or safe sleep. Management should provide a proper thin mattress with their cots, or warn parents in advance. 3. Housekeeping missed vacuuming – but fixed after we raised it. Our toddler dropped a few crumbs on the carpet one evening. We assumed housekeeping would vacuum the next day. But when we returned to the room the following night, the crumbs were still there. That said, after we mentioned it to reception, they did vacuum properly for the rest of our stay. So credit for fixing it, but it shouldn't have been missed in the first place. 4. Chargeable items in the fridge and on the counter – right next to dozens of supermarkets. They left drinks and snacks that are chargeable if consumed. The apartment is within a few minute walk of multiple supermarkets (Woolworths, Coles, Asian grocers, etc.). We could have bought the same items for half the price. It felt like a low‑key trap, and we had to be careful not to accidentally touch the paid items. For such a well‑located apartment, just leave the fridge empty. Bottom line: The apartment itself – location, water pressure, space, and proximity to Darling Harbour's nightly fireworks – was great. The early check‑in (for a small fee) was a huge help. But the arrival logistics (especially in rain), the bare cot, the initial missed vacuuming (though eventually fixed), and the unnecessary minibar items in a supermarket‑dense area made it less family‑friendly. Fix those things, and add a washer‑dryer? That would be a genuine 6 stars. For now, a solid but slightly flawed stay – still recommended with caveats.