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Choosing a Hotel for Your Event

Pyrmont's appeal for an event visitor is its spot on the peninsula just west of Darling Harbour. ICC Sydney and the waterfront are walkable, the Sydney Fish Market and The Star are close at hand, and the light rail runs through with stops at Convention and Pyrmont Bay. That makes it a good fit for a conference week, a harbourside wedding reception or a birthday dinner by the water. Parking is paid, so factor that in if you plan to drive.

The two listed hotels sit at very different points on the scale:

Kith Hotel Darling Harbour, on Murray Street, is a small independent hotel whose rooms run from 13 square metre Petite Queens and Twins up to queens with a balcony.
The Darling is the five-star hotel within The Star, on the corner of Pyrmont and Union streets, with rooms, suites and penthouses.
There's no restaurant, room service or family room at Kith, so a larger group will need to book several rooms.
The Darling adds a heated 25m pool on Level 5, a 24-hour gym and a day spa with 11 treatment rooms.
Both suit guests who want proper rest between celebrations: The Darling runs a no-party policy, and every room at Kith is built for one or two.

Direct bookings at Kith Hotel Darling Harbour come with free cancellation and check-out pushed back to 11am, a help when a reception runs late. Neither hotel publishes a rate on Party Hero, so enquire with your dates. As a rough guide to choosing, Kith suits a delegate or a couple who will be out most of the day and mainly need a clean, comfortable bed, while The Darling suits a milestone trip where the hotel itself is part of the occasion, with suites for getting ready and a concierge to line up dinner bookings.

Convention light rail stop is reached through level 1 of the Wilson car park across the street from Kith Hotel Darling Harbour.
Pyrmont Bay Wharf has ferries to Circular Quay, a scenic way to reach the city side of the harbour.
Harris Street buses head to Central and Bondi, useful for the airport train or an eastern suburbs event.
The Darling reckons it is about ten minutes from anywhere in the CBD.

Suites and penthouses for a bigger occasion

Jewel Suites at The Darling add separate living space facing the skyline, and Adored Suites wrap the view around two sides.
Stellar Suites take over a whole floor with extra ceiling height and look towards Balmain and Glebe.
The Junior Penthouse, Penthouse Suite and Penthouse Suite Deluxe have a full kitchen and a large dining table, and the hotel can arrange a private chef.
For guests who just need a good bed, Kith's Queen Plus+ room adds snacks each day, a local gym pass and check-out at midday.

Common Questions About Event Stays

Where do guests at Pyrmont hotels leave the car?

Kith Hotel Darling Harbour has no parking of its own, but guests get a discounted 24-hour ticket for the Harbourside Wilson car park opposite. The Darling has a self-park garage entered from Pirrama Road or Edward Street, and valet from the Jones Bay Road driveway.

What else is inside The Star if we stay at The Darling?

The Star complex also houses an event centre and two theatres, so a show or function can be a short walk from your room. The hotel's concierge can help with restaurant bookings before you arrive.

Are there accessible rooms at Pyrmont's hotels?

Kith Hotel Darling Harbour has a 19 square metre accessible room, and The Darling offers an accessible king room. Mention your needs when you enquire so the right room is held.

How do we get from a Pyrmont hotel to Central for the train home?

Buses along Harris Street link Pyrmont with Central, where the airport trains leave. Kith Hotel Darling Harbour also has luggage storage if your flight is later in the day.

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