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Hotel Information: Topped by a multi-coloured, electric star, this two-building hotel and entertainment complex brings a bit of Hollywood and a touch of Las Vegas to Darling Harbour. Two theatres host plays and musicals frequented by families, theatre buffs, and couples, while Sydney’s largest casino welcomes casual and serious gamers alike. Located across from Pyrmont Bay Marina and adjacent to Darling Harbour, Star City continues the water theme with multiple indoor and outdoor fountains. Although busy with its many guests, the hotel area of the complex has secured access to guestroom floors.
Amenity highlights: Palm trees and a large rock ‘mountain’ generate a tropical feel in the main building’s 145,000-square metre gaming floor. Open 24 hours daily, it includes 200 gaming tables, Keno, and a sports bar. Entertainment of a different kind continues at shows, concerts, and events held at two theatres. More serene relaxation can be found at the day spa, which offers star-themed treatments, or a stroll along the scenic Panorama Walk, which gives views of the city skyline and Harbour Bridge.
Spa
Star Spa & Salon is located just across the footbridge that arches over the indoor/outdoor heated pool from the fifth-floor health club. It offers a bird’s eye view of the Sydney skyline across Darling Harbour, plus a pedicure station, tandem spa treatment room for couples, and a range of aromatherapy products and star-themed spa treatments. Click the links below for more details.
Sample menu (click here)Judy Garland Program (3 hours, 30 minutes): AU$260
Includes a 30-minute massage, Spa Facial, pedicure, manicure, shampoo, and blow dry.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.
Ingrid Bergman Program (3 hours, 30 minutes): AU$290
A full body wrap is followed by quality time in the Vichy shower, a facial, Vital Eye Treatment, shampoo, and blow dry.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.
Bridget Bardot Program (3 hours, 30 minutes): AU$310
Treatment includes a body polish, full body wrap, time in the Vichy shower, a Spa Massage, shampoo, and blow dry.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.
James Dean Program (3 hours, 30 minutes): AU$330
A body polish and time in the Vichy shower is followed by a steam bath, spa massage, Express Facial, pedicure, shampoo, and blow dry.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.
Audrey Hepburn Program (4 hours, 30 minutes): AU$320
Includes a Spa Facial, Vital Eye Treatment, Spa Pedicure, Spa Manicure, shampoo, and blow dry.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.
Grace Kelly Program (7 hours): AU$605
A body polish and full body wrap are followed by time in the Vichy shower, steam room, Spa Massage, Spa Facial, Vital Eye Treatment, Spa Pedicure, Spa Manicure, shampoo, and blow dry.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.
Couples Program (3 hours): AU$460 per couple
Includes an Express Facial, time in the steam room, Spa Massage, milk bath, shampoo, and blow dry.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.
Products (click here)
Star Spa & Salon uses Decleor and MD Formulations products for both body and facial treatments. Decleor are aromatherapy and phytotherapy natural skincare, beauty treatments, and cosmetics based on essential oils and plant extracts. MD Formulations are a line of skincare products built on a heritage of glycolic-acid research and development.
Rooms
Star City Hotel & Apartments has 481 guestrooms on 17 floors, which are located in a building separate from the gaming area and are accessible only via guestroom key. All are at least 32 square metres in size and have city, Anzac Bridge, or Darling Harbour views. Marble bathrooms are outfitted with shower/bathtub combinations (separate bathtubs in suites) and hair dryers. |
Room Amenities
- Internet access - high speed
- Cable/satellite TV
- Pay movies
- Climate control
- Complimentary newspaper (M-F)
- Air conditioning
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Internet access - surcharge
- Refrigerator
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Wake-up calls
- Housekeeping
- Turndown service (on request)
- Sewing kit
- Extra towels/bedding in room
- Bathroom telephone
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe (accommodates laptop)
- Clock radio
- Desk
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- Rollaway beds
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- Smoking rooms
Renovation Notice
Hotel is currently undergoing a refurbishment and expansion program to limited areas of its gaming facility. The majority of the work will take place outdoors on level 3. All works will be carried out during normal business hours Monday through Friday.
Recreation
The fifth-floor health club offers a variety of fitness equipment and is connected to the 25-metre indoor/outdoor pool via skybridge. Additionally, a walking/jogging path leads from just opposite the hotel at Pyrmont Bay Park along the waterfront to a park at nearby Jackson’s Landing.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Swimming on site
- Sailing nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Running track/path nearby
- Playground nearby
Property Amenities
Work and play can be juggled efficiently at Star City, with both the business centre and gaming floor open 24 hours daily. After a session in the fifth-floor health club, guests can stroll over the connecting bridge for a dip in the indoor/outdoor pool. Further relaxation can be found with a treatment at the day spa, a browse through the on-site stores, or a meal at one of the seven dining venues. Valet parking: |
The 24-hour business centre offers four personal computer stations, photocopy and facsimile services, and telephones. Click the link below for more details.
Business amenities (click for details)Business centre: Computer use, including Internet access, is available via pre-paid cards at AU$6–$10 per 30 minutes. Printing services available for AU$1–$5. Fax services available for AU$1–$5 domestic, and AU$6–10 international. Additional secretarial services available for surcharges. The business centre is accessible 24 hours daily. Fee(s) subject to change without notice.
Internet access: Internet access is available at the business centre computers for AU$6–$10 per half hour. Wireless Internet access is available in the lobby, Fortunes Restaurant, and the business centre via pre-paid card at AU$6–$10 per half hour. Fee(s) subject to change without notice.
Conference/function room(s): Star City banquet and conference facilities, located on the second and third levels of the hotel tower, include the Grand Harbour Ballroom, the Showroom, and seven smaller function rooms. The pillarless Grand Harbour Ballroom has a ceiling height of 4.8 metres. An adjoining terrace area has city and harbour views. The ballroom caters for up to 1,000 people and is also divisible into three smaller rooms. The Showroom, with capacity for 900 people, is equipped with comprehensive sound and lighting facilities, tiered seating and several stage lifts, and an extended stage with a 120-degree view range.
- Swimming pool - indoor
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Poolside bar
- Spa tub
- Sauna
- Full-service health spa
- Concierge desk
- Concierge services
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Health club
- Fitness equipment
- Bar/lounge
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Room service (24 hours)
- Coffee shop or café
- Parking (surcharge)
- Parking (valet)
- Parking garage
- Parking (secure)
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Banquet facilities
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Ballroom(s)
- Conference room(s)
- Event catering
- Exhibit space
- Business center
- Internet access in public areas - surcharge
- Business services
- Audio-visual equipment
- Secretarial services
- Internet access in public areas - high speed
- Internet access - wireless
- 24-hour front desk
- Express check- in
- Number of rooms: 481
- Porter/bellhop
- Express check-out
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Security guard
- Multilingual staff
- Number of floors: 17
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Shopping on site
- Translation services
- Hair salon
- ATM/banking
- Tour assistance
- Currency exchange
- Medical assistance available
- Beauty services
- Dry cleaning service
- Grocery
- Patio
- Arcade/game room
- Shoe shine
- Coffee in lobby
- Casino
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Elevator/lift
- Wedding services
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- Pets not allowed
- Check-in time is 3 PM
- Check-out time is 11 AM
Location Details
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD): Approximate travel time is 20–40 minutes and distance is 8 km.
Getting there: Taxi is the most efficient way to get from the airport to the hotel. It is also possible to go by Airport Link train and then change to a light-rail tram at Central Station for Star City. Car rentals are available online. Click the links below for instructions/details.
By train (click here)Getting around: The Sydney Metro Monorail and Light Rail tram are convenient and affordable ways to get to many points of interest and around the city centre. The Light Rail leaves directly from a station beneath the hotel, and the monorail can be caught at nearby Darling Harbour. Conveniently, many tour coaches departing for day trips out of the city, to places like the Hunter Valley and Blue Mountains, leave from a station directly beneath the hotel. Closest train station to the hotel: Central Station
Approximate travel time from the airport to the train station: 30–40 minutes
Approximate train cost (subject to change without notice): AU$5–$15
Train schedules and directions (subject to change without notice): Airport Link trains leave frequently from both domestic and international terminals, from 5 AM to 11 PM daily for Central Station. From there, guests can catch the Sydney Light Rail, which stops at a station directly beneath Star City.
By taxi (click here)
Approximate travel time from the airport to the hotel: 30 minutes
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): AU$16–$25
Instructions: Each terminal has its own sheltered taxi rank with supervisors on hand in peak hours to ensure a smooth flow of taxis for travellers. Kerbside supervisors can also organise taxis with baby capsules, wheelchair access, five-seat taxis, station wagons for lots of baggage, and larger taxis for groups.
Dining
Astral Restaurant - Fine-dining, top-floor restaurant offering contemporary Australian cuisine and specially selected Australian wines with a backdrop of panoramic city and harbour views. Open for breakfast and dinner only.
Lotus Pond Restaurant - Offers a varied menu including Chinese, Malaysian, Indonesian, Japanese, Thai and Vietnamese, cuisine. Open for dinner.
Pyrmont’s Steak & Seafood - Casual dining and atmosphere. Specialties of the house include seafood platters and fresh steaks. Open for lunch and dinner.
Garden Buffet - Offers all-you-can-eat prawns, a selection of noodles, pasta, assorted meats, salads, vegetables, soups, and deserts. Beverages include unlimited tea, coffee, and soft drinks. Open for lunch and dinner.
Fortunes Noodle Bar - Serves noodle combinations or traditional Asian options. Open for lunch on weekends and dinner seven days weekly.
Trophies Food Court - Located on the main gaming floor. Offers a wide variety of hot and cold snacks for lunch and dinner.
Address
80 Pyrmont Street
Sydney, NSW 2009
Australia
Nearest major airport:
Sydney, N.S.W., Australia (SYD-Kingsford Smith)
Area:
Darling Harbour, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
