International Convention Centre Sydney - 9 min walk
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium - 10 min walk
Circular Quay - 5 min drive
White Bay Cruise Terminal - 6 min drive
Getting around
Sydney Airport (SYD) - 27 min drive
Exhibition Centre Station - 10 min walk
Sydney Central Station - 23 min walk
Sydney Circular Quay Station - 26 min walk
Pyrmont Bay Light Rail Station - 1 min walk
Convention Light Rail Station - 5 min walk
The Star Station - 6 min walk
Restaurants
The Ternary - 3 min walk
Sokyo - 3 min walk
Jumbo Thai - 2 min walk
The Little Snail Restaurant - 1 min walk
The Laneway - 1 min walk
About this property
Aiden by Best Western Darling Harbour
Aiden by Best Western Darling Harbour puts you in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Star Casino and SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit the coffee shop/cafe, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. This Art Deco hotel is also within a 15-minute walk of International Convention Centre Sydney and King Street Wharf. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and location. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Pyrmont Bay Light Rail Station is steps away and Convention Light Rail Station is 5 minutes.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
88 rooms
Arranged over 7 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Off-site parking within 328 ft (AUD 55 per day)
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Snack bar/deli
Water dispenser
Working away
24-hour business centre
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1908
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Art Deco architecture
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Handrails in stairwells
Room amenities
Be entertained
55-inch Smart TV
Digital TV channels
Streaming services
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
Slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
Pillow-top mattress
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Rainfall shower heads
Shower only
Soap and shampoo
Hairdryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Mobile key entry
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide
Special features
Dining
Wayfarers Bar & Cafe – This bar serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AUD 10 to 25 per person
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs AUD 55 per day (328 ft away)
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).
Also known as
Aiden By Best Darling Harbour
Aiden by Best Western @ Darling Harbour
Aiden by Best Western Darling Harbour Hotel
Aiden by Best Western Darling Harbour Pyrmont
Aiden by Best Western Darling Harbour Hotel Pyrmont
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Aiden by Best Western Darling Harbour?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Aiden by Best Western Darling Harbour?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at Aiden by Best Western Darling Harbour?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Star Casino (6-min walk) is nearby.
Are there restaurants at or near Aiden by Best Western Darling Harbour?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Wayfarers Bar & Cafe.
What's the area around Aiden by Best Western Darling Harbour like?
Aiden by Best Western Darling Harbour is in Pyrmont, a short 1-minute walk from Pyrmont Bay Light Rail Station and 6 minutes' walk from Star Casino. Travellers say that the area is walkable and good for shopping.
Aiden by Best Western Darling Harbour Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
4/10 Fair
18 Dec 2024
Grant
Grant, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 Dec 2024
Damijan
Damijan, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 Dec 2024
Ryan K
Ryan K, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
26 Nov 2024
Cute but small
Cute boutique hotel. All the reviews said the rooms were small but I took a gamble. They weren’t wrong! I was travelling solo so worked fine but wouldn’t be ideal otherwise. It was a little noisy too being close to the street. Having said that very cute and new. Convenient to Darling Harbour
Jen
Jen, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
21 Nov 2024
Clean but a bit too compact.
A well located hotel but there was very little space in the city view rooms. Not even enough to open my suitcase and leave it open without obstructing a doorway. It was a great room for me travelling solo but I'd probably opt for one of the larger rooms if there is more than one person.
I don't mind a compact room if the space is designed well with considered storage. but this did not have that.
I also paid a lot extra for a city view room and the window is not like what is pictured. My window was quite high up and narrow, you could only see a view when you were standing up in the room. Was just a bit disappointing to be charged extra for a room I couldn't see.
Hayley
Hayley, 4-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 Nov 2024
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
20 Nov 2024
The room was really cramped. Two cabins as washroom and separately located. No exhaust fan to carry the smell out. Very inconveniently located place to put your luggage and access your clothes. No ironing facility. May be good for a student not a corporate traveller.
Raghunath
Raghunath, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 Nov 2024
Speechless
Ramend
Ramend, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 Nov 2024
Excellent Location and Staff
JUNE
JUNE, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 Oct 2024
Siriluk
Siriluk, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 Oct 2024
Amazing!
Amazing!!! It was our ten year anniversary we walked along the water we went to the aquarium we spent to much at the casino everything was walking distance
The staff were absolutely perfect nothing was to much for them and they always had a smile even when they didn’t know u were there
Great rooms perfect for our night late check out is a bonus
Verified traveller
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 Oct 2024
The Aiden by the Harbour
Stay was great, loved the location. The room was lovely, very clean and we had a little balcony that looked out over the harbour. As has become somewhat the norm check in was online and then via computer when we arrived, I have to say I’m not a fan of this, I would prefer an actual person so I can ask questions like is there room service etc and any other tourist type questions. There was a staff member there so it would have been just as easy to have them check us in but anyway. Stay was still great and would recommend the Aiden when you need to be close to the action near Darling Harbour etc.
Alan
Alan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 Oct 2024
Candice
Candice, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 Sep 2024
Convenient for overnight stay in Darling Harbour especially if going to a show at the Lyric Theatre
Peta Maree
Peta Maree, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 Sep 2024
Lovely small hotel centrally located near The Star with cheerful and friendly staff happy to accommodate any request.
Peta Maree
Peta Maree, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
18 Sep 2024
Carole
Carole, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
15 Sep 2024
A quaint little hotel affordable and convenient to Darlinf Harbour. We stayed on the first floor overlooking the city which was a little noisy but otherwise no complaints.
Amanda
Amanda, 1-night trip
Verified Lastminute guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 Sep 2024
Really nicely designed and appointed hotel. Great location easy to get o on public transport feom the domestic airport
Verified traveller
2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 Sep 2024
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Nicole
Nicole, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 Sep 2024
Well presented, convenient location, friendly staff.
Julianne
Julianne, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
1 Sep 2024
Stayed 1 night attending an event in Jones Bay Wharf. Excellent from check-in to check-out. Room is is small. Manageable for 2 persons max. Not enough space for big lugages. The bed maybe short if you are tall. Bonus is the Dyson hairdyer. The toiletries are excellent from the Rituals ra ge. The only downside id there was NO towel in the room. I have to asked for one. Other than that, will recommend and will stay again. Location is 2mins walk to Pyrmont Lightrail. Just right across the Museum. Short walk the STar and Darling Harbour.
Josie
Josie, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 Aug 2024
This stay was quite nice, really great breakfast and nice pools and grounds. Room size was very good too. All round very pleasant.
Nathan
Nathan, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
31 Aug 2024
it was clean and the service was good. great location too.
problems 1) breakfast was disappointing. Don't tick breakfast when you book.
2) don't use the fire exit to get to ground floor. you will be locked out and you can't use the external exits as they are alarmed. when I talked to the manager about the problem he made it clear it was my fault. I made it clear that his signage needed upgrading or better still allow access back into the hotel on the ground floor only. It fell on deaf ears.
adam
adam, 3-night business trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 Aug 2024
Verified traveller
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
26 Aug 2024
Was a very nice hotel close to everything. Friendly and accommodating staff. Sparking water available in the common areas. Only down fall was the hot water in the shower was luke warm.