Rydges Darling Square Sydney: Superior Queen Family Booking & Price Guide

Sydney Accommodation: Rydges Darling Square

Superior Queen Room for a Family of Three,

A Price Difference of ~$168?

Text/Photos © Minimei

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My Australia trip is just around the corner next month, and guess what? I haven't properly booked anything yet – not the flights, not the accommodation, not even the campervan!

I’ve done a crazy amount of searching and comparing, but I kept putting off the final booking. Now it's already September, and let's just say, the pressure is on! Talk about living that 'planner vs. spontaneous' life!

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I noticed some Sydney accommodations were starting to sell out, so I decided to jump the gun and make a booking!

Today, I’m excited to share all about my Australia trip prep – specifically, why I picked Rydges Darling Square as our Sydney accommodation, the room requirements for our family of three, and a detailed price comparison!

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1. Exploring Rydges Darling Square as our Sydney Accommodation

The accommodation I booked for our Sydney trip this time is the

Rydges Darling Square Apartment Hotel

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I was actually torn between YEHS Harbour Suites until the very end, but after checking reviews, I decided Rydges seemed like the better choice, especially when it came to noise levels and cleanliness.

It's perfectly located in Sydney's CBD (Central Business District), and you can walk to Paddy's Markets and Darling Harbour in just 5-10 minutes!

Plus, it’s just a 6-minute walk to Town Hall and Museum train stations, making public transport incredibly convenient. This location is absolutely perfect for our Sydney itinerary, as we aren't planning to rent a car!

I even went on a frantic search, thinking I might compromise a little on location for a cheaper option... but the further away from the CBD I looked, the less accessible places became. And with a child, safety was a big concern. Honestly, I couldn't find anything better that was also cheaper! (If you discover a hidden gem, please, please, PLEASE let me know!)

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As a family of three, when we were searching for Sydney accommodation, it wasn't just about the location; it was also crucial to know if the room could actually accommodate three people and how the bed setup would work.

When I checked the Superior Queen room I booked for three people, it was available, and interestingly, the room price didn't change even when I switched the number of guests from two to three.

It's not a full kitchen, but there's a simple kitchenette where you can whip up easy meals,

and the bathroom is super clean too!

However, since the Superior Queen room only has one queen bed,

it's a bit of a squeeze for our family of three (us and our 12-year-old).

Whether an extra bed can be added for free for three guests

is something I've currently inquired directly with the hotel about.

When I looked up online reviews,

the information about extra beds varied slightly,

so I really wanted to confirm this point for sure.

For now, I've made a booking with a free cancellation option,

and after receiving the hotel's response, I'll decide whether to finalize this accommodation

based on the extra bed conditions.

Once I hear back, I'll update it here on the blog!

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2. Same Dates, Wildly Different Prices? You Bet!

Since it's an international accommodation, I naturally assumed that international booking sites

would offer the cheapest prices.

So, I was only searching for Rydges Darling Square on international third-party sites,

but just in case, I decided to check MyRealTrip too.

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I searched for November 1st-5th, 2 adults + 1 child,

and the Superior Queen room, exactly the same conditions...

Huh? Could the difference really be this big?

I thought to myself...

Even just for the room-only option, MyRealTrip was

about ~$41 cheaper for a 4-night stay,

but the price for breakfast included with free cancellation

had a whopping difference of ~$169!

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With over ~$169 difference for a 4-night stay,

don't just look at international booking sites just because it's an overseas accommodation.

Make sure to check domestic booking platforms as well, with the exact same dates and conditions!

🔻 Check Rydges Darling Square prices on MyRealTrip 🔻

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3. With This Price Difference, We're Booking Breakfast Included!

My husband and I aren't usually big breakfast eaters,

but our son absolutely needs his morning meal.

So, I was initially planning to just get something simple for him

and book the room-only option.

However, MyRealTrip's free cancellation room-only option was ~$1,034,

while breakfast included was ~$1,137.

The total difference for 4 nights was ~$103,

which works out to about ~$26 per day!

On our Australia trip, we'll have

about a week of campervan travel,

meaning quite a few days where we'll have to cook our own meals.

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So, for the few days we're staying in Sydney,

we figured we could easily sort out breakfast for a reasonable price,

and decided to book the breakfast-included option!

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From what I've seen in reviews, they offer light options like fruit, yogurt,

and pastries, as well as hot dishes like bacon and scrambled eggs.

Since coffee and other beverages are also provided,

even just getting your morning coffee there makes it an amazing value!

It's also a huge plus that you can start your Sydney sightseeing right after breakfast,

without any need to fuss over preparations or tidying up.

If three people, including a child, are staying,

I've already sent an email to inquire whether breakfast is included for all actual reserved guests,

so I'll update this post once I receive a reply!

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4. Secure Your Favorite Stay with Free Cancellation First!

As I kept searching for accommodation in Sydney,

I noticed that popular spots get booked up surprisingly fast.

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Especially if three people are staying together, the options dwindle compared to standard double rooms,

so I highly recommend checking the free cancellation period and if the terms look good, booking it first.

I'm also planning to explore other accommodation options within the free cancellation period,

based on the Regis Hotel's reply.

Normally, I would have tried to book after perfectly comparing all conditions, but before rooms sell out,

I realized it's actually crucial to secure an available room first.

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5. Don't Forget to Apply Overseas Accommodation Discount Coupons!

With accommodation costs easily climbing into the ~$730 range,

even a small discount is too good to pass up, right?

I discovered some fantastic discount coupons available when booking overseas accommodation through MyRealTrip!

👉 MyRealTrip Overseas Accommodation Discount Coupon Pack 👈

These coupons can be applied to other accommodations or tours (not just Regis Darling Square!)

as long as you meet the minimum spending requirements, so make sure to download them in advance!

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👉 Get the MyRealTrip Overseas Tour Discount Coupon Pack 👈

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And guess what? There's also an overseas tour discount coupon pack that can be applied to those must-do Sydney experiences like the Blue Mountains and

Port Stephens tours.

Don't forget to apply it before finalizing your booking!

🔻 See Australian Tours Where Coupons Can Be Applied 🔻

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Booking that first Sydney accommodation really feels like I've conquered a major peak in my Australia trip planning journey!

If you're eager for more of my Australia travel planning insights,

or curious about the extra bed provision at Regis Darling Square and whether breakfast is included,

then follow me and leave a private comment below!

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As soon as I get a reply from the hotel, I'll update the post and share the details in a reply comment!

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