The Star Sydney, formerly The Star, The Star City Casino, and Sydney Harbour Casino, may have changed names and hands a lot, but its essence remains the same. This is where high-rolling Aussies and tourists alike come to place bets, dine out in glitzy restaurants, relax in the spa, see a show or dance the night away. Offering 24/7 entertainment, The Star Sydney never sleeps, but should you need some rest then the on-site hotel and spa will come in handy.
In 2011, the casino reopened under the name The Star after a make-over of nearly 1 billion Australian dollars that saw the casino re-orientated towards Sydney Harbour. The huge Sydney Lyric Theatre within the casino complex regularly hosts concerts, dance and theater shows and also has several bars.
The casino attracts many vacationers from Hong Kong, Macau and Singapore, among other cities in the Asia-Pacific region. The stakes are sky-high in some of the rooms, but the main gaming floor on the ground floor is open for the general public and general members who’d like to try their hand at a quick game of poker or roulette.
Gold Members with an invite can enjoy the lounge area of the private Oasis Room with its fusion restaurant. Head up to the also private Sovereign Room if you have a Platinum membership pass and an invite. The Inner Sanctum is reserved for only the most exclusive of players with an invite.
From the Sydney Town Hall, it takes about 15 minutes to walk to The Star across the Pyrmont Bridge. A light rail operates daily between Central Station and The Star Sydney,stopping at Darling Harbour as well. The Star Express is a service of chauffeured coaches, which pick guests up from key suburbs across Sydney for a small fee. If you come by bus, get off at the Maritime Museum stop.
If you are driving yourself, find The Star car park entries along Edward Street and Pirrama Road.Parking there is free from Sunday to Friday for non-members who spend a set amount at participating restaurants and other venues. The casino also offers valet parking from its main entrance on Pyrmont Street. The Star's Café Court has an ATM machine.
