Paul's place in Darlinghurst was the base from which my partner, my teenage son and I explored Sydney and it suited us perfectly, both in terms of location and facilities offered.
The unit is the light-filled and beautifully appointed downstairs of a renovated, updated townhouse situated right in the heart of inner-city Sydney. Despite it's central location it is *so quiet* inside: I was literally amazed. I had really good nights' sleep in pretty much the most comfortable bed I think I've ever slept in, enveloped in peace and quiet. The layout of the unit is a little unconventional in that access from living room to kitchen and bathroom is via one of the bedrooms, but my son is a heavy enough sleeper that this was never a problem.
The really special thing about this apartment is, of course, the view - being able to say "good morning" to the city while you're making your coffee, and watching the lights of city buildings come on after a day of sightseeing, is really magic. Being that close to the city also means that you can walk to many of Sydney's galleries and museums - not to mention, city shops! - and restaurants are all around, in every direction. I live in a small town in a remote part of the country and I am literally *still* dreaming of that fantastic Thai place 3 doors down that could whip me up a fresh soup in ten minutes.
The apartment was well heated so that we were snug even in the middle of winter, and while ample glass lets in lots of light it is completely private - it's just you and that view. The appointments are generous and the furnishings are stylish - a lovely backdrop for our holiday, and we found Paul to be a generous and warm host. I particularly enjoyed being able to relax in that pleasant and comfortable living room area after a day of running around the city with a cup of tea and an episode of my favourite Netflix series. Secure off street parking was an important feature for us, too, as we wanted to take full advantage of the easy access to alternative transport that was all around us. All in all, I can highly recommend this Paul's flat as a great place to stay in order to experience the best of inner-city Sydney life.