The apartments were clean and tidy and as described. The location, were it not for the substantial works across the road, is brilliant, short walking distance to the Rocks, CBD, and Darling Harbour. The kitchen facilities are ok but if you’re looking to cook anything substantial and for the number of people the apartment can accommodate, then you may struggle, we did.
However the works on the new station that are mentioned by the host have a massive impact. They are currently working 24hrs a day, only stopping on Sunday at 7am, resuming Monday before 7am. The week we were there it was impossible to sleep after 7 and you had to be in the rear of the apartments in order to have a conversation during the day. The night works while quieter still woke us and at times kept us awake.
The host was prompt and polite when we raised the issue of the noise and she agreed a partial refund on our stay but ultimately referred us to the Airbnb grievance process when we asked her to consider a greater discount. We stayed there with 5 teenagers and our ability to navigate jet lag and enjoy time in the apartments during the day was significantly disrupted.
When the work is done it will be a great place to stay but right now we don’t feel it should be let without greater warning regarding the noise and a rate that better reflects the current disruption.