I begin reviews clarifying my criteria for overall ratings, in order to combat Airbnb grade inflation.
5 stars = So extraordinary that you often think about your stay and dream about someday returning.
4 stars = Very nice, would definitely return, but not outstanding.
3 stars = Average. Not bad, but you would not choose to return.
1 or 2 stars = hopefully never happens!
One Darling Harbor gets a solid 4 stars for being very nice and we had a pleasant week there. It’s somewhat larger than the photos suggest. Very clean and well equipped. The location is good though you do have to walk across a pedestrian bridge across Darling Harbor to get into the more interesting parts of Sydney. The outdoor balcony is nice but the view is rather drab, consisting mostly of other apartment complexes. The view from the 17th floor athletic facilities is spectacular, but it’s not a convenient place to hang out.
One positive feature we discovered is that you can exit the building directly into the Harborside mall which is convenient in rainy weather.
Overall, this is a pleasant Sydney Airbnb.