Name: Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour
Address: Sydney, AU
Price range: From $247

Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour, SydneySofitel Sydney Darling Harbour in Sydney, Australia has a corrected score of 3.7 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 18 of 169 hotels we score in Sydney. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.8 before correction: Booking.com 3.5, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.8, Agoda 3.8. Rooms from about $247 a night (cached, not a live quote).Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour is a 35-storey five-star hotel situated in the Darling Harbour precinct next to the International Convention Centre. Opened in 2017, the building is the tallest in the local area. It contains 590 rooms and suites, many of which feature floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the city skyline or the harbour. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, a full-service spa, and a 24-hour fitness centre. The property also provides extensive conference space and a ballroom for up to 450 guests. It is positioned within walking distance of the Star Casino and various shopping districts. Some guests have reported inconsistent WiFi performance during their stay.What stands out

Outdoor pool and poolside bar

Views of the city and harbour

Large event and conference spaces

Central Darling Harbour location

Watch out for

Average WiFi performance

Occasional maintenance issues

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