Thanks, did you try breakfast?
Tried breakfast their during my last stay (Dec 2022). Quieter space than the main restaurant. Decent selection, but not as extensive as the main buffet. That being said, you can order food from the main buffet (e.g. made to order hot foods).
I would challenge your assertion that the Sofitel Darling Harbour is necessarily more expensive. Certainly if you have an Accor+ free night stay it can certainly be worth your while redeeming it at such a property. In addition, with Accor+ the pricing on some days can be only slightly more than your typical Sydney CBD stay (i.e. $300/night). From what I have read (as I haven't stayed there before) it's a very solid hotel and arguably the best hotel in the CBD.
Respectfully disagree with the assertion that buffet breakfasts are acceptable. Having been spoiled at the Movenpick Hobart, I would make the argument that when staying at a luxury property you should be able to order a-la carte rather than experience the Las Vegas style buffet that most Accor properties have set up.
Your choice.
Is there a particular benefit of having breakfast in the restaurant versus at the lounge? For instance, do they offer a la carte breakfast options at the restaurant (but not at the lounge)? Or perhaps the lounge is quieter for breakfast than the main restaurant? Curious as I've got a stay booked in a couple of months.
