I’ve stayed at the Parkroyal Darling Harbour many times and expected a similar standard here, but the Parramatta location really missed the mark. The soundproofing is non-existent; we were placed in a room with a connecting door to another room we didn't request (not sure if all rooms have the option of being connected), and we could hear the neighbors’ normal-volume conversations so clearly it felt like we were in a library. It was incredibly uncomfortable because we felt like we couldn't even turn on the TV at night incase we would disturbed them. When I raised this, the management just offered to tell the neighbors to be quiet, but they weren't being loud; the building is just poorly insulated and you can hear everyone walking past the door or opening or closing there's. Logistically, it was a headache, there was no warning message to say the pre-paid parking could be full on the day of check-in although able to email you about promotions to upgrade your room for as little as $80..
The lifts were so cramped and slow it felt like a peak-hour train, yet you aren't allowed to use the stairs. Between the Olympic Park having major spectator events on with price hikes on all rooms and the lack of privacy, it definitely doesn't meet 4-star standards. It’s a shame, because the bed was comfortable, the rainfall shower was great, and the breakfast staff were lovely, but those perks don't make up for the lack of basic room quality.