I just want to agree with you on a few things:
- Indoor Pool: I was staying on this floor. I accidentally walked past it, went in and thought "what a waste of space". It's on the South side of the building (in the Southern Hemisphere) so it's dark, and uninviting. I thought maybe it's more for laps but it doesn't look like that. I don't get why this even exists (for the rain?)
- Outdoor Pool: You nailed it - Chaos & Kids. I don't think kids should be banned but make one of the pools adults only? (the outdoor one please)
- Coffee: I didn't think you could mess up coffee in Australia, but the W Sydney manages to.
- Whatever / Whenever (and your pillow / cocktail situation): The hotel is so massive, I don't know how they are going to get a handle on this. This is where smaller W's such as Rome & Istanbul are much more enjoyable.
- Instagram/Influencers: I don't get it. The arrival area / turn-in is unimpressive, then you get great Tik-Tok-worthy escalators, which dump you into a check-in area that is chaos, with a long wait for elevators, etc etc. Either go all Instagram destination or not at all. It's like they gave up in parts of the hotel.
- Breakfast: I thought that line up to see the Host, who then puts you in a second line / holding pen just weird.

I think I'll give it one more go if the price is right, but the annoying parts outweigh the stylish rooms and beautiful views.