Hotel Overview
Just love the location and nearness
Just love the location and nearness to the Opra House
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Bradley
- Jul 6, 2011
Excellent Hotel in great Sydney
Excellent Hotel in great Sydney location, close to city facilities, harbour and parks.
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Geoff
- May 1, 2011
Deluxe quarters for dignitaries and celebrities with harbor views
Check-in to the five-star InterContinental Sydney hotel has become a pastime for celebrities and royalty. Though the hotel boasts an exterior that has withstood nearly two centuries, there is nothing stale about the interior. Constructed to offer guests breathtaking views of the Sydney Harbour, the hotel's rooms, dining venues and rooftop lounges offer a deluxe experience. For style, sophistication and world class treatment, InterContinental Sydney delivers.
Highlights
- Chef Justin North of Etch wins 2009 SMH Good Food Guide Chef of the Year
- Indoor swimming pool with sweeping views of Sydney Harbour
- Rooftop lounge with wraparound terrace
- Mix of contemporary design and traditional architecture
Rooms
If not merely for sweeping vistas of the harbor from the windowed sitting areas, the 509 guest rooms inspire. Rooms blend the needs of business travelers--a spacious work area, high-speed Internet access (fees apply), electrical converters and dual phone lines with messaging--with those of the vacationer. Expect plush bedding, stellar views and contemporary design. Hues of cream, plum, heather and silver induce relaxation amid a catalogue of offerings.Features
An unsurpassed dining experience marks Etch, the babe of award-winning chef Justin North. The restaurant serves organic European cuisine to Sydney's glamorous. For something a bit more casual, Café Opera (famous for their weekend seafood buffet) serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The indoor swimming pool, 24-hour fitness center and rooftop lounge with a wraparound terrace please discerning and design-conscious guests. The hotel also offers a spa and salon.
Both parking and Wi-Fi are available (fees apply).
Transportation
- Circular Quay Station (.06 mi/.1 km)
- Galeries Victoria Monorail Stop (1.2 mi/1.7 km)
- Sydney Airport (10.3 mi/16.6 km)
Attractions
- Darling Harbour (1 mi/1.7 km)
- Sydney Aquarium (1 mi/1.7 km)
- Royal Botanic Gardens (1 mi/1.7 km)
- Sydney Convention Center (2.4 mi/3.8 km)
- Sydney Opera House (4.3 mi/6.9 km)
- Bondi Beach (5.5 mi/8.8 km)
- Manly Beach (10 mi/16.2 km)
Business
- Business center staffed from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Copying, courier, fax and secretarial services (fees apply)
- Wi-Fi (fees apply)
Hotel Map
CNR BRIDGE AND PHILLIP STREETS, Sydney, NS 2000
- Area served
- SYDNEY
- Nearby airports
- Sydney Kingsford Smith, (SYD), 12.00, S, Km
- Area description
- Downtown - downtown
Amenities
- ATM/Cash Machine
- Babysitting/Child services
- Barber/Beauty Shop
- Bath Tub
- Business center
- Concierge Desk
- Connecting Rooms
- Currency Exchange
- Desk with Lamp
- DVD Player
- Email Service
- Executive Level
- FAX
- Florist
- Free Newspaper
- Hairdryer in Room
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- High-speed Internet
- In Room Movies
- Indoor Pool
- Internet Access
- Ironing Board
- Lounge
- Maid Service
- Mini Bar
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
- Outlet Adapters
- Phone with speaker
- Pool
- Porters
- Room Service
- Safe
- Safe Deposit Box
- Satellite TV
- Temperature Control
- Tour Desk
- Valet Parking
- White Board
Dining
- Cafe Opera
- Set in breathtaking 19th century architecture, Cafe Opera undoubtedly forms the perfect venue for any occasion. Enjoy a seasonally inspired, interactive buffet with live cooking stations and theatrical dessert displays or sample the delights of the resta
- Etch
- Etch serves simple affordable modern European food, following the same philosophy as Becasse. The majority of the ingredients are sourced locally from reputable passionate growers who embrace the ideas of organic, ethical or sustainable farming practices
- The Cortile Lounge
- Sample the delights of the hotel’s renowned High Tea or tantalise your tastebuds with some unique cocktails all in the magnificent surrounds of the Cortile Lounge. The Cortile offers an enchanting sun-lit courtyard lounge hidden amongst the restored Trea
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 3:00 PM
- Check-out:
- 11:00 AM
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (53)
Ratings and reviews for InterContinental SYDNEY
- All travelers (53) 4.6 / 5
- Business (1) 4 / 5
- Couples (5) 4.2 / 5
- Families (2) 4.5 / 5
- Friends (3) 4.3 / 5
- Singles (2) 4 / 5
- Amenities:
- 4.5
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.8
- Hotel staff:
- 4.6
- Room comfort:
- 4.7
- Location:
- 4.7
- Value:
- 4
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
Just love the location and nearness
Just love the location and nearness to the Opra House
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Excellent Hotel in great Sydney
Excellent Hotel in great Sydney location, close to city facilities, harbour and parks.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
awesome hotel, great spot overlooking
awesome hotel, great spot overlooking the harbour, close to town and the rocks. Can't fault a thing. Service was very friendly. I would definitely stay here again if i was to visit Sydney again. Great choice in restaurants as well.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
All staff were extreemly helpful
All staff were extreemly helpful & friendly, nothing was too much. The best hotel I have stayed at in Sydney.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Excellent location for Circular
Excellent location for Circular Quay, Museum of Sydney and Opera House area; breakfast was substantial.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Sydney
Excellent. Great location
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Great location and amenities
The hotel is in a great location, nearby Sydney harbor, Circular Quay, Sydney Opera House, Gardens, shopping. The hotel is immaculate and staff is friendly.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
The hotel buffets and room service items were very pricey. Walking down to Circular Quay area has dining alternatives.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
my stay at intercontinetal sydney
all are good, except could not make local and international call in room, needed to go down to the lobby.however, they did not charge me for that.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Highly recommended - first cla
Highly recommended - first class
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Fabulous!
The view from our room was fantastic. The employees were very helpful. The location is within walking distance to shopping, transportation and tourist sights. Highly recommend this Hotel.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5