InterContinental Sydney showcased the completion of its extensive $120 million renovation program yesterday, featuring a redesign of its guest rooms, public spaces, wellness areas, club lounge, restaurants and bars.
“We are thrilled to finally relaunch our new hotel for both visitors and locals to enjoy,” said Jennifer Brown, General Manager of InterContinental Sydney. “InterContinental Sydney is one of the city’s most loved and storied hotels, and we are excited to welcome back our guests to form part of its next chapter and explore what the new era for this hotel hails. I know many are eager to sample the curated cocktails and soak in the spectacular views from our new rooftop bar. This is just one of the many new experiences we have to share.”
Included in the transformation was a redesign of the hotel’s entrance and reception area, imbued with organically designed reception pods where guests are welcomed with an intimate and seamless check-in experience. Whether entering from Macquarie Street, Phillip Street or via hotel’s grand driveway, the new welcome experience is a sensory transition with structural elements, materials and textures to explore. The main feature of this space is a new and intricate feature art wall that details a historical timeline of the city and property from 1788 to the present day.
Guest Rooms
Designed with the sophisticated and worldly guest in mind, each of the hotel’s 509 generously sized guest rooms and suites have been meticulously reimagined with a modern new design, features and amenities. Drawing green and blue hues from the adjacent gardens and harbour through unobstructed windows, the redesign creates uninterrupted flow from indoor to outdoor. Quintessential Australian elements of water, sand, wood and sky, have also been incorporated adding texture and warmth, creating a homely and relaxing environment for guests to retreat. Additional features include new integrated Google Chromecast services, Byredo bathroom amenities and an enhanced minibar offering, featuring custom-made offerings from local suppliers.
Signature Harbour Suite InterContinental Sydney
Club Rooms
Guests staying in one of InterContinental Sydney’s refreshed Club Rooms will enjoy access to the hotel’s new Club InterContinental lounge located within the property’s reimagined rooftop space. Here lies an iconic experience with sweeping Sydney Harbour views, exceptional privileges and personalised luxury touches.
Wellbeing
The hotel’s wellbeing amenities have been revitalised and continue to incorporate a state-of-the-art gym and an indoor heated pool, which floats 31 storeys high enjoying an abundance of natural light and breathtaking views overlooking the Sydney Opera House.
Aster Bar
InterContinental Sydney’s relaunch also marks the highly awaited public opening of Aster Bar on level 32. The hotel’s renowned rooftop space is now open to hotels guests and locals alike, offering more members of the community the opportunity to experience the unparalleled views across Sydney’s harbourside, spanning Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, and the Royal Botanic Gardens. Inspired by the hotel’s legendary history, the magic of astrology and taking cue from well-known rooftop bars from around the globe, Aster Bar offers immersive experiences whilst Australian flavours and local produce reign on the menu.
The Treasury
Located in the original cortile of the building where the nation’s first grape vine plantation was laid, The Treasury is a new bar and dining destination and vault of Sydney’s best kept secrets. With references to the roots of its location, the new lobby bar offers a flora-filled, all-day urban oasis where guests can enjoy flavours and stories from the past from a carefully cultivated menu of cocktails, wines and dishes. The bar is experimental in its approach, offering contemporary interpretations of old classics and an extensive integration of botanical flavours.
The Treasury InterContinental Sydney
The Conservatory
The hotel’s newly designed breakfast space, The Conservatory, provides an elevated experience for in-house guests. Here guests will greet the day exploring open cooking stations and a walk-in pantry. Throughout the day and evening the space can be booked for exclusive use as a premium event space. A unique, circular private dining room, wrapped in floor to ceiling plush green velvet, is also available to hire for up to 16 guests.
Meeting Spaces
InterContinental Sydney continues to be a premium business and events destination, offering a broad range of distinctive meeting spaces in the heart of Sydney’s CBD. Fourteen flexible meeting and event areas are complemented by revamped food and fine beverage experiences, refurbished rooms and suites and an on-site event and audio-visual specialist team. The hotel is equipped to host all scale of events from business meetings and intimate gatherings through to large conferences, brand launches, weddings and celebrations.
To celebrate the relaunch of InterContinental Sydney, the hotel is offering all guests staying at the hotel during the month of October an invitation to be the first to experience The Treasury with a complimentary glass of Hunter Valley sparkling wine. Rooms start at $399 per night and are available to book online or over the phone.
TOP IMAGE: Aster Bar – InterContinental Sydney
