InterContinental Sydney
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia · IHG Destined · 2026 benefits
Located at the crossroads of culture, dining, nature, entertainment and business, the best of Sydney is mere moments away when you stay at InterContinental Sydney. Walk to the city’s business hubs, or harbourside icons including Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Royal Botanic Gardens, The Rocks historic quarter, as well as illustrious bars, restaurants, and shopping precincts. Discover the premier destination for accommodation, events and dining in Sydney’s city.
Welcome the height of luxury, where heritage wonder and contemporary flair collide. Positioned in the heart of Circular Quay, InterContinental Sydney extends breathtaking panoramic views of the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. Set within the beautifully restored Treasury Building of 1851, InterContinental Sydney is renowned as one of the city’s prized icons with 509 guest rooms including 28 luxury suites, an award-winning and world class Club InterContinental lounge and vibrant dining venues. Complete with a $120 million refurbishment elevating rooms, public spaces, bars and restaurants, a new era of luxury awaits.
What you get booking it through us (2026 benefits)
- Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Daily Full breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom, served in the restaurant
- $100 USD equivalent Food & Beverage credit to be utilized during stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
- VIP Amenity of Handmade Chocolates & Sparkling Wine or Water Bar
- Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability
These are the IHG Destined benefits on file for this property, on top of the hotel's own best flexible rate — not a discount and not a package. How the benefit stack compares to booking direct.
Current offers
- One Night on Us (Stay 4/Pay 3) — through 2026-09-30 · One Night on Us promotion (Stay 4 nights / Pay 3 nights) Book from 01 July 2025 - 30 September 2026 Valid for Travel from 01 July 2025 - 30 September 2026 Available to book via GDS or direct via luxury.sydney@ihg.com All standard Virtuoso amenities apply Commissionable 10% Blackout dates apply Cannot be combined with any other promotional offer Standard cancellation 24hrs prior to arrival
In the know
Advance reservations for ASTER rooftop bar are highly recommended. Kindly note a min. spend of A$40/person applies for in-house guests & A$60/person for guests not staying with us from Thurs to Sun.
The property, in facts
| Where | 16 Phillip Street, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
|---|---|
| Category | City Hotel |
| Property type | Hotel or Resort |
| Brand | InterContinental |
| Hotel group | IHG Hotels & Resorts |
| Rooms | 509 |
| Room types | 11 |
| Nearest airport | Kingsford Smith (SYD) · 6 miles |
| Advisor programme | IHG Destined |
| Style | Sophisticated |
| Known for | City Life, Landmarks, Local Immersion |
Rooms and suites
- Presidential Opera Suite — Unrivalled luxury awaits in our most exclusive residence 29 floors above Sydney Harbour. The Presidential Opera Suite is set across a generous 245m², boasts…
- Royal Opera Suite — Welcome pure prestige 30 floors above Sydney’s centre in the Royal Opera Suite. Discover unparalleled outlooks to the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour…
- Opera House View Suite — Experience elevated travel before a backdrop of mesmerising harbour views in the Signature Harbour Suite. Soaring windows frame magnificent sights from the…
- The City Suite — Revel before Sydney’s twinkling city lights in The City Suite. A generous 70m² in size, the suite boasts views across the stunning cosmopolitan skyline, and is…
- Governor Opera Suite — Perfectly situated on the western side of the hotel overlooking the harbour’s icons, this corner suite is brimming with tailored touches that create a refined…
- Club InterContinental Rooms — Located on the higher floors of the hotel, Club InterContinental Rooms offer all of the magnificence of our guest rooms with the added privilege of Club…
In the room
Air Conditioning · Balcony/Lanai/Terrace · Bathrobe · Coffee/Tea Maker · Complimentary Newspaper · Connecting Rooms · Fireplace · Hair Dryer · Internet Access · Iron/Ironing Board · Kitchen · Kitchenette · Microwave · Mini Bar · Non-Smoking · Refrigerator · Safe · Sitting Area · Slippers · Turn Down Service · Voicemail
What advisors say
97% of the 33 Virtuoso advisors who have filed a review of this property recommend it. Those reviews are collected by Virtuoso from advisors who have stayed, not by us and not from the public.
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