Sofitel Sydney Wentworth

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61-101 Phillip Street Sydney 2000

Ratings

AAA
5

Awards

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Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (garden)
  • View (urban)

Facilities

  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Business services

  • AV capabilities
  • Business center
  • Video conference

AV capabilities

  • High speed internet

Recreational activities

  • Health club
  • Spa or salon

Venue accessibility

  • Airport shuttle
  • Bus
  • Subway
  • Taxi
  • Train

Equipment

  • Dance floor
  • Loading dock
  • Piano
  • Portable walls
  • Staging area

Getting Here

Sofitel Sydney Wentworth is located on Phillip Street opposite the Chifley Tower, only twelve kilometres from Sydney's Kingsford Smith Airport and 500 metres from the nearest ferry, train and bus stops. For guests who wish to experience Sydney’s iconic tourist attractions, activities and things to do, this CBD hotel is near the Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney Harbour, The Rocks, Circular Quay and more. AIRPORT INFORMATION Kingsford Smith International Airport Sydney is ten kilometres from the hotel. Sofitel Sydney Wentworth is a 20-minute drive via the Eastern Distributor - toll for north-bound cars. Limousines, taxis and shuttles for airport or hotel pick up can be organised with the Concierge Desk DRIVING DIRECTIONS FROM AIRPORT Follow on to the Eastern Distributor - toll for north-bound cars. Near toll booths select "City North" lane. After paying toll take the Macquarie Street exit. At the top of the rise off the exit, you will see the State Library on your left and the Royal Botanic Gardens on your right, and a set of traffic lights. Proceed through lights across Macquarie Street, and into Bent Street. Proceed through the next set of lights at Phillip Street and take the next left into Bligh Street. The Hotel’s main entrance is off Phillip Street. The Hotel building has chargeable on-site valet parking, which is operated by an independent parking company. This can be accessed via the hotel building from Bligh Street. TRANSPORT FROM THE AIRPORT Limousine: Luxury private limousine transfers are available using the Sofitel’s premier limousine service, Brunel Chauffeur Drive. For more information, kindly advise us of your flight details by emailing to h3665-FO2@sofitel.com or calling +61 2 9228 9188. Taxi: Taxis available from the airport taxi ranks - travel times are generally 30-40 minutes. Train: Public train services available from both terminals - travel time approximately 20 minutes to Wynyard, Circular Quay and St. James Stations. Shuttle Bus: Shuttle buses are located outside both terminals. These run daily on a regular basis until approximately 8:30pm. Due to the nature of this service, travel times can range from 30 to 90 minutes. PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN SYDNEY Bus stop - 20 metres Wynyard Train Station - 500 metres Martin Place Train Station - 300 metres Circular Quay Ferries - 700 metres

Parking

  • Paid parking
  • Valet parkingA$75.00 / day

Distance from airport

  • 6.25 mi. from venue

Sofitel Sydney Wentworth Meeting Space

Total meeting space23,035 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms11
Largest room6,771 sq. ft.
Second largest room2,465 sq. ft.
Space (Private)Available
Space (Semi-private)Available
Space (Outdoor)Available
Exhibit Space4,306 sq. ft.
Filters

Floor plans

Guest Rooms

Total guest rooms436
Suites45

Local Attractions

Museum of Contemporary Art Australia

Museum
5 minutes away
Cutting-edge Australian & international contemporary art in a grand, waterside art deco building.
140 George St, The Rocks
Sydney, NSW_AUS, AU 2000

Royal Botanic Gardens

Park
2 minutes away
The Royal Botanic Gardens are the most central of the three major botanical gardens open to the public in Sydney. (the others are the Mount Annan Botanic Garden and the Mount Tomah Botanic Garden). See flora from around the world and the most unique Australian tree, the Wollemi Pine, which was only recently discovered. The Wollemi Pine is one of world's oldest and rarest plants dating back to the time of the dinosaurs and there are less than 100 adult trees known to exist in the wild. The setting for the Royal Botanic Gardens is exquisite, nestled between Macquarie Point and the Opera House. Beware gates are locked at sunset ! Sofitel is a sponsor of The Friends of the Gardens which supports our love of the Botanicals.
Mrs. Macquaries Rd.
Farm Cove
Sydney, NSW_AUS, AU 2000

Museum of Sydney

Museum
1 minute away
Designed by one of Sydney’s best-known architects, Richard Johnson of Denton Corker Marshall, this modern museum sits on one of Australia's most important sites. Here Australia’s first Government House was built in 1788 as a home and office for the colony’s Governor, Arthur Phillip. The museum forecourt, known as First Government House Place, preserves the remaining foundations of the house below, while aboveground the extraordinary art installation Edge of the Trees marks the site of first contact between the British colonisers and the Gadigal people. The site of First Government House is on the National Heritage List.At the Museum of Sydney you will meet our city’s first people, inspect models of the First Fleet ships and peer at the archaeological remains of first Government House and the intriguing objects uncovered by a number of digs on the site. Fast forward through 200 years and you will learn about the distinctiveness of this great city, its harbour, transport, people and particular personality via a changing exhibitions program.
Corner Phillip and Bridge Streets
Sydney, NSW_AUS, AU

Circular Quay

Recreation
5 minutes away
Circular Quay is the hub of Sydney Harbour, situated at a small inlet called Sydney Cove, the founding site for Sydney and Australia. It is a stepping-off point for most attractions based around the harbour and an exciting place to be on a warm summer's day. The quay is a vibrant, bustling place with ferries leaving every few minutes to different parts of the harbour, including Manly, Watsons Bay, Mosman and Taronga Park Zoo. Within 5 minutes walking distance from the hotel it is home to some of Sydney's most iconic attractions, including the Opera house. The Rocks Market – a lively weekend market in the heart of Sydney’s most historic suburb. Royal Botanic Gardens – A beautiful, historic garden curled around the foreshore of Sydney Harbour. View from the top of the AMP Centrepoint Tower a stunning panoramic view of this extraordinary scenic city.
Circular Quay Sydney City
Sydney, NSW_AUS, AU 2000

Art Gallery of NSW

Museum
8 minutes away
The Art Gallery of NSW is one of Australia’s leading art museums. Over one million visitors a year enjoy the Gallery’s collection of Australian, Aboriginal, European, Asian and contemporary art. It is located within beautiful parklands overlooking Sydney Harbour and only 15 minutes walk from the city centre. One of the most popular art museums in Australia, visited by over 1.3 million people annually, the Gallery is far more than just a destination for looking at pictures. It’s also a place to enjoy lectures and symposia, films, music and performances, meet friends for a meal or coffee in the cafe or restaurant, or browse in the Gallery Shop. Our range of access programs is aimed at engaging diverse audiences with different needs. And more than 100 000 students visit each year to take part in our engaging and stimulating education programs. Modern and contemporary works are displayed in expansive, light-filled spaces, offering stunning views of Sydney and the harbour, while our splendid Grand Courts are home to a distinguished collection of colonial and 19th-century Australian works and European old masters. There are also dedicated galleries celebrating the arts of Asia and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art.
Art Gallery Road
The Domain
Sydney, NSW_AUS, AU 2000

Queen Victoria Building

Shopping
10 minutes away
The Queen Victoria Building, or QVB, is a late nineteenth century building by the architect George McRae in the central business district of Sydney. The Romanesque Revival building is 30 metres wide by 190 metres long, and fills a city block, bounded by George, Market, York and Druitt Streets. Designed as a shopping centre, it was later used for a variety of other purposes until its restoration and return to its original use in the late twentieth century.
455 George Street
Sydney, NSW_AUS, AU 2000

Sydney Opera House

Recreation
5 minutes away
The Sydney Opera House is a multi-venue performing arts centre in the Australian city of Sydney. The Sydney Opera House was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site on 28 June 2007. It is one of the 20th century's most distinctive buildings and one of the most famous performing arts centres in the world. The Sydney Opera House is situated on Bennelong Point in Sydney Harbour, close to the Sydney Harbour Bridge. It sits at the northeastern tip of the Sydney central business district (the CBD), surrounded on three sides by the harbour (Sydney Cove and Farm Cove) and neighboured by the Royal Botanic Gardens. Contrary to its name, the building houses multiple performance venues. As one of the busiest performing arts centres in the world, hosting over 1,500 performances each year attended by some 1.2 million people, the Sydney Opera House provides a venue for many performing arts companies including the four key resident companies Opera Australia, The Australian Ballet, the Sydney Theatre Company and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, and presents a wide range of productions on its own account. It is also one of the most popular visitor attractions in Australia, with more than seven million people visiting the site each year, 300,000 of whom take a guided tour.
Macquarie St
Box Office Foyer, Level 1
Sydney, NSW_AUS, AU 2000

Darling Harbour

Recreation
13 minutes away
Darling Harbour is a large recreational and pedestrian precinct that is situated on western outskirts of the Sydney central business district. The locality extends northwards from Chinatown, along both sides of Cockle Bay to King Street Wharf on the east, and to the suburb of Pyrmont on the west. Darling Harbour is one of the world's great waterfront destinations. Encompassing many of Australia's key tourist attractions, all travellers should visit: Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre – Australia’s premier venue for major events and conferences. Sydney Aquarium - one of the largest in the world with over 11,500 all Australian aquatic animals. Australian National Maritime Museum – free entry to Australia’s most-visited maritime museum. Chinese Garden of Friendship – a cultural oasis in the heart of Sydney. IMAX Theatre – catch a movie on this giant screen, more than eight storeys high. Powerhouse Museum – home to Australian culture and history. Cockle Bay Wharf and King Street Wharf – two of Sydney's favourite dining and entertainment destinations. Harbourside Shopping Centre – offers a unique shopping, dining and leisure experience.
Darling Harbour Sydney
Sydney, NSW_AUS, AU 2000

More

Perfectly located in the heart of the CBD, Sofitel Sydney Wentworth is Sydney's iconic 5-star French luxury hotel. This award winning hotel, also known as Hotel of the Arts, features an impressive range of 15 world class event spaces with spectacular heritage-listed crystal chandeliers and the famous pillarless Wentworth ballroom accommodating up to 750 delegates. From sumptuous cuisine with the highest quality and contemporary catering options with French influence to dramatic décor and cutting-edge audio visual technology, Sofitel event planners provide seamless organisation and a stunning stage for your inspired meetings. Blending stylish French aesthetics with Australian history, Sofitel Sydney Wentworth is the premier destination for business and leisure travellers with its 436 elegant rooms and suites in the heart of the shopping and entertainment district and only minutes from famous attractions including the Opera House, the Harbour Bridge, the Rocks and Royal Botanic Gardens.

Additional Information

Guests have access to 24-hour reception, room service and concierge, along with a fully equipped business centre, library, luggage storage, laundry, overnight shoe shine, onsite car parking and valet service. Enjoy complimentary access to SOMA Gym at Chifley Plaza.