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InterContinental Sydney

117 Macquarie Street, Sydney, Australia, 2000
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Step into a world of possibility and be taken on a journey through the art of entertaining at InterContinental Sydney. From intimate meetings to grand receptions, we welcome you to be part of the Entertainer’s Life, a new way of hosting events through Immerse, Indulge and Inspire. The journey of Immerse. InterContinental Sydney is renowned for its panoramic views sweeping Sydney’s Harbour and Royal Botanic Gardens where the beauty of the city will fill you with inspiration. Within the 1851-heritage Treasury Building, explore an eclectic collection of recently renovated and revamped spaces with 15 meeting and event rooms all soaked in natural light, charm and equipped with state-of-the-art technology. For the style-savvy with an eye for edge, the Florist pop-up will delight and surprise with its botanic motifs and cool, contemporary touches; and for the exclusive-seekers, wow your guests on the 31st floor at the Club Intercontinental with its show-stopping panoramic views and world-class atmosphere. Summon the spirit of your event with a bespoke epicurean experience that will provide a lasting impression for your guests. Be the creator of your own culinary desire through tailored menus curated by the award-winning kitchen team. From sprawling grazing tables piled high with must-have fresh produce to health-focused, nutritional bites, the team can customise a menu to suit your occasion and vision. Inject the best of the Circular Quay location into a meeting or event and reap the benefits of the city’s offering through the inspiring stable of partner-led experiences, exclusive to InterContinental Sydney. From motivational speakers to team-building with a difference, the Insider Collection is designed to enhance the delegate experience and make any event memorable.

Venue Details

ChainIHG
BrandInterContinental Hotels
Built1985
Renovated2022
Total meeting space25,414 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms509
Venue typeLuxury hotel

Industry Ratings

AAA Tourism
ATIC Australia
Forbes Travel Guide

Awards

Cvent awards
Industry awards
2024 HM Awards 2024, Winner, Meetings and Conferencing Property, InterContinental Sydney NSW Accommodation Awards For Excellence 2024, Best Outdoor Experience, Aster 2023 AHA National Awards for Excellence, Best Redeveloped Hotel, Accommodation Division NSW NSW Accommodation Awards for Excellence, Highly commended for the Best Marketing Campaign NSW Accommodation Awards for Excellence, Bar of the Year NSW Accommodation Awards for Excellence, Redeveloped/Refurbished Hotel of the Year 2022 HM Awards 2022, Highly commended for Hotel Interior Design World Travel Awards, Australia’s Leading Hotel World Travel Awards, Australia’s Leading Hotel Suite for the Presidential Opera Suite 2021 World Travel Awards, Australia’s Leading Hotel Suite for the Presidential Opera Suite 2020 HM Awards, Australian General Manager of the Year, Jennifer Brown World Travel Awards, Oceania’s Leading Hotel Suite for the Presidential Opera Suite

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Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (garden)
  • View (ocean or water)
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Wheelchair accessible
Business services
  • AV capabilities
  • Business center
  • Video conference
  • VIP services

Seasonal Availability

Do you want to know if your event is during the high or low season? Check the season availability for this hotel.
High season
Jan 01 - Mar 31Oct 01 - Dec 31
Shoulder season
Apr 01 - Apr 30
Low season
May 01 - Sep 30

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
25,413.6 sq. ft.
Largest room
19,407.3 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
14
Second largest room
5,349.7 sq. ft.
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Meeting space

Meeting room floor plans

Casuarina
Acacia Room
Premiers Room
Acacia Lobby
Boronia Ballroom

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
509
Single (1 bed)
403
Double (2 beds)
190
Suites
28
Tax rate
10%

Location

Getting Here

Sydney Airport InterContinental Sydney is very close to the nearest international airport, located only 12kms from the hotel (15‐20 minutes by car or taxi). Our Concierge team are pleased to arrange your limousine transfer from Sydney airport to the hotel, or hotel to Sydney Airport Parking and Car Access Car entrance access to InterContinental Sydney is on Philip Street. The height restrictions for the car park is 2 metres in the carpark and 3.8 metres in the loading dock. Valet parking is available - In-house Guests (overnight) at $89.00 AUD per day - Conference guests at $69.00 AUD per day *Please note: Rates are subject to change. InterContinental Sydney is proud to offer destination charging for all Tesla Motor vehicles offering 2 Tesla connectors up to 22kW. Taxis can be arranged by Concierge otherwise taxi ranks are located on Philip Street and Macquarie Street. Public transport Sydney Trains Circular Quay station is a short 3-minute walk away, providing a direct 15-minute connection to Sydney International and Domestic Airports in addition to intercity and suburban trains. The Light Rail terminal is adjacent to Circular Quay station offering easy access to Town Hall, Chinatown, Surry Hills, Moore Park and more. Ferry wharves are situated close to the station and light rail, servicing routes to Manly, Taronga Zoo, Barangaroo, Cockatoo Island, Double Bay, Watsons Bay, Parramatta, Sydney Olympic Park and more. Buses operate from Circular Quay’s Alfred and Philip Streets, travelling to East Sydney as well as North and West Sydney.
Distance from airport 7.46 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Paid parking
( A$89.00/day )
Valet parking
( A$89.00/day )

Local Attractions

Royal Botanic Gardens
Royal Botanic Gardens
Park
3 mins
Located in Sydney’s dress-circle, InterContinental Sydney is just footsteps from Sydney’s iconic harbour and Royal Botanic Gardens. With spectacular stretches of breathtaking horticulture and glimpses of the iconic Sydney skyline, the stunning nearby gardens are a tranquil location for a picnic with a view.
Mrs Macquaries Rd
Sydney, NSW_AUS, AU 2000
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Historical landmark
10 mins
The largest steel arch bridge in the world, the Sydney Harbour Bridge is an iconic landmark spanning one of the finest natural harbours. Opened in 1932, the bridge is fondly nicknamed the Coathanger by Sydneysiders. You can walk and cycle across the bridge or climb to the top for stunning views.
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Sydney, NSW_AUS, AU 2000
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Sydney Opera House
Sydney Opera House
Historical landmark
10 mins
Fusing ancient and modernist influences, and situated on a site sacred to the Gadigal people for thousands of years, the sculptural elegance of the Sydney Opera House has made it one of the symbols of twentieth century architecture - a building that, to quote US architect Frank Gehry, “changed the image of an entire country.”
Bennelong Point
Sydney, NSW_AUS, AU 2000
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The Rocks
The Rocks
Historical landmark
8 mins
Down cobblestone alleyways and historic buildings, discover a flurry of local markets each weekend at The Rocks. Located under the iconic Harbour Bridge, the area is ideal for gift shopping with an array of Australian souvenir shops, jewellery boutiques and art galleries.
George St
The Rocks, NSW_AUS, AU 2000
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Circular Quay
Circular Quay
Historical landmark
4 mins
A short stroll from both Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge, the hotel is conveniently close to Circular Quay and The Rocks precinct for high-end luxury shopping trips, sightseeing and ferry trips to nearby islands, bays and beaches. Jump on a ferry across to world-renowned beaches in Manly and Bondi, visit native wildlife at Taronga Zoo or nip across to Watson’s Bay becoming part of a local Sydney tradition whilst indulging in Doyle’s’ infamous fish and chips.
Circular Quay
Sydney, NSW_AUS, AU 2000
Sydney Airport
Sydney Airport
Airport
20 mins
InterContinental Sydney is very close to the nearest international airport, located only 12kms from the hotel (15‐20 minutes by car or taxi). Our Concierge team are pleased to arrange your limousine transfer from Sydney airport to the hotel, or hotel to Sydney Airport.
Sydney Airport
Sydney, NSW_AUS, AU 2020
Darling Harbour
Darling Harbour
Recreation
12 mins
Discover a host of family friendly attractions at nearby Darling Harbour including SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, Madame Tussauds and IMAX Theatre. All located in the heart of Darling Harbour, take a journey of discovery with underwater adventures, koala encounters, kangaroo walkabouts and 3D movie experiences for the whole family to enjoy.
Darling Harbour
Sydney, NSW_AUS, AU 2000

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InterContinental Sydney Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated InterContinental Sydney's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
https://www.ihg.com/content/us/en/about/green-engage
Does InterContinental Sydney have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Paper recyclable plastic , Carboard, paper and glass is sorted and sent separately for recycling

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is InterContinental Sydney and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
NA
If applicable, could you please provide a link to InterContinental Sydney's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://careers.ihg.com/media/31qc5mrc/de-i-narrative-final.pdf

Health and Safety

Were practices at InterContinental Sydney developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, NSW Health Department and Australian Federal Government created COVID Safe certificatication. IHG clean promise requires hotels to verify each month via an audit that all measures are in place.
Does InterContinental Sydney clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Mandatory Covid disinfectant for all areas of cleaning. Public Areas of the hotel have dedicated cleaning marshalls to regularly disinfect all surfaces including elevators, meeting rooms, restaurants and other public areas.
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