Located in a historic 19th-Century building in Circular Quay, near The Rocks, the 5-star InterContinental Hotel overlooks the iconic Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. All air-conditioned rooms at the InterContinental have views of the city or the harbour. Each room includes satellite TV and a mini-bar. The Botanic Gardens of Sydney are less than 5 minutes' walk away via Macquarie Street. Circular Quay Ferries are just a 2-minute walk away, convenient for those who need to travel across Sydney Harbour, or enjoy one of Sydney's famous whale-watching tours. Complete with a $120 million refurbishment in 2022, elevated guest rooms, public spaces, and a new era of luxury awaits at InterContinental Sydney.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
Hotel chain/brand
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
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2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.1
High score for Sydney
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Leigh
    Australia Australia
    Great location, good sized room, indoor pool and roof top bar.
  • Kaz
    Australia Australia
    Fantastic location near Sydney harbour Highly professional staff Comfortable clean rooms
  • Cindy
    Australia Australia
    Comfy bed, great location for visit circular quay and opera house.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
3 restaurants on site

  • The Conservatory Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Australian • Local • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Pont Dining Room
    • Cuisine
      Australian
    • Open for
      Dinner • Cocktail hour
  • The Treasury
    • Cuisine
      Australian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly

Facilities of InterContinental Sydney, an IHG Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs AUD 89 per day.
  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Indoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/beach towels
Wellness
  • Fitness
  • Fitness centre
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Indonesian
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Filipino
  • Chinese

House rules
InterContinental Sydney, an IHG Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBEftposUnionPay credit card Cash is not accepted

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

InterContinental Sydney is a 5-star luxury hotel refurbished in 2022 and located near Circular Quay.

Please note only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms and extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy. Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges.

There is a 1.9% charge when you pay with a Visa, MasterCard or American Express credit card and a 3% charge when you pay with a Diners Club credit card.

Parking can be accessed via 16 Philip Street, Sydney NSW 2000. Please note Rates are subject to change by Enacon parking and parking height restrictions apply.

The New South Wales Government has issued a mandatory code of conduct outlining the rights and obligations of people either hosting or renting accommodations on a short-term basis, including a complaints process.

FAQs about InterContinental Sydney, an IHG Hotel

  • The prices at InterContinental Sydney, an IHG Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at InterContinental Sydney, an IHG Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Suite

  • InterContinental Sydney, an IHG Hotel has 3 restaurants:

    • The Treasury
    • The Conservatory Restaurant
    • Pont Dining Room

  • Check-in at InterContinental Sydney, an IHG Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • InterContinental Sydney, an IHG Hotel is 950 yards from the centre of Sydney. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • InterContinental Sydney, an IHG Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Fitness
    • Swimming Pool

  • Guests staying at InterContinental Sydney, an IHG Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet