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 InterContinental Sydney, an IHG Hotel

Corner of Phillip and Bridge Streets, Sydney Central Business District, 2000 Sydney, Australia – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.5/10! (score from 2152 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.2
Very Good
2,156 reviews

Amazing hotel, amazing location, amazing city! We were a block away from Circular Quay, so seeing the sights was so easy—fantastic location! Room was perfect—gorgeous city views and so comfortable. I’m so glad we stayed here!

Kim United States of America

Excellent - new renovated rooms are great - so well thought out. Service was best I’ve had in Australia - they couldn’t do enough to look after me and the room service was fantastic. Very happy - I travel a lot for work and this will now be my go to place in Sydney.

Deborah Australia

the view was wonderful the new rooms were really lovely.

Jennifer Australia

The location of the Hotel is fantastic, right near Circular Quay and the Opera House.

Mark Australia

Excellent buffet breakfast. Meals at the restaurant was also great! Staff were very helpful and promptly catered for all my family needs during our stay.

Venuga Australia

Newly refurbished room was excellent. Ongoing renovations were no issue.

Jim Australia

Room was recently updated and very comfortable with an amazing view. Location is fantastic with only a short walk from Circular Quay

Elizabeth Australia

Refurb room was lovely and the breakfast was delicious

Anita Australia

Easy check in and great view. Room was good and spacious.

Jim Australia

We have stayed here before so we knew what to expect. It was amazing to be there when it was so quiet due to Covid although this is of course sad for the property Location is second to none. Breakfast was outstanding. Service is exceptional

Mikko Australia
8.2
Very Good
2,156 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Amazing hotel, amazing location, amazing city! We were a block away from Circular Quay, so seeing the sights was so easy—fantastic location! Room was perfect—gorgeous city views and so comfortable.”
    Kim Kim United States of America United States of America
  • “Excellent - new renovated rooms are great - so well thought out. Service was best I’ve had in Australia - they couldn’t do enough to look after me and the room service was fantastic.”
    Deborah Deborah Australia Australia
  • “the view was wonderful the new rooms were really lovely.”
    Jennifer Jennifer Australia Australia
  • “The location of the Hotel is fantastic, right near Circular Quay and the Opera House.”
    Mark Mark Australia Australia
  • “Excellent buffet breakfast. Meals at the restaurant was also great! Staff were very helpful and promptly catered for all my family needs during our stay.”
    Venuga Venuga Australia Australia
  • “Newly refurbished room was excellent. Ongoing renovations were no issue.”
    Jim Jim Australia Australia
  • “Room was recently updated and very comfortable with an amazing view. Location is fantastic with only a short walk from Circular Quay”
    Elizabeth Elizabeth Australia Australia
  • “Refurb room was lovely and the breakfast was delicious”
    Anita Anita Australia Australia
  • “Easy check in and great view. Room was good and spacious.”
    Jim Jim Australia Australia
  • “We have stayed here before so we knew what to expect. It was amazing to be there when it was so quiet due to Covid although this is of course sad for the property Location is second to none.”
    Mikko Mikko Australia Australia

Categories:

  • Staff9.0
  • Facilities8.1
  • Cleanliness8.9
  • Comfort8.9
  • Value for money7.8
  • Location9.5
  • Free WiFi8.6

Stay in the heart of Sydney – Excellent location – show map

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 Harbor Bridge.

All air-conditioned rooms at the InterContinental have views of the city or the harbor. Each room includes satellite TV and a mini-bar.

The Royal Botanic Gardens 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 Harbor, or enjoy one of Sydney's famous whale-watching tours.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

InterContinental Sydney, an IHG Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Sept 25, 2009
 Hotel chain/brand: InterContinental Hotels & Resorts

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Most popular amenities

Parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

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

Breakfast Info

Buffet

Private parking at the hotel

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Guest reviews

8.2
Very Good · 2,156 reviews
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  • Staff9.0
  • Facilities8.1
  • Cleanliness8.9
  • Comfort8.9
  • Value for money7.8
  • Location9.5
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  • Free WiFi8.6

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  • Kim
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Amazing hotel, amazing location, amazing city! We were a block away from Circular Quay, so seeing the sights was so easy—fantastic location! Room was perfect—gorgeous city views and so comfortable. I’m so glad we stayed here!”
  • Deborah
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Excellent - new renovated rooms are great - so well thought out. Service was best I’ve had in Australia - they couldn’t do enough to look after me and the room service was fantastic. Very happy - I travel a lot for work and this will now be my go...”
  • Jennifer
    AustraliaAustralia
    “the view was wonderful the new rooms were really lovely.”
  • Mark
    AustraliaAustralia
    “The location of the Hotel is fantastic, right near Circular Quay and the Opera House.”
  • Venuga
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Excellent buffet breakfast. Meals at the restaurant was also great! Staff were very helpful and promptly catered for all my family needs during our stay.”
  • Jim
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Newly refurbished room was excellent. Ongoing renovations were no issue.”
  • Elizabeth
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Room was recently updated and very comfortable with an amazing view. Location is fantastic with only a short walk from Circular Quay”
  • Anita
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Refurb room was lovely and the breakfast was delicious”
  • Jim
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Easy check in and great view. Room was good and spacious.”
  • Mikko
    AustraliaAustralia
    “We have stayed here before so we knew what to expect. It was amazing to be there when it was so quiet due to Covid although this is of course sad for the property Location is second to none. Breakfast was outstanding. Service is exceptional”
Property questions and answers
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  • What renovations are taking place at the hotel?
    The hotel is currently renovating guest rooms, public spaces and outlets. Guests visiting until the second half of 2022 are subject to intermittent noise disruption from 9am - 5pm, Monday – Saturday.
    Answered on April 1, 2022
  • Which facilities are impacted by renovations?
    Café Opera and The Cortile are closed. Breakfast is available in The Treasury Restaurant and all-day dining/drinks in The Heritage Bar, Level 1. Level 31 is closed including Club InterContinental, pool, sauna and gym.
    Answered on October 19, 2021
  • Hi there, our flight is arriving mid morning, are we able to leave our luggage at the property before check in?
    Yes you can do that.
    Answered on June 18, 2022
  • Hi, may I please see photos of the room before I book please
    You can kindly to our hotel web to have a look with the room photo, we could not offer any photo in here.
    Asked about: Classic Room • Answered on July 1, 2022
  • Hello so if booking is for August 2022 there will be no construction noise?
    For the Nosie from the construction it is Intermittent noise disruption may be experienced between 9am - 5pm Monday to Saturday at this stage and it depends on the location of the construction during the date that you are staying as well.
    Answered on June 29, 2022

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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Museum of Sydney
    0 miles
  • Hyde Park Barracks Museum
    0.1 miles
  • AMP Capital Head Office
    0.1 miles
  • Justice Police Museum
    0.1 miles
  • Sydney Conservatorium of Music
    0.1 miles
  • Transport for NSW Head Office
    0.2 miles
  • China Construction Bank Sydney Branch
    0.2 miles
  • Circular Quay
    0.2 miles
  • QBE Insurance Group Headquarters
    0.2 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Fish at The Rocks
    0.8 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Cafe Sydney
    0.2 miles
  • Restaurant Aria Restaurant
    0.2 miles
Top attractions
  • The Royal Botanic Gardens
    0.3 miles
  • Art Gallery of New South Wales
    0.5 miles
  • Sydney Opera House
    0.5 miles
  • Harbour Bridge
    0.8 miles
  • Australian National Maritime Museum
    0.8 miles
  • Strathfield Private Hospital
    6.6 miles
  • Bicentennial Park
    7.8 miles
  • Sydney Showground
    8.3 miles
  • ANZ Stadium
    8.6 miles
  • Qudos Bank Arena
    8.7 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Athol Beach
    2.1 miles
  • Sirius Cove
    2.2 miles
  • Lady Martins Beach
    2.3 miles
  • Rose Bay Beach
    3.2 miles
  • Milk Beach
    3.2 miles
Public transit
  • Train Circular Quay Station
    0.2 miles
Closest Airports
  • Kingsford Smith Airport
    5.4 miles
  • Illawarra Regional Airport
    54 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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1 Restaurant On Site

    The Treasury Restaurant

    Food: Australian, Local, International

    Open for: Breakfast

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Amenities of InterContinental Sydney, an IHG Hotel

Most popular amenities

Parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs AUD 70 per day.
  • Accessible parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Parking garage
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Babysitting/Child services Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press Additional charge
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Business center
  • 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
  • Safe
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Health & Wellness Facilities
  • Fitness
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Indonesian
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Filipino
  • Chinese
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Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

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

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

No age restriction

There's 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.

Mastercard Visa Eftpos JCB Diners Club American Express InterContinental Sydney, an IHG Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

InterContinental Sydney is currently undertaking a multi-million-dollar refurbishment transforming all rooms and spaces. Guests visiting during this time will experience changes to facilities and are subject to intermittent noise disruption while improvements are being made. Children's Breakfast is available for an additional charge. We thank you for your understanding.

Please note that there is a 1.5% 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.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Restaurant is closed from Mon, Nov 01, 2021 until Tue, Mar 01, 2022

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

  • Check-in at InterContinental Sydney, an IHG Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

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

    • Double
    • Twin/Double
    • Quad
    • Suite
    • Triple

  • Guests staying at InterContinental Sydney, an IHG Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet
    • À la carte

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

    • Fitness center
    • Fitness

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to InterContinental Sydney, an IHG Hotel by:

    • Car 18min
    • Train 25min

  • InterContinental Sydney, an IHG Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • The Treasury Restaurant

  • The prices at InterContinental Sydney, an IHG Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • InterContinental Sydney, an IHG Hotel is 2,800 feet from the center of Sydney.