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InterContinental Sydney, an IHG Hotel

5-star property
117 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 1800 796 370
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4.3 out of 5
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By a verified traveller on Thu 17 Jun 2021

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Hotel Description

A luxury stay in the heart of Sydney awaits you at InterContinental Sydney, an IHG Hotel. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find Circular Quay and Government House. Highlights at this romantic hotel include in-room free WiFi, free Internet, and LCD TVs.

Cable TV, coffee/tea makers, and free local calls are featured in all 509 soundproofed rooms. Minibars provide refreshments, and 24-hour room service is also available. Premium linens invite a comfortable night's sleep, and you'll find nice touches like bathrobes and slippers. In-room massages, safes, and hair dryers are also available.

A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, and body treatments along with hydrotherapy and reflexology. The restaurant, Cafe Opera, is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Enjoy the indoor swimming pool, fitness center, and sauna. Conference space and a business center are among the business amenities offered. Additionally, you'll find free WiFi in public areas, a coffee shop/café, and a snack bar/deli. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also valet parking, along with the convenience of car rentals on site.

Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 5-star Sydney Central Business District hotel include Sydney Opera House and Royal Botanic Gardens.

Classic Room

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Suite, 1 King Bed (Eastern Harbour)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Signature Suite, 1 King Bed (Harbour)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Classic Room, 1 King Bed (City)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (City)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed (Opera)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

InterContinental Sydney, an IHG Hotel ratings based on 213 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.3 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for InterContinental Sydney, an IHG Hotel

Everyone (115) Couples (34) Family (42)
4 out of 5
Comfortable clean helpful. Bfast ok. Friendly staff

Posted by on 17 Jun. 2021

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4 out of 5
Room and staff were good but we got woken twice with hammers. It was annoying, I understand that construction was going on but we couldn’t get back to sleep.

Posted by on 12 Jun. 2021

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5 out of 5
Outstanding customer service.

Posted by on 7 Jun. 2021

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5 out of 5
Historic facade blended with modern facilities

Posted by on 7 Jun. 2021

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5 out of 5
The Intercontinental did not disappoint. Old world charm with modern aspects. The main building areas are just stunning. The staff very welcoming at every opportunity.

Posted by on 30 May 2021

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5 out of 5
The service in café opera was excellent as was all parts of our stay.

Posted by on 17 May 2021

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2 out of 5

Posted by on 9 May 2021

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3 out of 5
Room access delayed 1 hour from stated time. This is poor

Posted by on 5 Apr. 2021

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5 out of 5
Staff noticed I had walking stick due to procedures on my knee and immediately upgraded to walk in shower with suite with view of harbour bridge

Posted by on 28 Mar. 2021

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3 out of 5
There was no atmosphere. Lovely area to sit and have a drink with a piano but no music or atmosphere so not inviting.

Posted by on 14 Mar. 2021

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About the InterContinental Sydney, an IHG Hotel

Location 117 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 2000

Property Features

InterContinental Sydney, an IHG Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/café, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. You'll find a business center on site. Tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and concierge services are also featured at the luxury InterContinental Sydney, an IHG Hotel. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. This 5-star Sydney hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 509 guestrooms or units
  • 31 levels
  • Built in 1851
  • Dining venue
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Self parking (surcharge) , Valet parking (surcharge) , Parking (limited spaces)

Transport

  • Train station: Sydney Circular Quay Station (0.5 km / 0.3 mi)
  • Metro station: Martin Place Station (0.7 km / 0.4 mi)
  • Parking: Valet parking and self parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

InterContinental Sydney, an IHG Hotel offers 509 accommodations with minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. This Sydney hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (24 hours)
  • LCD television
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels
  • Movies for purchase
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Shower and tub combination
  • Cribs (free)
  • Rollaway beds (surcharge)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Massage in room (surcharge)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • Designer toiletries
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Unique furnishings
  • Unique decor
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wardrobe or closet

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Cafe Opera - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 1:00 AM

Special check-in instructions:

If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Renovation hours are Monday-Saturday 9:30 AM-5 PM. Guests may experience work-related noise during these times.

Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 110.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F. Personal protective equipment, including masks, will be available to guests. Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitizer. Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and also through room service. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG). This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global).

  • Parking height restrictions apply
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Security system
  • LGBTQIA friendly
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available for guests
  • Masks are available for guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitisation guidelines Clean Promise (IHG)
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are available
  • Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Individually wrapped food options are available for lunch
  • Individually wrapped food options are available for dinner
  • Individually wrapped food options are available through room service
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Breakfast fee: between AUD 42 and AUD 42 for adults, AUD 25 and AUD 25 for children (approximately)
  • Valet parking fee: AUD 70.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability, amount varies)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability, amount varies)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 110.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

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  • Sydney InterContinental
  • Intercontinental Sydney Hotel Sydney
  • InterContinental Sydney Hotel
  • InterContinental Sydney
  • InterContinental Sydney, an IHG Hotel Hotel
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You should know

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ friendly).

National Rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

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