• City view
  • Swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Private Bathroom
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safe

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

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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

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.

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 full bed
or
2 twin beds
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Property practices

This property told us they've 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
9.0
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
7.9
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.7
High score for Sydney
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    Paula
    Ireland Ireland
    Everything. A fabulous end to a lovely trip to Sydney to visit my daughter. (She works across the street in AMP building - which is what prompted me to book a night here) First time in Australia and what a way to say goodbye. Could happily live in...
  • Jan
    United States of America United States of America
    Great food, cleanliness, and all amenities. In room Nespresso.
  • Lisa
    Australia Australia
    Everything was spectacular. Beautiful hotel, room was beautiful and had everything we needed, staff were friendly and helpful, loved the breakfast and location.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • The Conservatory Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Australian • Local • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Pont Brasserie
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner

Amenities of InterContinental Sydney, an IHG Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Private Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
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 89 per day.
  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • 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
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised 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
Spa
  • Fitness
  • Fitness center
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 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 will be charged as 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

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

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 UnionPay credit card Eftpos JCB Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted InterContinental Sydney, an IHG Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-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

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

    • Fitness center
    • Fitness
    • Swimming pool

  • 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.

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

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

  • InterContinental Sydney, an IHG Hotel is 2,800 feet from the center of Sydney. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

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

  • InterContinental Sydney, an IHG Hotel has 2 restaurants:

    • The Conservatory Restaurant
    • Pont Brasserie