InterContinental Sydney by IHG

Hotel Description

You know what hits you first when you walk into the InterContinental Sydney? It’s not just the marble lobby or the perfectly polished everything – it’s the fact that you’re literally standing in the middle of Sydney’s heartbeat. I mean, step outside and you’re at the corner of Phillip and Bridge Streets, which sounds boring until you realize you can walk to Circular Quay in about three minutes. Actually, scratch that – you can see the Opera House from some of the harbor-facing rooms, and the bridge is right there doing its iconic bridge thing.

The location is honestly ridiculous in the best way possible. You’re wedged between the financial district and the tourist strips, so you get this weird mix of suited-up locals grabbing coffee at 7 AM and families with strollers heading to the harbor. The hotel itself feels like it knows it’s sitting on prime real estate – there’s this understated confidence in how everything’s arranged. The rooms are what you’d expect from a 5-star IHG property, but with those floor-to-ceiling windows that actually matter because, well, Sydney harbor. Even the city-view rooms aren’t disappointing since you’re watching the urban chaos of George Street and the Domain from above.

Honestly, the service here gets that balance right between attentive and not hovering over you. Check-in was smooth even during the December rush (which, if you’ve been to Sydney in summer, you know is chaos everywhere else). The concierge actually knows the area – like, they’ll tell you which entrance to use for the Botanic Gardens or that the construction on Bridge Street means you should walk through the Customs House area instead. Small stuff that matters when you’re trying to navigate the CBD. The Club floor is worth it if you’re staying more than a couple nights, mainly because the lounge has those harbor views and decent evening drinks. Fair warning though – if you’re in a room facing the city side, you’ll hear the buses and early morning delivery trucks on Bridge Street. It’s not terrible, but it’s Sydney CBD, so don’t expect countryside quiet. What you’re paying for here is being in the absolute center of everything that matters, and frankly, they deliver on that promise.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $402. Classic King Room with City View with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $402. Classic Room with City View with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $451. 1 King East Harbour View with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $461. Classic Double Room with Two Double Beds and City View with 2 double beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $510. Classic Double Room with Two Double Beds – East Harbour View with 2 double beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $513. 1 King Harbour Bridge View with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $562. Classic King Room with Club Access with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $607. Classic King Room with Opera House View – High Floor with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $624. Classic King Room with Harbour View – Club Lounge Access with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $987. 1 King Suite Harbour Bridge View with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Exceptional – Julie from Australia – 13 July 2025 (10/10)

  Staff very friendly and helpful
  
  What could be improved: Everything was wonderful

• Excellent hotel in great location – Dariusz from Australia – 12 July 2025 (10/10)

  Superb location, very friendly staff, very comfortable

• An amazing place to celebrate my 50th Birthday. – Jonny from New Zealand – 10 July 2025 (10/10)

  Breakfast was amazing.
  We loved sharing the hotel with the British and Irish Lions team.
  All of the facilities where amazing.
  My birthday Lamington, was a lovely added surprise.
  
  What could be improved: We loved it all.

• wonderful – Shaun from Australia – 10 July 2025 (10/10)

  Room was fantastic
  
  What could be improved: Nothing all was ok

• Massive treat to start our first Australia visit – Olly from Ireland – 9 July 2025 (9/10)

  Spacious room Beautiful view, near gardens,
  Near quay.
  Stunning breakfast- fabulous for Gluten Free
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Superb – Dan from Australia – 7 July 2025 (9/10)

  Great location
  
  What could be improved: Inattentive staff in the bar

• Very enjoyable great location – Jack from Ireland – 6 July 2025 (9/10)

  View
  
  What could be improved: Phone in my room didn’t work

• Exceptional – Debra from Australia – 4 July 2025 (10/10)

  The room was lovely and had a spectacular view of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The staff were friendly and helpful and the food was excellent.

• We enjoyed the hotel and the facilities – but we missed access to in room movies – Linsey from Australia – 4 July 2025 (8/10)

  The location. The rooms view and facilities
  
  What could be improved: It was a very busy time in Sydney and so breakfast room was very crowded busy and noisy

• Great location! Walking distance to The Rocks, Opera House. Sightseeing Harbour Bridge etc. – Sue from Australia – 1 July 2025 (10/10)

  Great location.
  
  What could be improved: Feather pillows

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