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InterContinental Sydney, an IHG HotelvsQT Sydney
Both hotels are recommended by writers. On balance, InterContinental Sydney is preferred by most writers compared to QT Sydney. InterContinental Sydney scores 88 with accolades from 11 reviewers including Jetsetter, Concierge and DK Eyewitness.
InterContinental Sydney, an IHG Hotel
Concierge
Insight Guides
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Rough Guide
Oyster
Jetsetter
The Telegraph
Forbes Travel Guide
Time Out Show All Reviews
117 Macquarie Street, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
From $174/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Concierge "Staff members have eschewed the polite but distant five-star model for an ebullient friendliness that might take seasoned travelers off-guard."
Insight Guides "In an elegant building that incorporates Sydney’s historic Treasury Building, the InterContinental combines 19th-century grace with 21st-century comfort."
DK Eyewitness "A beautiful 1851 Treasury building offers five-star luxury. The soaring foyer has a lovely lounge."
Star Service "This hotel balances a corporate and leisure clientele with comfort and elegance...Americans prefer this as one of their favorites along the Circular Quay waterfront." Full review
Rough Guide Star
"The sandstone facade of the 1851 former Treasury building forms the lower floors of this 31-storey, 5-star hotel, with stunning views of the Botanic Gardens, Opera House and harbour."
OysterLuxury
"The four-and-a-half-pearl InterContinental Sydney hotel is built around the city's historic 1851 treasury building and features a stylish four-story lobby in what was once its central courtyard." Full review
Jetsetter "Bridge Sydney’s past and present in this former treasury building with a modern tower overlooking Sydney Harbor and the Opera House." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"You can’t beat this hotel's location for harbour views and proximity to all of Sydney’s most arresting sights." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"Location is key and history is rich at the iconic InterContinental Sydney." Full review
Time Out "Rooms have a classic-contemporary feel and come with either harbour or city views." Full review
QT Sydney Insight Guides
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure Jetsetter The Telegraph
Gayot
Mr & Mrs Smith Time Out
Afar Magazine Show All Reviews
49 Market Street, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
From $111/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Insight Guides "This new boutique hotel has the location, the buzz and even the trendy restaurant, Gowings Bar and Grill."
Fodor's "This hotel is the answer for those seeking color and quirkiness, teamed with style and super-efficent service." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Fun, sexy and completely OTT, this ultra-theatrical hotel is located in the historic State Theatre. Art deco eccentricity is complemented by retro games and DIY martini kits in all the rooms." Full review
Travel + Leisure "One of the few truly boutique hotels in town, QT Sydney has theatrical flair and fabulously edgy interiors." Full review
Jetsetter "Quirky design hotel in a landmarked Sydney address, with a happening restaurant, a barber shop, and a concept store." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"An eclectic and over-the-top design aesthetic within the walls of two historic buildings make this hip hotel a destination in itself." Full review
Gayot "These edgy accommodations stand out in a historic Sydney setting."
Mr & Mrs Smith "Door gals dressed in saucy uniforms, buzzy bars and dining, and a sussed day spa? We're smitten with QT Sydney boutique hotel, a sassy design diva that has her party shoes on and is ready to dance." Full review
Time Out "It packs 200 individualised rooms, a day spa (spaQ), men’s barber, two bars, a café and restaurant into the heritage-listed Gowings building – and still feels boutique rather than behemoth. " Full review
Afar Magazine "The Gowings and State Theatre buildings in Sydney's Central Business District (CBD) have been revamped to create the new designer hotel, QT Sydney." Full review
