Sofitel Sydney WentworthvsInterContinental Sydney, an IHG Hotel
Both Sofitel Sydney Wentworth and InterContinental Sydney are highly recommended by writers. On balance, InterContinental Sydney scores significantly better than Sofitel Sydney Wentworth. InterContinental Sydney scores 88 with praise from 11 reviewers such as Time Out, DK Eyewitness and Oyster.
Sofitel Sydney Wentworth
61-101 Phillip St, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
From $182/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
DK Eyewitness
"This building is a Sydney classic thanks to its curved, copper-clad façade."
Star Service
"Just south of Bent Street and north of Chifley Square, this upper-midrange property is as solid and dependable as they come, comfortably sitting alongside the Radisson and Swissotel." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Perfect home base for families that want to experience everything Sydney has to offer without travel too far." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"Luxury business hotel with extensive conference facilities... a fitness center with free classes, a casual bar/restaurant, and a more formal restaurant." Full review
Jetsetter
"Heritage-listed five-star hotel with a French twist in the middle of Australia’s vibrant harbor city." Full review
Gayot
"Landmark architecture welcomes guests to this French-influenced hotel in the Central Business District."
Time Out
"Restaurant: Dine and recline in the Sofitel's Garden Court." Full review
Time Out
"Soirée is inspired by the fashion and design icons of the 1960s and is conveniently located at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth in the CBD on Phillip Street." Full review
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Choose from a range of cocktails named after screen sirens of the era, including The Avengers-themed Emma Peel 1961, Bond-inspired Pussy Galore 1964 and the Brigitte Bardot 1962.
InterContinental Sydney, an IHG Hotel 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."
Oyster
Luxury
"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 Telegraph
8.0
"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