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InterContinental Sydney, an IHG HotelvsThe Fullerton Hotel Sydney
Both properties are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, InterContinental Sydney is the choice of most reviewers compared to The Westin Sydney. InterContinental Sydney comes in at #6 in Sydney with praise from 11 sources including Forbes Travel Guide, Star Service and Insight Guides.
InterContinental Sydney, an IHG Hotel
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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
The Fullerton Hotel Sydney
Frommer's
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness Time Out Star Service Oyster
Afar Magazine Travel + Leisure Show All Reviews
1 Martin Place, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
From $170/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's "One of Sydney's most celebrated AAA-rated five-star hotels, the Westin is in the center of the city, in the Martin Place pedestrian mall." Full review
Fodor's "The Westin hotel chain is renowned for its heavenly beds—in Sydney it offers heavenly service, too. The staff here is cool, efficient, capable, and stylish as at a boutique hotel." Full review
Lonely Planet "Spreading half of its tentacles into the grand General Post Office building and the others into a contemporary tower, this is one luxurious address." Full review
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Choose between heritage rooms with high ceilings and modern tower rooms; all have quality linen and supercomfy beds.
Travel + Leisure "Former post office building with skyscraper annex in a central downtown location; the city's best hotel for business travelers, with plenty of executive-level amenities." Full review
DK Eyewitness "In this glorious heritage building, rooms in the restored main building feature antique fittings, although the majority of rooms are in the modern tower section."
Time Out "Here you get the best of both worlds – a sense of history married to some very contemporary design and deluxe service." Full review
Star Service "Located on the pedestrian mall, this creatively constructed hotel is one of the top players here, a head above the rest on the second tier." Full review
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Limousines are arranged on request.
OysterLuxury
"There are 416 rooms at this four-pearl property set in bustling Martin Place, an area that's popular for its huge array of shops and restaurants." Full review
Afar Magazine "Right in Sydney's CBD, amidst the city's best shopping and restaurants, our 416 elegant guest rooms and suites foster peaceful recharging.By
Westin AFAR." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Located in Sydney's financial and fashion area...guests can choose a room in the contemporary high rise section or the classic heritage building. "
Sydney Travel Guide
August 6, 2021
