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InterContinental Sydney
Sydney, Australia · InterContinental · Core Luxury
InterContinental Sydney opened in 1985 in the Millers Point and The Rocks neighborhood with 509 rooms under IHG's InterContinental brand, and guests can earn or redeem stays through IHG One Rewards.
- 509 rooms
- Opened 1985
- Neighborhood: Millers Point / The Rocks
- Rooms from 344 sq ft (32 m²)
About InterContinental Sydney
- Royal Botanic Garden Sydney is roughly 5 minutes' walk, Museum of Contemporary Art Australia is roughly 5 minutes' walk, and BridgeClimb Sydney is roughly 9 minutes' walk.
- In a 19th-century building, this upscale hotel is an 11-minute walk from Sydney Opera House, 2 km from Sydney Harbour Bridge and 3 km from Darling Harbour.
- Entry-level rooms start at 344 sq ft (32 m²).
The setting
InterContinental Sydney puts guests toward the east of The Rocks, Sydney. Royal Botanic Garden Sydney is roughly 5 minutes' walk, Museum of Contemporary Art Australia is roughly 5 minutes' walk, and BridgeClimb Sydney is roughly 9 minutes' walk. Millers Point is the residential shoulder of the same sandstone. The Opera House is a walk, not a pilgrimage. 3 km from Darling Harbour.
Restaurants and bars
- The Treasury — Restaurant
- Aster — Restaurant
Experiences
- Indoor Heated Pool — Heated indoor pool 31 storeys up with Sydney Opera House views through soaring glass; 15-metre pool with reclining deck chairs.
- Jogging courses designed by the concierge team — Selection of jogging courses from the hotel to sights across Sydney.
- Gym Facilities — 31st floor gym with rowing equipment, treadmills, cross-trainers, free weights and a Peloton.
- Sydney Opera House — Only minutes away; home to concerts, ballet, theatre and public art events, and the highlight of Sydney's firework display.
- Sydney Harbour Bridge BridgeClimb and Pylon Lookout — BridgeClimb to the summit, including sunrise or sunset climbs; the Pylon Lookout offers vistas and heritage exhibits.
- Royal Botanic Gardens — Opposite the hotel; Aboriginal Heritage Tour, floral exhibitions at The Calyx, self-guided walks and picnics.
Amenities
- Vera Wang bridal boutique on ground floor (by appointment only)
- Luxury High Tea at InterContinental Sydney
- On-site car park managed by Enacon Parking
- Tesla destination charging: 2 Tesla connectors up to 22kW
- Private transfer in luxury car or limousine arranged via Concierge
- Concierge can arrange taxi service
- Destination concierge team
- Club InterContinental lounge
- Bars and restaurants
- Personalised itineraries
- Concierge
- Weddings and celebrations
- EV charging
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Recommended (2026)
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