InterContinental Sydney by IHG

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2 bars/lounges, rooftop bar
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2 bars/lounges, rooftop bar
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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16 Phillip Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000
  • Place, Circular Quay
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Sydney Opera House
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Botanic Gardens
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(64 reviews)
  • City view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • City view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

1 King Harbour Bridge View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • City view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

2 Double Classic East Harbour View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

1 King Classic Opera House View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

2 Double Classic Harbour Bridge View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Harbour view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

1 King 1 Bedroom Suite Bridge View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • City view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

2 Double 1 Bedroom Suite Bridge View

  • Harbour view
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

1 King Governor Opera Suite Club Lounge Access

  • Harbour view
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

1 King 1 Bedroom Suite Opera House View

  • Harbour view
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

1 King Classic Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

1 King 1 Bedroom Suite City View

  • City view
  • 64 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

1 King 1 Bedroom Suite Opera View Club Lounge Access

  • Harbour view
  • 64 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

1 King Classic Club Lounge Access

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

1 King Classic Opera House View High Floor

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

1 King Classic East Harbour View Club Lounge Access

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

1 King Classic Opera House View Club Lounge Access

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

1 King Royal Opera Suite Club Intercontinental Access

  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

1 King Classic East Harbour View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(47 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Sydney

InterContinental Sydney by IHG is centrally located in Sydney, a 3-minute walk from Circular Quay and 5 minutes by foot from Government House. .This luxury hotel is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Sydney Opera House and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Sydney Tower Eye.

What's nearby

  • Circular Quay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Martin Place - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sydney Opera House - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Royal Botanic Gardens - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sydney Tower Eye - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Sydney Circular Quay Station - 4 min walk
  • Martin Place Station - 8 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ippudo Circular Quay - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gelatissimo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pronto - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Club Intercontinental - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Spice Room - ‬2 min walk

About this property

InterContinental Sydney by IHG

InterContinental Sydney by IHG offers 509 accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This Sydney hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 509 guestrooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a ballroom.
Grab a bite at The Conservatory, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Limited parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
The Conservatory - This restaurant serves breakfast only.
The Treasury Bar - This bar serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Aster - Onsite rooftop bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Valet parking on site (AUD 89 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; AUD 55 for adults and AUD 29 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • Aster
  • The Conservatory
  • The Treasury Bar

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Indoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • In a regional park
  • On the bay

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 31 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Built in 1851
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - October 2022
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 110.0 per night

Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately AUD 55 for adults and AUD 29 for children
  • Valet parking fee: AUD 89.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 110.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

InterContinental Hotel Sydney

InterContinental Sydney

Sydney InterContinental

Intercontinental Sydney Hotel Sydney

InterContinental Sydney Hotel

InterContinental Sydney

InterContinental Sydney by IHG Hotel

InterContinental Sydney an IHG Hotel

InterContinental Sydney by IHG Sydney

InterContinental Sydney by IHG Hotel Sydney

InterContinental Sydney by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 775 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 154 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1008 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chahid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful as usual
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lydia M

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Lovely room. Couldn’t have asked for anything more. Helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotlessly clean and modern. Staff was incredible as was the breakfast buffet
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Flora, RANCHO CUCAMONGA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, great food and service
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous location, excellent standards and beautiful building.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Awesome room, great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

HELEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent hotel,friendly staff, spacious, well equipped rooms. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

MaryAnn C

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Yvette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The atmosphere was elegant
Stunning
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ma.Jesusa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room but when we went to thenlounge we waited am hour for our higjtea experience because theh forgot about it
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ernest

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our check in was seamless. The room was beautiful and very comfortable. We were well attended to by the staff in the club level.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shari

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was perfect. Clean, quiet and any staff we encountered were helpful and friendly. The buffet breakfast was wonderful, a huge selection of great food.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay all round
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room with amazing view and location of hotel is perfect for exploring.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location was superb, the room was extremely comfortable and the staff was top notch!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Clara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great service throughout.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carl, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Minor complaint: Breakfast buffet was exactly the same every day, no changes, and only good—not outstanding—variety and quality.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jules

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing service. Friendly staff. Clean. The bathroom lighting is a bit dim but other that, my stay was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Erica Vanessa

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026