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Double Bay suits travelers who prefer neighborhood cafés, boutiques and waterfront walks, with Sydney's central sights accessible from this eastern suburbs base.

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In suitable weather, swim above Double Bay at the rooftop pool, where harbor views accompany a space reserved for hotel guests.

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Families can share a Double Classic Balcony Bayside Room, whose two double beds accommodate up to four guests in one room.

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For rooftop drinks, check conditions before visiting The Upper Bar, which can close without notice in wet or unsafe weather.

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InterContinental Sydney Double Bay

InterContinental Sydney Double Bay puts a different part of Sydney at the center of your stay. From Cross Street, cafes, boutiques and the waterfront are close to the daily routine, while the rooftop pool gives you a view across the harbor. It is an appealing base when you want time in the eastern suburbs, not simply a room to return to after sightseeing in the center of town.

Luxury
4.5/5 70 Member Reviews 71% Upgrade Rate

Rooms

  • 140 140

Hotel Style

  • Charming Charming

Leisure

  • Fitness Fitness
  • Pool Pool
  • Spa Spa

Experiences

  • Beach Beach
  • Culture Culture

Facilities

  • Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair Accessible
  • Connecting Rooms Connecting Rooms

Rooms & Suites at InterContinental Sydney Double Bay

Classic Room
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Classic Room

377 sqft
From 196 USD

Grey tones and mirrored bedside panels give the room a soft, polished character. A padded headboard sits against the wall, with dark bedside furniture and...

Classic Village View Balcony Room
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Classic Village View Balcony Room

377 sqft
From 266 USD

Dark bedside furniture and mirrored panels sit alongside a grey padded headboard. The main room combines patterned carpet with pale walls, while a blue chair...

Classic Courtyard View Room
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Classic Courtyard View Room

377 sqft
From 328 USD

Tall curtains frame the arched glass doors, which open towards a Juliet-style railing. Inside, grey fabrics and patterned carpet contrast with pale walls. Mirrored panels...

Classic Bayside Balcony Room
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Classic Bayside Balcony Room

377 sqft
From 351 USD

A bistro table and chairs furnish the outdoor space, with another sitting area inside. Grey fabrics, patterned carpet and mirrored panels give the room a...

Courtyard View Club Suite
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Courtyard View Club Suite

678 sqft
From 404 USD

A separate lounge and bedroom give each part of the stay its own space. The sitting room brings together a grey sofa, patterned cushions and...

Classic Village View Club Room
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Classic Village View Club Room

377 sqft
From 421 USD

Mirrored panels flank the padded headboard, reflecting the light across soft grey furnishings. A footbench stands at the end of the bed, with a small...

Village View Club Suite
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Village View Club Suite

678 sqft
From 454 USD

The lounge pairs a grey sofa with patterned cushions, a blue chair and a square marble table. Pale walls and colourful art keep the setting...

Classic Club Room
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Classic Club Room

366 sqft
From 471 USD

A grey padded headboard, mirrored bedside panels and dark wood furniture set a calm tone. The sitting area has a small sofa or chaise, with...

Bayside Club Suite
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Bayside Club Suite

786 sqft
From 509 USD

A private bedroom sits apart from the lounge, keeping the sleeping space separate from the daytime seating. Seating varies by layout, with grey furnishings, patterned...

Double Bay Club Suite
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Double Bay Club Suite

840 sqft
From 571 USD

The private bedroom opens from a separate lounge, where grey seating and patterned cushions surround a marble table. A blue chair adds colour against the...

Royal Suite
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Royal Suite

1,798 sqft
From 1’091 USD

Herringbone wood floors run through the main living area. Sofas and chairs gather around a marble table and a large rug. Books line the library...

Double Bay is a neighborhood you can get to know on foot, with coffee, local shops and the waterfront fitting into a morning without turning it into an excursion. That freedom is part of the stay.

The location does ask for a decision. This is not a hotel beside Circular Quay or the central business district; reaching the Opera House or a series of CBD meetings takes a journey. In return, you can start and end the day among Double Bay's streets rather than in the busiest part of the city. Unscheduled time makes that difference easier to feel. Guests whose plans are centered on landmarks should weigh the trade-off before booking, while those with eastern suburbs plans may find the address unusually convenient.

Double Bay Wharf makes the ferry another option for a city outing. The crossing to Circular Quay offers a view of Sydney from the water, though service and timing are worth checking for the day you travel. Closer by, Redleaf Beach and Murray Rose Pool offer a different way to spend time beside the harbor. Neither has to anchor a full itinerary; both make it easier to leave space in the day.

Woollahra and Paddington bring more shops and galleries when you want to range farther. Yet the case for this hotel is strongest when you plan to spend time in Double Bay itself. For a CBD-focused schedule, a central address will usually be simpler.

Across 140 rooms and suites, the outlook changes from the bay to the neighborhood or a French-style courtyard. That is a useful distinction to make before choosing a room, particularly when the stay allows time indoors. A bay-facing view can bring the water into a quiet morning; a village view keeps the local setting in sight. The courtyard offers a more sheltered perspective, with less emphasis on the wider surroundings. Decide whether you want water, street life or a more sheltered outlook.

Consider how you expect to use the room, not only its category name. If you will spend slow mornings there or return before dinner, the outlook may shape the stay more than it would on a packed sightseeing trip. Guests who plan to be out across Sydney may prefer to put layout and bed configuration first. For families, or for a visit that combines work and leisure, ask about the available space and connecting rooms before making that choice; connecting rooms are offered by request, not promised with every booking.

The varied views give the hotel more than one Sydney scene. You might look toward the water, down to streets you have just walked, or into a quieter courtyard. Choose the perspective you will enjoy coming back to.

The rooftop pool is one of the clearest reasons to stay. It is reserved for guests registered at the hotel and looks across Sydney Harbour, giving you a place to pause above the neighborhood. A swim can be part of an otherwise busy day without requiring a beach trip. Equally, the view makes a case for leaving an hour unplanned, especially if most of your time in Sydney will be spent on the move. A return from the city can end with time beside the water.

The Upper Bar shares that elevated setting. Its menu includes light bites, sharing plates, wine and cocktails, so an evening can begin at the hotel without feeling confined to it. You can linger over the harbor view, then decide whether to stay nearby for dinner or head elsewhere in Double Bay. The bar is most useful as an option within the day's rhythm, not an appointment around which the whole day must turn.

Pool and bar serve different moments, and together they give the hotel a reason to hold some of your time. You can spend the morning in the city and still come back for the rooftop, or stay closer to home and move between the water and the streets below. This is a stronger reason to choose Double Bay than a general promise of calm: the setting changes what you can do with an ordinary afternoon.

Bayside Bistro & Bar provides a ground-floor place for a meal or drink, while The Upper Bar pairs lighter food with the view and in-room dining is also listed. The cafes and restaurants outside are part of the pleasure of staying here.

Breakfast at the hotel can make for a slow start. On another morning, coffee in Double Bay may be the better introduction to the neighborhood. Later, returning for a drink on the rooftop or eating along the surrounding streets keeps the stay connected to its setting. A meal at the hotel can be convenient after a long afternoon away; on a day spent closer to Double Bay, the surrounding streets invite a different plan. The hotel's dining and the local scene work well together because you can move between them easily.

InterContinental Sydney Double Bay makes particular sense for travelers who want an established international hotel in a harborside neighborhood. The combination of varied room views, a guest-only rooftop pool and local dining gives you reasons to spend time both on the property and outside it. Repeat Sydney visits, eastern suburbs plans and days with room for a slower morning all suit this address.

It is less convenient when the trip depends on walking to the Opera House or making repeated trips to central offices. That is a practical limit, not a flaw to overlook. Choose the hotel when Double Bay and the waterfront are part of the reason for coming; choose a central base when being near the CBD matters more than the neighborhood around your room.

A good day here can begin beside the bay, take the ferry across the harbor when the city calls, and end close to the hotel. Another might stay local, with Redleaf Beach, a few shops and an unhurried meal providing enough structure. The appeal is the freedom to alternate those days. InterContinental Sydney Double Bay gives you access to central Sydney while letting a quieter part of the city set the pace when you return.

Why we love this hotel

Why we love this hotel

The nearby Double Bay ferry wharf connects you with Circular Quay by water, bringing Sydney sightseeing within reach without relying on taxis.

Bayside Bistro & Bar offers share plates and familiar dishes on the ground floor, giving groups an easy place to gather over dinner.

With 24-hour in-room dining, late arrivals can eat in private without searching for an open restaurant or leaving the room again.

Location of InterContinental Hotels SYDNEY DOUBLE BAY

33 Cross Street, Double Bay NSW 2028, Australia

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What to Know About InterContinental Sydney Double Bay

Is InterContinental Sydney Double Bay worth it?

Yes. InterContinental Sydney Double Bay is worth it for travelers who want a quieter Sydney luxury stay near the harbour. The hotel has 140 rooms and suites, a rooftop pool, The Stillery, Club InterContinental, village-style shopping, and easy access to eastern suburbs beaches.

Where is InterContinental Sydney Double Bay located?

InterContinental Sydney Double Bay is on Cross Street in Double Bay, an affluent harbourside suburb of Sydney. The location is close to Redleaf Beach, Double Bay ferry wharf, boutiques, cafes, harbour walks, Bondi Junction, and Sydney's eastern suburbs.

How many rooms does InterContinental Sydney Double Bay have?

InterContinental Sydney Double Bay has 140 rooms and suites in a low-rise harbourside hotel setting. Rooms feel more residential than a large city tower, with many categories offering balconies, village views, or extra suite space.

Which room should I book at InterContinental Sydney Double Bay?

Book a balcony room if you want fresh air and the classic Double Bay village feeling. Choose a suite or Club room if you want more space, lounge benefits, and a calmer luxury stay outside the city centre.

Is InterContinental Sydney Double Bay near the harbour?

Yes. The hotel is close to Sydney Harbour, Redleaf Beach, and Double Bay ferry wharf. This setting is ideal for guests who want harbour access without staying in the busy Circular Quay or Darling Harbour areas.

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