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InterContinental Sydney suits first-time visitors who want to reach the Opera House and Royal Botanic Gardens on foot from Circular Quay.

What makes it special

Book weekend high tea at The Treasury to try Australian ingredients such as finger lime and lemon myrtle in sweet and savory dishes.

Room to consider

Choose an East Harbour Room for views across the Royal Botanic Gardens and eastern harbor, rather than expecting the Opera House.

Insider tip

Reserve Aster for an adults-only evening and check the minimum spend before visiting; the rooftop bar does not allow sightseeing-only visits.

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InterContinental Sydney

InterContinental Sydney occupies the former Treasury Building near Circular Quay in Sydney's central business district. It stands on Cadigal land. The building dates to 1851, while the hotel has 509 rooms, including 28 suites. Its identity rests on two quite different settings: the enclosed historic courtyard downstairs and the harbor-facing spaces above. Between them are rooms with specific city, garden and landmark outlooks, rather than one uniform view.

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Rooms & Suites at InterContinental Sydney

Classic City View Room
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Classic City View Room

344 sqft
From 277 USD

Soft grey walls and blue carpet set a calm tone, with a padded window seat stretching along one side of the room. A coral armchair...

Classic Heritage View Room
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Classic Heritage View Room

344 sqft
From 301 USD

Grey curtains frame a broad window above a long upholstered seat, with a coral chair and a round table beside it. The blue carpet and...

Classic Eastern Harbour View Room
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Classic Eastern Harbour View Room

344 sqft
From 312 USD

White and blue tones give the interior a light, fresh feel, with a long padded seat placed beneath the window. A round dark table and...

Classic East Harbour View High Floor Room
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Classic East Harbour View High Floor Room

344 sqft
From 331 USD

A long window seat and a round dark table create a sitting corner alongside an upholstered chair. Blue carpet, a padded headboard and pale walls...

Harbour Bridge View Room
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Harbour Bridge View Room

344 sqft
From 357 USD

A cushioned seat runs beneath the broad window, beside a coral armchair and a round table for reading or work. A lamp stands close to...

Classic Opera House View Room
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Classic Opera House View Room

344 sqft
From 406 USD

The window-side chaise is paired with a round table and an upholstered chair, making a comfortable sitting corner beside the sleeping space. Blue carpet and...

Club Classic Room
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Club Classic Room

344 sqft
From 413 USD

A long grey window seat and a dark circular table form a generous sitting corner. An upholstered armchair is placed beside them, with framed prints...

Club Classic Eastern Harbour Room
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Club Classic Eastern Harbour Room

344 sqft
From 447 USD

A cushioned chaise sits beneath the broad window, with a circular table and an upholstered chair beside it. Wood furnishings and a palette of white...

City View Suite
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City View Suite

689 sqft
From 649 USD

The lounge has a long padded seat beneath the window, with a marble coffee table, a green ottoman and an armchair nearby. A round table...

Bridge View Suite
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Bridge View Suite

689 sqft
From 670 USD

A marble-top coffee table anchors the lounge, with a cushioned window bench, a green armchair and an ottoman around it. Pale walls and blue carpet...

Opera House View Suite
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Opera House View Suite

689 sqft
From 718 USD

A separate lounge opens around a long window seat, a green armchair and a low marble-top table. Blue carpet runs into the bedroom, connecting the...

Governor Opera House Club Suite
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Governor Opera House Club Suite

1,130 sqft
From 2’406 USD

Windows on two sides bring light into the corner lounge and dining area. A pale sofa and green rounded armchairs face a broad marble coffee...

Royal Opera House Club Suite
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Royal Opera House Club Suite

1,615 sqft
From 4’184 USD

The dining room centres on a marble table seating eight, with upholstered chairs and a slim pendant light overhead. In the lounge, a large pale...

Presidential Opera House Club Suite
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Presidential Opera House Club Suite

2,637 sqft
On Request

A baby grand piano stands on the herringbone wood floor, beside the main lounge. Pale sofas and rounded armchairs gather around a broad marble coffee...

Colonial architect Mortimer William Lewis designed the Treasury as Sydney's first purpose-built government office. It later housed other government departments before opening as InterContinental Sydney in 1985. The old courtyard was enclosed during the hotel's creation and became its central lounge. A vintage lift remains in operation, while the underground vault survives out of public reach. These details give the building a history that extends beyond its sandstone facade, with former administrative spaces still shaping the way the hotel is used.

Woods Bagot's interior design extends through the guest rooms and public areas, alongside the wellness spaces, Club lounge and dining venues. Greens and blues take their cues from the nearby gardens and harbor. In reception, a feature art wall traces the history of the property and city.

A Classic City Room measures 32 square meters and offers king or twin-double bedding. Its window-side seating and work table allow you to use the room without spending all your time on the bed. Blackout curtains, a coffee machine and Byredo toiletries are among its everyday fittings. The city outlook is the defining feature of this category.

For water and greenery, East Harbour Rooms look over the eastern harbor and Royal Botanic Garden. Harbour Bridge and Opera House Rooms focus on their respective landmarks, while Heritage Rooms face surrounding sandstone buildings. Those names are a more useful guide than a general request for a high floor. The hotel's 32-square-meter Accessible Room has a wheelchair-accessible shower, a shower seat and grab rails at the toilet. Its listed bathroom fittings provide a practical starting point for discussing individual access needs.

The Partial Harbour View Suite increases the space to 70 square meters, with a private bedroom and a separate lounge and work area. There is also a guest powder room, plus a bathroom with a separate shower and bath. King or twin-double bedding is offered. This is a useful step up when a separate sitting room matters more than moving to the most expansive view category.

The upper suites differ in layout as well as outlook. On floor 30, the Royal Opera Suite has a central lounge and separate dining room facing the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. The Presidential Opera Suite is one floor below, with a private outdoor terrace. A lounge, dining room, workspace and master bedroom are joined by a butler's pantry, providing space to arrange a private meal without turning the bedroom into the dining area.

The Treasury occupies the hotel's historic center, where sandstone alcoves and brick arches sit beneath a domed atrium. Its curved central bar and banquette seating create several ways to settle in, from a drink at the counter to a longer lunch. The menu draws on Australian seasonal produce and native ingredients, with botanical cocktails and Australian wines carrying the same theme. Open daily from morning, it is a functioning restaurant and bar within the old building, not simply a place to pass through on arrival.

Weekend high tea brings a more specific Australian character to the table. Finger lime, Davidson plum, wattleseed and lemon myrtle feature in the sweet and savory selection, accompanied by a roaming tea trolley and barista coffee. The Treasury serves it on Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 3 p.m. Reservations and prepayment are required, so this is a scheduled meal rather than an afternoon service available whenever you return.

Breakfast is served at The Conservatory Restaurant on level one, from 6:30 to 10:30 a.m. on weekdays and 7 to 11 a.m. on weekends and public holidays. It gives the morning meal its own venue away from the lobby bar. In-room dining is available around the clock, useful after a late performance or an arrival that falls outside the restaurants' usual service times.

Aster is on level 32, with indoor seating and an outdoor terrace overlooking the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Native botanicals inform the cocktails, which are served alongside small plates. The bar admits adults aged eighteen and over and requires smart-casual dress; athletic and beachwear are excluded. Reserve a table for a visit here, particularly if it is part of an evening's plans. Minimum-spend conditions apply on specified days, and particular seating requests cannot be accommodated. The bar operates on selected days and does not offer entry solely to look at the harbor.

Club InterContinental uses two floors. Breakfast and morning refreshments are served on level 32, followed by afternoon tea and evening canapes and drinks in the lounge on level 31. Access needs to be included in the booking; a complimentary room-category upgrade does not carry it automatically. Children aged twelve and under are not admitted after 5 p.m., and the dress code is smart casual.

The fifteen-meter heated indoor pool looks toward the Sydney Opera House through tall windows, with reclining chairs beside the water. The gym is also on level 31 and includes rowing equipment, treadmills, cross-trainers, free weights and a Peloton. Regular pool hours run from 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., while the gym remains open until 11 p.m. After-hours access is arranged through reception. The pool offers a place for laps without depending on the weather outside.

The hotel's address is 16 Phillip Street, close to the Circular Quay wharves and station. The Opera House, Royal Botanic Garden and The Rocks are all within walking reach, giving a day outside several distinct directions. Ferries extend the route across the harbor, including toward Manly and Taronga Zoo. AirportLink trains connect the domestic and international terminals with Circular Quay, followed by a walk to the hotel. For arrivals by car, the driveway and parking access are on Phillip Street.

Why we love this hotel

Why we love this hotel

Original sandstone alcoves and brick arches surround The Treasury's tables, letting guests enjoy the hotel's historic architecture over everyday meals.

The indoor pool's windows frame the Opera House from the thirty-first floor, bringing a landmark view into time spent swimming.

The concierge can arrange Opera House tickets and dining plans, helping guests turn an evening performance into a complete night out.

Location of InterContinental Hotels SYDNEY

16 Phillip Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Weather at InterContinental Sydney

Sydney

What to Know About InterContinental Sydney

Is InterContinental Sydney worth it?

Yes. InterContinental Sydney is worth it for travelers who want a luxury hotel beside Circular Quay. The hotel has 509 rooms and suites, a restored Treasury Building setting, Aster Rooftop Bar, Club InterContinental, harbour views, and strong sightseeing access.

Where is InterContinental Sydney located?

InterContinental Sydney is at 16 Phillip Street in Sydney, close to Circular Quay and Macquarie Street. The location is convenient for the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Royal Botanic Garden, The Rocks, ferries, offices, and city shopping.

How many rooms does InterContinental Sydney have?

InterContinental Sydney has 509 guest rooms, including 28 luxury suites, in a landmark city hotel. Many rooms frame views of the harbour, Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Royal Botanic Garden, or Sydney skyline.

Which room should I book at InterContinental Sydney?

Book an Opera House or Harbour Bridge view room if the view is the main reason for your Sydney stay. Choose a suite or Club room if you want more space, lounge benefits, and a more elevated stay above Circular Quay.

Is InterContinental Sydney in a historic building?

Yes. InterContinental Sydney is set within the restored Treasury Building of 1851. The building gives the hotel a stronger sense of place than many modern Sydney towers, while rooms and public areas feel contemporary.

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