InterContinental Sydney by IHG

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near Circular Quay

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar
1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking available

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

Room options

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(46 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Classic Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

1 King Harbour Bridge View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

2 Double Classic East Harbour View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

1 King Classic Opera House View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

2 Double Classic Harbour Bridge View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 32 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

1 King 1 Bedroom Suite Bridge View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

2 Double 1 Bedroom Suite Bridge View

  • 70 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

1 King Governor Opera Suite Club Lounge Access

  • 70 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

1 King 1 Bedroom Suite Opera House View

  • 70 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

1 King Classic Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

1 King 1 Bedroom Suite City View

  • 64 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

1 King 1 Bedroom Suite Opera View Club Lounge Access

  • 64 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

1 King Classic Club Lounge Access

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

1 King Classic Opera House View High Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

1 King Classic East Harbour View Club Lounge Access

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

1 King Classic Opera House View Club Lounge Access

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

1 King Royal Opera Suite Club Intercontinental Access

  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

1 King Classic East Harbour View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(39 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Sydney

Oceanside stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Sydney Central Business District hotel, you'll find Circular Quay and Government House. Royal Botanic Gardens and Sydney Opera House are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Circular Quay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sydney Opera House - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sydney Tower Eye - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium - 16 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Aster - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar Luca - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Club Intercontinental - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Spice Room - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Neptune's Grotto - ‬3 min walk

About this property

InterContinental Sydney by IHG

5-star luxury hotel near Circular Quay
InterContinental Sydney by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the luxury InterContinental Sydney by IHG. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of InterContinental Sydney by IHG was completed in October 2022.

This 5-star Sydney hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 509 guestrooms or units
  • 31 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1851
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Valet parking on site (AUD 89 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite 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 50 for adults and AUD 29 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

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
  • Elevator
  • Lever door handles
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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
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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 110.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately AUD 50 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 737 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 166 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1001 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enoyed our stay. Perfect location, great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Top hotel. Food & service was excellent. Bed was fantastic. Lovely refurb. Only gripe is the streaming from your own device to the TV. It kept dropping out- very annoying.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything about our seven night stay. Rooms are quiet and spacious. Breakfast was amazing. Staff are warm, helpful and very welcoming. We would highly recommend this Hotel for anyone visiting Singapore.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

BROOKE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerryn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cocktails are very expensive. Everything else was absolutely top notch
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Club lounge needs more staff during busy times. Alice in breakfast lounge is fantastic!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Tugun

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at the IHG Sydney! Walkable to Circular Quay and the Opera House. The morning breakfast was winderful! Loved every min of our 5 day stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Short stay

Front desk staff needs to be more welcoming considering this hotel brand
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous location, staff all so professional and helpful. Super comfortable bed and pillows. Stunning views from the bar
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

The early arrivals lounge with snacks, comfy chairs and couches, and showers was much appreciated after more than 24 hours of travel. Location was perfect - easy walks to Royal Botanical Garden, the opera house, and Circular Quay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aliye

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David Garry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff really cared about your experience of the the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Rabea

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Pawan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Local & luxe

Was a pleasant short staycation
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chantelle

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the exceptional staff at the reception desk, particularly Chris, for the delightful room upgrade in honor of my birthday. Furthermore, we were pleasantly surprised to find a bottle of champagne and a heartfelt birthday card awaiting us in our room, a thoughtful gesture from the hotel team. My sister and I were absolutely thrilled with our room, which offered a stunning view of the Harbour Bridge. The amenities and overall service were impeccable. We could not have asked for a more perfect experience and we certainly hope to return for another stay in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025