Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour is Sydney's first newly built luxury hotel in twenty years, boasting a prime waterfront location right next to the new International Convention Centre. The hotel's flashy glass exterior, designer décor, restaurant and bar, and wraparound harbour views make it a stylish addition to the Darling Harbour area. 

Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour Location

The hotel occupies a premier waterfront spot, purpose-built to co-exist with the brand new International Convention Centre. It's situated in the popular Darling Harbour tourist precinct, home to many attractions, including a wildlife zoo and aquarium, and surrounded by numerous restaurants and bars. Barangaroo, Sydney's newest public park and dining precinct, is just across the footbridge and is a popular destination for both tourists and locals.

Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour Design

Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour's triangular accent and glass exterior create an impressive façade. The lobby's ochre and blue color palette pays homage to Australia's indigenous heritage, while colorful armchairs and comfortable booths create a relaxed atmosphere. The lobby's soaring glass walls allow natural light to flood in, creating a bright and welcoming ambiance.

Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour Facilities

As a French brand, Sofitel and its parent company Accor, greet guests in French. The hotel's service is gentle, unobtrusive, and helpful at dinner, with a sleek and prompt check-in process. The hotel's gym, 'SoFit,' on level 4, provides guests with towels and water, while the twenty-meter infinity pool and Le Rivage bar offer picturesque views of Darling Harbour and the Central Business District. Guests can valet park their cars for a fee of 80 Australian Dollars.

Guests staying on floors 27-34 have access to Club Millesime Lounge, located on the top floor of the hotel. The lounge serves breakfast, light snacks, canapés, and drinks throughout the day and offers an express check-in and check-out service.

Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour Rooms

Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour's rooms boast floor-to-ceiling windows offering breathtaking views of Sydney's beautiful skyline. Tastefully decorated with soft furnishings in dark hues, mid-century armchairs, and copper lights, the rooms have a sleek and impressive fit-out. The king-sized beds are comfortable, and there's a pillow menu for added comfort.

Guests can enjoy a Nespresso machine and tea by luxury French brand TWG. The highlight of the room is the large, standalone tub in the bathroom, twin basins, and a comprehensive range of Hermes amenities. The enormous shower recess has twin overhead rain showers, though some may find the bathroom TV bothersome.

Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour Dining

Atelier, the hotel's signature restaurant, is a French-inspired rotisserie and grill with three open kitchens. A must-try entrée is the chicken liver pâté, which pairs perfectly with toasted brioche, caper berries, pickled green chillies, pickled cherries, quince chutney, and toasted walnuts. The Tomahawk steak is listed as a meal for two, but it could easily feed four. The wine list features an interesting selection and is reasonably priced.

The Champagne Bar is an elegant space with beautiful harbour views and over fifty champagnes to choose from. The breakfast buffet includes three stations: a bakery station, fresh fruit and pastry station, and a hot food area with omelettes made to order. Guests can also use the juice machine to create their own refreshing drinks.