Sydney, AustraliaDouble Bay
InterContinental Sydney Double Bay
Bayside village rendezvous
Double Bay Sydney, Australia
Renovated
2014
Price
$$$
Rated for
Social Design LuxeOutside the door
The house
IHGBayside village rendezvous
A French provincial courtyard and striped poolside cabanas bring quiet European glamour to Sydney's leafy Eastern Suburbs.
“The rooms are plush and spacious, and many have balconies with views out toward the harbor.”
What it’s good at
Notable
A sunlit rooftop bar overlooking Sydney Harbour and a plush first-floor lounge serving martinis behind velvet curtains.
Listed
Bates Smart interiors pairing retro brass-plated elevators and figured marble with a central French provincial courtyard.
Listed
Spacious rooms with Italian marble bathrooms, deep soaking bathtubs, Juliet balconies, and dedicated valet parking.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Wallpaper* and AFAR.
Inside it’s pure throwback elegance, full of richly figured marble and Belle Époque echoes.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Leafy village sidewalks lined with designer boutiques lead directly to Double Bay Beach and ferries crossing to Circular Quay.
The rooms
Arched windows and Juliet balconies frame bay or courtyard views, complemented by Italian marble bathrooms with deep soaking tubs.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Striped loungers and private cabanas surround the rooftop swimming pool, looking out across the sailboat-dotted bay.
The gym
The 24-hour gym is equipped with Technogym cardio machines, free weights, and weight benches against mirrored walls.
Dogs stay too.
The Bar
Heavy crimson velvet and a lit fireplace set the scene for classic martinis and Sydney rock oysters.
The focal point, however, is the new rooftop infinity pool with bar, private cabanas and five-star panorama.
At the table
The Upper Bar pours cocktails on the open rooftop, and the ground-floor bistro serves casual coastal fare.
How it began
Built in 1991 as a Ritz-Carlton, this address once hosted Princess Diana and Madonna before its 2014 harborside rebirth.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.