CBD Sydney, Australia
Renovated
2024
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Design ClassicOutside the door
The house
AccorCurved modernist beacon
A bronze entrance opens to candlelight-inspired lobby illumination, where 1960s modernist curves meet polished French hospitality in the central lounge spaces.
“new carpets, joinery, soft finishes and – most importantly – muted lighting across all 436 rooms and corridors bring cohesion to the overall experience.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
The 1966 heritage-listed brick tower opened as Australia's first international luxury hotel, hosting royal visits and Apollo astronauts.
Notable
Fender Katsalidis refreshed the 1960s modernist interiors with curved timber joinery and a 400-light lobby installation.
Notable
Operating since 1966, the central address maintains its civic presence through society events in the Wentworth Ballroom.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Wallpaper*.
The hotel's 436 rooms stretch across 17 floors, recently refreshed in warm neutrals and charcoal grey paneling: tailored upholstery, mid-century lighting, and timber accents.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set in Sydney's financial core by Martin Place station, the hotel sits a 15-minute walk from the Opera House and Botanic Gardens.
The rooms
Curved joinery, soft beige wool carpets, and charcoal paneling complement tailored beds, Balmain amenities, and original marble bathrooms.
The thermal suite
The hydrothermal suite houses Clearlight infrared saunas, a steam room, and three temperature-controlled cold plunge pools.
The gym and pilates studio
Technogym strength machines fill the fitness space alongside three reformer Pilates beds set up for self-guided sessions.
bar tilda
Live jazz fills the lounge, where bartenders wheel tableside martini carts and pour from over 100 Australian whiskies.
At the table
Delta Rue serves French-Vietnamese dishes beneath botanical prints, and fifth-floor Wentworth Bar pours drinks under an open-air canopy.
How it began
Commissioned by Qantas in 1966, the hotel opened as Australia's first international five-star address and the Southern Hemisphere's largest brick building.
Good to know
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Sofitel Sydney Wentworth
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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.