REBIRTH OF AN ICON: SOFITEL UNVEILS THE REFURBISHED SOFITEL SYDNEY WENTWORTH (Australia)
The 5-star Sofitel Sydney Wentworth reopens, ushering a new era of French-inspired luxury in Australia’s biggest city. |
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REBIRTH OF AN ICON: SOFITEL UNVEILS THE REFURBISHED SOFITEL SYDNEY WENTWORTH (Australia)
The 5-star Sofitel Sydney Wentworth reopens, ushering a new era of French-inspired luxury in Australia’s biggest city. |
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 Heritage Bar - Sofitel Sydney Wentworth
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With 436 guest rooms and suites, the hotel’s original charm has been reignited and modernised for the 21st century.
Situated in the heart of Sydney’s central business district, Sofitel Sydney Wentworth offers unparalleled convenience, being located just minutes from iconic landmarks such as the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and the luxury fashion district.
A refreshed Sydney icon
The refurbishment re-ignites and celebrates the hotel’s glamorous past while propelling it firmly into the future.
Originally opened in 1966, the building was designed in a post-war minimalist style and was the largest brick structure in the Southern Hemisphere.
Now, the hotel embodies the essence of ‘Modern Heritage’, with much of the refurbishment led by architecture and interior design firm FK.
In line with Sofitel’s Cultural Link, the brand logo consisting of two intertwining curves standing for two cultures that come together to create an unparalleled experience, the refreshed hotel embodies the spirit of the Australian landscape (with much of the natural colour palette and locally sourced materials) with an inimitable French Zest.
Throughout the public spaces, striking lighting features illuminate vibrant pockets of space for guests to enjoy.
Also known as the ‘Hotel of the Arts’, the hotel frequently hosts art exhibitions through its partnerships with cultural organisations such as the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Opera Australia and the Australian World Orchestra.
Luxury and intimacy
All rooms and suites come equipped with high-end fittings, including MySmart lighting to create the perfect ambiance and the whole Sofitel MyBed experience - a box spring, mattress, topper, comforter, an extensive selection of pillows and a heartfelt turndown service, developed with the utmost care to deliver unmatched comfort and the sensation of being cradled in clouds.
The epitome of comfort that has made the brand famous worldwide.
The most exclusive accommodation, the Wentworth Suite, which was once graced by Princess Diana, will be unveiled at a later date.
Other dignitaries, movie stars and celebrities that have graced the doors of the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth are astronaut Neil Armstrong, Hollywood royalty Audrey Hepburn, and British royalty Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, to name a few.
Fine Dining and Trendy Bars
Pivotal to the hotel’s transformation is its partnership with prominent Sydney hospitality group, House Made Hospitality, who have created an exceptional multi-venue drinking and dining precinct within the luxury hotel.
The four bars and restaurants each offer a unique experience for guests within the refined surrounds
of the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth:
- tilda, a tasteful restaurant channelling a laidback yet elegant Australian vibe.
- Delta Rue, a vibrant Vietnamese-French fusion restaurant.
- Bar tilda, a venue which revives the hotel’s timeless allure with nostalgia-inspired cocktails and the soulful sounds of a jazz band.
- Wentworth Bar, a buzzy rooftop bar with an all-weather terrace.
Sofitel Club Millésime
An elevated exclusive check-in experience opens on to the tranquil and opulent Sofitel Club Millésime, providing a warm lounge space. Club members, or those purchasing a day pass, can relax, entertain or simply work with business and concierge facilities, shower facilities and all-day dining and refreshments.
Platinum members of Accor’s ALL loyalty program can access the lounge during their stay, free of charge.
A legendary Ballroom
From contemporary meeting rooms to the iconic Wentworth Ballroom, Sofitel Sydney Wentworth has over 15 event and conference spaces for business travellers to take advantage of, offering a seamless blend of tradition and innovation.
The magnificent Wentworth Ballroom has hosted some of the city’s most legendary events, and is one of Sydney’s largest ballrooms, at 629m². With a classic 1960s mirrored ceiling, it offers a grand setting for events of up to 750 guests.
About Sofitel
Established in 1964, Sofitel is the first international luxury hotel brand to originate from France. Sofitel today embodies heartfelt and committed luxury with a French Zest. A seamless blend of the richness of each local culture and the French joie de vivre, the brand delights travelers who appreciate delicacy and subtle refinement, offering them heartfelt and authentic service. At Sofitel, beauty is in the details: life’s simple pleasures such as gastronomy and sleep are art forms for an incomparable experience.
Sofitel now boasts more than 110 hotels, all elegant and unique, in the world’s most sought-after destinations. Among its most remarkable properties: the Sofitel Paris Le Scribe, the Sofitel London St.James, the Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk, the Sofitel Mexico City Reforma and the Sofitel Ambassador Seoul. The brand also offers a selection of heritage luxury hotels under the Sofitel Legend banner, renowned for their timeless elegance and fascinating history, such as the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan, the Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena and the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi. Sofitel is part of Accor, leading hospitality group counting over 5,500 properties throughout more than 110 countries, and a participating brand in ALL - Accor Live Limitless – a lifestyle loyalty program providing access to a wide variety of rewards, services and experiences.
 Sofitel Sydney Wentworth - Lobby
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 Sofitel Sydney Wentworth - Exterior
Photo credit © Accor
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