Name: Intercontinental Double Bay
Address: Sydney, AU
Price range: From $197

Intercontinental Double Bay, SydneyIntercontinental Double Bay in Sydney, Australia has a corrected score of 3.4 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 58 of 169 hotels we score in Sydney. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.3 before correction: Booking.com 3.2, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.5, Agoda 3.5. Rooms from about $197 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located on Cross Street in the Eastern Suburbs village of Double Bay, this five-star boutique hotel offers 140 rooms and suites. Many accommodations include private balconies or terraces that look out over the courtyard gardens or the bay. Guests can use the rooftop infinity pool, the fitness centre, or the lobby bar. The property is suitable for travellers seeking a high-end stay in an upscale neighbourhood. While the hotel provides in-room dining and a poolside bar, it does not operate its own full-service restaurant. Some guests may find the interior decor of the rooms somewhat plain.What stands out

Rooftop infinity pool

Rooms with private balconies

Fitness centre and concierge

Watch out for

No full-service restaurant

Plain room decor

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