Name: Intercontinental Sydney
Address: Sydney, AU
Price range: From $222

Intercontinental Sydney, SydneyIntercontinental Sydney in Sydney, Australia has a corrected score of 3.7 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 25 of 169 hotels we score in Sydney. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.6 before correction: Booking.com 3.5, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.3, Agoda 3.8. Rooms from about $222 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located at 117 Macquarie Street in Circular Quay, the Intercontinental Sydney occupies the historic 1851 Treasury Building. This 509-room hotel underwent a major renovation in 2022 to integrate contemporary interiors with its nineteenth-century architecture. It suits travellers wanting to walk to the Opera House, The Rocks, or the ferry terminals. Guests can access an indoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, and a rooftop bar on the 32nd floor. Many rooms provide views of the harbour, the bridge, and the Royal Botanic Gardens. While the heritage setting is significant, some guests find the breakfast quality to be average.What stands out

Historic 19th-century architecture

Central Circular Quay location

Rooftop bar with harbour views

Recent 2022 interior renovations

Watch out for

Average breakfast quality

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