STYLE AND HISTORY ON THE EDGE OF SYDNEY HARBOURInterContinental Sydney is a true expression in luxury. Positioned on the edge of the world’s most stunning harbour, just moments walk from the famous Opera House, Royal Botanic Gardens, the ferries from Circular Quay and exclusive shops. Built around the restored Treasury Building of 1851, the hotel’s 509 contemporary designed guest rooms each with a picture frame view, include a collection of 28 suites that have been home to world leaders and celebrities from across the globe for more than two decades. For the ultimate Sydney experience, upgrade to a Club InterContinental guest room and receive access to our exclusive Club InterContinental lounge with wrap around outdoor terrace that captures panoramic views across sparkling Sydney Harbour. Inside, luxurious furnishings and latest technology ensure a private retreat perfect for conducting business or simply relaxing.
Beyond your guest room discover the outstanding facilities and services of the hotel including dining venues Café Opera, Cortile and Etch, 24-hour room service, valet, concierge, fitness centre and business centre. The indoor swimming pool, located on level 31, offers sweeping views of Sydney Harbour and with a number of lounge chairs it is the perfect place to relax.
CAFE OPERASet in breathtaking 19th Century architecture, Cafe Opera undoubtedly forms the perfect venue for any occasion. Enjoy a truly unique, seasonally inspired, interactive buffet with live cooking stations and theatrical dessert displays. Tamas Pamer, Executive Head Chef, comments, “We change the buffet daily to ensure we only use the freshest ingredients”. Cafe Opera’s team of committed chefs are dedicated in the search for the freshest ingredients available in Sydney’s local markets. As well as an exquisite buffet the restaurant also offers a creative French-inspired à la carte menu. Tamas Pamer and Executive Sous Chef, Julien Pouteau have drawn on their experiences working in Michelin Star restaurants across Europe to produce a unique and contemporary styled menu to tickle anyone’s tastebuds.
The restaurant offers a series of rich, colourful, bold and exciting spaces, with careful consideration given to both a la carte and buffet dining experiences. The tableau of design elements - from the over scaled five-metre-long camelback sofa, antique mirrors and European patisserie down to the market-style chalkboard buffet labels – immediately communicate a departure from traditional hotel dining. Cafe Opera also provides an intimate dining experience with the Tasting and Rotunda rooms, both offer beautiful venues for those special events. The restaurant also offers an alfresco dining court within InterContinental Sydney’s historic 1851 sandstone arcades.
The Cafe Opera is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily from 6.30am until 10.30pm.
The Cortile LoungeSet in the beautiful surroundings of the treasury building of 1851 the Cortile Lounge at InterContinental Sydney is the place to while away the hours. This secret haven offers delicious delicacies as part of the hotels famous High-Tea; enjoy cakes and slices, pastries and scones, cheese and sandwiches - for pure indulgence top this off with waffles and crepes with all the trimmings. This indulgent Tea is accompanied by your favourite coffee or Ronnefeldt Loose Leaf Tea.
The Cortile Lounge offers an enchanting sun-light courtyard featuring a soaring glass atrium and tiered sandstone arcades providing the perfect venue to listen to resident pianist, Tony Williams. Cortile Lounge also serves a snack menu and all-day light meals which is complemented with the hotel’s carefully created drinks menu. With being so perfectly placed closed to the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Botanic Gardens, Opera House and Harbour Bridge this beautiful lounge is the perfect venue to end your perfect day.
WEEKDAY HIGH TEA
Available Monday-Friday, 11am-4.30pm
Traditional tea service presented on an elegant 3 tier stand, available Monday to Friday from 11am until 4.30pm, consisting of:
Selection of tea sandwiches
Traditional & fruit scones with fresh cream & homemade jam
Selection of pastries, slices & savoury items
Includes a glass of sparkling upon arrival, along with your choice of Ronnefeldt loose leaf tea, filter coffee or a refreshing iced tea freshly prepared using a selection of Ronnefeldt tea leaves (the selection includes sweet berry cream, orange & special earl grey)
$45 per person
$60 per person including a glass of Veuve Clicquot
WEEKEND HIGH TEA
Available on Saturday and Sunday, 1.00pm to 2.30pm and 3pm to 4.30pm
An exquisite afternoon tea buffet consisting of:
Selection of tea sandwiches including creamy egg & cucumber, honey
glazed turkey breast, double smoked salmon & grain fed Angus roast beef.
Traditional, sweet & savoury scones with fresh cream & homemade jam Selection of French pastries, cakes, slices & savoury items
Finish with crepes & waffles with all the trimmings
Includes a glass of sparkling upon arrival, along with your choice of Ronnefeldt loose leaf tea, filter coffee or a refreshing iced tea freshly prepared using a selection of Ronnefeldt tea leaves (the selection includes sweet berry cream, orange & special earl grey)
$50 per person
$65 including a glass of Veuve Clicquot
On Saturdays, the hotel’s resident tea master is on hand to enhance the high tea experience with tea cupping. Marcus Wong is available to share is extensive tea knowledge and match tea to individual guest’s tastes and personalities. Join Mr Wong from 1.00pm to 1.30pm and 3.00pm to 3.30pm.