Australia’s
fifth InterContinental Hotels & Resorts Property Set to Impress
Locals and Visitors
Dubai,
United Arab Emirates, November 11 2014: InterContinental
Hotels Group (IHG) today
announces the opening of the highly-anticipated InterContinental
Sydney Double Bay,
earmarked
as one of the most exclusive properties in the country. Marking the
arrival of the fifth InterContinental Hotels & Resorts property
in Australia, InterContinental Sydney Double Bay is the only luxury
hotel outside Sydney’s CBD.
Offering
intimate glamour and privacy, guests and visitors to the hotel will
be provided with an entirely unique and unrivalled experience.
Acquired and refurbished by Royal Hotels Australia, the multi-million
dollar development of InterContinental Sydney Double Bay epitomises
luxury and elegance and is pivotal to the resurgence of the esteemed
Double Bay area.
The
hotel offers world-class accommodation, unique event spaces, stunning
views of Double Bay village and Bay, unparalleled service and an
abundance of dedicated amenities. The elegance of its facilities and
the personalisation of service will prove popular with the
high-calibre of clientele for which the bayside address is renowned.
Alan
Watts, Chief Operating Officer IHG Australasia, Middle East and
Africa
said, “The opening of
InterContinental Sydney Double Bay marks an important time for IHG
not only in Australia, but in the wider region, and globally. We are
thrilled to have partnered with Royal Hotels in the development of
this exceptional hotel, and are delighted to bring Sydneysiders, as
well as visitors from interstate and across the globe such a
world-class hotel.
“InterContinental
Sydney Double Bay offers something unlike any other Sydney hotel –
its understated style fuses with the utmost in luxury and
sophistication, and its location makes it the ideal retreat.”
Upon
entering InterContinental Sydney Double Bay by its original marble
reception, guests and visitors will be wowed by the stunning
architecture and interior of the hotel, characterised by a blend of
contemporary design and beautifully-reinstated features, including
Italian white marble and grey-green marble fireplace. Each of the 140
guestrooms and suites is exquisitely furnished, with most opening out
onto European fashioned balconies.
The
hotel’s original Grand Ballroom has been restored and will
undoubtedly be the venue of choice for Sydney’s premium weddings
and events, with a capacity to host up to 495 guests cocktail-style.
For smaller-scale events and conferences there are an additional six
spaces, all of which feature state-of-the-art technology and design.
In
addition to its breath-taking décor, the hotel’s prime location
offers guests some of Sydney’s best views. Situated in the tranquil
suburb of Double Bay, just 13 kilometres from the airport and five
kilometres from the CBD, there are magnificent views of the Bay, the
village, the hotel’s provincial French courtyard and Sydney’s
magnificent harbour. Arguably the best vista is enjoyed from the
hotel’s dramatic new addition, the rooftop infinity pool, featuring
a private bar and lounge area with cabanas; a perfect retreat for
those looking to relax on holiday or after a long day of work.
The
ultimate venue to enjoy a delicious cocktail, InterContinental Sydney
Double Bay’s Stillery concept gin bar is anticipated to be one of
the city’s hottest new haunts. Overlooking the Double Bay village,
guests and Sydney locals will sink into luxurious leather sofas while
sipping on their favourite cocktail, chosen from a wide array of
unique and rare bottles of the spirit.
When
it comes to dining the options at InterContinental Sydney Double Bay
are plentiful. The pinnacle is Stockroom - headed up by Executive
Chef, Julien Pouteau – a destination restaurant using seasonal,
market-fresh produce prepared using techniques such as curing,
smoking, pickling and cooking with a robata grill.
Guests
can also enjoy culinary delights in the hotel’s exclusive Club
InterContinental lounge and spacious French provincial courtyard,
landscaped with original stone, a collection of evergreen trees and a
manicured fragrant garden.
Additional
dining options can be found on the ground floor retail precinct of
the building, including Henley’s Wholefoods, contemporary Japanese
offering, Sake Restaurant & Bar, and a restaurant and bar concept
by local hospitality outfit, The Group. Also on this floor is 24-hour
gym Snap Fitness with dedicated personal trainers and a wellness
centre.
Frederic
Brohez, General Manager, InterContinental Sydney Double Bay
said, “Our hotel is preceded by its reputation, and we have worked
hard to stay true to the hotel’s history while paving the way for a
new chapter. InterContinental Sydney Double Bay is the pinnacle of
elegance, luxury and world-class service, combined with modern day
technology and simplicity, making it the perfect choice for creating
a flawless event, building everlasting memories or just relaxing in
private.”
To
celebrate its launch, InterContinental Sydney Double Bay is offering
a special opening rate of from AU$390 per room, per night, including
breakfast for two, available to book now for stays from 6 November
2014. Subject to availability. Terms and conditions apply. For more
information and reservations, email reservations.doublebay@ihg.com.
InterContinental
Sydney Double Bay is the fifth InterContinental property in
Australia. There are currently 68 InterContinental hotels and resorts
across the Australasia, Middle East and Africa region, with another
21 due to open in the next three to five years.
For
more information on InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, visit
www.ihg.com/intercontinental.
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