SOFITEL SYDNEY DARLING HARBOUR, Sydney

Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour - A 5-star waterfront hotel with rooftop infinity pool, French dining, and Club Millésime lounge

Rising as Darling Harbour's tallest building, this 5-star Sydney hotel encompasses 590 rooms, including 35 suites spread across 33 floors. The property features a rooftop infinity pool, Sofitel FITNESS center with Technogym equipment and Peloton bikes, and Sofitel SPA offering Biologique Recherche treatments. Seven meeting spaces accommodate up to 450 people, while dining venues include Atelier restaurant, award-winning Champagne Bar, Le Rivage Pool Bar, and Esprit Noir lobby bar. Guest rooms provide Nespresso machines, French luxury amenities, and floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing harbor or city views. Located directly next to the International Convention Centre, Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour stands a 10-minute drive from Sydney CBD and a 1-minute walk to Darling Harbour's dining precinct.

Pros

Exclusive Club Millésime lounge on level 35 serves daily breakfast, afternoon tea, and evening canapés

Over 50 champagne varieties available at the award-winning Champagne Bar

Year-round heated infinity pool maintained at 24°C

Customizable pillow menu featuring seven specialized options

Cons

30-minute drive from Sydney Kingsford-Smith Airport

No private balconies in rooms