The rebirth of this Sydney hotel coincides with the Diamond Jubilee of the global Sofitel brand, which is celebrating 60 years of luxury.

Opened by Qantas in 1965, Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, in Sydney’s CBD, boasts more than half a century of history, and the refurbishment is a nod to ’60s jet-set glamour.

The vision has been to modernise this golden era for the 21st century across its 436 guest rooms and suites, Sofitel Club Millésime, its health and wellness centre, public spaces, and conference and events facilities.

Sofitel Sydney Wentworth has partnered with Sydney hospitality group House Made Hospitality to create a multi-venue drinking and dining precinct within the hotel, with two restaurants, two bars and one of Sydney’s largest outdoor terrace bars.

The conferencing and events offering features 15 spaces, such as the Wentworth Ballroom – one of the largest in Sydney at 629 square metres, complete with a mirrored ceiling, one of Australia’s largest LED screens, and capacity for 750 guests.

Inhouse audiovisual technology for the events spaces is provided by Encore Event Technologies, while event dining is guided by Michelin-trained executive chef Bektaş Özcan.

Most of the refurbishment has been led by architecture and interior design firm FK, and the design seeks to capture the essence of the modernist era through a contemporary lens, celebrating the building’s unique heritage and reigniting the hotel’s glamourous past.

The hotel’s new grand entrance features a sleek bronze facade allowing passersby to gain a preview of the refreshed hotel lobby inside.

The open-plan ground-floor lobby provides subtle nods to the property’s heritage and features pockets of space and lounge settings for guests to relax.