The Star Sydney has announced it plans to close its famous Marquee nightclub after ten years. 

Following an extensive review of The Star Sydney, recently appointed chief executive Scott Wharton said it was time for the business to move in a different direction with the highly popular venue.

“We have a good and long-standing relationship with the owners of the Marquee brand – they are an excellent partner, and we will discuss doing more with them in the premium hospitality space,” Wharton said.

“In this instance, it’s about looking at other food and beverage options that will further enhance The Star Sydney as a world-class tourism and entertainment destination.”

Wharton said that while it was a tough call to make, there have been challenges operating the venue as a nightclub, which ultimately led to the decision.

“Incidents and issues have surfaced at times and that creates additional pressures to meet the standards we expect of ourselves,” he said.

Marquee is expected to close later in the year and the redeployment of any impacted staff would be a top priority, with future plans for the venue announced in due course.

The famed nightclub has hosted an array of international celebrities, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Paris Hilton, Cardi B, Calvin Harris and Bruno Mars.