Located just metres from International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), on the edge of the CBD, multi-award-winning Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour boasts 590 exceptional rooms and suites and world-class facilities for business and pleasure.

With views of Sydney Harbour, the city skyline and surrounding areas, there is an accommodation option for everyone, including the stunning Suites, Superior Rooms and Luxury Rooms – with floor-to-ceiling windows – which offer space and tranquillity to unwind.

“At its soul, our brand is service-oriented,” says Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour’s commercial director, Paul Andarakis.

“If anyone knows this hotel, and knows Sofitel as a brand, they know we are committed to the delivery of luxury across all facets of the business.

“When we opened seven years ago, we wanted to create a unique position in the Sydney market and our focus has always been on that luxury element.”

Meetings and events

When it comes to meetings and events facilities, Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour has all your needs covered, with eight unique spaces – featuring cutting-edge audiovisual technology courtesy of its inhouse AV team – that are capable of hosting from 10 to 300 people.

Catering packages are available for all varieties of events, from breakfast, half-day packages and full-day packages, to cocktail canapes, business lunches and food stations.

Each package can be tailored to individual needs, and they feature incredible international-inspired cuisine and flavours, particularly from the south of France.

“A key element for event planners is they can book the entire level as one meeting space,” says Andarakis.

“This means they can own it and brand it; everything from branding the event spaces to lighting up the building’s exterior in corporate colours can be done.”

Tastes and textures

Guests at Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour can savour the French zest for life with five vibrant bars and restaurants, including chic new 100-capacity Lumière on Thirty Five with its skyline views, artisanal cocktails and French-inspired desserts.

Atelier by Sofitel (capacity 190) offers a French gourmet dining experience; Champagne Bar (capacity 150) features cozy leather booths, high ceilings, timber floors and panoramic city views; Le Rivage Pool Bar is the perfect summer spot for sipping a cold one; and Esprit Noir Lobby Bar is a fantastic place for meetings or sitting back and people-watching.

Wellness and rejuvenation

All visitors at the hotel must step into the sanctuary of Sofitel SPA Darling Harbour, a holistic wellness experience that encompasses Sofitel’s wellness pillars of “care, rest, nutrition and movement”.

Drawing inspiration from the seasons to craft rejuvenating treatments, each session enables guests to restore balance and feel a sense of renewed calm by embracing these pillars.

A variety of packages are available, including corporate deals featuring massages, facials, refreshments and the opportunity to decompress from work.

Sustainability leader

Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour has achieved Green Globe accreditation, the world’s leading certification for sustainable operation and management of travel and tourism worldwide.

It is the first Sofitel hotel in the Pacific region to achieve this level of sustainability excellence.

“As part of the Accor group, we believe it is our role to help shape a more sustainable future,” says Andarakis.

“As one of Sydney’s most iconic landmarks and a leader in the meetings and incentives sector, receiving full accreditation with Green Globe is a hugely important achievement to the business, and is very important to our guests.”

Let the team at Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour help plan your next meeting or event by visiting sofitelsydneydarlingharbour.com.au/meetings-events.