🇦🇺 Sydney, Australia
InterContinental Hotel
📍 117, Macquarie Street, Sydney, 2000
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부동산 — InterContinental Hotel
The InterContinental Sydney is a grand sandstone building that once housed the Treasury. Standing in its lobby, you get high ceilings, marble floors and a hushed, clubby feel — more old-world bank than beach hotel. It suits travellers who want central Circular Quay access, reliable service and a sense of history over boutique quirks. Rooms are traditional in style; the real draw is the location between the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge.
Sydney 연대기
Sydney began in 1788 as a British penal colony on the shores of Port Jackson, chosen by Governor Arthur Phillip for its deep harbour and fresh water. The city's architecture evolved from Georgian cottages and Victorian terraces to the sandstone public buildings of the 19th century, many still standing in The Rocks. The Harbour Bridge opened in 1932, and the Opera House in 1973 — both defining modern Sydney's skyline and cultural confidence. Today, Sydney is Australia's largest city, a diverse, outdoors-oriented metropolis that values its harbour, beaches and a relaxed pace of life despite its global status.
방문하기 가장 좋은 시간
Sydney 완전 가이드 →최고의 달
March to May — autumn: mild temperatures (18–25°C), low humidity, fewer crowds than summer, and still good daylight for sightseeing.
Peak / Festival Surge 근처 오락거리
December to February (summer) and late January's Sydney Festival; hotel rates double, and Circular Quay is packed with tourists. December's weather is hot and humid; Christmas and New Year's Eve drive peak demand.
Budget Shoulder 시즌
February to April are excellent shoulder months: rates drop after the January peak, weather stays warm and fewer crowds make the harbour walks pleasant.
날씨 & 포장
Sydney winters (July) are mild but can have damp, grey days and unexpected wind. Pack a medium-weight jacket and a layering fleece — one warm top and a rain shell will cover you.
City Briefing 근처 오락거리 — Sydney
- The new Sydney Metro City line is set to open in late 2025, connecting the CBD to the North Shore and Western Sydney via a new station at Martin Place, a short walk from the hotel.
- Vivid Sydney, the lights festival, runs from late May to mid-June — the hotel's circular quay location offers easy access to walk the harbour light displays.
- The NSW government's '24-hour economy' initiative has extended late-night trading for bars and cafes in the CBD, but check opening times as some smaller venues still close early in winter.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to InterContinental Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 10–18, facing east towards the Royal Botanic Garden and Sydney Harbour. These upper floors avoid street-level noise and offer the best harbour glimpses over the garden trees.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floors 1–4, especially those facing Macquarie Street (west side) — they get direct traffic noise from buses and taxis, plus any delivery truck rumble from the Circular Quay loading bays nearby.
Best views
East-facing rooms on floors 12+ offer a clear view over the Royal Botanic Garden, with the Opera House and Harbour Bridge visible in the distance. West-facing rooms see the city skyline but get afternoon sun and traffic noise.
Quietest floors
Floors 10–18 are the quietest, being well above the street and away from the ground-floor lobby, restaurant, and lift lobby bustle.
🔊 Noise notes
Macquarie Street is a major bus route and ambulance corridor to St Vincent’s Hospital — sirens are common at any hour. The hotel’s Circular Quay location also means occasional ferry horn noise and Saturday night revellers heading to the Rocks.
Insider tips
Room 1723 (typical east-facing upper floor) is a quiet, high-floor standard room worth requesting. Avoid level 7 — it’s the service floor, with housekeeping carts and staff noise from 7am. For check-in, use the back entrance on Phillip Street to skip Macquarie Street traffic jam at peak times.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
호텔 시설 — InterContinental Hotel
Free basic Wi-Fi (5 Mbps) for IHG Rewards members; paid premium tier (up to 25 Mbps) at AUD 14.95 per 24 hours. Login requires room number and surname.
Lift serves all floors; no stairs-only sections.
Digital newsstand via PressReader is free for guests; physical newspapers (e.g., The Sydney Morning Herald) available upon request at front desk during breakfast hours.
Standard check-in from 15:00; early check-in and luggage drop-off available from 11:00 subject to availability; late check-out until 12:00 free, charged AUD 50 for 12:00–14:00, and full night rate after 14:00.
Complimentary luggage storage for same-day arrivals and departures at the concierge desk.
Step-free access at main entrance on Macquarie Street; wheelchairs can access all public areas and guest floors via lifts; no accessible rooms with roll-in showers—only grab rails and lowered features in standard rooms.
No on-site parking; valet parking is not offered. Nearest public car park is Wilson Parking at 33–35 Pitt Street (5-minute walk), AUD 55 per 24 hours (weekday rate drops to AUD 35 after 16:00); no EV charging on-premises.
수수료, 세금 & 예금
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: A credit card pre-authorisation of AUD 100 per night for incidentals is taken at check-in; advance deposit equal to first night's stay is required for bookings made within 14 days of arrival.
Faith & Dietary 근처 오락거리
- Church: St Patrick's Catholic Church (300 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: St Philip's Anglican Church (476 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Garrison Church (486 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Scots Presbyterian Church Sydney (508 m · ~6 min walk)
지역 라이프 스타일 & 레크리에이션
T Galleria Sydney by DFS — 117 m · ~1 min walk
First Fleet Park — 207 m · ~3 min walk
The Big Dig Education Centre — 167 m · ~2 min walk
Roslyn Packer Theatre — 697 m · ~9 min walk
Abraham Mott Hall Playground — 595 m · ~7 min walk
5분 라디오 필수
Nearest — 63 m · ~1 min walk
The Rocks Chemist — 299 m · ~4 min walk
Harrington Convenient Store — 62 m · ~1 min walk
Circular Quay — 296 m · ~4 min walk
돈 & 통화
Get a travel card →Australian Dollar, AUD
Change money at city exchange bureaux or ATMs; avoid airport and hotel kiosks for poor rates.
Visa/Mastercard widely accepted; contactless and mobile pay common; Amex less so.
Not expected but appreciated for good service; round up taxi fare or leave 5-10% for restaurants.
식사, 쇼핑 & 여행에 대한 예산
Cheap car hire →Standard flat white at a local café, approx $4.50-5.00 AUD.
Takeaway sandwich or sushi roll from a food court, approx $10-13 AUD.
Bowl of pasta or stir-fry at a casual eatery, main around $18-22 AUD.
Market stalls at weekend markets or food trucks in parks, but not abundant in the area.
Woolworths and Coles are the major budget supermarkets.
High-street chains like Kmart, Target, or Big W for budget basics.
Opal card cap at $16.80 AUD/day for unlimited travel; from airport use train (approx $15-18 AUD) or share shuttle.
Use Opal card with weekly travel reward; eat at pub bistros for moderate prices; book accommodation with kitchen to cook.
아는 것이 좋다 — Sydney
Type I · 230V
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$1 ≈ A$1.44 · AUD
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Sydney, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at InterContinental Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 63 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · The Rocks Chemist — 299 m · ~4 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →주위를 둘러보는
Sydney Airport Station → Circular Quay / Glasgow Arms Hotel
💡 Most cost-effective; take Airport Line to Circular Quay (2 stops), then 5-min walk to The Rocks; Opal card recommended for local travel
Sydney Airport (Ground Level) → Sydney CBD / Central Station / The Rocks
💡 Affordable and direct; avoids peak train crowds; book online for discounts; includes drop-off near Circular Quay
Greater Sydney Transport Network → CBD / The Rocks / Circular Quay
💡 Get Opal card at airport for seamless travel; Metro covers CBD efficiently; unlimited weekend journeys on Opal Saturday-Sunday
Sydney Airport (SYD) → Glasgow Arms Hotel, The Rocks
💡 Airport taxis queue at Ground Level; Uber/Bolt cheaper but slower during peak hours; flagfall ~$3.50 plus $2.80/km for taxis
Sydney 소개
Wikipedia ↗
Sydney is the capital city of the state of New South Wales, and the most populous city in Australia. Located on Australia's east coast, the metropolis surrounds Sydney Harbour and extends about 80 kilometres (50 mi) from the Pacific Ocean in the east to the Blue Mountains in the west, and about 80 k...
자주 묻는 질문
What are the best rooms at InterContinental Hotel?
Request a room on floors 10–18, facing east towards the Royal Botanic Garden and Sydney Harbour. These upper floors avoid street-level noise and offer the best harbour glimpses over the garden trees.
Which rooms should I avoid at InterContinental Hotel?
Avoid rooms on floors 1–4, especially those facing Macquarie Street (west side) — they get direct traffic noise from buses and taxis, plus any delivery truck rumble from the Circular Quay loading bays nearby.
Is InterContinental Hotel noisy?
Macquarie Street is a major bus route and ambulance corridor to St Vincent’s Hospital — sirens are common at any hour. The hotel’s Circular Quay location also means occasional ferry horn noise and Saturday night revellers heading to the Rocks.
Which rooms have the best views at InterContinental Hotel?
East-facing rooms on floors 12+ offer a clear view over the Royal Botanic Garden, with the Opera House and Harbour Bridge visible in the distance. West-facing rooms see the city skyline but get afternoon sun and traffic noise.
What are insider tips for staying at InterContinental Hotel?
Room 1723 (typical east-facing upper floor) is a quiet, high-floor standard room worth requesting. Avoid level 7 — it’s the service floor, with housekeeping carts and staff noise from 7am. For check-in, use the back entrance on Phillip Street to skip Macquarie Street traffic jam at peak times.
What time is check-in at InterContinental Hotel?
Check-in at InterContinental Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does InterContinental Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi (5 Mbps) for IHG Rewards members; paid premium tier (up to 25 Mbps) at AUD 14.95 per 24 hours. Login requires room number and surname.
Is there a city or tourist tax at InterContinental Hotel?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near InterContinental Hotel?
Takeaway sandwich or sushi roll from a food court, approx $10-13 AUD.
What is the cheapest way to get around from InterContinental Hotel?
Opal card cap at $16.80 AUD/day for unlimited travel; from airport use train (approx $15-18 AUD) or share shuttle.
When is the best time to visit Sydney?
March to May — autumn: mild temperatures (18–25°C), low humidity, fewer crowds than summer, and still good daylight for sightseeing.
Sydney 주요 관광지
💡 Enter from the Art Gallery Road gate for a quieter start. Free guided walks leave at 10:30am daily from the Visitor Centre.
💡 Download the free audio guide ahead of time. Head to the Yiribana Gallery on the ground floor for the best Aboriginal art. Free tours run at 11am and 2pm daily.
💡 Go early on weekdays to avoid the lunch rush. Check out the roof terrace for a quiet view of the harbour.
💡 Bookings essential—check the website at least a week ahead. Arrive early for a spot on the viewing platform. Bring a jacket; it gets windy up there.
💡 Start at Bondi at 7am to avoid heat and crowds. Take the bus from Central Station to Bondi Junction, then the 333 bus to the start. Wear proper shoes—parts are uneven.
💡 A backstage tour (90 minutes) gives access to the main concert hall, rehearsal spaces and the green room — more interesting than the standard front-of-house tour. Book evening performances for the best harbour view walking back along Circular Quay at night.