InterContinental Sydney Double Bay

Sydney


Following a lavish renovation, this resort has been restored to the grandeur that first made it a celebrity hotspot back in the day. Swathed in Italian marble and twinkling chandeliers, it's all class from the Stillery gin bar to the slick rooftop pool overlooking the bay. Many of the light and airy guest rooms have superb harbour views.

Rock trivia fans might know that this is where Michael Hutchence met his sad and untimely demise.


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