W Sydney has been one of the most highly anticipated hotel openings in Sydney. Slated to open in 2020, but affected by delays due to the pandemic, W Sydney has already made its impact on the city before a guest has walked through the doors. It’s curved, futuristic architecture has become the major focal point of Darling Harbour, without anyone seeing what’s inside. But the wait is now over. It’s just been announced the luxury hotel will open its doors on Thursday, October 12, 2023. 

Along with 585 carefully curated hotel rooms and suites, some of the hotel’s most exciting features include the impressive double-level bar, 29/30. Here, guests can take in dress circle views of the harbour looking out across a 30-metre heated infinity pool on the WET Deck a floor below. Basque-inspired tapas are the hero of the menu as are elevated cocktails and vintage Champagnes by the glass.

When it comes to dining Chriss Dodd will head up BTWN, on level three of the hotel. The signature dining spot will evolve as the day progresses serving a hyper-local menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. W Sydney will also present a new dining concept, a late-night dessert bar. 2AM: dessertbar by Janice Wong will redefine the dessert experience at the hotel by pushing the boundaries between sweet and savoury. 

But that’s not all. The hotel will also be home to AWAY Spa, FIT gym, Living Room bar and state-of-the-art event spaces. Check us in, stat.

W Sydney is now open for guest room and event bookings from October 12, 2023. For more information, please visit wsydney.com.

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