InterCon Sydney gets biggest revamp in 30 years

InterCon Sydney gets biggest revamp in 30 years

The InterContinental Sydney is getting a big stack of cash spent on its newest upgrade, with Mulpha Australia Limited today unveiling all of its grand plans.

The proposed upgrades are set to cost $200+ million, and include upgrades include to all existing public areas, functions rooms, restaurants and 509 guest rooms and a new, 900 square metre grand ballroom, which will feature unique views of Circular Quay and the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

In addition, Mulpha’s plans provide for an expansion of the award winning rooftop Club InterContinental lounge, offering 270 degree views from the Sydney Harbour Bridge around to Botany Bay.

Currently, Mulpha’s plans are stuck in Stage 1 of development, after an application was lodged with the NSW Department of Planning and Environment, but is expected to go on public display for feedback very soon.

InterContinental Street artist impression

The proposed upgrade marks the most significant improvements to InterContinental Sydney for over 30 years – that’s a long time – and will keep the property at the top of its game.

Mulpha Australia CEO Greg Shaw said, “This redevelopment will preserve and enhance the position of the InterContinental Sydney as the city’s best located 5-star property as well as boosting Sydney’s international tourism infrastructure and appeal to host major events.”

Karin Sheppard, chief operating officer, InterContinental Hotels Group Australasia & Japan added, “This is an extraordinary opportunity for InterContinental Sydney and a boon for future travellers to Sydney.

“With an already unrivalled position on Sydney’s Harbour, the proposed development will see a significant shift in the way we view the role of hotels – moving from luxury accommodation into a complete tourism experience for both our domestic and international guests.

InterContinental aerial artist impression

InterContinental aerial artist impression

“The new ballroom and function facilities will be the only hotel event space in Sydney to boast iconic views to the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Circular Quay.”

Mulpha’s proposal has a total estimated capital investment value in excess of $200 million, expecting to generate around 220 jobs in Sydney during construction, with another 100 when complete.

Shaw added,“With the proposal expected to go on public exhibition shortly, Mulpha will continue consultations including with heritage, tourism, community and planning stakeholders to progress its application.”

InterContinental artist ballroom impressionInterContinental artist ballroom impression

Email the Travel Weekly team at traveldesk@travelweekly.com.au

InterContinental Sydney mulpha limited

Latest News

  • Products

Embrace the journey: Traversing the world with the Shokz OpenRun

If you’ve been on the wrong side of a final call in the airport, or missed the stop on rail journey, it might be time to invest in a pair of Shokz OpenRun headphones. Originally marketed as headphones for fitness fanatics, runners or cyclists with a keen to steer clear of a prang with a car, […]

  • Tour Operators
  • Tourism

TTC: Deals are driving up demand for September trips

The latest market research from TTC Tour Brands shows interest in international leisure travel remains high for 2024, with 77 per cent of Australians over 18 still planning trips this year. Notably, 28 per cent of those travellers are eyeing September for their journeys. Europe continues to be the most popular destination, with 68 per […]

  • Aviation

Qantas ‘working urgently’ to fix app data leak

Qantas is looking into customer reports that passengers have this morning been able to access other passengers’ personal information on the airlines app. X user Lachlan posted that he was able log into different accounts every time he opened the app. My @Qantas app logs me in to a different person each time I open […]

  • Hotels

Revamped Wailoaloa Beach hotel opens as Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay Resort & Spa

Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay Resort & Spa is open and ready for bookings after the first phase of a multi-million-dollar transformation. Part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ premium collection, the transformation has seen the completion of 106 guestrooms showcasing contemporary interiors reflective of the premium Crowne Plaza brand and is a first for the […]

  • Luxury
  • News

Kamalaya Koh Samui clinches clutch of wellness awards

Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary & Holistic Spa has so far clinched five prestigious awards in 2024, including being inducted into the ‘Hall of Fame’ at the World Spa & Wellness Awards in London. Founders of the Koh Samui sanctuary and spa John and Karina Stewart expressed their heartfelt gratitude for the awards. “We are profoundly honoured […]