“elegance and sophistication”

Sydney’s “newest” MICE hotel brings a touch of French flair to functions.

An extensive $60 million-plus refurbishment has transformed one of Sydney’s most traditional hotels into a modern, state-of-the-art showpiece. The landmark Wentworth Hotel, in the heart of the CBD, became the Sofitel Wentworth Sydney in September 2004, and is now the Australian flagship of Accor’s luxury 5 star brand.

It’s a return to true elegance for Sydney’s MICE market. Already a favourite with event organisers, the aptly named Grand Ballroom has been transformed with stylish new furnishings, cutting-edge audiovisual equipment and the latest in banqueting facilities. One of the few fully pillar-less ballrooms in Australia, with capacity for up to 1,100 people, the Grand Ballroom boasts sound-proofed moveable walls to divide the room to suit any configuration.

“One of the best things about the Grand Ballroom is the sense of arrival guests have, thanks to the heritage chandeliers and the dramatic lobby, which sets the tone for any event,” says Sofitel Wentworth Sydney general manager Clive Scott. With the largest pre-event space in Sydney, the area supports flow and movement of guests and builds an antici-pation of excellence through the quality and style of decor.

Having hosted some of the most important visitors to Sydney over the years, including George Bush Sr, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles, Princess Diana and Audrey Hepburn; the newly renovated Grand Ballroom is ready to continue its role as the city’s pre-eminent conference and event space for the highest quality functions.

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With the entire third floor focused on meetings and conventions, all rooms have been upgraded and new space added to the foyer by moving the Convention and Catering office. The end result is a fully flexible event space that delivers the highest standards in setting, food and beverage and ambience.

Extensive renovations to all guestrooms and suites were completed in September too, with opulent furnishings, elegant European decor and stunning new bathrooms, which have already received rave reviews from guests.

Located just a short stroll from Circular Quay, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney’s best shopping and entertainment, the new Sofitel Wentworth Sydney is also perfect for incentives.

For event organisers, the Sofitel Wentworth Sydney brings a unique point of difference for any occasion.