Three years after its build started, W Sydney has announced its opening date: Thursday, October 12, 2023. The irregularly curved building in Darling Harbour’s skyline will feature 585 rooms and suites, a spa, a gym, and a heated infinity pool overlooking Darling Harbour.
“W Hotels is a brand that was born in New York, but destined for Sydney,” says W Sydney’s General Manager, Craig Seaward. “The pulse of the city is so aligned with the W spirit — the sense of originality and curiosity, the unique take on luxury, the bold attitude.”
Designed by firm Bowler James Brindley, W Sydney’s interiors will include a copper wall in the lobby that looks like a beehive, bright blue bathrooms with freestanding white tubs and a bar with red velvet seats. The 30-metre pool, which looks out over the harbour, has been tiled with inlaid mosaics.
The two-level bar, called 29/30, will be open to the public, and will serve wine, cocktails and a Basque-inspired tapas menu. The bar’s upper tier, on level 30, will have yacht-inspired interiors and a menu of elevated cocktails and vintage Champagnes including Dom Pérignon, Ruinart and Krug.
The second bar in the property is the Living Room, but, for a more substantial feed, guests or outside patrons can book at the hotel’s restaurant BTWN.
Every detail at W Sydney has been thought out. Works from local artists, designers and creatives adorn the walls of all of its spaces. The hotel’s staff will wear clothes curated in partnership with celebrity stylist Jess Pecoraro. Even the driveway has been styled with a fleet of vehicles powered by W’s local automotive partner, Genesis Motors.
“Eclectic and unexpected, this new hotel will be a beacon on the harbour, a hub of constantly evolving experiences and exciting spaces that unfold from morning till late, and are deeply connected to the life of the city.”
W Sydney is now open for bookings from Thursday, October 12.
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