Bed of roses

Then there’s the pillow menu. Divinely decadent. The Sofitel Sydney Wentworth is definitely the perfect bed for work, rest and play.

If you are in the habit of leaving your bed, pop into Soiree. It’s the perfect place to be ensconced in comfort from the warm reds and brilliant golds in the decor through to the high tea or evening cocktails. Premium gins, whisky and Cliquot are all on offer to revitalise you at this chic Sydney address.

If your hunger goes deeper than high tea, then there’s the Garden Court Restaurant with its fusion of French–Australian flavours in a romantic European-style area surrounded by a garden courtyard.

There are seasonal dinner menus featuring modern French a la carte cuisine that is both charming and creative.

While Louis XIV did not have the opportunity to stay at the Wentworth, other royalty have. Over the years, The Wentworth Hotel has hosted many international dignitaries and celebrities, including Queen Elizabeth II, the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Charles and Princess Diana. There have been numerous film and sports stars as well as the first men on the moon.

When searching for a Sydney hotel, it was the imprimatur given by royalty that swayed my choice and I chose the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth.

Blessed with great weather, there were clear skies in Sydney for the two nights I stayed so I could enjoy the location. Just a short distance from the Opera House, Circular Quay, The Rocks and the Botanic Gardens, Sydney’s CBD is your oyster when you stay at the Sofitel.

This hotel was the first five-star hotel to open in Sydney in 1966 on the site of some fascinating origins.

The hotel was a former publishing house for The Australian newspaper in the early 1800s and has also been a boarding residence.

The hotel was transformed into a hotel after a fire and hosted more royalty, King Edward VIII and the Duke of Windsor, during the early 1920s.

In 1950, Qantas Empire Airways negotiated an interest in the hotel site and in 1961, Qantas was given approval to build a new 400-room hotel next to Qantas House in Chifley Square. Thus, the new Wentworth Hotel was completed in 1966 and became the outstanding first five-star hotel in Sydney.

In 2002, AccorHotels began managing the hotel under the Sofitel brand to bring it to what it is today, a luxurious 5-star hotel in the heart of Sydney CBD.

Winter Indulgence package

Rooms on offer include the following.

1. 1. Luxury King Rooms overlook the European-style Garden Courtyard with a private balcony, offering one king bed or two twin beds. All rooms feature a marble bathroom with a combined shower and bath. Complete your Sofitel experience with complimentary access to the Elixr Health Club located on level 1.
   2. Luxury Junior Suites are spacious and elegant in an atmosphere of refined luxury, where sumptuous hues and fabrics envelop the senses with a warm glow. The separate sitting room is large enough to entertain up to eight guests in style and provides a dedicated work desk area. The large bedrooms can be either one king bed or two king singles. Maximum capacity is three people with the use of a rollaway. The marbled bathroom features a separate bath, oversized shower and luxurious French bathroom.

Simply mention the Winter Indulgence Package when booking and gain a complimentary perk for your loyalty. For a limited time only, book a Luxury room or a Junior Suite and get a $20 credit at Soiree Bar to spend.

Rediscover the romantic city of Sydney at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth.

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