Construction starts on Sydney s largest hotel

Construction starts on Sydney’s largest hotelThe foundation stone has been laid for the new 5-star International Convention Centre Sydney Hotel. Expected to open in 2017, the 35-storey, 600-room hotel’s striking design is set to be a Sydney landmark. The $360 million hotel is the first new luxury hotel since the 2000 Olympics and part of the broader $3.5 billion redevelopment of the Darling Harbour convention centre precinct. The hotel will be owned by Dr Jerry Schwartz and operated by AccorHotels under the luxury Sofitel Brand.The hotel will feature a unique lacework curtain wall glass facade, a rooftop club lounge, ballroom and outdoor pool deck with an infinity pool looking eastwards towards the city skyline.The Property Council welcomes the revitalisation of Darling Harbour and Barangaroo development. The revitalisation will provide a further boost to Sydney’s standing as a global city and international tourist destination. To view a video animation of what the new hotel is to look like click here.