Marriott International is set to open its W Sydney location on the 12th of October 2023, after a highly anticipated wait.
Initially announced in June 2018, the opening date for W Sydney has been over five years in development. Construction on the hotel was affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The new hotel will include 585 luxury rooms, creating a new centrepiece in the Darling Harbour area. Details about its signature restaurant BTWN and 2AM: Dessert Bar were recently announced, adding to Darling Harbour’s dining precinct.
A double-storied bar called 29/30 will also be included in the property, and will serve wine, cocktails, and a Basque-inspired tapas menu, whilst surrounded by picturesque views of the harbour and 30-metre mosaic infinity pool.A yacht-inspired interior and menu decorate the bar’s upper tier on level 30, and includes a menu of elevated cocktails and vintage champagne.
W Sydney aims to offer guests a day and night hospitality service, whilst being a popular social destination and sleek retreat. Celebrity stylist, Jess Pecoraro, has created the uniform for hotel workers.
General Manager, Craig Seaward, said that W Hotels was a brand that was born in New York, but destined for Sydney.
“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. Eclectic and unexpected, this new hotel will be a beacon for 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,” said Seaward.
The hotel has become recognisable for the ribbon design, which is noticeable from the outside, and continues to the interior design as well. The hotel was developed with a design-led focus and features modern interiors by Bowler James Brindley, and a vast range of other features made through collaborations with local artists, designers and creatives.
