{"id":2360,"date":"2017-09-28T08:30:16","date_gmt":"2017-09-28T08:30:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.venuenow.com\/?p=2360"},"modified":"2026-02-09T13:04:32","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T03:04:32","slug":"spotlight-on-holiday-inn-old-sydney","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/venuenow.com\/blog\/spotlight-on-holiday-inn-old-sydney\/","title":{"rendered":"A Hidden Rooftop: Spotlight on Holiday Inn Old Sydney"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t

The thrill of the rooftop bar or space – it’s always in the arriving, the unveiling of a surprising setting after trekking up stairs or wandering down alleys or, in this case, traipsing through a Holiday Inn hotel.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

We all love a undiscovered rooftop space, especially if we can proudly present it to friends or co-workers (or at least, humble brag about it). Your next hidden rooftop function space? Believe it or not, it’s Holiday Inn Old Sydney<\/strong>. A picture-postcard view awaits, along with laid back vibes, BBQ packages and a spot that’s popular with the end of year celebration crowd.<\/p>\n

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It may seem crazy for a rooftop overlooking the Opera House and Sydney Harbour, but until recently, Holiday Inn Old Sydney hadn’t even been properly pushed as a space that could host functions. It really was a hidden treasure, according to Business Development Director Jenny Quinn. <\/p>\n

“We’re a heritage-listed building immersed in The Rocks, so we’re not often recognised as a hotel with a rooftop space,” says Quinn. “We really have been on a journey recently, driving awareness of the space.”<\/p>\n

\"Holiday<\/p>\n

And so comes the dilemma. When you find a beautiful, still-somewhat-secret space, do you share it with everyone you know (thus killing the secrecy), or do you keep it for yourself? Holiday Inn Old Sydney is a venue that surprises and delights just about all clients it’s presented to, both because it’s a rooftop venue, and because they had no idea it was there.<\/p>\n

Making the most of the summer sun, that ripped-from-a-postcard panoramic view and that evening breeze, Holiday Inn Old Sydney prides itself on a down to earth attitude to events, offering barbecue canap\u00e9 packages, complete with a personal chef serving up quality eats straight from the barbie.<\/p>\n

\"Holiday<\/p>\n

Those suddenly tasked with finding an end of year office party venue needn’t feel the stress that might normally come with a last-minute organisational rampage. Holiday Inn Old Sydney has plenty of November dates available for events, along with a smattering of key December dates – – although our hot tip would be to move\u00a0really\u00a0<\/strong>fast at this point in the game.<\/p>\n

End of year or Christmas party venue needed? One that needs sweeping views and relaxed vibes?\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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