Sofitel Darling Harbour
12 Darling Dr, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Hotel
•Why you'll love Sofitel Darling Harbour
- State-of-the-art LED Wall in the Magnifique Ballroom
- Experience the art of 'Sabrage' in Champagne Bar
- Enjoy magnificent views of Sydney from Lumiere on Thirty Five
Discover our stylish Conference & Events facilities, more luxe and functional than ever after an extended beauty sleep and makeover. Located across the street from Sydney’s International Convention Centre, our seven versatile spaces, four bars & restaurant, outdoor pool deck and top-floor executive lounge offer the perfect backdrop for your events.
Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour is the perfect choice for your next group or exclusive event. Our selection of exquisite restaurants and bars offers a luxury food and beverage experience that will leave a lasting impression on your guests. Our venues are designed to cater to the most discerning tastes, and our team of dedicated professionals will work with you to create a bespoke event that caters to your every need.
Enjoy a culinary journey like no other. Our world-renowned chefs use only the freshest and highest quality ingredients to create visually stunning dishes that are also a feast for the senses. Our carefully crafted menus are designed to tantalise and delight the palate, while our extensive selection of wines and spirits complements the culinary experience.
We invite you to experience our world of luxury food and beverage and create unforgettable memories with an event like no other. Speak with our Sofitel Ambassador and plan your next event.
Sofitel Darling Harbour Function Rooms
Atelier By Sofitel
Host your next bespoke event in style at Atelier by Sofitel. Our luxurious venue offers personalised experiences and impeccable service, from intimate affairs to grand celebrations. A French-inspired grill offering the freshest locally sourced produce. Awarded in 2023, Two Chef Hats from the Australian Good Food Guide.
Champagne Bar
Located in Darling Harbour, Sydney, Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour features the Champagne Bar, an elegant and contemporary space characterised by refined finishes, ambient lighting, and a polished bar setting that reflects French-inspired luxury. Set within the hotel’s sophisticated interiors, the bar offers a glamorous atmosphere designed to elevate cocktail-style events and premium social gatherings.
The Champagne Bar is an intimate yet vibrant venue ideal for exclusive events of up to 150 guests, offering an impressive selection of premium champagnes, expertly crafted cocktails, and refined canapés. The space is supported by skilled bartenders and a carefully curated beverage experience, with the option to add the French tradition of sabrage for a memorable and theatrical champagne moment. With its stylish ambience and celebratory energy, the Champagne Bar provides a distinctive setting for upscale corporate functions, networking events, and special celebrations.
Le Rivage Pool Bar
Le Rivage offers a chic and versatile venue space characterised by sleek, contemporary architecture and expansive views over Darling Harbour. Located overlooking the hotel’s infinity pool, the space features floor-to-ceiling windows that bring in natural light and highlight the skyline, complemented by refined finishes and a flexible layout ideal for cocktail receptions, brand launches or special events.
The Magnifique Ballroom
The 497sqm Magnifique Ballroom is the crown jewel of our function rooms. With its impressive 5-m high ceiling, cutting-edge AV & lighting equipment, elegant fit-out, chic neutral colour palette and stitched-leather details, it will wow your guests the minute they get through the doors. Opulent and versatile, it’s the perfect canvas for your receptions, gala dinners, banquets, conferences, town hall meetings, expos and weddings. Main Features: 497sqm / 5,350sqf 5-metre ceiling height (16.4f) Flexible setting with large range of stage, lighting (natural light to black box) and plasma / LED screen options, with surround sound Located on Level 1 Access via lifts or dedicated escalator access from hotel Lobby Adjacent to spacious 200m2 (2,153sqf) pre-function area Wheelchair accessible Our state-of-the-art LED wall is now available as a premium AV feature in the Ballroom.
The Murphy Room
Featuring two access points and large screens on both ends of the room, the 95sqm Murphy Room is an opulent, versatile venue. It can comfortably accommodate up to 94. With its high ceiling, warm mahogany accents and elegant marble details, it has an intimate feel that works equally well for seminars, presentations, virtual meetings, executive retreats, hospitality suites, breakout spaces and medium-sized banquets. Its dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows and ample natural light make it a particularly comfortable venue for multi-day events.
Byrne Room
Our second largest meeting room at 112sqm, it can comfortably accommodate up to 103 guests. Ideally located in a corner of the building, the room is literally flooded with natural light thanks to two floor-to-ceiling window walls – making it an ideal venue from day to night. With its majestic high ceiling, luxurious fit-out, square layout, three screens and three-phase electric power, Byrne Room is the ultimate versatile room, perfect for cocktails, seminars, presentations, boardroom meetings, expo / trade shows and breakout spaces.
The Russell Room
Ideally located in a corner overlooking Darling Harbour and the International Convention Centre, the 37sqm Russell Room offers ample daylight and beautiful views through its floor-to-ceiling windows. With its high ceiling, stately board table and elegant marble and leather details, it is one of our most popular meeting rooms. It can comfortably accommodate up to 14.
The Gillespie Room
Facing Darling Harbour and bathed in natural light, the 22sqm Gillespie Room offers an intimate setting for small boardroom meetings, executive office, storage area or hair & make-up room for presenters. It can comfortably accommodate up to 10 guests.
The Brodie Room
Facing Darling Harbour and bathed in natural light, the 22sqm Brodie Room offers an intimate setting for small boardroom meetings, executive office, storage area or hair & make-up room for presenters. It can comfortably accommodate up to 10 guests.
The Barker Room
Located in Darling Harbour, Sydney, Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour features the Barker Room, a compact yet refined meeting space characterised by its high ceiling, abundant natural light, and elegant modern fit-out. The room offers a professional and welcoming environment designed to support focused discussions and productive gatherings.
The Barker Room provides 38sqm of versatile event space and comfortably accommodates up to 40 guests in theatre style. Its adaptable layout allows the room to be configured for small to medium-sized meetings, seminars, presentations, executive retreats, and breakout sessions. With a balance of functionality and polished design, the Barker Room is well-suited to intimate professional events that require flexibility and comfort.
Club Millesime
Dine with altitude, toast with flair. Perched on the hotel’s top floor, Club Millesime offers an elevated setting for private events, cocktail functions, and intimate soirées. With sweeping views of Sydney’s skyline, this sophisticated venue combines bold design, curated lighting, and bespoke menus for unforgettable experiences. Whether you’re hosting an executive gathering or a glamorous celebration, Club Millesime sets the stage for something truly special. Available for events commencing 20:00
Pool Cabanas
Perched above Darling Harbour, our exclusive top-deck cabanas overlook the glittering infinity pool, offering a private retreat for our guests. Unwind beneath the Sydney sun, sip handcrafted cocktails from Le Rivage, and soak in panoramic views in pure French-inspired sophistication.
Price Guide
| Price Type | Price Per Person (Starting From) |
|---|---|
| Day Delegate Package (DDP) | $ 135 |
| Half Day Delegate Package (HDDP) | $ 125 |
| 2 Course Menu | $ 80 |
| 3 Course Menu | $ 105 |
| 3 Hour Canapes | $ 152 |
| 3 Hour Beverage Package | $ 55 |
Please note, that pricing may be subject to change without notice. We recommend confirming with the venue prior to booking to ensure you have the most up-to-date information.
Reviews for Sofitel Darling Harbour
Jocelyn Seese
I booked through my credit card with my points as I probably couldn’t afford 5 nights otherwise. Definitely worth it. They upgraded me to a fancy corner room with view of Darling Harbour. Comfortable bed, amazing bathroom. Super clean. Only negative is no microwave and minimal fridge space. Breakfast buffet included a lot of food and was open past 9 unlike tiny continental breakfasts and they were very attentive. Good location in darling harbour, walkable access to ferries, shopping, restaurant (15-20min), long walk to the opera house (40 min) but doable. There’s construction happening right next to the hotel, made the pool area a bit less desirable, but by no means was that the fault of the hotel, pool was chilly but refreshing on a hot day, plenty of seating.
Szu-Chi Howard-Wang
We’ve stayed at Sofitel in Brisbane a few times and always had a great experience, so for our first trip to Sydney, we decided to stay with Sofitel again. Thankfully, it didn’t disappoint — Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour still delivers the level of quality and service you’d expect from the brand. The location was also incredibly convenient, making it easy to get around Sydney and access all the major attractions and transport options. We stayed for two nights, and the view from our room was absolutely five-star worthy. We were also lucky enough to catch a fireworks show on one of the evenings. Being able to enjoy the fireworks safely from the comfort of our room, while still feeling so close to the action, was truly amazing. The room amenities were excellent, including a pillow menu with different options to choose from — although I still brought my own personal pillow. The bed was very comfortable, with a medium-soft feel. The bathtub was lovely and relaxing, though adding a non-slip mat or grab handle would make it even better from a safety perspective. One feature I especially enjoyed was the shower setup. It had both a rainfall shower and a detachable handheld showerhead, and the water pressure was fantastic. The in-room dining service was also impressively quick, with our meals arriving within 20 minutes. Breakfast was delicious. As shown in the photos, It’s our Room 2315 during this visit.
Evrie Hertansia
Excellent Stay with Thoughtful Service and One Small Improvement We stayed at Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour and it truly lived up to its reputation. We arrived around 10am and were pleasantly surprised that our room was already ready for early check-in. My Platinum status was immediately recognised, and we were personally escorted to the 35th floor for check-in at Club Millésime. For the first time, I was given options for room upgrades rather than a standard allocation. The Korean staff member assisting us (unfortunately I didn’t catch her name) was incredibly warm, cheerful, and welcoming, which really lifted our mood after an early morning flight. Throughout the stay, the experience was excellent. Breakfast was delicious, afternoon tea was a highlight, and the Apero Chic evening offerings had plenty of variety. The bed was extremely comfortable—we honestly had to drag ourselves out for shopping and sightseeing. We also really appreciated the recognition of our Platinum status, including complimentary minibar items, a small cake for our wedding anniversary, and a bottle of wine. Even when I requested extra water, it was provided complimentary. A special mention to Brianna, who helped us smoothly change our payment to points—she was patient, efficient, and lovely to deal with. One small area for improvement: there was no bell staff offered to assist with luggage during both check-in and check-out. We had to manage 2 big suitcases, 2 cabin luggage, and 2 laptop bags between the 1st floor, 35th floor, and our room on the 20th floor. During departure, this meant going from the 20th floor up to Club Millésime on the 35th floor and then down to the lobby, which felt a bit inconvenient. It would have been more seamless to go directly to the lobby for check-out. Overall, this was a fantastic stay and one of the most genuinely welcoming hotel experiences we’ve had. We would happily return.
Sarah Zhu
Stayed 3 nights with my little one and my mum during the recent school holiday, my father booked the room without checking if the room included bath tub, so it was a shame we didn't have a bathtub in the room. but the 2 double beds were huge! We asked for higher level, yet only got level 10, which is a bit of shame. But we loved our stay overall, we have always loved Sofitel, since Wentworth, we have always chose to stay for couple nights for our little holidays. We have included breakfast for all three days, and the quality of the buffet was quite good, I would say the first day was the best, the following two days, there were not many choices of nuts, and our coffee looked like was made by trainee. But overall, we loved the food there. At check out, I was told that our room included a $150 credit which we could spend at the dining or other services, but I was not informed or made aware at check in, but the lady was very nice, since I was at the check out table prior to the check out time, she suggested me to enjoy nice coffee and pastry at the cafe in the lobby and spend the $150, so it doesn't go to waste. So I did, I ordered some pastry to take home, and coffee, and the pastry were sooooo nice! Definitely recommended!!! Coffee on the other hand, was a big disappointment... Overall, we really enjoyed our stay, and will definitely come back!
Tee
Never thought I’d say this about a Sofitel—especially as someone obsessed with the brand—but my last two weekends at Sofitel Darling Harbour left me genuinely shocked. I’ve stayed at Sofitel properties all over the world, including every Sofitel in Australia, and the Millésime Club at Darling Harbour was unlike anything I’ve ever experienced from the brand. Instead of the refined ambience, polished service, and effortless sophistication I associate with Sofitel lounges, the space felt chaotic and completely unmanaged. The atmosphere was closer to a horror scene than a premium club. Plates were piling up on our table and on every table around us. Guests were visibly losing their patience, and the room had none of the calm, elegant energy a club lounge should have. There was no sense of rhythm, no attention to detail, and none of the signature Sofitel finesse that usually defines the experience. The moment that truly stunned me was when a piece of fish taco fell on the floor and multiple staff members simply stepped over it. Not one person stopped to pick it up. I eventually had to ask a waiter to remove it because it was clear no one else was going to. That level of disregard would be unacceptable in a café, let alone a premium club lounge. For someone who genuinely loves the Sofitel brand, this was a harsh wake‑up call. The Millésime Club at Darling Harbour didn’t just miss the mark—it completely abandoned the standard that defines Sofitel.
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