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InterContinental Sydney, an IHG Hotel vs QT Sydney

Both hotels are recommended by writers. On balance, InterContinental Sydney is preferred by most writers compared to QT Sydney. InterContinental Sydney scores 88 with accolades from 11 reviewers including Jetsetter, Concierge and DK Eyewitness.

InterContinental Sydney, an IHG Hotel
InterContinental Sydney, an IHG Hotel
8 / 10
117 Macquarie Street, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
From $174 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Concierge Concierge
"Staff members have eschewed the polite but distant five-star model for an ebullient friendliness that might take seasoned travelers off-guard."
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"In an elegant building that incorporates Sydney’s historic ­Treasury Building, the InterContinental combines 19th-century grace with 21st-century comfort."
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"A beautiful 1851 Treasury building offers five-star luxury. The soaring foyer has a lovely lounge."
Star Service Star Service
"This hotel balances a corporate and leisure clientele with comfort and elegance...Americans prefer this as one of their favorites along the Circular Quay waterfront." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
Star
"The sandstone facade of the 1851 former Treasury building forms the lower floors of this 31-storey, 5-star hotel, with stunning views of the Botanic Gardens, Opera House and harbour."
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QT Sydney
QT Sydney
8 / 10
49 Market Street, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
From $111 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Insight Guides Insight Guides
"This new boutique hotel has the location, the buzz and even the trendy restaurant, Gowings Bar and Grill."
Fodor's Fodor's
"This hotel is the answer for those seeking color and quirkiness, teamed with style and super-efficent service." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Fun, sexy and completely OTT, this ultra-theatrical hotel is located in the historic State Theatre. Art deco eccentricity is complemented by retro games and DIY martini kits in all the rooms." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"One of the few truly boutique hotels in town, QT Sydney has theatrical flair and fabulously edgy interiors." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Quirky design hotel in a landmarked Sydney address, with a happening restaurant, a barber shop, and a concept store." Full review
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