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InterContinental Sydney by IHG is a hotel destination wedding venue in Sydney, Australia, hosting 250 at dinner and 400 standing. Best months: April, May, September, December.

InterContinental Sydney by IHG

SydneyNew South Wales, Australia

Set within a historic building on Sydney Harbour, InterContinental Sydney by IHG hosts weddings in a ballroom and conference spaces, with seated dining for up to 250 guests and standing receptions for up to 400.

Guests
250 at dinner400 standing
Rooms
509 rooms
Cost
A$199 to A$259a head
Season
Best weather Apr–MayAisle estimate
Getting there
SYDabout 30 min by car

About the venue

Set within a historic building on Sydney Harbour, InterContinental Sydney by IHG hosts weddings in a ballroom and conference spaces, with seated dining for up to 250 guests and standing receptions for up to 400.

The hotel holds 509 guest rooms across 13 room types, from Classic Rooms through to the Presidential Opera Suite, so visiting guests can stay on site after the dancing stops.

In-house catering, an on-site bar, a dedicated wedding coordinator and a dance floor are all part of the offering, with pricing charged per head from 199 to 259 (estimated in AUD) and a minimum spend of 4,000.

Sydney Airport (SYD) is around 30 minutes away.

  • Seated dining for 250 guests, standing receptions up to 400, with a minimum of 16
  • Ballroom and conference event spaces, indoor reception with dedicated dance space
  • 509 guest rooms, including harbour, Opera House and Harbour Bridge view rooms and suites
  • Historic building with sea views, pool, on-site parking and accessible facilities

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
250 guests
Standing reception
400 guests
Smallest party taken
16 guests

Staying over

Rooms
509 rooms
Room types
13 listed

Services

Coordinator on the day
Yes

Best weather to marry

Aisle estimate
  1. January: good
  2. February: good
  3. March: good
  4. April: best
  5. May: best
  6. June: good
  7. July: good
  8. August: good
  9. September: best
  10. October: good
  11. November: good
  12. December: best
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Getting there

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Nearest airport
SYD, 30 min by car
Parking
Yes
Step-free access
Yes

Questions about the venue

Where a number is our estimate, we say so.

How much does a wedding here cost?
Pricing is charged per head, ranging from 199 to 259 per person (we estimate in AUD), with a minimum spend of 4,000.
How many guests can the venue hold?
The venue seats up to 250 guests for dining and holds up to 400 for a standing reception. The minimum number of guests is 16.
Can our guests stay at the hotel?
Yes. The hotel has 509 rooms across categories including Classic Rooms, Heritage Rooms, Harbour Bridge and Opera House Rooms, and suites up to the Presidential Opera Suite. Several room types, including the Heritage Room, Harbour Bridge Room, Partial Harbour View Suite and Opera House View Suite, accommodate up to 6 guests.
Is catering and bar service provided?
Yes, catering is in-house and there is a bar on site. An on-site coordinator works with couples on the event.
How do we get in touch?
Email sydney.weddings@ihg.com or call +61 2 9240 1291. Package details are at https://www.sydney.intercontinental.com/weddings/.

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Sources and booking notes

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A$199 to A$259a head

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