Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour
Sydney , Australia

The first 5-star hotel built in Sydney since the 2000 Olympics, Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour has a 4.5-star NABERS rating, the scale that measures the environmental performance of Australian buildings. Interior designers a+ design group prioritized sourcing materials and suppliers that were not harmful to the environment or their workers. The suites offer upscale comfort with Modernist influences, with the design inspired by both the colors of Sydney sandstone and bleached wood timbers, but also the hues and textures of the South of France.

The elegant French influence extends to custom-made vanity units, inspired by traditional French wash stands, paired with GROHE Grandera faucets. Organic details like wood panelling and leather are drawn from traditional French luggage and furnishings, with soft carpets throughout referencing cross sections of Sydney sandstone. Guests can fully enjoy the hotel’s spectacular views across the harbour, not just from their bed but, in many suites, from the freestanding tub too.

Architect: fjmt studio Visit Website
Interior designer: a+ design group Visit Website
Project address: 12 Darling Drive 2000 Sydney, Australia
Date of completion: 2017