Accor Signs Management Contract for Sydney ICC Hotel

Accor has signed a management agreement for the new ICC Hotel in Sydney, Australia, to operate under its Sofitel brand.

The Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour will form part of the NSW Government’s $2.5 billion transformation of Darling Harbour, which includes the creation of Sydney’s new convention, exhibition and entertainment precinct.

Construction of the 35-floor Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour hotel is expected to start towards the end of 2014, and is due for completion in the second quarter of 2017.

The hotel will feature a unique and instantly recognisable architectural design with about 600 rooms to support the new ICC Sydney and Sydney’s growing accommodation demand.

“The new Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour hotel will offer exceptional quality accommodation and service, matching the hotel’s iconic location and cutting-edge design to become the city’s most popular luxury address,” said Accor Pacific Chief Operating Officer, Simon McGrath. “This new flagship hotel complements a strong network for the brand in this region and we look forward to welcoming Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour to our luxury portfolio.”