Club InterContinental is the hotel’s premium tier: a dedicated lounge, exclusive services, and a level of attention that sits above the standard five-star experience. But is it worth upgrading?

The short answer: for most guests staying two nights or more, yes. The long answer depends on how you travel, what you value, and how you plan to spend your time in Sydney.

This guide breaks down exactly what Club InterContinental includes, what the experience feels like, and who benefits most from the upgrade.

What Club InterContinental Includes

Club InterContinental is located on Levels 31 and 32 of InterContinental Sydney, the two highest floors in the building. The lounge occupies a privileged position with panoramic harbour views spanning the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and Royal Botanic Gardens.

The Inclusions

What the Experience Feels Like

Numbers and inclusion lists only tell part of the story. Here is what the Club InterContinental experience actually feels like during a stay.

Morning

Breakfast in Aster on Level 32 is a different experience to the main restaurant. The space is quieter, the service more personal, and the uninterrupted views of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House are directly in front of you at seated level. There is no buffet queue, no large tour groups, and no rush. It feels like a private dining room with panoramic harbour views.

For guests who value a calm, unhurried start to the day, this alone shifts the character of the entire stay.

Afternoon

The afternoon refreshment service turns the lounge into a comfortable base between activities. Returning from a morning at the Royal Botanic Gardens or the Art Gallery of NSW, you can settle into a lounge chair, have a cup of tea with something sweet, and watch the harbour ferries trace their routes below. It is a small luxury, but it adds a rhythm of comfort to the day.

Evening

The evening canapés and drinks are the inclusion that delivers the most tangible value. A curated selection of hot and cold canapes, paired with wines, spirits, and cocktails, makes for a generous pre-dinner experience or, on some evenings, a light dinner in itself.

The harbour view at this hour, as the sun sets and the city lights begin to appear, is at its most dramatic from the 31st floor.

The Concierge Difference

The Club Concierge is not a glorified reception desk. This is a personal service team that knows the city, understands the hotel intimately, and can arrange things that a standard front desk cannot easily facilitate: last-minute restaurant bookings, Opera House tickets, private transfers, personalised itineraries, and celebration arrangements.

For guests unfamiliar with Sydney or those marking a special occasion, the Club Concierge is often the most valuable inclusion of all.

Who Benefits Most from the Upgrade

Club InterContinental is not for everyone. Here is an honest assessment of who gets the most value.

The upgrade is most valuable for:

• Couples on a romantic escape. The quiet lounge, harbour views, and evening drinks create an intimate atmosphere that enhances the stay
• Business travellers. Complimentary breakfast, lounge workspace, pressing service, and concierge access save time and add comfort on work trips
• Guests staying three or more nights. The cumulative value of daily breakfast, afternoon tea, and evening drinks compounds over a longer stay
• Celebration stays. Anniversaries, birthdays, and proposals benefit from the elevated setting and personal service
• First-time visitors to Sydney. The Club Concierge can plan and arrange your entire Sydney experience, saving hours of research

The upgrade may be less essential for:

• Guests who plan to be out of the hotel from early morning to late evening. If you will not use the lounge, the value diminishes
• Single-night stays. The experience is at its best with two or more nights

How to Access Club InterContinental

There are three ways to enjoy Club InterContinental privileges:

1. Book a Club room or Club suite. Club InterContinental Rooms and Club Signature Harbour Suites include Club access as standard.
2. Book a premier suite. The Governor Opera Suite, Royal Opera Suite, and Presidential Opera Suite all include Club InterContinental privileges.
3. Upgrade at booking or during your stay. You can add Club InterContinental access when making your reservation or by contacting the hotel team directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can children access the Club lounge?

Children are welcome in the Club lounge at all times except during the evening service, which is adults only. Families are welcome to experience the same evening offering at Treasury Bar.

Is the Club lounge open all day?

Level 32 is open for breakfast and refreshments until 1pm. Level 31 is available from 2pm to 10.30pm daily, with set times for afternoon tea and twilight drinks and canapés.

Can I host a guest in the Club lounge?

Check with the Club Concierge for current guest policies.

Is the Club lounge the same as Aster?

They are connected but distinct. Aster is located on Level 32 and is used exclusively for Club members at breakfast, with the lounge transitioning to Level 31 from 2pm daily. Aster opens to the public from 4pm, and reservations are required.

Book Your Club Experience

Club InterContinental elevates a five-star stay into something more personal, more considered, and more memorable. For guests who value quality over quantity, quiet over bustle, and personal service over self-service, it is worth every bit of the upgrade.

Browse Club rooms and suites or explore current offers to plan your stay.