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ANNUAL REPORT 2015
FRASERS HOSPITALITY TRUST
SOFITEL SYDNEY WENTWORTH
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Sofitel Sydney Wentworth is an
iconic heritage-listed hotel located
in the heart of Sydney’s CBD. It is
nestled among the city’s prominent
buildings, retail and commercial
spaces, including the Australian
Stock Exchange and Chifley Tower.
The hotel is also within walking
distance of major tourist attractions
such as the Royal Botanic Gardens,
Sydney Opera House, Sydney
Harbour Bridge, Circular Quay, Hyde
Park and Pitt Street Mall.
Built in 1966, Sofitel Sydney
Wentworth was the city’s first
international hotel. Its distinctive
horseshoe design is a familiar and
significant architectural landmark
in Sydney. Its huge copper canopy
over the entrance was one of the
largest completely fabricated copper
awnings in the world, at the time of
its construction.
Sofitel Sydney Wentworth also offers
easy access to public transport.
Located approximately 200 metres
away is Martin Place train station,
which provides services to Bondi
Junction, Town Hall, and Central
Station. The Circular Quay bus, rail,
and ferry terminuses are also within
walking distance.
Sofitel Sydney Wentworth features
436 guest rooms and suites, a lobby
bar, restaurant, club lounge and
substantial conference facilities,
including one of the largest pillarless
ballrooms in Sydney.
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