Discover the largest brick building in the Southern Hemisphere. The heritage-listed landmark offers guests a rare opportunity to experience the innovative feat of engineering firsthand. Designed by the architectural firms Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and Laurie & Heath under project director John Barney Rodgers, the building’s crescent-shaped structure and elevated design reflect Australia’s post-war optimism and international style. Today, newly reimagined restaurant and bar spaces blend contemporary design with subtle nods to the hotel’s 1960s heritage, creating vibrant social settings that honor the past while embracing the present.

Step into the timeless glamor of the Wentworth Ballroom, a pillarless space adorned with heritage-listed chandeliers. The Wentworth Ballroom at Sofitel Sydney Wentworth has hosted decades of historic gatherings, including royal receptions, political summits, and cultural galas.

Take a visual journey through the iconic events of the hotel’s storied past. Historical imagery displayed throughout the guestrooms highlight how the grand establishment became not only an Australian architectural achievement, but also a living symbol of Sydney’s thriving cultural landscape.