Sydney to get a second IC

[markis10]

THE ICONIC Double Bay hotel where rock star Michael Hutchence died is set to be transformed, with plans to return it to its former glory. InterContinental Hotels Group and Singapore-based Royal Hotels have revealed plans for a multi-million dollar refurbishment of the Sydney hotel known most recently as the Sir Stamford.

Read more: Iconic Double Bay hotel set to reopen as InterContinental Sydney Double Bay | News.com.au
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[Isochronous]

There were to Stamfords in Double Bay - the Sir Stamford and the Stamford Plaza. I thought it was the Plaza where Hutchence died. Bill Clinton also stayed there too.

 

[markis10]

There were to Stamfords in Double Bay - the Sir Stamford and the Stamford Plaza. I thought it was the Plaza where Hutchence died. Bill Clinton also stayed there too.

I think your right.

 

[Fifa]

Excellent news!
And it will have a club lounge

 

[sumthinfornuthin]

There were to Stamfords in Double Bay - the Sir Stamford and the Stamford Plaza. I thought it was the Plaza where Hutchence died. Bill Clinton also stayed there too.

Was that with Monica ??

 

[Rick93]

I don't think she was smoking cigars then ...

 

[thatsthatmattressman]

I noticed today IC Double Bay now comes back in the Search Results when looking for Sydney.

The hotel page itself is sparse, of course: InterContinental Sydney Double Bay Hotel in Sydney, Australia

 

[Major]

This Hotel has an interesting past

THE HOTEL'S HISTORY:

• 1991: Hotel built in Cross St Double Bay;
•1995: Former Prime Minister Bob Hawke weds Blanche d'Alpuget;
•1996: Princess Diana stays at the hotel for four days during a trip to Australia;
•1997: Former INXS frontman Michael Hutchence dies in one of the hotel's rooms;

 

[Deleted member 29185]

So which will be the more convenient for touristy type stays. The existing IC was in a good spot for access to circular quay and the rocks. Is there much of interest around the new one?

 

[thatsthatmattressman]

Hi mate - i would suggest the existing Bridge St. IC is in the tourist trap.

The IC downtown will remain as the tourist trap. Whilst Double Bay is within striking distance of the touristy areas overseas travellers will still want to be close to the action. This one will have all kinds of different uses .. I can see it big for weddings and parties and such and hiring out entire floors. My wife works in Entertainment and notes the value in being out of the prying eyes of the Paparazzi which often appear in towers near the existing downtown hotels (like IC Syd.) ...It is nice to have an alternate IC in Sydney and the idea of a smaller one appeals to me...

So which will be the more convenient for touristy type stays. The existing IC was in a good spot for access to circular quay and the rocks. Is there much of interest around the new one?

 

[thatsthatmattressman]

November 2014 opening confirmed: InterCon Double Bay

 

[thatsthatmattressman]

Anyone going to be there this Thursday night for the launch opening?

News in Brief: Monday November 3 | Travel Weekly

 

[thatsthatmattressman]

Another short update; nice picture of the bar: InterContinental Double Bay opens tomorrow | Hotel ManagementHotel Management