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Sofitel Sydney Wentworth Wins at 2025 World Luxury Hotel Awards

Sofitel Sydney Wentworth has been recognised on the world stage, receiving two prestigious accolades at the 2025 World Luxury Hotel Awards.
The recently reimagined Sofitel Sydney Wentworth has been recognised on the world stage, receiving two prestigious accolades at the 2025 World Luxury Hotel Awards:
- Best Luxury Hotel in Australia & Oceania
- Best Business Hotel in Australia & Oceania
The awards ceremony, held in Singapore on 31 October, brought together the world’s leading names in hospitality. Representing the hotel, Patricia Higgins, Director of Marketing & Communication, accepted the honours on behalf of the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth team.
Established in 2006, the World Luxury Hotel Awards are considered the pinnacle of achievement in the luxury hotel industry, recognising excellence as voted by guests, travellers, and industry professionals. Over 300,000 international travellers cast their votes annually, celebrating hotels that deliver exceptional service and unforgettable experiences.
This recognition follows the completion of Sofitel Sydney Wentworth’s $77 million transformation, which redefined the iconic property as a contemporary expression of French luxury and Sydney sophistication.
The refurbishment honours the hotel’s 1960s heritage while introducing modern, elegant interiors. Guests can now enjoy:
- 436 redesigned rooms and suites, featuring custom furnishings, contemporary art, and thoughtful luxury touches.
- Delta Rue, the hotel’s French-Vietnamese dining destination, and Tilda and Bar Tilda, offering relaxed yet refined dining and bar experiences.
- Bar Wentworth, the hotel’s rooftop terrace, delivering elevated cocktails and panoramic views over Sydney’s skyline.
This recognition reaffirms Sofitel Sydney Wentworth’s standing as one of Australia’s leading luxury hotels, where French art de vivre and Sydney’s vibrant spirit unite to deliver an experience defined by sophistication, service, and style.
Patricia Higgins, Director of Marketing & Communication said:
“Winning these awards is a testament to the dedication of our team. Following our transformation, Sofitel Sydney Wentworth continues to set the benchmark for luxury hospitality, offering guests a truly memorable and refined experience.”
Source: Sofitel Sydney Wentworth