On-site Activities
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Watches and WhiskyOur 34th-floor Presidential Suite sets the stage for a VIP evening of watches and whiskies overlooking views of Sydney Harbour. Guests can uncover the secrets of luxury timepieces from the world’s finest brands with a show-and-tell session, followed by a masterclass and tasting with an international whisky ambassador and our Grain bartenders.
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Pastry Chef for a DayInvite your guests to don an apron and go to the back of the house with our Head Pastry Chef to learn the ins and outs of how to make the best sweets in Sydney. The Hotel’s Chocolate Room provides space to split into teams and compete in a biscuit-baking competition, sample macaroons and discover the secrets of tempering chocolate.
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Poolside Manicures and MartinisTake your guests to the pool deck where they can sip a freshly made martini and relax while therapists from Endota Spa treat them to manicures and pedicures under the Sydney sun.
Off-site Activities
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Visit the famous Sydney Fish Market with the chefImmerse your group in the electric atmosphere of the world’s third-largest fish market. Our Executive Chef leads a hunt through the markets for the best catch of the day, teaching how to best choose the freshest seafood. After tastings at the market, our chef will guide them back to the Hotel to cook up and serve a seafood feast in front of your eyes.
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Pull Back the Curtain on Sydney's Best ArtOur Chef Concierge leads a walking tour of Sydney’s best galleries and secret art studios. More than 100 Australian artworks hang in the public areas of the Hotel, curated by Ultimate Art Gallery; but, with our team, you can get your guests behind the scenes of such world-class galleries as the Museum of Contemporary Art and Museum of Sydney – all walking distance from the Hotel.
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Go Backstage at Sydney Opera HouseHelp your guests uncover the mysteries of the backstage world of the iconic Sydney Opera House — one of the modern wonders of the world. Your group can enjoy an all-access private tour, hearing the stories and secrets of what goes on behind the curtain.
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A Private Tasting in the Hunter ValleyOur Head Sommelier leads a personalized tour of the best boutique vineyards around Hunter Valley, home to more than 100 wineries, where your guests can sample famous Hunter Semillon before lunch at an award-winning restaurant or café overlooking rolling hills and beautiful Australian countryside. You can also make the journey an adventure in itself, choosing your mode of transportation from a private car to the back of a Harley-Davidson.
Nothing makes me happier than matching our guests with an experience they’ll remember for the rest of their lives.
Jorge Sousa Chief Concierge, Member, Les Chef D’or