Perched
on-and-over Sydney Harbour, the hotel’s seven new suites have been
designed by internationally renowned firm Bates Smart Architects and
include four Harbour View Balcony Suites which have direct access to
private, expansive balconies with sweeping Sydney Harbour views. The
largest balcony measures an impressive 40sq meters which juts out
over the Pier and makes for an ideal setting for private alfresco
dining, sunset drinks or simply taking in the beauty of Sydney
Harbour and watching the mega yachts sail past. All the balcony
suites have designer day beds and arm chairs which are positioned to
maximise the panoramic views.
Designed
for open-plan living, there is a seamless transition from the bedroom
to the bathroom in all of the new suites, and all have an abundance
of natural light due to the floor-to-ceiling wrap around windows and
glass sliding doors. Each of the bathrooms have decadent, deep
standalone bath tubs, twin rain showers with side jets, double brass
bowl vanities and deluxe amenity kits from Appelles Apothecary.
Following
in the steps of the internationally revered Harbour Rocks Hotel –
its sister property – ornamental art and designer furnishings have
been sourced from around the globe and adorn the spectacular new
suites.
All
of the new suites feature king size beds, a marble topped wet bar
with Nespresso coffee machine, marble topped working desk, two LED
flat screen TVs – one of which rises from the bed base, Foxtel,
iPod/iPad docking stations and WiFi internet access.
As
well as the seven new suites, The Sebel Pier One Sydney has also
finished renovating 22 new Waterside King and Heritage King rooms
which now takes the hotel’s total room count to 189.
General
Manager for The Sebel Pier One Sydney, Michael Sheridan, said “We’re
very excited to be offering such a premium, waterfront product to the
local and international market and being so close to the bridge and
Opera House, we expect these new suites to sell out well in advance
come festival time and New Year’s Eve.
Pier
One has been a feature of Sydney Harbour since its construction in
1912. The Pier was used by P&O Cruises as a passenger terminal
and cargo until 1977, when works began on redeveloping the site for
commercial use. From the late-70s to early-90s, The Pier continued to
be a popular attraction and featured restaurants, amusement rides and
retail outlets until it was restored and redeveloped into an
innovative hotel.
The
Sebel Pier One Sydney opened in spring 1999, just in time to welcome
in the new millennium. In 2012, Pier One celebrated its 100th year
anniversary.
Located
alongside the harbour, the hotel’s Front Restaurant & Bar
offers alfresco dining on the Pier which is complemented by a modern
Australian menu and extensive wine list. The hotel also has a newly
renovated gymnasium with harbour views and is equipped with a full
range of the latest exercise equipment and is available 24-hours a
day.
Boasting
a fantastic position and a convenient location in the cultural heart
of Walsh Bay and historic Rocks precinct, The Sebel Pier One Sydney
is not only an iconic Sydney Harbour landmark, but a well placed,
pioneering hotel offering guests a truly unique Sydney – and
Australian – experience.
