Sydney · Circular Quay · Australia
InterContinental Sydney
Indoor heated rooftop · best Daytime
Pool score
5.6/10
Meta rating
87/100
Behind the numbers
How we scored this hotel
Two scores, two methods. The pool score is our editorial judgement of the pool itself. The meta rating is a weighted blend of every guest-rating source we track.
How the pool score is built
Five criteria, each rated 0–10, combined with fixed weights into a final 0–10 Pool Score.
5.6/10
| Criterion | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|
Pool design & setting Architecture, materials, how the pool sits in the hotel | 5.0/10 | 25% |
View & atmosphere Skyline, sea, gardens, light, music, vibe | 7.5/10 | 25% |
Size & lounging space Pool dimensions, sunbeds, cabanas, deck space | 5.0/10 | 20% |
Access & seasonality Opening hours, season length, guest-only vs day-pass | 7.5/10 | 15% |
Service & maintenance Attendants, towels, food and drink, cleanliness | 2.5/10 | 15% |
How the meta rating is built
A weighted blend of every guest-rating source we track, normalized to a 0–100 scale.
87/100
| Source | Rating | Reviews | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4★ | 4,942 | 58% | 51/100 | |
| TripAdvisor | 4.3★ | 6,273 | 42% | 36/100 |
Editor's note
The InterContinental Sydney boasts a remarkable indoor rooftop pool on Level 31, offering spectacular views of the Sydney Harbour and city skyline. While described as "great" by a guest, the pool provides a serene environment to enjoy the iconic surroundings, particularly for those seeking a tranquil escape from the bustling city. The primary draw is undeniably the panoramic vista from this elevated vantage point.
Pool facts
Pool facts
- Pools
- 1
- Size
- Medium (50–150 m²)
- View
- Skyline
- Setting
- Rooftop · Indoor
- Heated
- Yes
- Saltwater
- No
- Year-round
- Yes
- Adults only
- No
Only facts confirmed by 2+ sources or the hotel's own site are shown
What guests say about the pool
In their own words
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Sources & verification
How we verified this pool
Last verified
Not yet verified — we are still checking this property.
Sources we used
Editorial review based on the hotel's own website, recent guest reviews on Google and TripAdvisor, and our notes from the property.
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