Australia’s first Waldorf Astoria hotel is rising to take its place on Circular Quay’s iconic skyline, as the tower reaches the significant construction milestone of ‘topping out’, marking the completion of the 26-storey building’s superstructure.
Owned and managed by Fiveight, the Waldorf Astoria Sydney will be anchored by a food, beverage and retail precinct named OCQ Sydney, which is already part of a destination visited by 5 million people a year.
CEO Paige Walker says “The Waldorf Astoria and retail development at OCQ Sydney are key to our vision as property revitalists to develop landmarks, places and experiences that celebrate the best of Australia”.
More than 430,000 construction hours have been clocked up so far and about 2,400 tonnes of steel used, as construction of the world-class hotel moves into the next phase which includes the installation of the façade, a mix of sandstone, green walls and glass designed by Kengo Kuma & Associates and Crone Architects.
The development is also creating opportunities for Australia’s best artisans and artists who are being commissioned to contribute to the hotel and create meaningful public amenity for the five million people who visit Circular Quay each year.
The Waldorf Astoria Sydney will unlock significant opportunities for Australia’s gateway city and strengthen Sydney’s reputation as a leading tourism destination.
The 227-room hotel is set to redefine luxury hospitality, offering unrivalled views across Sydney Harbour, the Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. Guests will have access to premium amenities including restaurants, spa and wellness facilities, indoor pool, ballroom and event spaces, boardrooms and a rooftop bar and restaurant. The Waldorf Astoria Sydney is being developed alongside Lendlease’s luxury residences, One Circular Quay. With a ground floor precinct that will become one of the world’s most desired places to live, shop and visit, the residential tower is already 77 per cent pre-sold by value.
