Sydney Events

Experience Afternoon Tea with Mr Andreaus F.Aufmkolk

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 05:34:00 GMT

We are privileged to have Mr Andreaus F.Aufmkolk from Ronnefeld tea in Frankfurt take our guests on a journey into the world of High Tea service.

Enjoy your afternoon with Sydney's infamous High Tea while you listen to a discussion of the history of the age old art of tea making and get to experience the subtle and extraordinary differences between the selection of flavours from Ronnefeld Tea.

This special event will be held in the exclusive Sofitel Lounge at 2:00PM until 5:00PM on Saturday 13th August, 2011.

This Magnifique High Tea experience is only $59 per person including a glass of champagne.

Bookings are essential and you can secure your seat
by calling our reservation staff on (02) 9228 9188.

Find our more about our Wentworth Afternoon Tea or considering purchasing Afternoon Tea as a Gift Voucher

Sofitel Sydney Wentworth Wins Best 5 Star Hotel

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 02:38:00 GMT

Sofitel Sydney Wentworth has been awarded the Accommodation Association of Australia, Award for Excellence in the category of Best 5 Star Hotel of the Year. This is an outstanding achievement for the hotel and its ambassadors for all their hard work and effort in delivering a luxury service to all guests.

Good Food and Wine Show

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 06:56:00 GMT

Sofitel are delighted to support the Good Food and Wine Show, to be held in Sydney 1-3 July at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre.

When you have indulged all your foodie fantasies at the show unwind at Sofitel Sydney Wentworth in a perfect Mybed and enjoy a little luxury. “Preferred hotel for the Celebrity Chefs”

Rates from only $200 per room per night, or if you are staying a few days and book I Love Chocolate where you stay for three nights and pay for only two (from $177 per room per night) two plus receive a chocolate afternoon delight. Bringing the family book Family are Magnifique and receive your second room at 50% off with free breakfast for the children(from only $420 for the two rooms with breakfast for the children).

Celebrate fete de la musique on June 21

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 06:49:00 GMT

So Vintage, C’est si Bon

Extending its Fête de la Musique celebration to last the entire week, Sofitel Sydney Wentworth has taken a vintage approach to this year’s event. Old black and white images will be projected around the hotel’s chic lobby lounge bar each evening from 6pm-8pm while French jazz band C’est si Bon will perform the songs of famed artists of bygone eras including Edith Piaf and Yves Montand.

Sofitel’s classic signature SO French Martini will be offered at the special price of $14 and include complimentary canapés.

Sofitel Strikes a chord

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 05:26:00 GMT

Sofitel Sydney Wentworth IS the official hotel sponsor of the Australian World Orchestra

The Australian World Orchestra is one of the most exciting projects in the recent history of Australian classical music. The project will unite the nation’s finest musicians from various overseas locations for the first time this August to create one electrifying orchestra experience for musical lovers.

Sofitel Sydney Wentworth is offering limited packages for orchestral fans who wish to stay in style capture the Australian World Orchestra live at the Sydney Opera House on the 26th, 27th and 28th of August. Packages including Luxury King room with access to Club Sofitel and two tickets to the performance start from $765 per night.

Fashion, Champagne & art takeover Sofitel Sydney

Tue, 10 May 2011 12:10:00 GMT

Sofitel Sydney celebrated the launch of the Fashion Stills photo exhibition this evening, playing host to the who's who of the Sydney fashion & art scene.

Guests were treated to a short fashion parade featuring pieces from the latest Mrs.Press collection and presentation by respected fashion writer and commentator Glynis Traill-Nash, a veteran and front row fixture at fashion week shows in New York, Milan, Berlin, Paris and Auckland.

The Fashion Stills exhibition is on show at the Sofitel Sydney until August 20. Guests interested in acquiring any of the photographs on display can contact the Wentworth Gallery adjacent to the hotel.

Fashion Stills Exhibition Launch at Sofitel Sydney

Tue, 10 May 2011 11:01:00 GMT

FASHION STILLS EXHIBITION LAUNCH

AT THE SOFITEL SYDNEY WENTWORTH

Tuesday 10 May 2011: The public launch for a very private exhibition will take place at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth tonight as the hotel celebrates the official unveiling of its new photography display, Fashion Stills, on show until the 20^th of August.

The cocktail party launch will be held in sectioned area of the hotel’s glamorous lobby and library where a total of 43 images, on loan from the prestigious Polka Galerie in Paris, have been hung.

The iconic fashion photography exhibition - which reveals a rare and intimate sneak peak at the world of haute couture - is free of charge for both guests and the public, testament to Sofitel brand’s increasing alliance with ambassadorship of culture and the arts across its international hotel network.

Visitors will be surrounded by frames of the famous including Karl Lagerfield, Carla Bruni and Kate Moss in addition to memorable fashions from Dior, Chanel, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Yves St Laurent, Christian Lacroix and Givenchy.

MUMM Champagne and canapés will be served tonight as guests at the opening party enjoy a short fashion presentation by respected fashion writer and commentator Glynis Traill-Nash - a veteran and front row fixture at fashion week shows in New York, Milan, Berlin, Paris and Auckland.

Previously with The Sun-Herald and more recently a contributor with magazines including Grazia and Instyle, Traill-Nash will formally open the exhibition and offer an insight into the fascinating world of fashion, behind the lens, for guests.

Fashion Stills was tailor made for Sofitel by the renowned Polka Galerie to share in the intimacy of the Houses which built France’s luxury tradition. A truly international exhibition, it was first displayed at the Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg in late 2009 later travelling across Europe, the United States and most recently Australia.

Star photographers, Derek Hudson, Francoise Huguier, Jean-Marie Périer and Gérard Uféras, have succeeded in capturing unique moments on the catwalk, via an eccentric pose or by immortalising a dress, a design or a celebrated fashion designer’s work desk.

Following its four month Sydney residence, the display will move on to the Sofitel Brisbane Central where it will be on show from the 2^nd of September until the 29^th of December.

Guests interested in acquiring any of the photographs on display can contact the Wentworth Galley adjacent to the hotel www.wentworthgalleries.com.au.

For more information visit www.sofitelsydney.com.au

Sofitel Sydney Hosts the 2011 Archibald Prize Luncheon

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 09:01:00 GMT

Sofitel Sydney Wentworth was proud to host the annual Archibald Prize luncheon today. All our guests had a great time listening to the artists and their subjects talk about their inspiration and techniques used to create these masterpieces.

This year's event sold out in record time so be sure to get in early for the next one.

Our next event will be at the end of June with the Masterchef himself Gary Mehigan. Keep watching this space for more details.

Congratulations to Jersey Boys Stars

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 10:33:00 GMT

Sofitel Sydney Wentworth congratulate Jersey Boys stars Cinzia & Stephen on their beautiful wedding and wish them a happy future together.

Stars Choose Sofitel

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 11:58:00 GMT

Jersey Boys Cinzia Lee has checked into the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth
to spend her last night as a single lady.

Stars of the hit musical have chosen Sofitel for Cinzia to spend her last night with her Mum before marrying Stephen Mahy on the 18th April.

"The Sofitel has great memories for my partner and I. The flowers, the decor and the French elegance in the foyer always put a smile on my face." said Cinzia to Sofitels Maryanne Dailzel.

Jersey Boys is currently performing at the Capitol Theatre.

Insight of 30-years Working at Sofitel

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 07:31:00 GMT

By Chief of Concierge - Mr. Mark Peyton

5th April 2011

The Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, has been one of the most famous hotels in the country for many years. I was very lucky to have walked in over 30 years ago and offered my first (and only) job since leaving school.

Working in the food and beverage department all those years ago gave me the enthusiasm to persue a career in hospitality and rub shoulders with the rich, the famous and not to mention infamous!

Presidents, Royals, Prime Ministers, film stars, religious and business leaders, sports personalities, the list seems endless, and now as a concierge of such a famous establishment, it has allowed me an insight into the inner circle of the lives of some of these people.

One of the main reasons I am a hotel concierge, is every day delivers me a new challenge, a new face or just an opportunity to provide our guests with a type of service that the Wentworth is renowned for. I find it most rewarding to provide the guest with exactly what they require and perhaps even that little bit extra.

There has been many changes over the years and it still amazes me how we ever survived without the Internet, the mobile phone, emails, room swipe keys and suitcases without wheels. Thank heavens we have managed to hang on to 'good old fashioned service' and an attitude within the hotel where our guests are paramount.

The leisure guest today has so much to choose from as Sydney has become one of the great cities of the world and can cater to any budget. Top end activities such as helicopter scenic flights and seaplane flights to secluded luncheon havens, from art trail walks to museum and gallery visits, there is no end to the choices available to the guest that wants to enjoy their hard earned leisure time.

The life of a concierge can be tough at times, solving other peoples problems with limited time frames, however, being a concierge in Sydney far out weights it all, as this is a fantastic city to demonstrate my craft. World class restaurants, surreal landmarks, one of the most beautiful harbours of the world and a climate that allows us to enjoy it all.....wouldn't be dead for quids!

20-years in the same hotel Why?

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 07:19:00 GMT

Local Government and shires association of NSW Annual Conference

For the Shires organising team of three, transforming the Wentworth Ballroom from the educational conference to candy-striped Broadway production takes a lot of teamwork; and Sofitel and LGSA have got teamwork down to a fine art over the years.

Read more in the February edition of MICENET - Full Article or visit MICE.net (end down the page).

Fashion Stills: Fashion photography from POLKA

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 05:33:00 GMT

THE SECRET WORLD OF HAUTE COUTURE IN PHOTOS

Sofitel Sydney Wentworth presents the Fashion Stills

exhibition from Polka Galerie Paris

21 MARCH 2011: Sofitel, fashion, photography and Paris. After a highly successful tour in Europe and North America the exhibition Fashion Stills has arrived in Australia.

First displayed at the Sofitel Le Faubourg in late 2009, the Fashion Stills exhibition, designed and staged by the famous Polka Galerie in Paris,now on touring with Sofitel Luxury Hotels in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane throughout 2011.

Fashion Stills invites you to take a peek behind the scenes at Dior, Chanel, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Yves St Laurent, Christian Lacroix, Givenchy with the famous faces of Karl Lagerfield, Carla Bruni and Kate Moss. Star photographers, Derek Hudson, Francoise Huguier, Jean-Marie Périer and Gérard Uféras, have succeeded in capturing unique moments on the haute couture catwalk, via an eccentric pose or by immortalising a dress, a design or a celebrated fashion designer’s work desk.

The tailor-made exhibition – currently in house at the Sofitel Melbourne on Collins to coincide with the L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival until the 14^th of April - will launch in Sydney on the 2^nd of May at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth.

Following a four month Sydney residence, the display will then move on to the Sofitel Brisbane Central where it will be on show from the 2^nd of September until the 29^th of December.

“Sofitel Sydney Wentworth General Manager Marc Cherrier says, The Sofitel brand is an ambassador of French elegance and culture, and has made it a point of honor to celebrate that heritage by means of numerous events, whether related to literature, gastronomy, fashion or music. The Fashion Stills exhibition is a great example of how the Sofitel Luxury Hotel network is increasingly using special events as a link between its addresses, countries and continents.”

Exhibition dates, Fashion Stills, Si la mode m’était contée

Melbourne: 8 March - 14 April

Sydney: 2 May - 20 August

Brisbane: 2 September - 29 December

For more information visit www.sofitel.com

Earth Hour Day

Sun, 20 Mar 2011 23:46:00 GMT

Earth Hour, 26March from 8.30am to 9.30pm

At 26March Earth hour will occur for the 5th time!

Sofitel has been involved from inception.

This year Sofitel will continue to demonstrate that a luxurious 5 star hotel still provides luxury with climate friendly activities, as Sofitel and Accor are one of the world’s leading hotel companies that try and help the planet.

Amongst the many initiatives, Sofitel Sydney Wentworth will

•          Teach our staff about Earth Hour Day and what each individual can do to support Earth Hour
            day
•          Hold educational sessions for our staff and promote posters throughout the hotel
•          Promote Earth Guest Day to our guests
•          Remind our staff to turn off their lights and computers every day
•          Keep a minimum level of lighting front of house and utilize additional candles in the hotel
•          Hold a romantic candle lit dinner in Garden Court Restaurant 26March.

An ongoing exercise is that the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth gives all of our MYbed mattresses away to the ones that need bedding the most, as we turn around out mattresses every two years.

In addition the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth provide food to the ones that aren’t able to provide it for themselves.

Further information can be found at: http://www.earthhour.org/About.aspx

Alliance Francaise French Film Festival

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:11:00 GMT

Sofitel Sydney Wentworth is preferred accommodation of the Alliance Francaise French Film Festival, screening from Wednesday 9th March until Sunday 27th in Sydney. For full selection screening times and ticketing details visit the official website www.frenchfilmfestival.org .

Sofitel Sydney Wentworth welcomes Clotilde Hesme to Sydney, one of the most celebrated young actersses in new French Cinema and star of Alix Dilaportes ANGELE & TONY Australia's Premiere Thursday 10th March. French film star Clotilde has been enjoying the Frech hospitality of Sofitel Sydney Wentworth