At the five-star Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour, events and parties take place in stylish and contemporary spaces. This luxurious waterfront hotel is a fabulous venue choice for your next celebration, boasting stunning Darling Harbour views, refined French-inspired decor, and an experienced in-house events team.
Anniversaries, engagement parties, and lavish birthday celebrations often unfold in the Sofitel’s grand Magnifique Ballroom, with stylish neutral interiors, soaring ceilings, and state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment. This versatile blank canvas space has a flexible layout and can be styled beautifully to suit any style of event. You might opt for gorgeous floral arrangements, soft draping, or elegant candelabras.
For a more intimate affair, why not host a private dinner party at Atelier Restaurant by Sofitel? Your guests will be blown away by the exquisite fine dining menus designed by the hotel’s award-winning executive chef, Eric Costiille. Or if cocktail parties are more your style, the sophisticated Champagne Bar is perfect for stylish celebrations, with luxe interiors and expansive floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the city skyline.
Highlights of Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour Events & Parties:
- Contemporary ballroom event space
- State-of-the-art private function spaces
- Stunning Darling Harbour views
- Innovative French-inspired menus
Capacity
Up to
280
Sitting 
Up to
450
Standing Facilities
In-house Catering
Cocktail
Food Stations
Asian Cuisine
Indian Cuisine
Mediterranean
Spaces At This Venue
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Magnifique Ballroom
The hotel’s Magnifique Ballroom offers the perfect setting for elegant wedding receptions, gala dinners, awards nights, and milestone birthday celebrations. This versatile event space boasts high ceilings, neutral tones, and state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment. The ballroom can accommodate 450 standing guests or 280 seated on round tables.
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Champagne Bar
The Sofitel’s glamorous Champagne Bar features chic interiors, warm mahogany-hued timber floors, cosy leather booth seating, and panoramic views over Sydney’s city skyline. This space is best suited to sophisticated cocktail events, with a maximum capacity of 150 guests.
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Murphy Room
Boasting warm mahogany accents, floor-to-ceiling windows, and elegant marble details, the light-filled Murphy Room is ideal for wedding ceremonies, seminars, cocktail parties, and presentations. This space can accommodate 94 guests in a cocktail setting or 60 seated guests.
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Byrne Room
This contemporary corner room is flooded with natural light thanks to two floor-to-ceiling window walls. With its high ceiling and luxurious fit-out, Byrne Room is the ultimate versatile space that’s perfect for cocktail parties, wedding ceremonies, and corporate seminars.
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The hotel’s Magnifique Ballroom offers the perfect setting for elegant wedding receptions, gala dinners, awards nights, and milestone birthday celebrations. This versatile event space boasts high ceilings, neutral tones, and state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment. The ballroom can accommodate 450 standing guests or 280 seated on round tables.
Guest Capacity
Dinner & Dance: 0 - 280Standing: 0 - 449
Features
Wi-FiProjector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Audiovisual (AV) equipment
Conference call facilities
Air conditioning
Natural light
Accessible venue
Dance floor
Stage
The Sofitel’s glamorous Champagne Bar features chic interiors, warm mahogany-hued timber floors, cosy leather booth seating, and panoramic views over Sydney’s city skyline. This space is best suited to sophisticated cocktail events, with a maximum capacity of 150 guests.
Guest Capacity
Standing: 0 - 150Dinner & Dance: 0 - 270
Features
Air conditioningNatural light
Accessible venue
Boasting warm mahogany accents, floor-to-ceiling windows, and elegant marble details, the light-filled Murphy Room is ideal for wedding ceremonies, seminars, cocktail parties, and presentations. This space can accommodate 94 guests in a cocktail setting or 60 seated guests.
Guest Capacity
Dinner & Dance: 0 - 60Standing: 0 - 94
Features
Wi-FiProjector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Audiovisual (AV) equipment
Conference call facilities
Air conditioning
Natural light
Accessible venue
This contemporary corner room is flooded with natural light thanks to two floor-to-ceiling window walls. With its high ceiling and luxurious fit-out, Byrne Room is the ultimate versatile space that’s perfect for cocktail parties, wedding ceremonies, and corporate seminars.
Guest Capacity
Dinner & Dance: 0 - 103Features
Wi-FiProjector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Audiovisual (AV) equipment
Conference call facilities
Air conditioning
Natural light
Accessible venue
Events Catering
Location
Nearby attractions:
- Taronga Zoo
- Chinese Garden of Friendship
- Darling Quarter
- Madame Tussauds
Restaurants nearby:
- Kazbah
- Cafe del Mar Sydney
- Hard Rock Cafe
- The Little Snail
Venue Testimonials
I stayed here for my wedding night and the staff really went out of their way to make us feel special. Beautiful rooms, incredible views, good food and a convenient location. It's very pricey, but worth it for special occasions. Thank you to all the staff for making our wedding night that little bit more special!
Andreas A.
Absolutely amazing hotel. We had the best stay and were looked after from start to finish by friendly and professional staff who were eager to help with anything at all. We had a corner room overlooking the harbour and it was incredible.
Bethany F.
The space and amenities are modern, the dining options are fantastic. This is my go-to hotel for special occasions. Highly recommend.
Belinda T.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Magnifique Ballroom can accommodate 280 seated guests or 450 guests in a cocktail-style setting. The Champagne Bar has room for 150 guests for cocktail events. The Murphy Room is ideal for intimate events, with space for 60 seated or 94 standing guests.
This luxury 5-star hotel has 590 guest rooms, ranging from their Superior Rooms to Suites. Spread over 35 floors in Darling Harbour’s tallest building, each room features the latest technology, stunning harbour views, and contemporary designs with chic French touches.
Yes. There are 90 car parking spaces on-site with valet parking available.
Expect French-inspired fine dining menus designed by Sofitel’s award-winning executive chef, Eric Costille. Each meticulously prepared dish celebrates exceptional local produce and mouthwatering seasonal flavours.
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