Sydney, February 2, 2023: Get ready to join the biggest celebration of LGBTQIA+ communities and Pride during Sydney WorldPride 2023 with Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott's award-winning travel program and portfolio of 30 hotel brands.

W Hotels, the trailblazing luxury lifestyle brand under the Marriott portfolio, has a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion through a long-term partnership with Australia's longest running LGBTQIA+ organisation, Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras – which will this year, for the first time, be celebrated in conjunction with the world's largest Pride celebration, WorldPride.

Sydney will be showcasing a seventeen-day extravaganza of more than 300 events featuring all the glitz and glamour of the WorldPride Festival. Landmark events include a world-class Human Rights Conference, opening and closing parties, a First Nations Gala Concert and the Pride March across the Sydney Harbour Bridge, along with some of the biggest names in music including Kylie Minogue and Nicole Scherzinger, and theatre and sporting events.

To celebrate, from 17 February to 5 March 2023, the suite of Marriott Bonvoy hotels across Sydney will be rolling out the pink carpet to welcome community members and travellers alike from all around the world - providing guests the opportunity to stay just footsteps from many of the key events in this global celebration of diversity.

Ready to welcome locals and guests from all over Australia and the world, Marriott Bonvoy's  Pier One Sydney Harbour, Autograph Collection; Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel Circular Quay; Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park; Four Points by Sheraton Sydney Central Park; and Courtyard by Marriott Sydney North Ryde look forward to supporting this important global celebration of diversity providing their guests with the signature Marriott first-class service and placing them in the heart of all the WorldPride action.

Pier One Sydney Harbour, Autograph Collection: 

Located directly on the water over a dedicated wharf in Sydney's historic Rocks precinct, the luxury Pier One Sydney Harbour offers a jaw-dropping panorama of the city's most iconic sights with the Sydney Harbour Bridge proudly standing at its door.  The 189-room heritage hotel offers a range of suites with private balconies, contemporary design, plush bedding and premium amenities coupled with Marriott International's anticipatory 5-star service. The hotel is steps away from Barangaroo and Walsh Bay's Theatre Wharves and easily accessible to all parts of Sydney WorldPride celebrations.

Over Sydney WorldPride, the hotel's grand lobby and iconic Bar One will be adorned with rainbow florals, and a rainbow staircase ascending from the lobby to the bar where live DJs will take to the decks on Friday and Saturday afternoons from 4pm-7pm. Unforgettable dining at the award-winning Gantry restaurant will be ignited over the festival, with a themed cocktail menu. All tea and coffee orders will be accompanied with rainbow cookies for an added splash of colour. 

Sydney's favourite dog-friendly hotel also welcomes furry friends in their pet-friendly spaces, and all pups staying over WorldPride will get into the spirit with their own rainbow cravats! Bookings and further information here.

Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay 

Ideally positioned in the bustling heart of the Sydney CBD, the luxury Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay welcomes guests with first-class service, luxury amenities and sweeping harbour or city views. All the Sydney WorldPride action is in easy reach, along with Sydney's fashion and entertainment hot spots and top attractions including the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Opera House cruise terminals and The Rocks. Dine at the award-winning fine-dining Silvester's Restaurant, and sip coffee by day, cocktails by night, at the Three Bottle Man inventive laneway space. Recharge at the indoor pool and fully equipped gym. 

Bookings and further details here.

Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park

A fusion of classic grandeur and contemporary design, the iconic Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park offers incredible views of downtown Hyde Park and a short stroll to Sydney's luxury retail, nightlife and exciting city amenities. The hotel's exclusive Hyde Park address inspires the luxury guest room design – the 48 luxury suites and 558 stylish guest rooms along with rooftop indoor pool and fitness centre savour comfort and sophistication. The hotel is the perfect location to view the start of the world-famous Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade with transport for all the Sydney WorldPride action on the doorstep.

Bookings and further details here.

Four Points by Sheraton Sydney, Central Park

Four Points Sydney's stylish lodgings in the vibrant inner-city village of Chippendale delivers excellent service, thoughtful amenities and access to the edgiest creative parts of the city. The spacious studio suites are equipped with everything you need when travelling – ultra-comfortable bedding, open plan living, well-appointed bathroom, walk-in wardrobe and an additional sofa bed for extra guests. A great base to get and recover for all the Sydney WorldPride events.

Bookings and further details here.

Courtyard Sydney, North Ryde

For those seeking a stay outside of the hustle of the inner city, Courtyard Sydney-North Ryde located in the heart of the vibrant Macquarie Park area offers contemporary accommodation only a short train ride from the city action. Well-appointed rooms and suites, expanded living spaces and leafy district views – great for longer stays, groups and families.

Bookings and further details here

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