SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – MAY 12 2026,  Vivid Sydney 2026 prepares to transform the Harbour City into a living canvas of light, music and ideas, Marriott Bonvoy is inviting Sydneysiders to experience the festival differently this year - not as a fleeting evening visit, but as a fully immersive overnight escape. 

With installations spanning the city and programming running late into the night, staying in the heart of Sydney city allows guests to slow down, explore more, and unlock the best of Vivid Sydney after dark - from uncrowded early-morning harbour views to late-night dining, entertainment and exclusive hotel experiences. 

Read on for Marriott Bonvoy's curated collection of hotel experiences designed to extend the Vivid Sydney magic well beyond sunset. 

Moxy Sydney Airport 

For interstate travellers whether flying or driving into Sydney, Moxy Sydney Airport makes for the perfect pad for your Vivid Sydney exploration. Moxy Sydney Airport offers 5 nights of free parking and direct train access to Circular Quay from nearby Mascot Station, so you can glow all night at Vivid Sydney, then play on at the Moxy Sydney Airport. Explore Moxy Sydney Airport's, award-winning design, bold social spaces and a vibe that's always ready to play.  

Explore Park, Stay & Fly  

Four Points by Sheraton Sydney, Central Park 

Close to the Vivid Sydney Zones of Darling Harbour, Four Points by Sheraton Sydney is your perfect base to explore the city's most vibrant festival of light, music and ideas. With the Rest, Park and Play offer, enjoy self-parking, a leisurely 1 PM late check-out, and a $30 food and beverage credit to elevate your stay. Craving a bite between events? Use your voucher at the new Dizzybird restaurant enjoy their signature chicken, the perfect festival treat! Let curiosity lead the way and make your Vivid Sydney experience truly unforgettable. 

Rest, Park and Play 

Pier One Sydney Harbour, An Autograph Collection 

For an unforgettable Vivid Sydney experience, stay at Pier One Sydney Harbour, An Autograph Collection with breathtaking Harbour Bridge views, be in awe of the lights from your own private suite with their Bed & Breakfast with Suite benefits package. Book any of the premium suites and receive a complimentary bottle of Perrier Jouet French champagne per night of your stay, valet parking, breakfast for two daily and turndown service.  Plus, for the duration of Vivid Sydney, PIER BAR will present a curated menu of Vivid Sydney cocktail specials. Sip on an $18 cocktail, or experience the full tasting with 3 for $50, designed to showcase a trio of seasonal signatures that capture the essence of Vivid Sydney from first sip to last. 

Bed & Breakfast With Suite Benefits 

Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park  

With the new Vivid Sydney zone in Martin Place and CBD, bring the family for a stay at Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park and take them on an adventure exploring the festival footprint. Make your Vivid Sydney exploration even more magical, with their magic table immersive culinary experience, bringing a spellbinding blend of fine dining, storytelling and live performance. Over the course of five exquisite dishes, diners will be transported through a journey of 3D storytelling, interactive magic, and cinematic visuals, each course carefully curated by Sheraton's talented culinary team to delight every sense. 

Book the Magic Table at Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park 

Sydney Harbour Marriott, Circular Quay 

Plan a harbourside Vivid Sydney staycation at Sydney Harbour Marriott to experience the lights from the comfort of our guest rooms and suites*. Customs House will be lit up with the ever-shifting geometric designs of the The Fringe of Infinity by Spanish visual artist Javier Riera. For the ultimate Vivid Sydney experience, enjoy overnight accommodation with daily buffet breakfast, a bottle of wine, $50 food and beverage credit redeemable at Silvester's Restaurant & Lounge, Customs House Bar, Three Bottle Man or via in-room dining, plus a 12:00pm late check-out.  

Stay, sip, dine and explore from the heart of the harbour at Sydney Harbour Marriott. Settle in at Customs House Bar for pre-light trail drinks or grab a Vivid Sydney inspired Cocktail Can, warm up at Three Bottle Man with colorful cocktails or spiked hot chocolates or enjoy a 2 or 3 course Vivid Sydney menu at Silvester's before the city lights up. 

Vivid Sydney Harbour Retreat Package  

W Sydney  

W Sydney rises above Darling Harbour and makes for a luxurious pad when exploring the Vivid Sydney festival from Darling Harbour. For the best seats at Vivid Sydney, book a window seat at BTWN for a front-row view of Vivid Sydney's Darling Harbour light and drone shows, paired with a set menu made for the moment. If you have a sweet tooth, this Vivid Sydney, W Sydney turns dessert into the main event. Acclaimed pastry chef and artist, Janice Wong brings Bioluminescent Dreams to W Sydney, transforming the hotel into a glow-lit dessert destination with an edible art installation. Then indulge in an intimate three-course dessert tasting menu, crafted by Janice Wong paired with mini cocktails, set against sweeping Vivid Sydney views for the rooftop on Level 30.  

Book Waterfront Dining at BTWN 

Book Your Vivid Sydney Exclusive Dessert Journey at Level 30  

Vivid Sydney Image Library for Press Release  

Offer Details & Registration 

Save On Your Stay: Members can enjoy 10% off stays, Available for bookings made by 30 June 2026. Explore the 10% offers for Sydney. 

Eligibility: Stays must be booked directly through com, the Marriott Bonvoy Mobile app, or Marriott's official reservation channels. 

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