Pullman Sydney Airport, the first internationally-branded five-star hotel to service Sydney Airport, has opened on O’Riordan Street, Mascot. Spanning 12 floors, the hotel offers business travellers a convenient retreat just 600m from Sydney’s domestic airport terminal and 3km from the International Airport.

Dubbed as “Sydney’s newest business playground”, the 229-room luxury Pullman Sydney Airport is designed by award-winning WMK Architecture and SODA (Thailand) Architecture + Interiors. On arrival, guests are greeted by a welcoming and spacious, high-ceiling lobby which merges seamlessly with Mobius Bar & Grill, an open plan kitchen which allows guests to immerse in the theatre of food preparation.

A hallmark of every Pullman hotel, a stylish Executive Club Lounge provides guests with a sophisticated, intimate space to check in, plug in and work remotely, or enjoy some evening canapés and beverages with colleagues. Catering to those in transit, the Executive Club Lounge is also equipped with shower facilities and TVs projecting flight arrival and departure information. The hotel also features a state-of-the art 24-hour gym, flooded with natural light.

“Since first announcing the hotel 18 months ago, we are delighted to finally open our doors and welcome the hotel’s first guests,” says Pullman Sydney Airport general manager Bernie Boller. “Our ambition is to be known as a welcoming sanctuary for business and leisure guests, away from the hustle and bustle of the airport, a space where travellers can be both productive and relaxed, without being too far from the convenience of a major international transport hub.”

In addition, the hotel features three meeting and conference rooms that can combine to form a large venue, catering for up to 280 guests. A private boardroom with video conferencing can be reserved for full scale presentations. www.accorhotels.com