The 220-key luxury hotel Waldorf Astoria Sydney in Australia to open in 2025. Credit: © 2022 Hilton.

Hilton’s luxury hotel brand Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is set to debut in Australia with its first property to open in Sydney.

The 28-floor luxury hotel marks the brand’s expansion in Australasia.

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Besides, the hotel will join the existing six Waldorf Astoria hotels in the Asia Pacific region.

The company has already begun construction work on the 220-key hotel, which is expected to open in 2025.

Hilton chief brand officer Matt Schuyler said: “As the first Waldorf Astoria property to debut in Australia, Waldorf Astoria Sydney signals Hilton’s commitment to expanding our luxury portfolio to the world’s most sought-after destinations.

“Our highly personalised, elegant service and iconic environments are at the heart of every hotel, and we look forward to delivering unforgettable experiences to our guests in Sydney.”

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The new luxury hotel is a part of Australia-based investment and development firm AW Holding Group’s One Circular Quay mixed-use development plan.

Located in Sydney’s harbour One Circular Quay, the hotel will offer views of the city’s Harbour Bridge and Opera House.

Hilton Asia and Australasia development senior vice-president Guy Phillips said: “Hilton is thrilled to partner with AW One Circular Quay for the entry of the Waldorf Astoria brand into Australasia, which marks a significant milestone in the growth of our luxury portfolio.

“The introduction of Waldorf Astoria to Sydney underscores our development strategy of organically bringing our world-class brands to discerning travellers in key global markets.”

Waldorf Astoria Sydney will have 41 suites, 179 guest rooms along with public spaces and a spa on level one.

It will be designed by Sydney-based Crone Architects and Tokyo-based firm, Kengo Kuma & Associates.

The hotel will also feature two original concept restaurants and a rooftop bar.

The brand has a portfolio of above 30 operating hotels, with 20 additional properties in the pipeline across the world.