Parkroyal Darling Harbour, Sydney Announces Partnership With Iconic Sydney Film Festival

Award winning PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, Sydney is proud to announce their accommodation partnership with one of the world's longest running and reputable film events, Sydney Film Festival. A major event on the NSW cultural calendar, the 12-day festival, running from 4-15 June, screens a varying selection of feature films, short films, documentaries and animation from around the world in venues across Sydney.

As a result of this alliance, PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, Sydney will be at the centre of both local and international film talent, opening its doors to film-makers, directors, actors and film media. PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, Sydney will be transformed into a collaborative hub for all things film and host exclusive press interviews with the Sydney Film Festival talent.

A gateway to the best of Sydney with key precincts such as China Town, Darling Park, Pitt Street Mall and King St Wharf all within walking distance of the hotel, media and film guests will have easy access to all festival venues. The hotel features a range of amenities including the Club Floor and Lounge, Executive Rooms and BARKERS restaurant paired with stunning Darling Harbour views.

SYDNEY FILM FESTIVAL

The 61st Sydney Film Festival runs from 4-15 June and screens feature films, documentaries, short films and animated films across the city at the State Theatre, Event Cinemas George Street, Dendy Opera Quays, the Art Gallery of NSW, Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace Cremorne, the Apple Store, SFFTV at Martin Place, Skyline Drive-In and the Festival Hub at Town Hall. The Festival is a major event on the New South Wales cultural calendar and is one of the world's longest-running film festivals. For more information please visit sff.org.au.

This latest partnership follows a number of recent collaborations with local affiliates and events, connecting PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, Sydney with its local community in the heart of Sydney. Craig Bond, General Manager of Pan Pacific Hotels Group, Oceania said: “We see this partnership as the best of both worlds – engaging our hotel with the creative and inspirational talents of the film world and it's community while offering guests a place to stay that offers a location with easy access to all the venues. This partnership paves the way for our current and future efforts of connecting guests with local experiences and the Sydney Film Festival is a pinnacle event in our city's calendar”.

PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, Sydney

150 Day Street, Sydney Tel: 02 9261 1188 Fax: 02 9261 8766
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For more information, please visit www.parkroyalhotels.com/darlingharbour
For email enquiries, contact events.prsyd@parkroyalhotels.com

Located on Darling Harbour and close to the Sydney CBD, PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, Sydney offers upscale accommodation within minutes of nearby landmarks such as Cockle Bay, King Street Wharf and the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre. With its award winning interior, the hotel features 340 rooms and suites, eight flexible meeting spaces, BARKERS restaurant and a gym.

Inspired by the evolving needs of the modern traveller, the PARKROYAL Club offers guests two floors of exclusive accommodation and a host of benefits, such as residential-style rooms and club lounge. Winner of the 'Redeveloped Accommodation Hotel of the Year' at the 2013 TAA (NSW) Awards for Excellence, PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, Sydney is 'Your Trusted Local Companion' in Sydney.