# Luxurious Waterfront Hotels The Sofitel Darling Harbour Has Triangular Sailing-Inspired Accents By Madison Mackay | Published 2018-03-05 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sofitel-darling-harbour References: [wallpaper](https://www.wallpaper.com/travel/australia/sydney/hotels/sofitel-darling-harbour) & [sofitelsydneydarlingharbour.au](http://www.sofitelsydneydarlingharbour.com.au/) Local architects Francis-Jones Morehen Thorp created the [Sofitel Darling Harbour](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sofitel-legend-metropole-hanoi), the first international new build hotel in over a decade in Syndey, Australia. Placed on a prime waterfront location, the hotel has vast views of the city's Darling Harbour. Spread over 35 floors, the new hotel is the area's tallest building, featuring [triangular sail-inspired accents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kymaia-hotel). The Sydney-based designers created a luxurious yet comfortable interior in each of the 590 guest rooms. By using a blue and white color scheme throughout, each room looks as if it blends into the surrounding ocean and sky. On the fourth floor there is an [outdoor lap pool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peridot-bar), with views of the city and the hotel bar. The new Sofitel Darling Harbour is a high-end hotel in the center of a culturally packed city, making it an instant tourist attraction. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Waterfront Hotels:** Designing luxurious waterfront hotels with unique architectural accents and stunning views. - **Triangular Sail-inspired Accents:** Incorporating triangular sail-inspired accents in hotel designs to create a visually striking aesthetic. - **Luxurious Color Schemes:** Using blue and white color schemes in hotel interiors to create a sense of harmony with the surrounding environment. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hospitality:** Opportunity for hotels and resorts to differentiate themselves by offering unique waterfront experiences with luxurious design elements. - **Architecture:** Opportunity for architects and designers to explore innovative and visually stunning concepts, such as incorporating triangular sail-inspired accents in building designs. - **Tourism:** Opportunity to attract tourists with high-end waterfront hotels located in culturally vibrant cities, offering a unique and memorable experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fashion-Forward Hotel Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soparis.md) - [Spice-Inspired Hotel Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manly-pacific-hotel.md) - [Luxe Parisian Skyline Suites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sax-paris-hotel.md) - [Beach Club-Inspired Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sydney-coastal-home.md) - [Harbour Artful Pavilion Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sydney-modern.md) - [Greece-Inspired Boutique Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apollo-palm.md) - [Riverside Scenic Calming Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boatyard-hotel.md) - [Mansion-Topped Surreal Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marison-heler.md) - [Exotically Refurbished Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pelican-hotel.md)