Sofitel Sydney Wentworth Partners With Mason Balzac for FESTIVE SEASON

Wanderlust Union client, Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, has launched its new festive collaboration with design house Maison Balzac.

This season, the hotel has transformed into a candlelit Christmas setting featuring a Maison Balzac tree styled by Elise Balzac, adorned with the brand’s cult Pomponette coupes and velvet bows crafted by celebrated Sydney florist Dr Cooper.

Maison Balzac’s signature décor brings a chic design to the lobby, balancing sculptural design with warm, seasonal charm.

The festive program also includes a nightly Candle & Light Ceremony, a nod to French Christmas customs, linking Sydney with Paris, the City of Light. Guests are invited to Club Millésime to experience the ‘Thirteen Desserts’, a selection of sweet treats inspired by Elise’s childhood in the South of France. Featuring citrus, spice, chocolate, nougat and other classic flavours, the offering celebrates the generosity and conviviality of French festive gatherings.

For a more immersive moment, guests can book the Candle Room Experience, where rooms are softly illuminated by hundreds of candles and paired with music from a Devialet speaker. The experience includes a bottle of Pommery Champagne, a Sofitel Candle and a Maison Balzac ‘Everything Plate’ to take home.

This collaboration was dreamt up by Wanderlust Union and highlights creativity and craftsmanship, along with offering guests a sensory-led festive experience in the heart of Sydney.

Sofitel Sydney Wentworth unveils the Pretty Woman Oh-La-La-La Lift Experience

Wanderlust Union is delighted to share the latest activation from Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, which has partnered with Pretty Woman: The Musical as the official luxury hotel partner in Sydney. Bringing one of cinema’s most beloved love stories to life with Parisian flair, timeless elegance, and a touch of theatre, the collaboration celebrates romance and cinematic glamour in true Sofitel style.

Running from 5 November to 5 December 2025, the Pretty Woman Oh-La-La-La Lift Experience transforms Sofitel Sydney Wentworth’s iconic hotel elevator into a moment of movie magic. Complete with an elegant bellboy, velvet chaise lounge, and the film’s unforgettable quote, “Well, colour me happy, there’s a sofa for two in here”, the experience pays homage to the golden age of hospitality and invites guests to step into their own Pretty Woman moment.

Every Friday and Saturday from 3 pm to 5 pm, in-house guests and visitors will be greeted with a glass of bubbles and a signature Pretty Woman rose. The celebration continues throughout the hotel’s venues, including Wentworth Bar, bar tilda, and Delta Rue, where a series of Pretty Woman-inspired cocktails and dining offers will be available. Guests can indulge in the Strawberry Yuzu Spritz, the theatrical share-style cocktail for four, or the Strawberry Vodka Gimlet featuring HM Vodka, strawberry, finger lime, and lavender bitters.

For those seeking a fully immersive experience, the Pretty Woman Accommodation Package offers two tickets to Pretty Woman: The Musical at Theatre Royal Sydney, a Pretty Woman-inspired strawberry macaron with a bottle of bubbles, and breakfast for two at Delta Rue. Guests may also elevate their stay with optional experiences such as the in-room caviar service or an exclusive Fairfax & Roberts Private Jewellery Experience, complete with Champagne on arrival and a personal consultation.

Whether visiting for a staycation, a cocktail, or simply to relive a moment of Hollywood romance, Sofitel Sydney Wentworth invites Sydneysiders and visitors to rediscover the glamour of grand hotels and the timeless allure of Pretty Woman.