A great and internationally well-regarded location for conferences, boasting a wide variety of often stunning locations renowned for their historical and cultural significance, Sydney is a safe bet when it comes to picking a location. Whether for business or pleasure, Sydney Sydney conference accommodations are always remembered; this guide will aim to point out some areas you might want to consider before making your choice.

Firstly, you'll need to consider what size and type of conference you are planning. Will you be organising a large-scale formal business gathering or a more participatory, education-focused seminar? The type of event will determine the amount of planning and preparation that you will need to put into it.

Sydney is well furnished for big business conventions. If the event is likely to span a few days, catering is essential, and many hotels offer staff available for exclusive hire to ensure the event goes off without a hitch. Sydney's more upmarket hotels will offer such services and are well-experienced when it comes to hosting larger conventions.

With these kinds of conferences, particularly those with an international guest list, central Sydney's transport links are obviously an excellent thing to make use of. If you do go for a central location, make sure you won't be going up against a surge of holidaymakers, and if you're planning a conference for peak seasons, be prepared to book well in advance to secure the appropriate rooms and avoid disappointment.

Seminars and lectures may well take place on a much smaller scale. It would be wise to consider some of the less expensive options and even think about looking beyond the busier areas of Sydney if your audience is likely to be local. International audiences tend to look for impressive locales to justify the journey, often combining a large convention with some sight-seeing or leisure time; if your audience is already very familiar with Sydney, consider somewhere that prioritises utility and cost-effectiveness over any showy gestures. Conference centres are, in this instance, usually better suited than hotels.

Catering should still be considered, but is obviously less essential for a shorter, smaller event than is the case with a convention. Auditorium seating is always highly useful for a lecture or seminar, so if you can find a conference centre that offers such a service, give it serious consideration. Be sure to keep in mind the needs and expectations of your guests.

If you're planning a social event, such as a reunion, awards ceremony or a party, Sydney offers a very wide variety of options. Be sure in these instances to look for the best quote per head and if your guests are looking to make the most of Sydney at the same time, think again about how to get them to and from the location.

The Christmas season is busy in many parts of the world, and Sydney, with its renowned New Year celebrations, is no exception. If you're thinking of holding any kind of event during this time, you'll be able to make extra use of the Christmas attractions on offer at no extra cost to yourself, impressing attendees with stunning events around the city. The flip side of this of course, is that you may need to be prepared to pay a little extra and book well in advance to avoid disappointment, so keep those two factors in mind if seasonal Sydney conferences are what you're hoping for! Good luck with your search for that perfect conference in Sydney.