The 'skinny mansion' that is only seven minutes from Sydney's CBD by boat has sold for an eye-watering eight-figures.

Sam Panetta has been appointed General Manager of Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour, succeeding Greg Brady after his retirement.

Parkroyal Darling Harbour in Sydney has taken the next step by introducing room cards you simply scan in front of the door before entering as part of a multimillion-dollar, tech-savvy refurbishment.

Sam Panetta has been appointed General Manager of Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour, succeeding Greg Brady after his retirement.