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Rydges South Bank Brisbane – reviews, photos

4.5 of 5
Corner Grey & Glenelg Streets | South Bank, Brisbane, Queensland 4101, Australia
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Ranked #18 of 150 hotels in Brisbane
4.0 of 5 stars 320 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Room service(18)
  • Great location(13)
  • Convention Centre(11)
  • Valet parking(10)
  • Short walk(9)
  • King suite(9)
  • Buffet breakfast(7)
  • Very good(7)
  • Staff were friendly(6)
  • Priority guest(6)
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brisbane, australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“Easy for conferences”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012
3
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This is our 3rd two night stay in 12 months as we have a conference every 6 months at the next door Convention Centre. So in saying that Rydges South Bank is the best hotel to stay at as there are no roads to cross...just straight into the Convention Centre!!
We always get a King Suite which are on the ends of the hotel and on both sides and also in the middle, so there is plenty of space.The King Suite also has a microwave and a Kitchen-ette. If you are driving and want to save a couple of dollars you can check-in and self park your car at the Convention centre for $15 a day or you can pay $25 at the hotel (which sometimes they drive your car around to the convention centre anyway...not in every case... but if their carpark is full they will).We have eaten at the CBD Bar and make sure you join the Rydges Priority Guest Program as its free and offers you great discounts on Resturant Dining and Rooms(our suite was only $215 a night) and you also get a Welcome Back Beverage every time you stay AND as long as you let them know 12 hours in adavance of departure you can get a late check-out of 1pm without getting charged extra!! All in all a great Hotel!

  • Stayed February 2012, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Scott Wright, Duty Manager at Rydges South Bank Brisbane, responded to this review
14 February 2012
Dear "magicalforus"

Thanks so much for the review!

It’s great to see you continuing to return, we are indeed in an ideal location for the Brisbane Convention Centre.
As Rydges PriorityGUEST champion for the hotel, I am glad to see your reaping the benefits the program has to offer. The late checkout is definitely a winner.
I look forward to welcoming you back to Rydges South Bank soon.

Thanks again Scott.
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Yeppoon
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Still talking about it”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012
3
people found this review helpful

Our stay was for 3 nights, great location, so many different places to eat and shop. 10 min walk to the city. The staff at Rydges were fantastic, the room was excellent. Thank you for making our stay that bit extra. Will definately stay again.

Room Tip: Duplux king suite overlooking the ferris wheel at night is one to have.
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Scott Levey, Front Office Manager at Rydges South Bank Brisbane, responded to this review
5 February 2012
Dear ‘Tracey O,’

Thank you so much for the review!

Great to hear that you enjoyed the Deluxe King Suite on your stay; coupled with the service as noted and the fantastic South Bank location.

Thanks again for the view, we are only too happy to be a part of your memorable stay and hope to see you back in the near future.

Kindest Regards,


Scott Levey – Front Office Manager
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Sydney, Australia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“What you see is what you get”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012
3
people found this review helpful

Have stayed in the ridges in Southbank many times, I have always found it to be a good hotel in the price range. Always clean, and with friendly staff.

Conveniently located near the restaurant district in Southbank, the exhibition Centre and Museum.

Rooms are functional and clean

Go for a higher floor room as the train noise can be a bit obvious in the early morning

Room Tip: Go for a higher floor room
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  • Stayed February 2012, travelled on business
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Scott Levey, Front Office Manager at Rydges South Bank Brisbane, responded to this review
5 February 2012
Dear ‘schramko,’

Thanks for the review.

It is great to read of your return custom; we definitely appreciate your loyalty. I definitely concur with your room tip; the higher city view rooms apart from a reduction in any precinct noise offer an amazing aspect of the city and river.

Thanks again, we’ll see you on your next trip to Brisbane.

Kindest Regards,


Scott Levey – Front Office Manager
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Canberra, Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“Excellent - Nothing Like it”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Stayed for 1 night and 2 days in this property. Location is perfect , right in the heart of the city. Staff is very co operative and helpful every where. Specially on Reception and guest services.
Breakfast and food in CBD restaurant was also delicious. The only problem was parking the car, but as its in the heart of the city, the parking will obviously expensive. The best property ever come across.

Room Tip: Parking the car!!!!
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Scott Levey, Front Office Manager at Rydges South Bank Brisbane, responded to this review
5 February 2012
Dear ‘HAMID84,’

Thanks for the review.

It was really nice to hear of your stay! Your experiences with front desk, guest services and the great breakfast as noted in CBD Cafe Bar are all sections of the business we have been working hard on. Great to hear that we are the best property you’ve ever come across.

Thanks again, we hope to welcome you back in the near future.

Kindest Regards,


Scott Levey – Front Office Manager
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Muenster, Germany
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Okay, but not more”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012
3
people found this review helpful

The Hotel is in general clean, modern furniture, normal sized rooms etc.
The employees at the counter and concierge desk are very very friendly and helpful. To understand my mark with only three points my list of disappointments:

Car Parking 30 AUD per night
Breakfast 25 AUD per night (several times the buffet wasnt refilled, eg cheese)
Internet in room (by wire) 30 AUD
And the hotel is not cheap...

Therefore, not a bad quality hotel, but for the actual price plus all extras you will get a better one...

PS: The area (Southbank) around the hotel (and this is nothing the hotel have to be ranked for) is fantastic...

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled on business
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Scott Levey, Front Office Manager at Rydges South Bank Brisbane, responded to this review
5 February 2012
Dear ‘JER74,’

Thank you for reviewing your stay.

It was nice to hear that you did overall enjoy the room and the service. I appreciate your comments regarding the additional charges for ancillary items; we do have packages available which incorporate the items as mentioned and with these an overall discount can be obtained. A popular package is our City Lights Package which includes Valet Parking, Buffet Breakfast, Accommodation in a City View room and late check-out of midday; we now also offer complimentary Wi-Fi in our foyer for all in-house guests which has definitely been well received.

Again thanks for the review; I hope you will consider staying with us again in the future.

Kindest Regards,


Scott Levey – Front Office Manager
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Address: Corner Grey & Glenelg Streets | South Bank, Brisbane, Queensland 4101, Australia
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