Located in the trendy area of South bank Townsville and close to pubs and cafes. Whilst on business, I have stayed in a few hotels in town and this is the best value for money having booked a room for under $100. The hotel is an original in the area but the rooms have been renovated and include comfortable bed and furnishings. Being an older hotel the walls are better insulated and I didn't hear peep from the neighbours. There is small bar and restaurant with comparable prices.
Basically at this price it's a winner and I will be back.

My Company made a 3 night booking for me prior to my checking of the hotel on Trip Advisor
therefore I was a little apprehensive about what I would find.
Shouldn't have worried as it was fine, sure it's a little dated and in need of a refurbishment which I understand is underway, but the bed was super comfortable and clean as was the bathroom and rest of the room which is spacious.
I turned the air con off during the night as I found it a little noisy but that's a minor problem.
The yound lady at check in was very friendly and polite as were all the staff I happened to come in contact with.
The hotel is close to several restaurants should one chose not to eat at the hotel which I did find a bit expensive, but the breakfast (which was included in the reasonable rate) was plentiful, fresh and tasty.

I will be returning to Townsville next month on business for a week and have asked my Company to book me into Rydges again.

I just spent two days at this hotel, and I must admit, with a little trepidation when I read the online reviews.
I was pleasantly surprised. Sure it is up for a renovation as the mgmnt have often said, but in the meantime for the price this hotel is charging it`s a great place to spend a couple of days,
My room was on the top floor (7th), it was very quiet, spacious, clean, lots of hot water and plenty of BIG fluffy towels. The bathroom was shower only...great..how I loathe showers in the bath, too dangerous. Yes there were a few marks on the carpet and walls but it`s not a brand new place.
I had stayed at another newer hotel a few doors up from this one over Xmas, and it was double the price and definitely not worth it..newer yes, but facilities very light one. Rydges was terrific value for the money I paid.
Breakfast was fresh and plentiful.
If staying here please try the restaurant..great! Terrific staff and a really lovely meal to be had, quite busy the night I dined there, so that is always a good indication.
Back to the room..the bed..divine, large flatscreen TV..I had views out to the city, river and Castle Hill. A/C bit loud at night, but worked a treat, lovely and cool for the hot summer nights.
All in all, for the price excellent value, just don`t go there thinking it`s going to be the current "in" style of clean and bland! The Hotel does not profess to be a 5 star, and does not charge 5 star prices.

Was in Australia for a week moving from hotel to hotel. Nice Central location. The hotel is a bit dated but the beds are fantastic. After a week of hard uncomfortable beds got a fantastic sleep. A colleague says that Rydges have the special beds in all their hotels so always tries to stay with them. Reception were nice and friendly and everything was tidy and clean