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Rydges on Swanston Melbourne – reviews, photos

4.5 of 5
701 Swanston Street | Carlton, Melbourne, Victoria 3053, Australia
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Rydges on Swanston Melbourne
Ranked #127 of 200 hotels in Melbourne
3.0 of 5 stars 192 Reviews
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  • Very clean(6)
  • Star hotel(6)
  • Next morning(4)
  • Queen spa suite(3)
  • Credit card(3)
  • Pool area(3)
  • Room service(3)
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Melbourne, Australia
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Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“No bed bugs but very rude receptionist”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012 via mobile

My partner and I booked through wotif, a special deal that included a bottle of house wine and 1pm check out. At check in the receptionist was very cold and rude. We were given a bottle of white, which we don't drink, and asked if we could have red instead. She said she didn't have any more. We asked could she ask the restaurant if they had any but she refused to make the call. Bad first impression. We rang the restaurant from our room and they were more than happy to swap the wine and brought it up to our room with a smile. Our room was a bit shabby with a dirty shower, but the bed was a real king rather than two singles pushed together and we had lovely views so we were pretty happy with it. Dinner was lovely, the waitress was just wonderful, wish I could remember her name, I hope management realises what an asset she is (put her on reception!). At check out again the same receptionist, arrogant and rude, didn't even bother giving us the pin to open the carpark gate so we had to go all the way back up to reception to get it. Definitely not a four and a half star hotel, but the manager was very nice to us (put him on reception!). Would definitely return if there was a different (and nicer) receptionist.

  • Stayed February 2012
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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GSFMel, General Manager at Rydges on Swanston Melbourne, responded to this review
21 February 2012
Dear Anna 7878

Thank you for taking the time to share your observations with us, we genuinely want to know what our guests think about our facilities and service

I must apologise for the experience you received at reception whilst staying at the Hotel. I too am disappointed as to what occurred during your stay. I would like to assure you the issue has been addressed.

Once again thank you for taking the time to share your observations with us. We look forward to having an opportunity to be of service to you in the future.

Kind Regards

Grant Fleet
General Manager
Rydges On Swanston
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Brisbane, Australia
1 review
“Did not meet expectations”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012

Promised so much but delivered so little. The only positive was that the bed was relatively comfortable. The room had poor repairs (or no repairs), missing light bulbs and stained bed covers and towels. Terribly slow and noisy lift.

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  • Stayed February 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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GSFMel, General Manager at Rydges on Swanston Melbourne, responded to this review
21 February 2012
Dear Gloria W

Thank you for taking the time to share your observations with us, we genuinely want to know what our guests think about our facilities and service. Our goal is to provide a totally satisfying experience to each and every guest. Unfortunately, in your case although you had a number of good things to say, we were not totally successful in accomplishing this goal.

Once again thank you for taking the time to share your observations with us. We look forward to having an opportunity to be of service to you in the future.

Kind Regards

Grant Fleet
General Manager
Rydges On Swanston
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“Slowest lift... In the world!”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012 via mobile

Stay here regularly. Good value if you can get a last minute deal. Good staff, average rooms, crappy car park. Constant lift motor noise in many rooms. Quicker to walk up the stairs to the room than wait for the lift which belongs in a museum.

  • Stayed January 2012
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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“Only one night but was more than happy.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012
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I stayed here with my daughter for just one night while we were in Melbourne after a day at the tennis. We had paid for a queen and one single but was given two queens (which daughter was pretty pleased about). Room wasn't shabby at all (as I have read in previous reviews)...paintwork was good, carpet very clean, and the beds were COMFY! Bathroom included a shower over a bath - all very clean and didnt need renovating. Maybe they have different rated or standard of rooms in the hotel and we were fortunate to receive a good one. Trams are just up the road and easy to catch into the city. We caught a taxi to the tennis as we really didnt know what we were doing :) We had a full buffet breakfast which included everything we needed...and more. We were offered free internet if we needed it and the staff were pleasant and helpful. Nothing to complain about.

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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 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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GSFMel, General Manager at Rydges on Swanston Melbourne, responded to this review
21 February 2012
Dear malleegirl

Thank you for your feedback following your stay at Rydges on Swanston, it is always nice to receive positive feedback, we are glad you enjoyed your stay.

We hope to welcome you back to Rydges on Swanston soon!

Kind Regards

Grant Fleet
General Manager
Rydges On Swanston
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“great”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

Really happy for the money. free wifi, dvd hire, computer terminals. Ipod doc, good sized TV. Rooms were nice and well kitted out. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was pretty good too. Cleaners seemed to move my stuff too much and I lost a few things and the pool area was not quite as nice as it looks in the pics, but very small issues which are not worth worrying about.

  • Stayed February 2012, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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21 February 2012
Dear Jo F

Thank you for your feedback following your stay at Rydges on Swanston, it is always nice to receive positive feedback, we are glad you enjoyed your stay.

We hope to welcome you back to Rydges on Swanston soon!

Kind Regards

Grant Fleet
General Manager
Rydges On Swanston
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Address: 701 Swanston Street | Carlton, Melbourne, Victoria 3053, Australia
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