First impression of the hotel was good. Check in was stress free and service was good. Staff was friendly and showed initiative. We were offered wakeup calls and transport was organised promptly. Then we went into the tiny lift and walked through narrow corridors to our room. The smell of damp carpet mixed with old seemingly uncleaned furniture was evident... more

I've stayed here before and it was "fine" -- tired decor but good enough service and a good location, clean enough, and things worked. This time, I was put into a room with broken Internet access and when I complained I was instructed to call a third-party call center in Manila who were hopeless. Wasted half an hour of time... more

Stayed here for three nights when passing through Sydney on business, and a tight-ish budget. Got a good price through the Visitors' Centre. Most things about this hotel were just ok. The room I had could be described as 'compact' but no worse than in most major cities; room was clean. Bathroom pretty small (especially the bath - why bother?... more

I booked this stay through the Rydges website, as I have stayed with Rydges around the country before I thought it would be of the same standard. The receptionist on duty when checking in was tired, the room and bathroom could have done with a really good clean. The only good thing was that the bed was clean and linen... more

I had an extended stay at this hotel, as I was in Sydney for 6 days of business and several more for pleasure. I stayed at this hotel as a conference-recommended hotel and it seems like a fine choice for a budget traveler. In response to one of the previous reviews, yes the TV seems to be reception-only (no cable... more

Booked this hotel on line and asked for a non smoking room. Upon entering the room it was evident that it was a smoking room - there was an ashtray sitting on the TV ! My husband went down to reception and complained about the smell - we were quickly moved to a larger non smoking room. Bathrooms are very... more