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Rydges World Square Sydney Hotel

4.5 of 5
389 Pitt Street, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia (Formerly Avillion Hotel)
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Rydges World Square Sydney Hotel
Ranked #77 of 212 hotels in Sydney
3.5 of 5 stars 532 Reviews
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What travelers say about this hotel
  • Darling Harbour(31)
  • Very good(23)
  • Great location(15)
  • Executive Lounge(10)
  • Priority guest(9)
  • Flat screen TV(7)
  • Family room(7)
  • Room service(7)
  • Would definitely stay(6)
  • Staff were friendly(5)
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port macqurie,australia
Senior Contributor
31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I found an amazing price on an English website but unfortunately could only stay 1 night. We had a king bed room and we're vary happy with everything about it. We were on the 4th floor, had a view of trees, not too much traffic noise, large room which was very clean and stylish, friendly staff, good concierge service. The... More

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Tish Nyar, General Manager at Rydges World Square Sydney Hotel, responded to this review
May 11, 2012

Thank you for your positive feedback. I am glad to hear you enjoyed all aspects of the hotel but it was a shame we could only accommodate you for one night. We would love to welcome you back on your next visit to Sydney. Regards, Tish Nyar General Manager More

Sydney
Senior Contributor
33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012

We stayed at Rydges World Square on a great rate as a secret hotel and were happy for the price, but would have been disappointed if we paid the full rate. We were given a room on level 12 as the only room available with a king bed, which is a smoking level, but maybe thats the price you pay... More

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Tish Nyar, General Manager at Rydges World Square Sydney Hotel, responded to this review
May 9, 2012

Dear Aussie Family, We do advertise special rates well below our recommended rack rate continuously throughout the year and was happy that you were one of the guests who took advantage of this good deal. We are looking forward to welcoming your family back at the hotel. Regards, Tish Nyar General Manager More

Newcastle NSW
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012

We recently stayed on a Friday and Saturday. The noise filtering through the hotel on Friday night required ear plugs to sleep. Saturday was different - generally quiet and what you would expect. The valets and I would definitely try and get valet parking included in your rate. Had the buffet breakfast - pretty ordinary and definitely would not pay... More

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Tish Nyar, General Manager at Rydges World Square Sydney Hotel, responded to this review
May 9, 2012

Thank you very much for taking the time to write this review. In regards to our breakfast, we try our best to present a selection of items on our buffet and menu to cater for all taste. I was happy to hear that you had a very relaxing sleep and enjoyed the comfort of our beds. For your next booking,... More

Katoomba, Australia
Contributor
13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012

We booked a mystery deal on Wotif at the last moment and ended up at Rydges World Square - a hotel we had not stayed in before. I am so glad that we did! We only needed one night to be able to visit our son who lives in Sydney but we will be back. As I always do when... More

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Tish Nyar, General Manager at Rydges World Square Sydney Hotel, responded to this review
May 9, 2012

I was very happy to hear that you had a great night with us and that your request for a non smoking room was able to be met. Please be assured that your great comments will be shared with the team. We are looking forward to seeing you again at Rydges World Square. Regards, Tish Nyar General Manager More

cstamm
Contributor
13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I needed to stay overnight in Sydney and booked 'secret deal' which turned out to be Rydges Hotel, World Square for $141 per night. Rydges is not a hotel I would have selected as a choice, but I was very pleasantly surprised. Arrived late afternoon and had my car valet parked; very helpful staff who took cases and checked with... More

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Tish Nyar, General Manager at Rydges World Square Sydney Hotel, responded to this review
May 8, 2012

Thank you for your positive feedback. It’s always a pleasure to hear from our guests who have enjoyed all aspects of their stay. We are looking forward to seeing you again soon at Rydges World Square Regards, Tish Nyar General Manager More

Sydney, Australia
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Until recently, booking wheelchair-friendly accommodation online was almost impossible but more and more providers are including wheelie options on their web sites; I found this really helpful when booking a weekend in Sydney. My destination was Rydges World Square so I used the Rydges web site to join their rewards program and book a wheelchair-friendly room. Too easy! Even so,... More

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Tish Nyar, General Manager at Rydges World Square Sydney Hotel, responded to this review
May 9, 2012

We wheelie appreciate your feedback and the ease you found in booking your room online although disappointed your room was given away, however I am happy that the issue was resolved efficiently and promptly. Should we be of assistance for your future bookings, please feel free to contact our House Manager Ali Ulus (ali_ulus@rydges.com). Regards, Tish Nyar General Manager More

sanctuary point
Reviewer
5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

If you are thinking of going to a hotel and relax, Rydges Wold Square it is not the right place for you. And be careful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Floor 12 and 13 are smoking floor and all the rooms are smoking. If you are a person like me that has not touched a cigarette the whole life and you are sent to one... More

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Tish Nyar, General Manager at Rydges World Square Sydney Hotel, responded to this review
May 11, 2012

Dear Alex, Thank you for taking the time to write this review. I am sorry to hear that on this occasion we were not able to fulfil your request for a non smoking room. Through my investigation I was able to ascertain that during your stay an annual conference of International Corporation was in the hotel therefore non smoking rooms... More

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I was nervous staying here after reading other reviews. We had a 2 room family room. Room size was great 2 bathrooms was a bonus & they were clean on arrival. Location was great near some good eateries & train, bus & monorail. Concierge staff were very helpful & friendly. Only downside was we kept having to reactivate the keys... More

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Tish Nyar, General Manager at Rydges World Square Sydney Hotel, responded to this review
May 4, 2012

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on Tripadvisor. In regards to the issue you have experienced with your room key, the cards get deactivated if in contact with metal items, such as coins, keys, phone... The issues you have raised in regards to housekeeping have been followed up with our housekeeping team to ensure that such... More

London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

Stayed at the Rydges whilst travelling on business in Australia. Whilst the hotel is functional the attention to detail lets this place down badly. The examples of this are as follows:- - they lost my booking and I had to spend one part of the stay in a smoking room (as a non smoker, not nice), - On one of... More

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Tish Nyar, General Manager at Rydges World Square Sydney Hotel, responded to this review
April 30, 2012

Thank you for taking the time to share your latest experience with us. I do apologise for the issue you have experienced with housekeeping and we will pass on your comments to avoid such an issue from happening again in the future. I am happy to inform you that the gym is scheduled for an upgrade in the coming months... More

Melbourne
Top Contributor
72 reviews 72 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

My stay at Rydges was a trial, l normally stay at the Sebal in Surry Hills. Unfortunately this place being 4 and half star was a little disappointing. The one good thing going for this place is its location, it is in the heart of the city and it has great shopping around it, also public transport (the monorail is... More

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Tish Nyar, General Manager at Rydges World Square Sydney Hotel, responded to this review
May 4, 2012

Thank you for your feedback. It is a common practice of many CBD hotels to clarify the authenticity of credit card, and this is not a bound as such. Some third party booking agents do require that we take copy of a photo ID upon check-in to avoid any credit card fraud. I am sorry your request for a non... More

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