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Lewis Room at Rydges Hobart

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393 Argyle St, North Hobart TAS 7000, Australia

4.2 (709)
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Space ID: 8142
In the 1800's, The Lewis and Wellington rooms were previously the entry halls into the School for the Blind. Today, they have been repurposed for intimate events, ideal for training, interviews and internal meetings.

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4.2 (709)
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Room Layouts & Capacity

Boardroom20
Theatre30
Classroom15
U Shape15

Amenities & Extras

$= Additional Cost

Food & Beverage

Bar Tab$
Coffee / Tea
Filtered Water
Venue Offers Catering

Audio Visual Equipment (AV)

Microphone$
Projector
Speakers
Stage$
Teleconference$
TV$
Video Conferencing$

Other Amenities & Extras

Accessible
Accommodation$
Air Con
External Music or DJ$
Flip Chart
Furniture Hire$
Lighting$
Natural light
On-Site Parking$
Pens & Paper
Receptionist
Restroom
Room Hire Only
Security$
Smoking Area
Whiteboard
WiFi

Google iconReviews for Rydges Hobart

Frank Collins

January 8, 2026

The only real question is; would I stay there again? Erh, no. I have said repeatedly, do not let architects design rooms, particularly bathrooms. A nice big room with high ceilings(+), large bathroom (+), bench with sink (+), but (many negatives), bed with huge foot end which obscures the TV, the TV is cheap & really not worth even trying to use so woeful is the menu, NO powerpoints either side of the bed head (how can any serious hotel not have phone charging points near the bedhead), the room is not private because the windows open out to pedestrians, even the bathroom (no frosted glass, only hard to use blinds), there was a great opportunity to screen off the dunny easily, but no, full excrement smell is there for all to enjoy, the bench is too high and the sink is very "architectural" meaning it is too small and wrongly oriented, another guest welcome not used is the electric kettle in a cupboard and not on the bench. (Why make it hard for tired guests), I could go on but will finish with the shower, aah the shower, yet another example of design by an architect - looks impressive but practicality nosedives; no shelf for your own soap, crappy tile work, mould on the grout, an ineffective fan that doubles for dunny duty, a useless towel rail, ........... Like so many hotels, it falls short by poor design and execution. The staff were good, the restaurant nice but food taste experience pedestrian (but so are the tastes of many guests, to be fair), but the bed was comfortable.

Ivan McKay

December 24, 2025

Nice old buildings full of Character, rooms had no aircon (only heating) but the room didn't need it, it seemed to keep a nice temp throughput our stay. Place made up of the main building and a series of outbuildings or bungalows, where we were. Not ideal with yucky weather, when walking to the restpurant or reception. The hotel itslef is about a 20-30min walk to the CBD, which is a hike, but only about 10mins or so to Elizabeth St where there were plenty of cafes and eating options, and the local Stare Cinema. There was no gym on site, but you could get a fob and visit the local gym, also about a 10min walk away. Not convenient but OK for the junkies and this place included an indoor heated pool, nice. The room had only tv entertainment, anything else u were expected to cast from your own device/acct which was a surprise. Service was excellent and staff very helpful with everything.

Rebecca Haley

December 27, 2025

Lovely 1 bedroom apartment includes huge, clean and modern bathroom. Extremely comfortable king size bed with soft linen. Nice little kitchen nook and separate living area.

Brenda Bradley

August 19, 2025

A beautiful, older style building with absolute charm. Friendly and efficient team members. Nothing was too much trouble. The room was warm and very spacious. Restaurant downstairs has a great selection of meals. Willl definitely be back!

Jolene

July 30, 2025

A great place to stay outside of the CBD, quiet, comfortable and well-appointed. Free parking, on-site restaurant, and immaculate rooms with microwave, mini-refrigerator and plates/cutlery (and a for fee mini-bar). The reception staff were exemplary, helpful and informative, highly efficient and very caring towards every guest they dealt with. Highest recommendations!


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4 Spaces Available At This Venue
Edwardian Room

Edwardian Room

Rydges Hobart offers many functions options in both our Edwardian and Federation room which can accommodate up to 120 guests. Both rooms are located on the first floor of the historic hotel. These rooms offer an abundance of natural light from 2 meter high windows that stretch up to the original tin pressed ceilings at 3.7 meters. The delicate furnishing add to the historical nature of the space and makes it the ideal choice for corporate events, dinners and weddings. With comprehensive audio visual options available through our dedicated supplier, the space offers flexible setup options and complimentary wireless internet throughout. Our conference facilities make Hobart functions all that easier so that you have the time to focus on what’s important.
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Federation Room

Federation Room

Rydges Hobart Venue offers many conference options in both our Edwardian and Federation room with a capacity of up to 120 guests. Both rooms are located on the first floor of the historic hotel. These rooms offer an abundance of natural light from 2 meter high windows that stretch up to the original tin pressed ceilings at 3.7 meters. The delicate furnishing add to the historical nature of the space and makes it the ideal choice for corporate events, dinners and weddings. With comprehensive audio visual options available through our dedicated supplier, the space offers flexible setup options and complimentary wireless internet throughout. Our conference facilities make Hobart functions all that easier so that you have the time to focus on what’s important.
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Braille Library

Braille Library

Rydges is Hobart’s boutique meetings venue. The Braille library is a special part of the historic hotel. It once housed the education and training of student learning and understanding braille. The stand-alone building has 2 rooms (Braille room 1 and 2). The Braille room 1, has built in projector and screen and can seat up to 50 theatre style and 30 boardroom. Braille room 2 is a long room and down one end is a large 70 inch wall mounted TV. The room is made for a long table in a board room set up. The rooms can accommodate up to 30. Our meetings venue facilities make Hobart functions all that easier, so that you have the time to focus on what’s important.
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Wellington Room

Wellington Room

Discover the timeless charm of our Wellington room where it was once the grand entry hall of the historic School for the Blind in the 1800s. This room is perfect for intimate events; these meticulously restored spaces offer a blend of sophistication and convenience, providing a memorable backdrop for your special occasions.
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Venue Hours

Monday06:30am-10:30pm
Tuesday06:30am-10:30pm
Wednesday06:30am-10:30pm
Thursday06:30am-10:30pm
Friday06:30am-10:30pm
Saturday06:30am-10:30pm
Sunday06:30am-10:30pm
Pricing Price on request

Event Types

AGMAwards DinnerBreakfastChristmas PartyCocktail PartyConferenceCorporate FunctionCorporate OffsiteCorporate RetreatDinnerEnd of Financial Year PartyFunctionLunchMeetingNetworking EventProduct LaunchResidential ConferenceSchool FormalSeminarTrade ShowTrainingTrivia NightWeddingWedding CeremonyWorkshop