Grand Ballroom at Rydges World Square
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389 Pitt Street, World Square Shopping Centre, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
The Grand Ballroom is a truly elegant space suited to large banquets, cocktail evenings and other functions. Guest space for banquets is 380 guests and up to 550 for cocktail events. The Ballroom is also suitable for lectures and corporate functions with classroom seating for up to 300 people.
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Reviews for Rydges World Square
Astrid Solhjell
Our family recently stayed at Rydges World Square. While the location is excellent, we were disappointed with the overall service experience. At check-in, there was a lot of back and forth, and our rooms were not ready at the scheduled time. We were given complimentary drink vouchers and told to wait in the bar until we were collected when the rooms were ready. After waiting about 45 minutes with no update, we went back to reception, only to be told that they had forgotten about us. This was not a great start to our stay. One of the rooms we booked included an extra bed. We were assured at reception that everything was arranged, but when we arrived at the room, the extra bed had not been set up, and we had to follow this up again. Because of the inconvenience, we returned to reception and suggested complimentary breakfast as compensation for the trouble. The hotel agreed to provide free breakfast for 3 out of the 5 of us, and only for one of our two mornings. While we appreciated the gesture, it felt like a partial solution given the situation. On a positive note, the location of the hotel is fantastic, within walking distance of the train station and many restaurants. Overall, for what is marketed as a relatively expensive four-star hotel, we expected a much smoother and more professional experience. Unfortunately, the service did not meet those expectations.
Irene Antonopoulos
I recently stayed at the Rydges World Square and had a fantastic experience. From the moment I arrived, the concierge team was incredibly friendly and welcoming, making the check-in process smooth and pleasant. The room itself was spotless. It was notably clean and had a lovely fresh scent upon entry, which is always a great first impression. The location is hard to beat. It’s situated in a prime spot, and it was a very easy walking distance to public transport, making it simple to get around and explore the city. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a comfortable, well-located, and professionally run place to stay. I’ll definitely be back!
sue wilkinson
Room was small with no outlook only onto roof and other rooms cups in room were dirty when we arrived and carpets. Not very clean. Breakfast was OK but often not very warm. Could do with an update. Seemed to mostly cater for the airlines lots of pilots and stewardess. OK for a couple of nights stay in centre of town and handy for shops and trams.
Ellenstein Katie
Stayed here for 2 days 1 night in the heart of Sydney CBD. The room itself had a clean and modern vibe at first glance. I really liked the proper desk setup for work and the large window that let in plenty of natural light, giving a nice view of the plaza below. However, there were a few things that held me back from giving a full 5 stars. While the room looks good, the bed and the pillows were quite disappointing and didn't provide the comfort I expected for a city stay. The bathroom also felt quite dated compared to the rest of the room, which was a bit of a letdown. The instructions to connect to the TV were really confusing and took way too much effort to figure out. Overall, it’s still a solid choice for a short stay because the staff were friendly enough and the value for money is good given the prime location. If they can update the bedding and fix the tech instructions/signage, I’d love to come back and give them a higher rating.
Dan Chalmers
Great hotel for its age. Plenty of dining options. Can get very busy as they are affiliated with a lot of airlines for layovers. Comfy rooms and attentive staff. Price range is mid to high depending on demand.
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