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Macquarie & Hannell or King & Macquarie at Rydges Newcastle


Comprising of two sections of the Ballroom, these spaces offer a flexible 132m2 with state of the art in-built audiovisual equipment for seamless professional presentations. With the capacity for 150 guests in a theatre-style presentation, 72 guests in a cabaret-style for workshop-style conferences, or 90 guests for your gala dinner this space is perfect for any event.

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Room Layouts & Capacity

Theatre150
Classroom48
Standing120
U Shape35
Banquet90
Cabaret72

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
Dance Floor
External Music or DJ$
Flip Chart$
Lighting
Natural light
On-Site Parking$
Pens & Paper$
Receptionist
Restroom
Security
Whiteboard$
WiFi

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Deonne Kirkham

February 18, 2024

Downstairs is magnificent, fresh, and beautiful, and then you walk in the suites, and it's outdated, tired looking, and needs a good scrub! We had a dirty towel left behind the bathroom door on arrival. The bathroom needs a de-mould , the shower curtain was gross but was better than the shower spout. So much calcium build up. You felt dirty showering. Rooms aren't soundproofed, so if you want a quiet relaxing wknd away, this isn't the place. Pool is a great feature, except there is no privacy and right where all the public walks on the promenade. Restaurant renovations are great, and the food is fabulous sizes (only had starters and we couldn't eat it all). Bar shuts too early on Saturday. Went to a comedy show and wanted a nightcap after, but the bar was shut at 10 pm. The area has depleted a little, but if you like watching cargo ships, this is the place to stay. All up needs TLC in suites and upgrade of TV situation. Even though it wasn't fantastic, this is the best Rydges we have stayed at

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Paul Goudie

January 13, 2024

Great location, plenty of restaurants to choose from close by and breakfast at the hotel was great. We walked everywhere we needed to and caught the ferry across to Stockton which was only a short walk away. Was entertaining watching the ships and tugs go by during the day, but can be pretty noisy at night if you are a light sleeper with the helicopter taking the pilots out regularly through the night just across the river.

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Shane Whiley

February 1, 2024

Great location helpful staff. At breakfast, the supply of condiments needs addressing. The bulk jars of jam,peanut, Nutella etc doesn't work with a knife. Either have a spoon or individual serves. The in-house parking was a little high , but very good, and I will use it again. The best thing about the shower was the labels on the shampoo conditioner and body wash. Large contrasted labels are white on black. I don't wear my glasses in the shower and could read what each was. Well done.

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paul muddle

November 26, 2023

I stayed 5 nights . My room had a harbour/street view which was lovely. The room was clean and modern . I particularly enjoyed dining at Wharf 350 restaurant and bar . The food was 5 star all the way. I sampled 5 different mains and 3 different desserts - all were absolutely delicious. The presentation was beautiful and the service was very good . You simply can't beat the location - central Newcastle , a 15 minute walk to the beach . I can't wait to bring my partner to dine here with me . The pool is heated and was most appreciated after work .

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Gregory Stewart

January 7, 2024

Best place we have ever stayed, polite ,kind and very helpful staff. Valet parking so good , kitchen staff especially Remy as he helped me so much with my special dietary ends being ceoliac and having egg,nut and certain fruit allergies and he talked to the chef and I gad plenty of choices to pick from. Food was fantastic ,room for disabled access perfect.


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Event Types

18th Birthday Party21st Birthday Party30th Birthday Party40th Birthday Party50th Birthday PartyAGMAwards DinnerBar MitzvahBirthday PartyBreakfastBucks PartyChristeningChristmas PartyCocktail PartyConferenceCorporate FunctionCorporate OffsiteCorporate RetreatEnd of Financial Year PartyEngagement PartyFunctionGala DinnerHens PartyLunchMeetingNetworking EventProduct LaunchResidential ConferenceSchool FormalSeminarTrade ShowTrivia NightUniversity BallWeddingWedding CeremonyWorkshop