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Braille Library at Rydges Hobart


Why you'll love this venue

  • Offers free on-site parking, natural light in all spaces, and electric vehicle charging points.
  • Packages suited to each individual event with a dedicated event coordinator.
  • With versatile facilities, in-house AV equipment, charging stations, free on-site parking space, creative and experienced staffs.
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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Packages, Menus & Offers

Please note, that pricing and inclusions may be subject to change without notice. We recommend confirming with the venue prior to booking to ensure you have the most up-to-date information.


Price Guide

Price TypePrice Per Person (Starting From)
Day Delegate Package (DDP)$ 55
Half Day Delegate Package (HDDP)$ 43
2 Course Menu$ 58
3 Course Menu$ 68
3 Hour Canapes$ 55
3 Hour Beverage Package$ 50

Please note, that pricing may be subject to change without notice. We recommend confirming with the venue prior to booking to ensure you have the most up-to-date information.


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Room Layouts & Capacity

Boardroom25
Theatre70
Classroom35
U Shape25

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$
Whiteboard
WiFi

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Connor Gregory

February 15, 2025

While the initial appeal of 1800 architecture seems appealing visually, it’s unfortunate that there hasn’t been an attempt to include even the most basic amenities in what is priced at the higher end of town. For $377/night you expect the rooms to at least have air conditioning, which they do not. The staff was kind enough to inform me there was a heater to use instead, so unless you’re coming in winter, or enjoy sweating in your sleep forget about it. Terrible stay. Never again. Who knew when you’re paying nearly $400 a night you wouldn’t get aircon.

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Michelle Chidgzey

February 20, 2025

Have stayed here many times but it had been a while. Sadly many changes to staff have occurred. The receptionist, Eyes, is by far the worst at her job. Try to charge over $300 extra on my confirmed reservation and it wasn't until I showed her the email she finally agreed to the cost. This was stressful after a day of travelling from WA. She was just as rude at check out a week later. The rest of the staff in the restaurant and cleaning were lovely. I doubt i will be back though

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Maxwell Walsh

January 6, 2025

The rooms lack basic things like enough milk for a single coffee. The beds were really nice. Only one bin and it's tiny. Really bad tv. 3 stars rooms. The room booking was very frustrating because we asked for an extra bed in one of the rooms. They put us in a room cheaper then we asked for and still paid the price of the more expensive room. After our first night they moved us into a room we paid for with 2 beds instead of one. While the staff were moving our luggage (we were out of the hotel so we couldn't move it) they lost my 40 dollar charger. I went the night without it and the next morning they looked all over for it came though they were so understaffed and found it saving me 30$. I greatly appreciate it and they were all very nice. 5 star service. The location is not bad looking over a footy oval and a portion of the Hobart housing areas. Enterong the parking lot is easy and there s lots of parking spots and a nice pool that is very clean. 4 star location. Overall rating 4 stars.

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Jessica Howe

February 17, 2025

We very much enjoyed our stay while at Rydges Hobart. Lovely hotel! Just wish that the room service was available all week. That caught us out a couple of nights.

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Paul “Fitzy” Fitzpatrick

January 16, 2025

Nice blend of late 1800s charm and modern amenities. Only down side was carrying bags upstairs as there was no lift but easily worth it for the view, King bed, large TV & spacious room. There is a bar, restaurant & breakfast is available on site with ample parking containing charging stations for EV’s. location is close to restaurants, shops and central enough for getting around Hobart. Excellent friendly reception staff, WIFI was faster than most places we’ve been, streaming was capable in our room.


Other spaces at this venue

5 Spaces Available At This Venue
Lewis Room

Lewis Room

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.

30
Price on Request
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The Braille Boardroom

The Braille Boardroom

Conveniently located directly next to the Braille Library, this space has been upgraded with a 60” LCD Screen and HDMI connection. This is the perfect space for a Board Meeting or as a breakout area separate to the plenary room.

45
Price on Request
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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 f...

100
100
Price on Request
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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 lig...

80
80
Price on Request
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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 sophi...

12
Price on Request
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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 FormalSeminarTrainingTrivia NightWeddingWedding CeremonyWorkshop