9 Glenelg St, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia
Hotel
•Rydges Southbank Brisbane is one of the most popular function venues in Brisbane Australia, offering a number of ways to accommodate every event. From executive boardroom meetings to conferences, trade shows, conventions and gala events, the venue caters to up to 1,000 persons.
You will love being in the heart of Brisbane’s South Bank, only a 10-minute walk to Brisbane CBD and direct access to the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) with South Bank Parklands right on your doorstep.
From 14 people in the executive boardroom to 600 people in the grand Podium rooms, its facilities cater to groups of any size. Guests have access to outdoor terraces, and state-of-the-art audio-visual technology is available. Not forgetting to mention the Level 12 Rooftop, boasting panoramic views of the Brisbane River and city skyline. It can host up to 300 people for cocktail events and 250 people for weddings and banquets.
So, why Rydges South Bank Brisbane? There are so many features, including flexible spaces with various setup options, event catering and personalised menus, direct internal access to the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, the Podium Level meeting and conference facilities with natural light and adjacent outdoor terraces, the Podium Level rooms fitted with state-of-the-art audio-visual technology with iPad controls, additional audiovisual equipment (available on request), free wi-fi throughout the venue, business centre facilities available in the Lobby and pre and post-conference activities.
Staying for the night? Guests will find delight in the newly refurbished accommodation at Rydges South Bank Brisbane. Following a multi-million dollar refurbishment of the hotel, the spacious rooms feature contemporary furnishings, large work desks, free wi-fi and the latest in-room technology and HD LCD televisions. Thoughtful touches such as a refrigerator, minibar and digital safes complement your stay. Enjoy access to the Life Fitness Gymnasium & Spa and outdoor heated pool.
Rydges South Bank Brisbane offers a range of dining options, from the casual CBD | Cafe Bar Dining with direct street-level access to the award-winning fine dining Bacchus Restaurant & Bar, or make a splash at the Soleil Pool Bar!
Large picture windows provide the most magnificent, uninterrupted views of the Brisbane River and city skyline. With sound-proof operable walls, the 400sqm room can be easily divided into two private spaces for smaller corporate requirement...
Large picture windows provide the most magnificent, uninterrupted views of the Brisbane River and city skyline. With sound-proof operable walls, the 400sqm room can be easily divided into two private spaces for smaller corporate requirement...
Large picture windows provide the most magnificent, uninterrupted views of the Brisbane River and city skyline. With sound-proof operable walls, the 400sqm room can be easily divided into two private spaces for smaller corporate requirement...
This award-winning space is a rooftop tribute to the stars and one of Brisbane’s leading homes of cocktail creativity and music. It is also famed as a corporate event venue. By day, this place is the perfect location to enjoy morning coffe...
Seating 14 around the magnificent central table with blackout curtains, in-room telephone, LED TV feature make it an easy choice for private meetings to be held. And in between all the important decision-making, the boardroom opens up to a...
The Podium Ballroom comfortably caters up to 600 guests cocktail or 350 delegates for a conference and can be configured into a range of presentation styles all with options for natural lighting and block out curtains. Walls can divide th...
Featuring a rich chestnut interior with throws of deep mahogany and marble, the intimacy of Podium 5 is conducive for intimate private dining or business meetings, for groups of any size. It is home to the latest connectivity, modern techno...
The Podium 1 comfortably caters up to 160 guests or delegates standing, 80 guests seated, and can be configured into a range of presentation styles all with options for natural lighting and block out curtains. Walls can divide the space, ...
The Podium 4 comfortably caters up to 150 guests or delegates standing, 80 guests seated, and can be configured into a range of presentation styles all with options for natural lighting and block out curtains. • Flexible space with variou...
The Podium 3 comfortably caters up to 150 guests or delegates standing, 80 guests seated, and can be configured into a range of presentation styles all with options for natural lighting and block out curtains. • Flexible space with variou...
The Podium 2 comfortably caters up to 140 guests or delegates standing, 80 guests seated, and can be configured into a range of presentation styles all with options for natural lighting and block out curtains. • Flexible space with variou...
The Podium Ballroom comfortably caters up to 600 guests cocktail or 350 delegates and can be configured into a range of presentation styles all with options for natural lighting and block out curtains. Walls can divide the space, creating...
The Podium Ballroom comfortably caters up to 600 guests or delegates and can be configured into a range of presentation styles all with options for natural lighting and block out curtains. Walls can divide the space, creating four private...
Very nice new Hotel. Staff very friendly and helpful. The parking on arrival was confusing, no clear sign and valet not available, people randomly parking everywhere including at the front entrance. Busy on arrival however staff were very polite, courteous, engaging, and friendly. Once checked in and luggage trolley located, everything was extremely smooth from reception, concierge, valet and the Room Service was amazing. Food was exceptionally good and reasonable prices, and delivery time was under 30min
We only stayed overnight as our flight was redirected from Sydney to Brisbane however the staff were great. We were exhausted with a baby, they were efficient and the room service was fabulous. Much appreciate the room upgrade, was definitely needed!!
Booked the room with 2 Queen beds for 4 nights. I liked that the room was really spacious, feels new and the beds were very comfortable. The hotel even set up 2 extra beds for us in the room which was wonderful. The room feels quite new and modern. The location of the hotel was good too with many restaurants and pubs around the area and being in walking distance to museums, art gallery, performing arts theatre and the pontoon to take cruises. However, housekeeping could be improved. We noticed there were stains on our sheets and on some days the trash bags were not taken out by housekeeping. There was no view from our room as we were given a 2nd floor room which faces another building. Could hear some noises at night from the ground floor but it was tolerable. If you are looking for a comfortable place to rest after exploring Brisbane this hotel is good for its comfort and accessibility. Do note that they charge $55AUD for valet parking for every night and valet parking is compulsory here.
I recently stayed at Rydges South Gate for one night due to a flight cancellation from Brisbane. Unfortunately, my experience was far from satisfactory. • The hotel is located in the heart of the city, offering a beautiful night view from the balcony. • The rooms are very clean and comfortable; I would rate comfort at 5 stars. • The food served during my stay was an absolute disaster. I cannot give it any stars. • The service deserves only 1 star. Details of My Stay May 26: Upon arrival, we were extremely tired after standing for almost two hours at the airport while the airline sorted our accommodation. Several other passengers were also sent to this hotel. All guests sent by the airline were kept waiting to be served by only one receptionist, resulting in another half-hour wait to confirm our booking, even though there was another receptionist available. It was disappointing to see this level of service from a highly-rated hotel. When we checked into our rooms, we were a group of seven people with three kids and had to manage with two rooms on different levels, which was not ideal but acceptable under the circumstances. However, the room service was a significant issue. There was no one available to attend to the room service area in the kitchen. After multiple failed attempts to reach room service, I had to call the reception to order food. Despite clearly stating that we only wanted chicken and no beef or ham, a beef burger was delivered. I realized this only after taking a couple of bites, which was deeply distressing as it goes against my religious beliefs. The receptionist apologized for the mistake, but such an error is far from acceptable and completely destroyed my trust in the service. Additionally, one item from our order was missing. When I called the reception, they assured me it was being prepared and would be delivered soon, but it never arrived. The kids did not like the fish and chips, which was unusual, forcing me to go out and buy takeaway food later at night. I was so frustrated by this point that I didn't bother calling the reception again for the missing food. Although not a major complaint, I was expecting small packs of toothpaste and a toothbrush in the bathroom, given the hotel's high rating. This was a minor inconvenience as our luggage was split across different levels, making it difficult to find our toiletries in the morning. Overall, my stay at Rydges South Gate was a terrible experience. I would strongly advise the hotel management to improve their service quality and show greater respect for guests' religious beliefs. Such oversight is unacceptable and can significantly impact the overall guest experience.
We had a delightful one-night stay. Upon our arrival at midday, we were pleased to find that the room was prepared ahead of schedule. The adherence to meticulous cleaning standards was particularly commendable. The entire staff exhibited a high level of friendliness, and their willingness to assist was evident. The location is conveniently situated near major attractions, yet we experienced minimal disturbances from noise during our rest. We look forward to returning for another stay and express our gratitude.
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