The hype
Travelers love the 'Dream Beds' and the pool, but often complain about the slow elevators and the $35 breakfast price tag.
Rydges Sydney Central
$150-250/ Nacht
Buchen Sie dieses Hotel, wenn You want a reliable home base with a killer pool and craft brewery attached, right on the edge of Sydney's coolest dining neighborhood.
Warum Gäste es lieben
- The 15-meter heated indoor pool (a rarity in this price range)
- Attached Sydney Brewery Surry Hills for excellent craft beer and pub grub
- Location: 2-minute walk to Central Station and 5 minutes to Surry Hills' best eats
Kurzfassung: A solid, unpretentious workhorse hotel that trades ultra-modern luxury for a great pool, a better location, and a brewery in the lobby.
Bewertet von @travellingthroughtrauma: I had such a relaxing stay here in North Sydney. The room was incredibly spacious and the bed was super comfortable. I really loved the eco-friendly option to get $10 credit just for skipping housekeeping—such a smart perk!
Was Gäste, die hier übernachtet haben, sagten
Reality check
The 'Executive' rooms are just standard rooms on higher floors with free water; don't expect a suite unless you book a 'Suite'.
- You're a family who needs a pool to tire out the kids
- You're a business traveler who needs to be near Central Station
- You appreciate a good IPA immediately after checking in
Sauberkeit & Instandhaltung
8.5
- Housekeeping: Daily service is reliable. Some reports of dust under beds in older reviews, but generally consistent.
- Bathroom hygiene: Bathrooms are clean but can feel dated. Grout is usually scrubbed well. One recent report of a dirty shower head.
- Maintenance: Renovated in 2018, but wear is showing. Watch for slow drains or scuffed skirting boards.
- Linens & towels: Towels are standard hotel grade—clean but not plush. Sheets are crisp.
- Odors & scents: Lobby smells like the brewery (yeast/hops) in the evenings—a plus or minus depending on you. Rooms are generally neutral.
Sleepability™
7.5STILL
0-4LAUT
4-7,5MÄSSIG
7,5-10STILL
- Traffic noise on Albion Street (buses/trucks)
- Hallway noise and elevator dings (doors are heavy but walls are thin)
- Friday night crowd noise from the brewery below (lower floors only)
Vor der Buchung
Gut zu wissen
- A security deposit (approx. $100 AUD) is required at check-in via credit card.
- The pool is popular with families; go early morning (6-8 AM) for lap swimming.
- There is a Woolworths Metro supermarket one block away for cheaper snacks/drinks.
Was Sie einpacken sollten
- Earplugs (essential for lower floors)
- Goggles and swimsuit (the pool is the highlight)
- Universal power adapter (outlets are standard Aussie Type I)
Zimmer-Genie
Beste Auswahl
- Room 542 (specifically noted by guests as quiet with a balcony)
- Executive King rooms on Level 9 or higher for less street noise
- Courtyard-facing rooms for maximum quiet
Zimmer, die Sie meiden sollten
- Rooms near the elevators (constant dinging)
- Level 1-3 street-facing rooms (brewery and traffic noise)
- Standard rooms if you need a bathtub (most are shower-only)
Zimmerwunsch-Genie – kopieren & einfügen
“I am a light sleeper and would appreciate a room on a high floor (Level 6+), facing the internal courtyard or away from Albion Street. Please avoid rooms directly adjacent to the elevator.”
FAQ & Geheimtipps
Alles, was Sie vor der Buchung wirklich wissen möchten.
Is the pool heated?
Yes, the 15m indoor pool is heated and open year-round, usually 6am-10pm.
How much is parking?
Expensive. Self-parking is ~$58 AUD per night. There are cheaper public lots nearby if you hunt for them.
Is breakfast included?
Usually no. The buffet at Manna Loft is ~$35 AUD per person. It's decent but you can get better coffee nearby for $5.
Can I open the windows?
Yes, most rooms have windows that open slightly for fresh air; Balcony rooms have full sliding doors.
Is there a gym?
Yes, but it's basic. Cardio machines and dumbbells up to ~20kg. No squat rack or heavy lifting equipment.
How far is the train station?
Central Station is a 3-minute walk (200 meters). You can catch the light rail or train to anywhere in Sydney easily.
Insider-Tipps
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Skip the hotel breakfast and walk 1 minute to Reuben Hills for one of Sydney's best coffees and brunches.
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Join the 'Priority Guest Rewards' (free) before booking to potentially get 20% off dining and drinks at the brewery.
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The 'Executive' upgrade often just means a higher floor and free bottled water—check the price difference carefully.
5 Dinge, die Sie wissen sollten, bevor Sie losfahren
💡The elevators can be painfully slow during morning rush hour.
💡The 'Family Rooms' are surprisingly spacious, often fitting two double beds with room to spare.
💡There is a koi pond in the lobby that kids are weirdly obsessed with.
💡The sauna is actually hot and well-maintained, unlike many hotel saunas.
💡You can cast your own streaming services to the TV in renovated rooms.
Lokaler Reiseführer
Karte
Sehen Sie, wo sich Rydges Sydney Central befindet und was in der Nähe ist.