Rydges Sydney Central

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Rydges
8.2 (6517 reviews)
28 Albion Street, Surry Hills , Sydney , au

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Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Helpful staff
Comfortable beds
Spacious rooms
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Slow lifts
Soft beds
Room service tray fee

Categories

Cleanliness
7.73
Some rooms reported cleanliness issues; staff responsive but persistent problems noted.
Service
8.9
Staff were friendly and helpful, with quick responses to requests.
Location
8.94
Location is fantastic, with many attractions within walking distance.
Room Quality
7.89
Rooms are comfortable but some guests had issues with soft beds.
Amenities
8.22
Good amenities including a pool, but some upkeep needed.
Value for Money
7.88
Good value for the location; some issues reported with room service fees.
Food and Beverage
7.93
Breakfast options were noted to be excellent.
Overall Experience
8.1
Generally good experience with some areas for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-18 16:43

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Indulge in deluxe beds and custom furnishings in all rooms and suites at Rydges Sydney Central. Enjoy modern amenities such as internet access and a large flat-screen TV for your comfort and convenience.

Relaxation and Recreation
Take a dip in the 15-metre indoor pool, rejuvenate in the spa, or break a sweat in the fitness centre. Unwind in the sauna after a day of exploring the vibrant Sydney city.

Dining and Entertainment
Savor specialty beers at the onsite Sydney Brewery Surry Hills bar and restaurant. Start your day with a full buffet breakfast at Albies Restaurant. With 24-hour room service, you can enjoy delicious meals at any time.

Experience the best of Sydney from the convenience of Rydges Sydney Central. Book now for a memorable stay!

Important information:

Please note that there is a 1.5% charge when you pay with a credit card.

As per Government regulations, only fully vaccinated guests are permitted to enter this hotel from October 11th 2021. Guests from lockdown areas are not permitted to enter and proof of address must be produced when requested.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SYD

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    People 3 years old and over stay for AUD 55 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs AUD 55 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 6517 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.73
Service: 8.9
Location: 8.94
Room Quality: 7.89
Amenities: 8.22
Value for Money: 7.88
Food and Beverage: 7.93
Overall Experience: 8.1
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Debi • extended_group • au
8
Pros:

Amazing Location. Great staff.

Cons:

They could upgrade the pillows

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • extended_group • au
7
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Judith • solo_traveller • au
4
Ok
Pros:

Location to Sydney Central Station

Cons:

No view
Poor room lighting
Majorly overpriced

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Kellie • solo_traveller • au
10
Convenient, Comfy , great Staff 🤩
Pros:

Everything 🤩

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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kyle • family_with_children • au
8
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Sarah Jane • family_with_children • au
10
best hotel ever
Pros:

everything

Cons:

nothing

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • couple • ie
8
Would recommend, just a pity about the pool
Pros:

The room was comfortable and clean

Cons:

The pool was closed the first two days we were there, we had no prior notice of this, and if we had we would’ve stayed elsewhere as this was one of the main reasons we chose this hotel in the first place

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Guillaume • family_with_children • fr
9
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John • family_with_children • ie
1
Disgusting hygiene standards of exposed mattress protector.
Pros:

The breakfast was very good.

Cons:

The mattress in bed had no mattress protector and the base sheet one day was for a single bed, not a king size bed. They also pushed 2 single beds together to make the so called king size so with no mattress protector on it there was a big dip in the middle making it extremely uncomfortable. The Duty manager response was beyond appauling. When they thought they had corrected the problem they hadn't so I showed him photos of exposed mattress to PROOVE my complaint. The relationship between Bed bugs and exposed mattresses does not have to be elaborated on. Disgusting hygiene standards by housekeeping and the Duty Manager.

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Loreto • family_with_children • cl
9
Pros:

Muy bien ubicado para mí viaje.

Cons:

La espera del ascensor.

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Menemencioglu • family_with_children • au
10
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Shanelle • solo_traveller • au
2
2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Bella • couple • au
8
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Louise • extended_group • au
7
Good location for getting around Sydney
Pros:

The location and staff were fantastic. It was very clean and neat. The rooms were in the process of being updated.

Cons:

The air con in the bedroom was very noisy of a night time. So much so we needed to have it turned off! It was more expensive than other hotels nearby but we had a conference there, so for convenience sake we stayed on location.

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Mcguire • family_with_children • au
9
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Simon • solo_traveller • au
7
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Sharon • extended_group • au
10
2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Hurst • solo_traveller • nz
10
It was an amazing holiday and your hospitality made it super easy and an overall amazing experience.
Pros:

I loved how clean and tidy it was along with the great service from staff you were all lovely and I will definitely be back!

Cons:

Nothing to fault

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Richards • family_with_children • au
6
Pros:

The proximity to central railway station. The indoor pool & spa.
Reasonable price.
Pleasant front desk staff.

Cons:

Sloppy housekeeping,. Towels removed during tidy up & not replaced, Had to ask several times to get replacements.
No top ups of tea, sugar or coffee, ended up buying some from local store.
Very uncomfortable bed. Big zipper down the middle that was not covered.
Average breakfast at an expensive price. Better value at nearby cafes.
Sydney Brewery ~ good beer , but very average food.

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Rick • couple • nl
3
Do not recommend.
Pros:

The staff was really friendly and helpful in finding a solution when we encountered problems (see below).

Cons:

We had to move rooms twice. The first room was simply outdated and not clean (hairs, stains, etc.). When telling staff at the reception she smiled affirmatively, as we apparently were not the first one filing such complaint. The second room had problems with the AC and was therefore extremely damp, causing for asthma problems. The third room was spacious but we found the beds in all three rooms to be way too soft. Providing not enough support for two athletically build 6’2, 80kg men. Had to engineer something ourselves to provide for a comfortable stay as there were several other things that weren’t up to par for what you can expect of a 4-star hotel.

P.s. we noticed other people moving rooms too due to similar issues.

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee