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Rydges South Bank

4.5 star property

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
2 bars/lounges, cocktail bar
Front of property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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9 Glenelg Street, South Bank, South Brisbane, QLD, 4101
  • Place, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, South Bank Parklands
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Queensland Performing Arts Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Brisbane, QLD (BNE)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room

Deluxe Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(76 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

King Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Balcony King Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Balcony Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

River View Balcony King Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

River View Balcony Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

King Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Brisbane

With a stay at Rydges South Bank, you'll be centrally located in Brisbane, steps from Queensland Conservatorium and within a 5-minute walk of Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. .This luxury hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from South Bank Lifestyle Market and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from South Bank Parklands.

What's nearby

  • Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • South Bank Parklands - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Queensland Performing Arts Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Wheel of Brisbane - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Queensland Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • South Brisbane Station - 5 min walk
  • Brisbane Airport (BNE) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chocolateria San Churro - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Olé - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Plough Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ahmet's Turkish Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Spaghetti House Trattoria - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Rydges South Bank

Luxury Brisbane hotel connected to the convention center, steps from Queensland Conservatorium
Rydges South Bank offers 304 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. LCD televisions come with cable channels and pay movies. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Brisbane hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 304 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
CBD Cafe Bar and Dining - This bar specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. A children's menu is available.
Bacchus South Bank - Overlooking the pool, this restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast and lunch. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Soleil Pool Bar - This poolside cocktail bar serves dinner only. Open select days.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Valet parking on site (AUD 59 per night)
  • Limited on-site valet parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: AUD 44 for adults and AUD 25 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bacchus South Bank
  • CBD Cafe Bar and Dining
  • Soleil Pool Bar

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On a river

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 12 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1996
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.50 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 60.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 44 for adults and AUD 25 for children
  • Valet parking fee: AUD 59 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 60.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.50 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Rydges Bank
Rydges Bank Hotel
Rydges Bank Hotel South
Rydges South
Rydges South Bank
South Bank Rydges
Rydges South Bank Hotel South Brisbane
Rydges South Bank Hotel
Rydges South Bank South Brisbane

Rydges South Bank Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 608 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 244 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1004 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rachel

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in wasn't available till late, 50 dollar parking not included. Charged double and staff unpolite
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dwade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed several times, always get a king suite, good size, good location if you need to be reasonably central, staff are friendly and attentive
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Helen

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a great location. Staff was tip-top & hotel kept in great conditon. Special kudos to both the manager who offered us an upgraded room because we had a leaky sink faucet (we declined the move but I appreciated his concern for enhacing our stay) and for the tall gentleman who fixed the leak problem. He was pleasant, very focused on resolving the problem quickly, diagnosed & quickly fetched the part, left the work space clean and was out in less than 30 minutes ... great job.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Flor

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facilitiex
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Xuetao

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rusty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location especially if attending events at the convention centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah, Meridan Plains

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've never stayed at this property! It was a sweet surprise! It felt amazing and we felt very much at home. The staff in reception and concierge were great! It was a delight. In fact so delightful, I cancelled a room at another property for a booking we had coming up and rebooked at Rydges! Thanks everyone!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Una

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service and location as well as food
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julianne

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Attractive comfortable spaces for relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lei

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall very nice and modern
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Walking distance to all that Southbank has to offer and straight across the river to the city. Clean, modern facilities.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Pavel

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleni, Bentleigh East

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
We were extremely impressed with the whole experience. The room was comfortable and airy and we loved the balcony. The staff were so helpful when we checked in and everything made us feel welcome and special. The cleanliness in the room was lovely. Breakfast was also so good. Thanks for a wonderful evening, night and morning. Lots of brownie points for all.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Chih Hao

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brenden

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and Service was very disappointing The concierge staff was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Phillip, Brisbane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rydges South Bank is a very good hotel that is in a great location. The room are standard but clean and comfortable - we really liked the balcony with excellent views of the city. We would come back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely professional service. Exceptional rooms
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025