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Rydges World Square Sydney Hotel

4.5 of 5
389 Pitt Street, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia (Formerly Avillion Hotel)
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Rydges World Square Sydney Hotel
Ranked #77 of 209 hotels in Sydney
3.5 of 5 stars 540 Reviews
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  • Darling Harbour(33)
  • Very good(24)
  • Great location(15)
  • Executive Lounge(11)
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1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2012 NEW via mobile

Cons - Blood stain on sheets - Additional $5 charge on every room service order, despite no mention of this fee on in room dining menu - Booking confirmation claimed accommodation charges had been charged to credit card but on check out front desk staff said no charges had been made. Then couldn't pay using eftpos because card couldn't swipe... More

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Perth, Western Australia, Australia
2 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2012 NEW

Love the location of the hotel .. Love the fact that we have a supermarket behind the hotel for our water supply ( for the family ), The monorail station just next door ( for the adventurers ), the multi-national restaurants around the hotel ( for the culinary adventurers ) .. We stayed in a family room .. We were... More

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Sydney, Australia
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2012 NEW

Just buyer beware that reception requests your credit card (or debit card) and (without telling you) take $100 (plus their banking fee) and keep the $$ for up to 10 days. When requested why they advise this is standard practice - so you lose cash or credit (and interest) and pay there banking fees. Hang onto those credit - especially... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

After purchasing a mystery deal on wotif I read rewviews about this hotel and was preparing for the worst, however I had a nice surprise. Room was spacious and the bathroom was super size as well, it had a bath, shower, 2 seperatdd sinks and a mirror running from one side of the wall to another, I felt like I'm... More

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Adelaide, Australia
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW via mobile
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The staff are friendly. The room pretty ordinary- dusty, thin walls, cracked basin. Food awful.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW
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It's a 4-star hotel in Sydney, so price-wise, it was fine, although it being the same as the opening weekend of Mardi-Gras added about $100 to the usual price, which was fine. When I entered the room, I noticed the room had a disabled bathroom, which in itself is not a problem, except trying to have a shower ends up... More

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Tish Nyar, General Manager at Rydges World Square Sydney Hotel, responded to this review
31 May 2012

Mardi Gras is one of our busiest weekends! So yes we were tight on room stock. Pleasingly the reception team did report the ceiling issue and it has been repaired. I am sorry for the lack of empathy on the part of my team they should have been more responsive and attentive. Be assured I have followed up with this.... More

Qld, Oz
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Although I only spent one night here as part of a business trip, I was impressed with the hotel and the service I received. I walked from Central train station (Town Hall station is probably closer but I had a heavy suitcase and knew there were lifts from the platform at Central) and it was only around a 10 minute... More

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Tish Nyar, General Manager at Rydges World Square Sydney Hotel, responded to this review
31 May 2012

Glad you enjoyed your stay and yes there are a lot of advantages to being in the heart of the city. Look forward to welcoming you back. Regards, Tish Nyar General Manager More

1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 via mobile
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I was very disappointed to discover that the gym was being redeveloped. I always choose a hotel with a gym and there is nothing I could find on the website to indicate that the gym is closed for renovations.

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Tish Nyar, General Manager at Rydges World Square Sydney Hotel, responded to this review
29 May 2012

Dear Hannah, I am terribly sorry that the closer of the gym inconvenienced you. Due to necessary electrical maintenance on the floor the gym is located we had no other option than to close the gym for 9 hours on the 28th of May. Alternate arrangements where made with a local gym for those guest’s wanting to use the gym,... More

Canberra, Australia
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Well the hotel is splendid and being a former wait staff in rydges canberra, i have never doubted the rooms and service. i went to sydney for a few interviews and the location of the hotel was really convenient. I had dinner at the sphere restaurant and the food and service was amazing.. however i am pretty disappointed with the... More

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Tish Nyar, General Manager at Rydges World Square Sydney Hotel, responded to this review
24 May 2012

I am really sorry for the inconvenience caused with your bookings. I will chase this up myself, but please don’t let this discourage you from coming back. I am glad the team in the restaurant took good care of you though. Let me know when you are coming back so we can make it up to you. Regards, Tish Nyar... More

Sunderland, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012
2
people found this review helpful

We stayed at this hotel for 3 nights and had a family room which has a double bed in one room with the bathroom next to it and 2 single beds in another room which was joined with a door. The beds were comfy and rooms were clean. The staff were very accomodating and gave us an earlir check-in which... More

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Tish Nyar, General Manager at Rydges World Square Sydney Hotel, responded to this review
24 May 2012

That’s great, I am glad you had a wonderful stay with us. Our family and double double rooms are some of the most popular we have. Next time you are in town try our Seafood Banquet on a Friday or Saturday night Vincenzo would love to look after you! Regards, Tish Nyar General Manager More

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Address: 389 Pitt Street, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia (Formerly Avillion Hotel)
Price range (per night):* S$193 - 403

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