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Rydges South Bank

4.5 star property
Luxury Brisbane hotel connected to the convention center, steps from Queensland Conservatorium

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Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner
3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Front of property
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pool

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area | LCD TV, pay movies

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Sofa bed - double
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Balcony Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

King Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

River View Balcony Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Balcony King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

River View Balcony King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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9 Glenelg Street, South Bank, South Brisbane, QLD, 4101

What's nearby

  • Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • South Bank Parklands - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Queensland Performing Arts Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • XXXX Brewery - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Suncorp Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Max Brenner Chocolate Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Charming Squire - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ahmet's Licenced Turkish Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Plough Inn Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ole Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Rydges South Bank

Luxury hotel near Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
Located close to Queensland Conservatorium and Wheel of Brisbane, Rydges South Bank provides a poolside bar, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and local cuisine. In addition to a bar and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Babysitting (surcharge), a banquet hall, and a front-desk safe
  • Tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and laundry services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 304 rooms include comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, free infant beds, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Valet parking on site (AUD 55 per night)
  • 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
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Bacchus South Bank
  • CBD Cafe Bar and Dining

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • 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 crib

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone

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

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

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 55 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Rydges South Bank have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Rydges South Bank pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Rydges South Bank?

Valet parking is available for AUD 55 per night.

What time is check-in at Rydges South Bank?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Rydges South Bank?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Rydges South Bank located?

Located in South Brisbane, this luxury hotel is steps from Queensland Conservatorium and Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. South Bank Parklands and South Bank Lifestyle Market are also within 5 minutes. South Brisbane Station is only a 5-minute walk and South Bank Station is 7 minutes.

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Rydges South Bank Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 597 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 247 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Excellent service from all staff, the breakfast buffet was amazing and the room was comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Nice easy walking distance to the theatres.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Extremely pleasant stay, very quiet, the bed was really comfortable, great food. I would happily stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Will stay again, room was clean and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

The view from our room was amazing day and night. Very comfy beds and quite a large room. The whole hotel is beautifully furnished. Breakfast was amazing. Great location for walking to restaurants and activities. Staff so very helpful. We will certainly return when next in Brisbane
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Good place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

Good place to stay in south bank
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

A luxurious hotel located in a convenient location of South Bank. Rooms are clean and spacious.

10/10

Great location, easy walk to city or transport. Room was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Very clean, convenient love the pool area
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Great place to stay it was handy for walking where I needed to
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Large family rooms, competitive pricing, first class breakfast buffet.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

This is an excellent location for the South Bank. The hotel is modern, and smart. The hotel restaurant food was superb. However we had a bedroom directly over the bar, which on one evening had a birthday party, therefore be careful about the room allocated. We should have asked to be moved.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Really clean safe part of Brisbane with easy transport options and walking distance to restaurants . Accommodation was very nice, clean and quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Great location, very handy to restaurants and easy walk into Brisbane CBD. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Beautiful hotel and very clean

10/10

Excellent location, comfortable bedding, ample amenities, and lovely staff. I highly recommend Rydges South Bank for your stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10

Loved the spacious room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Great location & loved room layout very comfortable will definitely stay at the property when next in Brisbane. Highly recommend..
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

Great location with easy access to heaps of restaurants and the Southbank pool & beach. Great sized room for a family of 4 with young kids too.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

Clean room, Good service & food. Bathroom could do with an update. Leaky shower with slow drain & sink tap not compatible with basin unable to fit hands under running tap. Good location no major issues.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Smooth check-in process with friendly staff who provided helpful information about local attractions. The room was spotless and well-maintained, with prompt room service whenever needed. It also offered great views, and the concierge team was very accommodating to any requests.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Beds are surprisingly comfy! Room was quite clean and loved the convenience of being able to (valet!) park and walk everywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025