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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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Located near the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Rydges South Bank offers a comfortable stay with three on-site breakfast restaurants. Relax at the outdoor pool or sauna after a busy day. Enjoy helpful staff, laundry services, and in-room WiFi for a convenient getaway.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Pool

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)

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

Deluxe Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(72 reviews)

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)

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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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
(1 review)
  • 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)

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

Deluxe 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 neighborhood

Map
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
  • Wheel of Brisbane - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Queensland Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chocolateria San Churro - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ahmet's Turkish Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Olé - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tai Tai - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Burrito Bar - ‬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, dry cleaning/laundry services, and 2 bars. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, CBD Cafe Bar and Dining, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and kids' meals. In addition to a gym and a 24-hour business center, 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), luggage storage, and multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance, smoke-free premises, and meeting rooms
  • 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
  • Recycling, refrigerators, and free infant beds

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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 59 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
  • 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 crib
  • 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 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • 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

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 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

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?

Valet parking is available for AUD 59 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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Reviews

Rydges South Bank Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 609 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 245 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1007 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice resort atmosphere with large pool with swim up bar and sand beach entrance.
View from our room
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, clean and spacious
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lachlan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was conveniently located in a prime spot in South Bank. We were able to easily walk to all of the hot spots!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Handy position. Good hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was short so we did not get to use all the amenities but the staff were very friendly and helpful. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Una

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

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wverythung was great, room, check in, check out. However the parking was a bit rediculous at $59 a night. Also when you put the card out for the room not to be cleaned they cleaned it anyway.
Pool.area was very clean. Small pool as far as most pools go but was fun for the kids
Partial City view room 124.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Shaw Hua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good food and nice walk closeby
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clint

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really great place to stay in Brisbane for a weekend getaway with friends.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great experience, apart from one lift not working and another having glitches. The breakfast is a must experience- variety and lovely environment.
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

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great centrally located hotel, walking distance to Southbank attractions
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was really comfortable, the room was gorgeous, lovely view and the staff were friendly and helpful. Lots of dining options around a short walk to the water. We loved our stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spacious room, close to dinner and entertainment options
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lei

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

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corinna

Liked: Amenities
View was amazing , room aesthetic was perfect , The bed was so comfortable .. great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daisy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel is very clean and has comfortable beds. I like to stay here because the prices were affordable, and I was able to walk everywhere because it was very close to shopping and food areas. Also, I was able to walk near the river and cross the bridge to the other side, and enjoy the views from the top of another hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall very good, however one of the 3 elevators was out of service for our entire 7 day stay which led to long wait times to go up and down from the 10th floor.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The space was really inviting and having the breakfast included was amazing. The food was seriously delicious. Enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Phillip

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

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Went to South Bank for Dinner following our Event at the Convention Centre. A short walk from our Hotel Accommodation. Definitely stay there Again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

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

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very handy to convention centre. Ground floor bar nice and casual. Easy to order.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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