Rydges Fortitude Valley

4.0 star property
VIP Access

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Breakfast and dinner served
Family Room | Pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Outdoor pool
Breakfast and dinner served
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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601 Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills, QLD, 4006
  • Place, Royal International Convention Centre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Brisbane Showgrounds
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tivoli
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Brisbane, QLD (BNE)
    ‪14 min drive‬
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Room options

Superior Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(56 reviews)
  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Arena View King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed OR 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Superior Accessible Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Superior Room, Accessible

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 290 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 495 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Brisbane

Located in Bowen Hills, Rydges Fortitude Valley is adjacent to Brisbane Showgrounds and within a 15-minute walk of popular sights like Royal Children's Hospital. This 208-room, 4-star hotel has a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour gym.

What's nearby

  • Royal International Convention Centre - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Brisbane Showgrounds - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Tivoli - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Fortitude Music Hall - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • James Street - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Exhibition Station - 2 min walk
  • Brisbane Airport (BNE) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Happy Stack Cookies - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Winghaus - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Jubilee Hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Little Bird - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪El Camino Cantina Bowen Hills - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Rydges Fortitude Valley

At Rydges Fortitude Valley, guests enjoy an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free WiFi in public areas. If you drive, self parking is AUD 35 per night, and there's also an area shuttle. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with tours/tickets and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a conference center, a business center, and a TV in a common area.
50-inch LCD TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Pillowtop beds sport pillow menus and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Sitting areas, refrigerators, and minibars are other standard amenities.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Area shuttle up to 2.5 km
  • Covered self parking on site (AUD 35 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: AUD 35 for adults and AUD 17.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Paddock Bar
  • Six Acres Restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Conference center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (39 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (35 inches high)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity (31 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (39 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2016
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless 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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 70.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 35 for adults and AUD 17.50 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: AUD 35 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 70.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.50 percent

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-5:30 AM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • Parking has height restrictions.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Rydges Fortitude Valley Hotel Bowen Hills
Rydges Fortitude Valley Hotel
Rydges Fortitude Valley Bowen Hills
Rydges Fortitude Valley
Rydges Fortitude Valley Hotel
Rydges Fortitude Valley Bowen Hills
Rydges Fortitude Valley Hotel Bowen Hills

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Rydges Fortitude Valley?

Rydges Fortitude Valley offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Rydges Fortitude Valley?

As of Jun 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rydges Fortitude Valley on Jul 5, 2026 start from $154, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see near Rydges Fortitude Valley?

This hotel is situated in Bowen Hills within a short 1-minute walk of Brisbane Showgrounds and also 17 minutes on foot from James Street. You'll also find XXXX Brewery and South Bank Parklands within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Rydges Fortitude Valley?

Yes, covered parking is offered for AUD 35 per night with in/out privileges. Though parking is limited parking, wheelchair-accessible parking is also available.

Does Rydges Fortitude Valley feature a casino at the property?

No, Rydges Fortitude Valley doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Rydges Fortitude Valley?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What do couples enjoy most about Rydges Fortitude Valley?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge.

Does Rydges Fortitude Valley have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Rydges Fortitude Valley feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Rydges Fortitude Valley serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Six Acres Restaurant.

Does Rydges Fortitude Valley allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Rydges Fortitude Valley though service animals are welcome.

Does Rydges Fortitude Valley have connecting rooms available?

Yes, this hotel has connecting rooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How close is the airport from Rydges Fortitude Valley?

The closest major airport to Rydges Fortitude Valley is Brisbane Airport (BNE), which is 9.5 mi away (18 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Rydges Fortitude Valley?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Rydges Fortitude Valley.

Does Rydges Fortitude Valley offer wedding services?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at Rydges Fortitude Valley.

Rydges Fortitude Valley Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 638 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great easy stay - thank you
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hayden

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and awesome breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean modern rooms, friendly staff and good location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely perfect stay with great quality meals and beverages, thou i would like to see fresh seafood on the menu mainly lobster.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
5 stars the Room was great staff were amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, super clean. Breakfast was superb.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the room was clean and fresh, highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at reception were fabulous, so helpful! The room was so comfortable and impeccably clean. We love staying at Rydges.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Beau

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff, great location lots of restaurants/ cafes in the area, 7 minute walk to the fortitude valley, room was spotless when arrived, definitely will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accommodation, excellent service overall from our staff. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff were very helpful when needed
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really comfortable stay loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ashwin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and big family room staff so friendly and splendid service .It can’t be any better than this.👍
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Harsinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything is up to standard
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was lovely, clean and modern. Convenient parking & great location in the CBD. Breakfast buffet did not disappoint. Very happy with our stay. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Benson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Honestly every time i stay here the staff are always friendly, 11 am check out with black out curtains was amazing for a much needed sleep in. Close to everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice hotel, located in a quiet area. Our room was a good size and comfortable. We ordered room service on our first night and enjoyed the quality and taste of what we ordered - as well as the timeliness of receiving our order. The area is walkable and has dining options.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff always welcoming and go out of their way to make sure that your stay is 100 service guaranteed. Rooms are clean and tidy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Belinda Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic comfortable stay. Beautiful room, excellent location, easy check in. Great staff...
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. It’s my regular accommodation option for Brisbane
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Dionisio

Liked: Amenities
Great place to visit
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025