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

Explore the area

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9 Glenelg Street, South Bank, South Brisbane, QLD, 4101
  • Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • South Bank Parklands
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Queensland Performing Arts Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Brisbane, QLD (BNE)
    ‪19 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
(23 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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)
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 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)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(66 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 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
(33 reviews)
  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

King Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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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

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 King Room

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

About the neighborhood

Brisbane

Located in South Brisbane, Rydges South Bank is next to popular attractions like Queensland Conservatorium and Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. This 304-room, 4.5-star hotel has an outdoor pool along with free in-room WiFi and a gym. Centrally located in Brisbane, the hotel is connected to the convention center and also a short walk from South Bank Parklands and South Bank Lifestyle Market.

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

  • ‪Tai Tai - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ahmet's Licenced Turkish Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Grill'd - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Olé - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Boost Juice - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Rydges South Bank

Luxury Brisbane hotel connected to the convention center, steps from Queensland Conservatorium
At Rydges South Bank, guests enjoy an outdoor pool, a gym, and a sauna. Valet parking is offered for AUD 55 per night. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with concierge services, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and a conference center.
Guests can expect free WiFi and LCD TVs with cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Refrigerators, minibars, and coffee makers are also standard.
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.

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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 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
  • 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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 60.0 per night
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

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 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

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 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers valet 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

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).

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

Is free cancellation available at Rydges South Bank?

Rydges South Bank offers free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Rydges South Bank?

As of Sep 17, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rydges South Bank on Sep 21, 2025 start from $152.06, excluding 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 do within easy reach of Rydges South Bank?

This hotel is situated in South Brisbane within a 10-minute walk of South Bank Parklands and Queensland Performing Arts Centre. You'll also find Suncorp Stadium and XXXX Brewery within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Rydges South Bank?

Yes, valet parking is offered for AUD 55 per night. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Rydges South Bank include a casino on the premises?

No, Rydges South Bank doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Rydges South Bank?

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

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Rydges South Bank?

This riverfront hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a poolside restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Rydges South Bank?

No, but this hotel does have a sauna.

Does Rydges South Bank have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Rydges South Bank serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at CBD Cafe Bar and Dining.

Does Rydges South Bank allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Rydges South Bank though service animals are welcome.

Does Rydges South Bank have connecting rooms?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

How close is the airport from Rydges South Bank?

The closest major airport to Rydges South Bank is Brisbane Airport (BNE), which is 12.2 mi away (25 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Rydges South Bank?

Yes, some guestrooms at Rydges South Bank offer a furnished balcony and may feature city views.

Rydges South Bank Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 603 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 248 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1007 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

Chao

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern rooms and bathrooms with easy to use wifi.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. The hotel was full, but we could feel like the only guests. Reception and Concierge staff were prompt and professional.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Roger

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Lack of amenities in room eg toiletries, notepaper etc. The room was pretty basic. Bach us breakfast was OK No newspapers available.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

DAMIAN

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice easy walking distance to the theatres.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Briohny

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maretta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved the view from the 11th floor where we stayed. It looked over at Southbank and Brisbane city. The numerous taverns and cafes were below and across the road at Southbank. The markets, also at Southbank, were crowded and entertaining. Plenty of coloured lights and entertainment in entire area. Within short walking distance to Brisbane city if you wanted to go there or Casino. Will of course be back to Ridges. A suggestion - a little kitchenette would enhance the room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Norman

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Services
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Nicole

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and the bed was extremely comfortable. The shower pressure was amazing. The staff were mostly very friendly. The buffett breakfast the next morning didnt have the same cleanliness as the room. Overall was had a geeat time and would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nathan

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Darrell

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Imogene

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were lovely and accommodating and the room was beautiful and clean. We enjoyed our stay and will certainly book here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very Convenient spot. Love the pillows!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

gilbert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Matthew

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our group had stayed here a few times now We keep coming back as the staff is fantastic
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

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

10/10 Excellent

Tom

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

10/10 Excellent

Harpal, Manukau

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
5 ⭐️
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regan

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

8/10 Good

Nicole

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025