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Rydges South Bank

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A multi-story hotel with a curved facade, outdoor seating areas, and a visible entrance.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the restaurant.
A modern hotel lobby with a glass entrance, a reception desk labeled "CONCIERGE", and a white car parked outside.
A couple standing by a window with a city view, holding champagne glasses.
A rooftop pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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9 Glenelg Street, South Bank, South Brisbane, QLD, 4101
  • Place, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, South Bank Parklands
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Queensland Performing Arts Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Brisbane, QLD (BNE)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a vanity with a mirror, a purple armchair, and a small table.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the city.

Deluxe Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a small round table, a purple armchair, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(43 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the city.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(87 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a vase with flowers.

Superior Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the city.

King Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Balcony King Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Balcony Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a vanity with a mirror, a purple armchair, and a small table.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Rydges South Bank

Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and 2 bars/lounges. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a fitness centre, a poolside bar and a sauna are on-site.
Rydges South Bank offers 304 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. LCD televisions come with cable channels and pay-per-view films. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Brisbane hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a sauna and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Rydges South Bank's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be connected to the convention centre and just a quick walk from South Bank Parklands. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 bars and an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy local cuisine while dining at CBD Cafe Bar and Dining
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes a gym and a sauna
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness, spaciousness and overall comfort
  • Steps from Queensland Conservatorium and Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
Rydges South Bank offers its guests an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the luxury Rydges South Bank. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4.5-star Brisbane hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
CBD Cafe Bar and Dining – This bar specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Bacchus South Bank – Overlooking the pool, this restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast and lunch. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Soleil Pool Bar – This poolside cocktail bar only serves dinner. Open selected days.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Valet parking on site (AUD 59 per night)
  • Limited on-site valet parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: AUD 45 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 cot
  • 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 centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • 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
  • Lift
  • 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 cot

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • 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
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.50 per cent 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 60.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately AUD 45 for adults and from 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 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property class

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

Rydges South Bank Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 640 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 235 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1009 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay and close yo everything on Southbank
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property in a great central location! Would happily visit again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exactly as expected, great location for South Bank, West End and the CBD.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property, rooms are clean, and well maintained. Dining on site is convenient, staff are helpful, and friendly. Overall we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dionisio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for girls trip with plenty of restaurant options nearby
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast buffet was extensive, fresh and made to order eggs. AC was great. Enjoyed the on site cafe . Loved the complimentary wine tasting!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

SHELLEY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, spacious well appointed room and lovely breakfast. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Close to theatres and Southbank park which is great for kids. Numerous restaurants nearby. Facilities are well maintained and clean. Buffet breakfast was definitively a hit with my family, delicious and great variety. Close to bus stops and train station.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central to everything we needed to see Brisbane , Very happy with the Stay and all the Staff , will be going back on our next Trip to Brisbane
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tapuae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes, staff were courteous, break was very good,aircon good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mikko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff, location and premises.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Warwick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Staff very helpful and attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and tidy. Very roomy. The breakfast was amazing with plenty of choices. Great service provided during check in. Walki g distance to restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely big room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, and a well kept property.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay in one of the nicest areas of Brisbane. “Walls to many restaurants, river very close entertainment very close. The staff were extremely accommodating and friendly. We will definitely recommend and if we ever in Brisbane would be our first choice to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff & all facilities of a high standard
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Digital kiosk checkin was speedy, and staff were very accommodating to our requests to leave bags and use facilities after we competed in a fitness race nearby
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Boon Cheng Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay at Rydges Southbank in Brisbane. Ideal location, close to eateries and cafes. Staff were helpful and friendly. Gym was great too.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay, staff amazing, food delicious, roomy rooms and walking distance to everything. Will definitely be booking here again. ❤️
Pleasantly pretty throughout the hotel
A view from my room
Roomy rooms
Good morning Brissy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was ready early and easy check in and check out
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
clean, really good facilities, fantastic location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026