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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • 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

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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)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 430 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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 WiFi

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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 WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Balcony Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Brisbane

City center stay.With a stay at this South Brisbane hotel, you'll be steps from Queensland Conservatorium and Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. South Bank Parklands and South Bank Lifestyle Market are also within half a mile (1 km).

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
  • ‪Guzman Y Gomez - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Charming Squire - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Plough Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Southbank Beer Garden - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Rydges South Bank

4.5-star luxury hotel near Queensland Conservatorium, connected to the convention center
Rydges South Bank offers its guests an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. 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 center 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.

  • 1 building
  • 304 guestrooms or units
  • 12 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • 0 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1996
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Rydges South Bank offers 304 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. LCD televisions come with cable channels and pay movies. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Brisbane hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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 45 for adults and AUD 25 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

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 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
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 cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

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: approximately AUD 45 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

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

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 and 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Rydges South Bank to the airport?

Rydges South Bank is 12.2 mi (25-min drive) away from the Brisbane Airport (BNE) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Aug 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rydges South Bank on Aug 16, 2026 start from $166, 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.

Does Rydges South Bank have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Rydges South Bank.

How close is Rydges South Bank to the beach?

This hotel is 19.4 mi (34-min drive) from Shorncliffe Beach.

Does Rydges South Bank offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Rydges South Bank, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of AUD 45 for adults and AUD 25 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Rydges South Bank?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Rydges South Bank?

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

Is there free parking at Rydges South Bank?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for AUD 59 per night.

Does Rydges South Bank have a pool?

Rydges South Bank features an outdoor pool.

Does Rydges South Bank have a restaurant?

Rydges South Bank is home to CBD Cafe Bar and Dining, which features local cuisine and light fare.

Does Rydges South Bank have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Rydges South Bank to downtown Brisbane?

Rydges South Bank is 0.6 mi away from Brisbane.

Rydges South Bank Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 641 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 235 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1010 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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mikko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff, location and premises.
Stayed 4 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

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

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hel
Stayed 1 night in May 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

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

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

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

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