Rydges Sydney Harbour
55 George Street, Sydney Central Business District, 2000 Sydney, Australia – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.6/10! (score from 4008 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
location great. beds and pillow were very very comfy.
United States of Americawe upgraded to a harbor view room and we’re pleased to see the Opera house and Harbor
United States of AmericaThe location was great! A short stroll across the street to view the Sydney Harbour and Opera House, the street is full of bars and restaurants, plus only a short walk to the downtown area. The facilities were fine - but it's the location that really shines here...
United States of AmericaLocation was great, could easily walk in the harbor area with ease. Loved seeing the harbor bridge and opera house from the rooftop.
United States of AmericaThe location was excellent. The rooms were a good size, clean and comfortable. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
AustraliaLocation. Spacious room, comfy bed, friendly staff, nice restaurant food. Restaurant was open at 5pm so good for Opera house event. Short walk. Lovely Italian restaurant next door.
AustraliaExcellent location, room spacious, well appointed and immaculately clean - king bed was very comfortable with firm & soft pillows to choose from. Breakfast was everything you could want.
AustraliaI upgraded to the a room with a harbour view. The room was clean and comfortable. It was nice to have a view and window to look out over the harbour. The bed was comfortable and room size was good.
United States of AmericaLocation and the view from the rooftop area is unique.
IcelandLoved the rooftop. Unbelievable views for Vivid. And the spa was perfect for the winter weather. The staff were all very accomodating and kind. Sean at the front desk was extra helpful, as well as the man from the UK who checked us in was lovely :) and the location was great. In the middle of all the excitement !!
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Stay in the heart of Sydney – Excellent location – show map
Located in the historic Rocks district, Rydges Sydney Harbor (formerly Holiday Inn Old Sydney) features a rooftop swimming pool offering views of Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbor Bridge. It offers modern rooms featuring a bathtub in an private bathroom.
All rooms feature a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator and a work desk. Each room offers tea/coffee making facilities and your choice of soft or firm pillows.
Rydges Sydney Harbor is just 3 minutes’ walk from Circular Quay and the Museum of Contemporary Art. The Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney Harbor Bridge and Sydney Opera House are 15 minutes' walk away.
Guests can relax in the spa pool, or enjoy the sun on the rooftop terrace. The 24-hour reception is located in a magnificent 8-story atrium with a glass ceiling.
The Lobby Lounge and Bar offers café-style meals and an extensive range of Australian beers and wines. An a la carte breakfast is served daily in Playfair Terrace Restaurant.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Pamela
United States of America“location great. beds and pillow were very very comfy.”
TeresaUnited States of America“we upgraded to a harbor view room and we’re pleased to see the Opera house and Harbor”
FrederickUnited States of America“The location was great! A short stroll across the street to view the Sydney Harbour and Opera House, the street is full of bars and restaurants, plus only a short walk to the downtown area. The facilities were fine - but it's the location...”- DonnaUnited States of America“Location was great, could easily walk in the harbor area with ease. Loved seeing the harbor bridge and opera house from the rooftop.”
Dimitria
Australia“The location was excellent. The rooms were a good size, clean and comfortable. Staff were very friendly and helpful.”- DavidAustralia“Location. Spacious room, comfy bed, friendly staff, nice restaurant food. Restaurant was open at 5pm so good for Opera house event. Short walk. Lovely Italian restaurant next door.”
- JamesAustralia“Excellent location, room spacious, well appointed and immaculately clean - king bed was very comfortable with firm & soft pillows to choose from. Breakfast was everything you could want.”
ArunUnited States of America“I upgraded to the a room with a harbour view. The room was clean and comfortable. It was nice to have a view and window to look out over the harbour. The bed was comfortable and room size was good.”
Bjarni
Iceland“Location and the view from the rooftop area is unique.”
SamanthaAustralia“Loved the rooftop. Unbelievable views for Vivid. And the spa was perfect for the winter weather. The staff were all very accomodating and kind. Sean at the front desk was extra helpful, as well as the man from the UK who checked us in was lovely...”
- Can you check in earlier to the hotel?Official check in time is at 3pm. However, if there is a room ready earlier, we can happily start with the check in process. If the room is not ready ..Answered on February 16, 2020
- Do you have facilities for wheelchair users?We do have Queen Accessible rooms in the hotel. There are limited rooms that fall under this category, so make sure you are booking the correct room ..Answered on February 5, 2020
- Is there an airport shuttle?We do not operate our own courtesy shuttle bus services from the airport to the hotel, however, we recommend the shuttle bus "Kingsford Smith Transpor..Answered on January 22, 2020
- do you have transportation to Overseas Passenger Terminal?The overseas passenger terminal for cruise ships is located a short 2 minute walk away from the hotel. For the international airport terminal we do no..Answered on January 25, 2020
- Is this a quarantine hotel?Dear Guest, We have never been a quarantine hotel. Regards, ReceptionAnswered on February 22, 2021
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Playfair Terrace
Food: Australian
Open for: Breakfast, High tea
Travel Proud
This is a Proud Certified property where you can be extra sure of a welcoming stay.
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 13 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Rydges Sydney Harbour accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Please note that there is a 1.5% charge when you pay with a Visa, MasterCard or American Express credit card and a 3% charge when you pay with a Diners Club credit card.
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
The New South Wales Government has issued a mandatory code of conduct outlining the rights and obligations of people either hosting or renting accommodations on a short-term basis, including a complaints process.
FAQs about Rydges Sydney Harbour
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The prices at Rydges Sydney Harbour may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Rydges Sydney Harbour has 1 restaurant:
- Playfair Terrace
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Check-in at Rydges Sydney Harbour is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Rydges Sydney Harbour on this page.
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Room options at Rydges Sydney Harbour include:
- Double
- Twin/Double
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Rydges Sydney Harbour by:
- Train 20min
- Taxi 35min
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Rydges Sydney Harbour is 0.9 miles from the center of Sydney.
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Guests staying at Rydges Sydney Harbour can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.4).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- American
- Buffet
- À la carte
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Rydges Sydney Harbour offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Happy hour
- Swimming pool
