Rydges North Sydney

Hotel Description

Look, I’ve stayed at plenty of hotels in Sydney over the years, and Rydges North Sydney actually surprised me in the best way possible. When I first walked into the lobby on McLaren Street, I wasn’t expecting much – I mean, North Sydney can feel a bit corporate and sterile, you know? But honestly, this place has this warm, welcoming vibe that immediately puts you at ease. The staff genuinely seemed happy to see me, not just going through the motions, and check-in was refreshingly quick without feeling rushed.

What really won me over was how thoughtfully everything’s set up here. The rooms are properly spacious (not those cramped boxes you get at some city hotels), and the beds are actually comfortable – I’m talking about that sweet spot where you sink in just enough without feeling like you’re drowning in pillows. The bathrooms are modern and clean, with decent water pressure, which honestly matters more than people realize when you’re dealing with jet lag or long conference days. Speaking of which, the location is brilliant if you’re doing business in North Sydney – you’re literally walking distance to the CBD via the Harbour Bridge, and the train station is right there when you need it. But here’s the thing locals know: you’re also perfectly positioned to escape the tourist crowds while still being close enough to pop over to Circular Quay or The Rocks when you want to.

The real standout feature has to be the pool area and gym facilities – they’ve got this rooftop setup that gives you proper harbor glimpses without the premium harbor view price tag. I spent a good chunk of my mornings up there, and it never felt crowded even during busy periods. The restaurant downstairs serves solid food (their breakfast is particularly good, though I’d skip the dinner service and venture out to some of the great spots in nearby Crows Nest instead). One small thing that impressed me was how quiet the rooms are – despite being on a main street, I barely heard traffic noise, which is no small feat in Sydney. The only minor gripe I had was that the air conditioning can be a bit temperamental, but the staff sorted it out quickly when I mentioned it. At 4.5 stars with consistently good reviews, Rydges North Sydney delivers exactly what it promises – a comfortable, well-located base that doesn’t break the bank but doesn’t feel like you’re compromising on quality either.

Rooms

• King Room with 1 queen bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• Twin Room with 2 twin beds for 3 adults, 2 children
• One-Bedroom King Suite with 1 queen bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• Balcony King Room with 1 queen bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• Executive King Room with 1 queen bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• Two-Bedroom Balcony Suite with 2 twin beds, 1 queen bed and 1 sofa bed for 5 adults, 3 children
• One-Bedroom Balcony Suite with 1 queen bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 3 children
• Executive Twin Room with 2 twin beds for 3 adults, 2 children
• Two-Bedroom Family Bunk Suite with 1 queen bed, 2 twin beds and 1 sofa bed for 5 adults, 4 children

Reviews

• Exceptional – Carlie from Australia (9/10)

  The hotel has been freshly refurbished and looks great. The rooms were spacious and very clean / tidy. Having a table and kitchenette was a great addition and allowed us to have meals in the room after big days out.

• Will stay again if they fix the air con – Graham from Australia (8/10)

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• Our stay is so nice and comfortable. Highly recommended especially the location. – Erwin from Australia (9/10)

  Location is very near to Train station. Room is very comfy and newly refurbished.

• For a first time in Sydney, this hotel has the prefect location! Close to metro, ferry, great coffee places and restaura – Nadia from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Great location, comfy bed and a superb shower!
  Clean and spacious room with a lovely balcony to have your morning coffee.
  Could also do my laundry there!

• Absolutely met our needs for professional and personal purposes. – Meredith from Australia (7/10)

• With the help of my cousin whilst recovering from major dental surgery I would stay again – Mark from Australia (8/10)

  Comfortable because I had dental operation

• Great one night stay – Tracey from Australia (9/10)

  Comfortable modern room. Amazing bed and shower. Walking distance to some restaurants in North Sydney and close to the Metro. Got lucky with street parking too.

• Easy and hospitable – Paul from Australia (7/10)

  Location was excellent and good value

• A comfortable, recently refurbished hotel, centrally located. Just a 6 minute tram ride to the CBD. – Elizabeth from New Zealand (8/10)

  Comfortable, tastefully newly redecorated rooms. The hotel is very close to a recently opened metro station, just a couple of minutes walk down the road. There are plenty of cafes and restaurants in the vicinity. The neighbourhoud felt safe.

• Great value for money and not far from the CBD. – Rachael from Australia (7/10)

  Great value for money. Loved the self check in and check out.

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