RYDGES WORLD SQUARE, Sydney

Rydges World Square - A CBD hotel with refurbished rooms, craft bar, and conference facilities

Located in Sydney's CBD, this 4-star Sydney hotel features newly refurbished deluxe accommodations equipped with Rydges Dream Beds, large work desks, and free Wi-Fi. Rydges World Square houses The Cidery Bar & Kitchen, a contemporary urban-style craft bar, and Amber Restaurant, which specializes in premium meat cuts and Australian seafood. The fully refurbished fitness center offers cardio machines with iPod connectivity and built-in TVs. Guest rooms include individually controlled air conditioning, electronic safes, separate baths and showers, and windows that open. The property contains one of Sydney CBD's newest and largest conference centers. Multiple taxi ranks and bus stops surround the hotel, providing direct access to Fox Studios, Sydney Harbour, and local beaches. The World Square precinct location puts guests within 0.5 miles of Queen Victoria Building and 0.5 miles of both Hyde Park and Darling Harbour.

Pros

Eight restaurants within 0.3 miles, including Din Tai Fung and Fratelli Fresh

Upper floor rooms available with enhanced views

Craft bar features an outdoor terrace overlooking World Square

Business facilities include high-speed Wi-Fi and fully equipped work stations

Cons

1 mile distance to Sydney Opera House and Royal Botanic Gardens

Additional bed charges apply at AUD 80 per person per night