Rydges Darwin Central

“Comfortable and convenient”

Great location, short walk to waterfront, the esplanade, smith st mall. Lots of good cafes nearby. Great gelato at John John’s across the street. Coles only a block away. Rooms comfortable for the price, great bathroom. Very secure building. Cafe downstairs was okay, but much better cafes only ... more

Great location, short walk to waterfront, the esplanade, smith st mall. Lots of good cafes nearby. Great gelato at John John’s across the street. Coles only a block away. Rooms comfortable for the price, great bathroom. Very secure building. Cafe downstairs was okay, but much better cafes only short walk from hotel. I would stay there again.

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“Good for a quick stay, close to everything”

This was a good hotel for a one night stay, it was close to everything, the staff were friendly especially the young Irish man who helped us check in and told us all about things to see in Darwin. It was a shame there was no restaurant, my kids enjoyed the pool. The room was clean, the beds comfy... more

This was a good hotel for a one night stay, it was close to everything, the staff were friendly especially the young Irish man who helped us check in and told us all about things to see in Darwin. It was a shame there was no restaurant, my kids enjoyed the pool. The room was clean, the beds comfy, and the hotel was quiet.

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“Disappointed with Rydges”

The Check in staff were very helpful, allowing us into our room early . We have stayed here several times previously and so were disappointed to find the Breakfast room and lounge bar closed. The swimming pool was locked and obviously had not been cleaned for some time. The room was very com... more

The Check in staff were very helpful, allowing us into our room early . We have stayed here several times previously and so were disappointed to find the Breakfast room and lounge bar closed. The swimming pool was locked and obviously had not been cleaned for some time. The room was very comfortable but all communications had to be done on their app which we found difficult to access.

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“Decent room in central area”

This hotel is situated in the middle of the CBD and you can walk to many sights and restaurants. In fact you have to walk to any restaurant since the hotel has none. They do have a cafe in the same building, but you have to walk about a block to get there. Breakfast is served in the cafe. If ... more

This hotel is situated in the middle of the CBD and you can walk to many sights and restaurants. In fact you have to walk to any restaurant since the hotel has none. They do have a cafe in the same building, but you have to walk about a block to get there. Breakfast is served in the cafe. If you have booked a rate that includes breakfast, you receive a voucher for a choice of three items: Bacon and eggs, an omelette, or two pancakes, plus juice and tea or coffee. The room itself is comfortable. But the wi-fi is erratic. It worked fine for four days. Then it stopped working. The person at the front desk came up to my room and connected me to the next room's wi-fi so I could access the internet.

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“Skip this hotel… there must be something better”

Pros: Large room with two double beds Check in from 2pm and check out is 11am In the middle of town and you can walk anywhere from there… although it might be a long walk… Good security, as you need a swipe to get in the door and use the lift Air conditioning in rooms is cold Friendly staff who w... more

Pros: Large room with two double beds Check in from 2pm and check out is 11am In the middle of town and you can walk anywhere from there… although it might be a long walk… Good security, as you need a swipe to get in the door and use the lift Air conditioning in rooms is cold Friendly staff who were doing their best Close to Coles and cafes and other shopping. Blackout blinds Button to call a taxi in the foyer. Cons: No hot water one morning. Room not serviced on one day of our stay. Hotel entrance is down an alleyway. Advertising incorrectly advised that there were amenities that were not in fact available such as the restaurant. Rooms are tired and unattractive Beds are made with just sheets. No blankets. Although there were blankets in the cupboard. No way to contact reception without going down there. One small window with no view. Made room dark and unpleasant. Sheets felt of poor quality. Only one lift working for the whole hotel. And it looks and feels like a car park lift. Self check in in the foyer of the hotel is cumbersome and unnecessary. Towels are thin and no longer white. Cheap and nasty toilet paper. I definitely wouldn’t stay here again… surely there is better elsewhere? Probably would also not recommend spending more than a day or two in Darwin… there is not much in town.

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