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Rydges Sydney Central

28 Albion Street Surry Hills, Sydney, Australia, 2010
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About us

The Place for an Unforgettable Event in Sydney With a range of elegant and versatile function areas offering the space and flexibility you need – including a stunning rooftop venue and a unique private cinema – Rydges Sydney Central is the ideal choice for your next event in Sydney. From small groups to large-scale gatherings of over 300, we have the perfect venue for every type of occasion. Each of our light-filled spaces is equipped with state-of-the-art amenities and offers flexible layout and setup options to ensure the perfect setting for you and your guests. An Unbeatable Location for a City Function Situated in the heart of Sydney, Rydges Sydney Central boasts a prime location in the popular neighbourhood of Surry Hills, renowned for its vibrant restaurant and bar scene. Across the street from Central Sydney Railway Station and next to the City of Sydney, our centrally-located hotel offers effortless access to all of Sydney’s main attractions, including: Haymarket and Chinatown Queen Victoria Building Westfield Sydney The Rocks and Circular Quay Moore Park Entertainment Precinct (home to Sydney Cricket Ground and Allianz Stadium) Impeccable Event Planning, Tailored to Your Needs Our expert event planning team is here to ensure your event runs seamlessly from start to finish, combining extensive local knowledge with a personalised service that caters to all your event needs. Flexible layout and setup options Event catering available Spacious breakout areas Onsite business centre Theming and entertainment available Pre and post-conference activities Personalised menus Natural light Free WiFi access Additional audio and visual equipment and presentation aids available upon request The Surry – An Iconic Sydney Venue For a spectacular event in the heart of the city, look no further than The Surry – our stunning rooftop venue with two private terraces providing breathtaking views of Surry Hills and Sydney city.

Venue Details

ChainEVT
BrandRydges Hotels & Resorts
Built1989
Renovated2017
Total meeting space13,395 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms309
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AAA Tourism

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Room service
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Extended stay
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible
Business services
  • AV capabilities
  • Business center
  • Video conference
Recreational activities
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa or salon

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
13,395 sq. ft.
Largest room
2,723.3 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
13
Second largest room
1,829.9 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
320
Seating capacity
270

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
Hollow square
Boardroom
290.6 sq. ft.
19.7 x 14.8 sq. ft.
11.8 ft.
10
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10
--
Bourke Room
376.7 sq. ft.
23.0 x 16.4 sq. ft.
11.8 ft.
30
15
20
30
20
10
15
16
-
Riley
1,054.9 sq. ft.
32.8 x 32.8 sq. ft.
11.8 ft.
90
24
50
90
75
45
24
40
30
Crown
1,829.9 sq. ft.
55.8 x 26.2 sq. ft.
11.8 ft.
140
30
80
140
100
60
-
64
-
Oxford I
1,539.2 sq. ft.
40.7 x 27.9 sq. ft.
7.9 ft.
160
36
90
160
140
70
36
72
42
Oxford II
1,184.0 sq. ft.
36.4 x 34.4 sq. ft.
7.9 ft.
140
30
70
140
120
60
30
56
36
Oxford I & II
2,723.3 sq. ft.
75.5 x 36.4 sq. ft.
7.9 ft.
320
70
190
320
270
150
69
140
78
Taylor
775.0 sq. ft.
38.1 x 23.3 sq. ft.
11.8 ft.
90
35
60
90
90
55
33
48
36
Albion Room
1,130.2 sq. ft.
46.6 x 25.3 sq. ft.
7.9 ft.
100
33
50
30
90
50
33
40
36

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
309
Suites
24

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 4.35 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( A$48.00/day )
Bus parking

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Accor Stadium
Accor Stadium
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Pitt Street Mall
Pitt Street Mall
Shopping
1 km
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Haymarket
Haymarket
Shopping
1 km
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Allianz Stadium
Allianz Stadium
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Affiliated Organizations (1)

EVENT Hospitality & Entertainment Australia & Asia
EVENT's hospitality division operates QT Hotels & Resorts, Rydges Hotels & Resorts & Independent Collection Hotels & Resorts.

Additional Information

Cancellation Policy

NOTICE OF 120 DAYS OR LESS Event and Catering Should the entire booking be cancelled by the Client, The Hotel will retain all deposits up until this point (or see date change clause below). Accommodation Up to 25% of rooms held may be cancelled without penalty. Each room booking cancelled in excess of 25% will be subject to a cancellation fee equal to 10% of the contracted rate. All cancellations must be received in writing and must be reconfirmed by the Hotel. NOTICE OF 90 DAYS OR LESS Event & Catering Should the entire booking be cancelled by the Client, the Hotel will retain all deposits up until this point and a further cancellation fee equal to 20% of the total value of the Event must be paid by the Client. Accommodation Up to 20% of rooms may be cancelled without penalty. For the remainder, a fee equal to 25% of the contracted accommodation charges must be paid by the Client on all cancelled room nights. All cancellations must be received in writing and must be reconfirmed by the Hotel. NOTICE OF 60 DAYS OR LESS Event & Catering In the event of a cancellation made within 60 days of the Event full room hire will be charged along with 50% of food & beverage items. Accommodation Up to 15% of rooms may be cancelled without penalty. Each room booking cancelled in excess of 15% will be subject to a cancellation fee equal to 50% of the contracted accommodation charges and must be paid by the Client on all cancelled room nights. All cancellations must be received in writing and must be re-confirmed by the Hotel. Rooming list required at 60 days NOTICE OF 30 DAYS OR LESS Event & Catering In the event of a cancellation made as late as less than 30 days before the Event date, full payment of the estimated full cost of the Event must be paid by the Client. Accommodation Each room night cancelled will be subject to a cancellation charge equal to the full accommodation component (100%). Any additional rooms will be on a request basis at the best available rate, subject to availability. All cancellations must be received in writing and must be re-confirmed by the Hotel.

Additional details

High above the city on Level 11 of Rydges Sydney Central, The Surry is an all-in-one event space offering a private bar, spacious indoor and outdoor areas, generous food and beverage packages, and the convenience of our onsite hotel accommodation. A Silver Screen Experience at The Reservoir Cinema For an event with a difference, book your very own private cinema at The Reservoir. Located within Rydges Sydney Central, this award-winning cinema space offers seating for up to 50 guests, making it ideal for kids’ parties, movie nights, private screenings, and boutique press conferences. With food and beverage packages, internal PA system, ceiling mounted data projector and screen, plush seats with retractable side tables, and free WiFi, The Reservoir is the perfect choice for a unique event experience in the heart of Sydney.

Rydges Sydney Central Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Rydges Sydney Central's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
EVT monitors and manages climate change risk through its established governance and review processes with oversight from the Board and Audit/ Risk Committee. EVT’s response is led by the CEO with senior leadership team support. www.evt.com/investors
Does Rydges Sydney Central have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Plastic lids are donated to Lids for Kids to make prosthetic arms; using glassware instead of plastic bottles for conference; limited paper usage, all waste are recycled when applicable

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Rydges Sydney Central and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
NA
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Rydges Sydney Central's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://www.evt.com/investors/

Health and Safety

Were practices at Rydges Sydney Central developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, Third Party Review Completed - Clinical Excellence Commission. Infection Prevention and Control. Safe Work Australia. Work Safe New Zealand. Australian Dept of Health. NZ Ministry of Health.
Does Rydges Sydney Central clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Cleaning and sanitisation program developed exceeding Safe Work Australia cleaning guidelines. Cleaning infogaphics (SOPs) developed for staff training and reinforcement. Public areas cleaning schedules displayed. Cleaning products are TGA approved.
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