The company recently transformed Tank Stream Hotel on Pitt Street into the modern, 280-room Rydges Australia Square.
The reimagined 15-floor hotel reflects Rydges’ “refreshingly local” ethos, offering guests a premium experience in the heart of Sydney’s city centre, just minutes from Pitt Street Mall, Circular Quay, Darling Harbour and transport links.
The refurbishment has revitalised all guest rooms and the ground floor lobby areas.
Rydges Australia Square can now also cater for conferencing and events, with the newly built Executive Boardroom capable of hosting 14 people for meetings and up to 25 people for private dining.
The property features other upgraded facilities, including contemporary Poco Local Wine Bar, which serves coffee and pastries each morning, followed by Italian bites and wine for lunch and dinner.
The hotel’s French restaurant, Le Petit Flot, is open for breakfast and dinner, and puts a fresh twist on French classics, blending traditional techniques with modern flair.
The restaurant can host up to 60 people and has a private dining room for up to 35 guests that is available for private events.
“Staying true to our ‘refreshingly local’ ethos, our upgraded facilities, including the lobby and guest rooms, have been designed with business and leisure travellers in mind,” says Rebecca Hamey, general manager, Rydges Australia Square.
“Our guests love the ease of the check-in kiosks, dining at Le Petit Flot, or enjoying Italian bites at Poco Local Wine Bar.
“The new Executive Boardroom with its high-speed internet ensures our business travellers have everything they need, and with Rydges Dream Beds, always leave feeling refreshed.”
The transformation of Rydges Australia Square has been a collaboration between EVT Hotels & Resorts and property owner IGB Berhad. It marks the 45th hotel in the Rydges portfolio across Australia and New Zealand.
“We are excited to have launched Rydges Australia Square and showcase the remarkable transformation of this hotel in its iconic Sydney location,” says Norman Arundel, director, EVT Hotels & Resorts.
“The stylish lobby, new wine bar and our expanded events and conferencing facilities will provide a unique hotel offering for guests and Sydneysiders.
“Our team, led by general manager Rebecca Hamey, have worked in close collaboration with the hotel’s owners to bring Rydges’ signature style, while ensuring we honour the vibrant energy of the surrounding area.
“We look forward to welcoming new and returning guests to experience this refreshed and reimagined property.”
The launch of Rydges Australia Square comes on the back of 2024’s reopening of Rydges North Sydney following refurbishment to its 168 guest rooms and 399 square metres of conferencing and events space – the largest in North Sydney.
