Rydges Australia Square, Formerly Tank Stream Hotel

We attended a concert near the botanical gardens which finished late. It was 10-15min walk back to the hotel, very conveniently located on Pitt st. Walking distance to Ezymart, plenty of bars and restaurants, Pitt st mall and Martin Place and George st for train and light rail. The room is on the smaller side, clean and cosy. Bed was comfortable with a choice of two pillows. Room service with a great variety food. Breakfast was included: cereal, bakery and hot breakfast. Overall, we were happy with our stay. I would recommend it for its easy check in/out, friendly staff and most importantly, the beds.

The hotel was extensively renovated from its office building past in 2015, and is still in very good condition. The room itself was very clean, comfortable, well appointed, and with strong wifi. This was reflected in all the common areas. I didn’t use the bar or restaurant as we were out everyday, so can’t comment. The staff were professional and attentive. All in all, an excellent stay! But it’s the location that’s the winner. Circular Quay (and therefore access to trains, buses and ferries), The Rocks, Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Botanical Garden and the Pitt Street pedestrian Shopping Mall are all just 5-10 minute walk away. Darling Harbour is a 15 minute walk and a further 10 minutes puts you at the Sydney Fish Market near the Pyrmont Bridge. There are multitudes of convenience stores, bars, and coffee shops right outside the door, as is the Martin Place subway station. Highly recommended.

Centrally located, easy to check in/check out, friendly enough staff, room small but was expected as room size is listed on Booking.com, appreciated only having to travel on the elevator to the restaurant, personal choice, but the beds were very comfortable and we found our room quiet. Others have spoken about the noisy pipes but for us this was a non-issue. Will definitely stay for 1 – 2 nights again in the near future.

The buffet breakfast was quite plentiful and good. The location of the hotel was very convenient to the Circular Quay. Easy walking to the Opera House, Sydney Bridge, The Rocks area, all the transportation including the ferries. The tram was 1 block away and inexpensive. Tap a credit card on and off so that was easy.

Check in time is 3pm, we got there before 10am and our room was available. Had it not been, there is the option to leave your luggage at reception. Quiet hotel, modern, clean comfortable room, great location. for the surrounding sights. Tea & coffee, mini bar, safe, ironing board in the room. Would definitely consider staying there again.