Rydges Sydney Central is the ideal function space for business meetings, social events and weddings and was a Metropolitan Conference Hotel of the year finalist – TAA NSW Awards for Excellence 2016, 2017 & 2018.

The professional onsite events team is always available to assist with arranging your meetings and events to the final detail in our stylish function rooms.

This stylish, contemporary hotel caters for any type of event for 2 – 320 guests. The meeting rooms offer FREE Wi-Fi internet access, state-of-the-art audio-visual facilities and spacious pre-function areas. Residential and day delegate packages are available and the experienced dedicated events team will ensure a smooth running and successful event or celebration.

Featuring 309 newly refurbished accommodation rooms & suites finished in a unique Surry Hills inspired design.  For your convenience there is 24 hour reception, Free Wi-Fi throughout, 15 metre renovated indoor heated pool, spa & sauna, gym facility and underground car parking. The Hotel also features Rydges “Rise” breakfast and our unique bar venue, Bar Surry Hills.

LOCATED IN:

Located only 200m from Central Station the hotel is the perfect gateway to the CBD, SCG and Entertainment Quarter, China Town, Surry Hills Eat streets, Darling Harbour, The International Convention Centre and Australian Technology Park.

Nearest Airport is Sydney Airport (Kingsford Smith)

Onsite parking available for $11 per hour capped at $44 per day.

SPECIALISING IN:

All sorts of meetings / events and can cater for a wide range of budgets.

WHAT CAN GUESTS ENJOY THE VENUE:

• 9 flexible event spaces
• Natural light in majority of event spaces
• 309 newly refurbished accommodation rooms
• The Surry rooftop space with floor to ceiling windows and 3 private balconies
  
  WHAT IS THE LATEST TIME THE VENUE WILL ALLOW AN EVENT TO RUN?

12am

DOES A VENUE HIRE FEE APPLY?

Yes – each room has a different room hire rate or minimum spend requirement.

ARE THERE ADDITIONAL COSTS (ie: security, staffing, service charges etc)

Staffing and Service charges are included, Security is an additional cost should this be required for events

DOES THE VENUE ALLOW OUTSIDE CATERING?

No

 CAN UNDERAGE GUEST ATTEND EVENTS? ARE THERE ANY RULES / RESTRICTIONS AROUND THIS?

Yes as long as we are notified and guests that are over 18 are provided with wrist bands

CAN GUESTS STYLE / DECORATE THE EVENT SPACE?

 Yes

DOES THE VENUE SET UP FURNITURE?

Yes

IS THERE AUDIO VISUAL (AV)?

Yes, AV can be hired in at a cost

IS THERE A STAGE?

Yes

IS THERE A DANCEFLOOR?

Yes

IS THERE SPACE FOR A LIVE BAND?

Yes

DO YOUR CONFERENCE / EVENT SPACES FEATURE NATURAL LIGHT?

Yes

DOES THE VENUE ALLOW EXTERNAL MUSIC? (live bands, DJs etc)

Yes

DO ANY OF YOUR EVENT SPACES HAVE ACCESS TO AN OUTDOOR AREA?

Yes some of our venues do have Balconies with them

DOES THE VENUE HAVE WHEELCHAIR ACCESS?

Yes all areas except Level 10 Terrace

WHAT TIME IS THE VENUE LICENSED UNTIL?

12am

WHAT ARE THE DEPOSIT TERMS?

$1,000 or 25% whichever is greater upon confirmation

DO YOU OFFER FREE WIFI?

Yes throughout the whole hotel

MEETING & EVENT SPACES INCLUDE:

OXFORD I

140 (theatre style) / 160 (cocktail style) / 80 (banquet style)

OXFORD II

120 (theatre style) / 140 (cocktail style) / 70 (banquet style)

OXFORD I & II

270 (theatre style) / 320 (cocktail style) / 190 (banquet style)

TAYLOR ROOM

90 (theatre style) / 90 (cocktail style) / 60 (banquet style)

CROWN ROOM

175 (theatre style) / 175 (cocktail style) / 110 (banquet style)

BOURKE ROOM

20 (theatre style) / 30 (cocktail style) 

RILEY ROOM

75 (theatre style) / 90 (cocktail style) / 50 (banquet style)

ALBION ROOM

90 (theatre style) / 100 (cocktail style) / 50 (banquet style)

THE SURRY ROOM

200 (theatre style) / 200 (cocktail style) / 140 (banquet style)

BOARDROOM

12 (boardroom style)

THE CINEMA

70 (theatre style)

GARDEN TERRACE

70 (cocktail style) / 40 (banquet style)