When Gayle and I first booked our OAT tour, this hotel was the one listed. That's why we booked an extra night to be able to spend time with our local Australian friends. But alas, OAT changed to the nearby Novotel Sydney Centre, causing us to move our luggage down the hill after that stay.
Based on our single night here, the Rydges was a significant improvement over the Novotel in terms of the room details and comforts, even though the rooms were comparable in size. As we checked out early the next morning for a flight home, we didn't get a chance to sample the breakfast, but our Australian friends (who were also staying her) really enjoyed it. read more