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Rydges Darwin Central

Darwin , 21 Knuckey Street (Show on Map)

7.1

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Summary of reviewsRydges Darwin Central is a well-located and comfortable hotel, perfect for exploring Darwin. The central location is excellent and convenient for local amenities with many attractions easily reached on foot. Rooms are clean, comfortable and spacious, although some may be outdated and in need of an upgrade. The staff is very friendly and helpful and guests appreciate the exceptional customer service. While wifi quality and pool access may be lacking, the beds are comfortable, providing a great night's sleep. The hotel caters to business travellers with self-check-in systems and reliable wifi. Overall, Rydges Darwin Central is a fantastic stay, great value for money with exceptional service provided by the staff.
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Room Types

Twin Queen Room Spacious and comfortable room with LCD TV and private bathroom. Please note that the rate is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 3 guests (see Hotel Policies).

King Premier This corner room provides modern furnishings and panoramic views of Darwin city. This room has no capacity for extra beds. Please note that the use of the sofa bed in this room will be subject to the extra person charge regardless of the number of occupants (please see Hotel Policies for details).

Studio Queen Includes kitchenette facilities and a variety of kitchen utensils for those who want to dine in the comfort of their room. Please note that the rate is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 3 guests (see Hotel Policies). Please note that the use of the sofa bed in this room will be subject to the extra person charge regardless of the number of occupants (please see Hotel Policies for details).

Studio Twin Includes kitchenette facilities and a variety of kitchen utensils for those who want to dine in the comfort of their room. Please note that the rate is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 3 guests (see Hotel Policies). Please note that the use of the sofa bed in this room will be subject to the extra person charge regardless of the number of occupants (please see Hotel Policies for details).

King Deluxe Spacious room with LCD TV, work desk and dining area. This room has no capacity for extra beds.

Queen Room The spacious double room features air conditioning, soundproof walls, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The double room has carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe as well as city views. The unit has 1 bed.

Hotel Room - No Housekeeping The spacious twin/double room offers air conditioning, soundproof walls, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The twin/double room features carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a dining area as well as city views. The unit offers 2 beds.

Studio - No Housekeeping The spacious double room features air conditioning, soundproof walls, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. Guests can make meals in the kitchenette that features a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and a toaster. The double room has carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a dining area as well as city views. The unit has 2 beds.

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7.1

Good

Location

Rydges Darwin Central boasts a fantastic location at the heart of the city, making it an ideal base for exploring all that Darwin has to offer. Guests appreciate its central location with many local amenities within walking distance, including bars, restaurants and the shopping mall. The hotel is in close proximity to the waterfront, putting many city attractions within easy reach. Visitors praise the convenience of its location with Woolworths nearby and CBD and tourist spots easily accessible on foot. The location is described as excellent, perfect and fantastic with some reviewers calling it the best location in town. Overall, the central location, convenience and walkability make Rydges Darwin Central the perfect choice for exploring Darwin.

Rooms

Rydges Darwin Central is a modern and spacious hotel with clean and comfortable rooms. Bedding is comfortable and the bathrooms are lovely with huge showers. The location is well-positioned in the heart of the city and is central to everything. Some rooms are outdated and in desperate need of an upgrade. However, the majority of rooms are clean and new with new tea and coffee facilities. The hotel is comfortable, centrally located and check-in is computerised. Elevator maintenance could improve, but the rooms are clean, presentable, decently sized and comfortable enough. Some rooms have a dark theme and no view, but overall, they're spacious and tidy, occasionally with a massive kitchen in the room. The hotel offers a small pool and it's well-located, clean and comfortable. Note that some rooms might not be cleaned or serviced during your stay. Pricing can be high and some aspects of the hotel are sub-par, like the stained bedsheets and dingy rooms and some had noisy air conditioning. Fortunately, the vast majority of guests found it to be a fantastic stay and the excellent service appreciated.

Beds

Rydges Darwin Central is a great spot for a comfortable stay with a variety of room sizes, including those with two queen beds. The beds are clean and pleasant with comfortable bedding and pillows. While some guests noted that the beds could use updating, most found them to be extremely comfortable. The only downside is that some rooms may have uncomfortable sofa beds if you opt for an upgrade. However, all rooms are clean and tidy with spare blankets available in the cupboard. Overall, Rydges Darwin Central provides a relaxing stay with comfortable beds for a good night's sleep.

Cleanliness

Rydges Darwin Central boasts a clean, modern and spacious vibe for travellers. Many guests praised the cleanliness of the hotel rooms and bathrooms with some even describing them as exceptionally clean. The location of the hotel is great and the showers are excellent, making it a comfortable and central place to stay. Despite a few outdated and dirty furnishings, most guests agree that the rooms are clean, comfortable and well-accessorized with great staff to attend to their needs. However, some guests experienced issues with amenities such as broken ice machines and faulty fridges. Despite these hiccups, the hotel's staff were bright and cheerful and worked to rectify the issues promptly.

Staff

Rydges Darwin Central receives rave reviews for its exceptional customer service provided by friendly, accommodating and helpful staff. Guests praise the approachability and helpfulness of the front of house staff, who make them feel welcome and attend to their needs. While there are a few complaints about the occasional staff member being abrupt or unfriendly, overall, the staff is commendable for going above and beyond to assist guests with everything from calling taxis and providing directions to adjusting reservations due to COVID. The convenient location and great value is made even better by the fantastic customer service provided by the staff at Rydges Darwin Central.

Wi-Fi

The reviews for the wifi connection at Rydges Darwin Central were a mixed bag. Some guests reported extremely slow, poor and non-existent wifi during their stay. However, there were also reports of the hotel providing free wifi, along with a computerised check-in system and a new self-guide process with an App. While some experienced problems with this new system, others found it quite useful. Despite the range of experiences, many guests complained that the slow speeds and poor quality made it difficult to complete even basic tasks like opening a webpage. On the whole, there were many guests who felt that the hotel did not provide value for their money, as they had to go externally for all services.

Pool

The pool at Rydges Darwin Central has received mixed reviews. While some guests found it small and disappointing, others enjoyed the plunge pool for a quick dip. Unfortunately, some guests also had trouble accessing pool towels for a tour at 7 am. The pool area was described as uninviting with some calling it dismal and uninspiring. Some guests were disappointed that the pool was nothing like the hotel pictures suggested and that there was no bar or café available. There were also reports of the pool getting progressively greener until it was out of order. One guest even reported mold and milky water in the pool, which made it unusable. Despite these negative comments, some guests found the pool to be a decent option for a quick dip.

Parking

Rydges Darwin Central offers good parking at the property, although some guests found the fee for parking to be high at $25 a day. The limited parking space was not well communicated to guests beforehand and some felt it was unreasonable to pay extra for parking considering the nightly rate. However, there were no complaints about the actual quality of the parking facilities. Keep in mind that smoking is not allowed and there are no smoking areas available.

Business

Rydges Darwin Central caters to business travelers, providing self-check-in kiosks and electronic check-in and checkout systems. However, some guests found the self-check-in to be awkward and the online process to be lacking in service. The hotel doesn't have in-house room service or spa facilities, but it is conveniently located near a food court despite some complaints about its atmosphere. Although a hairdryer was not provided in some rooms and the air conditioning was noisy, the hotel provides reliable Wi-Fi. Some guests found the elevators and other amenities to be out of order during their stay. Despite these occasional issues, the hotel is considered a great choice for a quick staycation.

Yes, Rydges Darwin Central has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Outdoor Pool.

Yes, a spa is available at Rydges Darwin Central.

Yes, Rydges Darwin Central welcomes dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at Rydges Darwin Central.

No, Rydges Darwin Central doesn't have a gym.

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