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Rydges Hobart

393 Argyle St North Hobart, Hobart and the South, Australia, 7000
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About us

Rydges Hobart is a place where the charm and grace of the old blends with the polish of the new. This hotel provides guests with intimacy and attention that only a small boutique property can offer. Rydges Hobart’s heritage listed buildings and antique suites capture the essence of historic Hobart and provide the perfect base for exploring this city's spectacular sights. Perfectly located only minutes from the business centre of Hobart, with ample free parking the hotel offers conference facilities that can comfortably cater for up to 130 delegates. Offering five well appointed conference rooms with high speed internet, Antique Suites and a Board room, the hotel is perfectly suited for offering both day and residential conference packages.

Venue Details

ChainEVT
BrandRydges Hotels & Resorts
Built1898
Renovated2017
Total meeting space3,660 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms63
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Northstar

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (local)
  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible
Business services
  • AV capabilities
  • Business center
  • Video conference

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
3,659.7 sq. ft.
Largest room
3,132.3 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
5
Second largest room
1,076.4 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
1,937.5 sq. ft.
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
Edwardian Room
1,076.4 sq. ft.
50.5 x 22.3 sq. ft.
12.5 ft.
120
40
80
120
120
60
50
40
Federation Room
861.1 sq. ft.
39.4 x 21.3 sq. ft.
12.5 ft.
100
40
60
100
80
35
40
35
Wellington Room
3,132.3 sq. ft.
14.1 x 17.7 sq. ft.
9.8 ft.
20
9
16
20
20
6
12
-
Braille Library
753.5 sq. ft.
32.8 x 23.0 sq. ft.
11.5 ft.
70
25
36
40
70
-
25
20
Lewis Room
592.0 sq. ft.
37.4 x 15.7 sq. ft.
9.8 ft.
60
21
24
40
60
18
24
-

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
63
Single (1 bed)
8
Double (2 beds)
50
Suites
5

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 6.21 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking

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Affiliated Organizations (1)

EVENT Hospitality & Entertainment Australia & Asia
EVENT's hospitality division operates QT Hotels & Resorts, Rydges Hotels & Resorts & Independent Collection Hotels & Resorts.

Rydges Hobart Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Rydges Hobart's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
https://www.evt.com/elevate/our-environment/
Does Rydges Hobart have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, https://www.evt.com/elevate/our-environment/ Goal 3: Reduce the environmental impact of packaging across the group and manage waste in a sustainable way

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Rydges Hobart and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
NA
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Rydges Hobart's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://www.evt.com/investors/

Health and Safety

Were practices at Rydges Hobart developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, Third Party Review Completed - Clinical Excellence Commission. Infection Prevention and Control. Safe Work Australia. Work Safe New Zealand. Australian Dept of Health. NZ Ministry of Health.
Does Rydges Hobart clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Cleaning and sanitisation program developed exceeding Safe Work Australia cleaning guidelines. Cleaning infogaphics (SOPs) developed for staff training and reinforcement. Public areas cleaning schedules displayed. Cleaning products are TGA approved.
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