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Rooms

Guestrooms at Rydges Parramatta offer minibars, complimentary newspapers, and coffee/tea makers. Guestrooms feature cable television with pay movies. Guestrooms have refrigerators. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. They also provide air conditioning. Services include housekeeping, in-room massage, and wake-up calls.

Room Amenities

• Internet access - high speed
• Cable/satellite TV
• Pay movies
• Air conditioning
• Complimentary newspaper
• Internet access - surcharge
• Refrigerator
• Minibar
• Coffee/tea maker
• Wake-up calls

• Housekeeping
• Hair dryer
• Massage - available in room
• Shower/tub combination
• Television - Cable service
• Electronic/magnetic keys
• Iron/ironing board
• Clock radio
• Cribs (infant beds) available
• Smoking rooms

Recreation

The hotel has an indoor heated pool, spa, sauna, and Turkish steam bath. A small gym is also available on the mezzanine floor, with a treadmill, exercise bike, rowing machine, leg press, and weight machines. Access to all these facilities is via electronic room key.

The recreational activities listed below are available nearby; fees may apply. See the front desk for more information.

• Golfing nearby
• Aerobics nearby

• Pilates classes/instruction nearby
• Playground nearby

Property Amenities

Rydges Parramatta features a restaurant, a bar or lounge, and dry cleaning services. Meeting facilities include conference rooms, a ballroom, exhibit space, and banquet facilities. This Parramatta property also offers express check-in and express check-out. The property has a 24-hour front desk. Onsite parking is complimentary.

• Complimentary newspapers in lobby
• Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
• Room service (24 hours)
• Restaurant(s) in hotel
• Parking (free)
• Limo or Town Car service available
• Banquet facilities
• Ballroom(s)
• Meeting rooms (small groups)
• Exhibit space
• Conference room(s)
• Event catering
• Audio-visual equipment

• Safe-deposit box - front desk
• Express check- in
• 24-hour front desk
• Express check-out
• Medical assistance available
• Currency exchange
• Tour assistance
• ATM/banking
• Dry cleaning service
• Room service
• Bar/lounge
• Elevator/lift
• Air-conditioned public areas

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

• Pets not allowed
• Check-in time is 2 PM
• Check-out time is 11 AM

National Rating

Official Australia STAR Rating provided by AAA Tourism Pty Ltd
AAA Tourism Pty Ltd assigns an official STAR Rating for accommodations in Australia. This Hotel property is rated 4-½ stars.

Location Details

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD): Approximate driving time is 60 minutes, allowing for traffic congestion at peak times, and distance is 25 km.

Getting there: The easiest routes from the airport to the hotel are by car/taxi, train, or shuttle bus. Rental cars are available online. Click the links below for instructions/details.

By car (click here)

Approximate travel time: 60 minutes or more, depending on the time of day.

Driving directions from SYD: Rental cars are available online. From the airport, ask the rental-car attendant for a good map and clear directions.

If travelling by private car from Sydney Airport, travel along Southern Cross Drive following the signs to Parramatta/Blue Mountains via Parramatta Road. Follow signs to the M4 Motorway. Take the M4; take the exit for Rosehill Gardens Racecourse. The hotel is clearly visible from the motorway.

Note that tolls (to be paid in local currency) may apply, depending on the route taken.

By taxi (click here)

Approximate travel time from the airport to the hotel: 60 minutes or more, depending on the time of day. Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): AU$60-$80

Instructions: A taxi queue awaits a short distance from the airport arrivals area. Please inform the taxi driver that the hotel is located on James Ruse Drive, opposite Rosehill Gardens Racecourse, near Parramatta.

By train (click here)

Closest train station to the hotel: Rosehill, on the Carlingford line, is located less than 0.5 km from the hotel.
Approximate travel time from the airport to the train station: 40-60 minutes, depending on the time of day.

Approximate train cost (subject to change without notice): AU$10--$15 per person for a one-way ticket.

Schedules and directions (subject to change without notice): Train stations are located at both the international and domestic airport terminals, with trains operating every 10–15 minutes. The closest train station is Rosehill on the Carlingford line, located less than 0.5 km from the hotel. This option is best suited to travellers with a small amount of luggage.

By shuttle (click here)

Travel time from the airport to the hotel: 60 minutes, depending on the time of day.
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): Prices vary, but guests should expect to pay approximately AU$45–$60 for one-way transportation.

Schedules and directions (subject to change without notice): Shuttle services to the Parramatta district run regularly throughout the day and evening. They can easily be arranged on arrival at both the domestic and international terminals. Guests should proceed to the Information Desk on the arrivals level and ask for assistance. The hotel’s reception staff can organise a shuttle-bus transfer from the hotel to the airport. Guests must book at least one day in advance (or earlier, if possible).

Dining

Steeds Club Grill and Bar - Specialising in seafood and steak. Ground-floor restaurant open weekdays and race day, Saturdays for dinner, and every Friday for lunch. Wide selection of Australian wines. The Winning Post Pub – Open daily for lunch and dinner. Indoor and outdoor seating. Pub-style meals include a frequent barbecue option. Gaming facilities and large-screen TVs.

Scuzzi Cafe – Relaxed, lively ground-floor venue for coffee, snacks, and drinks. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Champs Bar – Located just off the lobby. Wide selection of boutique beers in addition to cocktails and cigars. Open nightly. Entertainment provided every Friday and race-day Saturday.

Address

116 James Ruse Drive

Parramatta, NSW 2142

Australia

Nearest major airport:

Sydney, NSW, Australia (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)

Area:

Sydney (and vicinity), New South Wales, Australia