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Rydges Darwin Central

21 Knuckey Street, Darwin, Australia, 0801

About us

Situated in the heart of the CBD and only moments from the lush lawns of Bicentennial Park and the stunning palm-lined harbour esplanade, Rydges Darwin Central is a blend of vibrant coastal city and relaxed Top End escape. When it comes to meetings and events, Rydges Darwin Central offers a range of stylish venues, impeccable service and professional event planning. From business meetings to seminars, weddings, trade shows and cocktail parties of up to 100 guests.

Venue Details

ChainEVT

BrandRydges Hotels & Resorts

Built-

Renovated-

Total meeting space2,433 sq. ft.

Guest Rooms132

Venue typeHotel

Amenities

Room features and guest services

Internet access
Laundry service
Luggage storage
Room service

Facilities

Onsite catering
Onsite restaurant

Business services

AV capabilities
Business center

Transportation

Bus
Taxi

Room features and guest services

Internet access
Laundry service
Luggage storage
Room service

Facilities

Onsite catering
Onsite restaurant

Business services

AV capabilities
Business center

Transportation

Bus
Taxi

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Meeting rooms

Total meeting space

2,432.6 sq. ft.

Largest room

1,054.9 sq. ft.

Meeting rooms

Second largest room

861.1 sq. ft.

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space

2,432.6 sq. ft.

Largest room

1,054.9 sq. ft.

Meeting rooms

Second largest room

861.1 sq. ft.

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Meeting space

Attendees

Name	Room size	Max capacity	U-Shape	Banquet rounds	Cocktail rounds	Theater	Classroom	Boardroom
Mitchell Room	516.7 sq. ft. 19.7 x 26.2 sq. ft.	30	15	30	30	20	14	20
Smith Room	861.1 sq. ft. 32.8 x 26.2 sq. ft.	50	25	40	50	40	20	30
Knuckey Room	1,054.9 sq. ft. 39.4 x 26.2 sq. ft.	70	35	60	70	60	30	35

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms

132

Total guest rooms

132

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport

7.21 mi

Distance from airport 7.21 mi

Parking in the area

Paid parking

Valet parking

Street parking

Rydges Darwin Central Frequently Asked Questions

Explore frequently asked questions from the Rydges Darwin Central regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion.

Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Rydges Darwin Central's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.

EVT monitors and manages climate change risk through its established governance and review processes with oversight from the Board and Audit/ Risk Committee. EVT’s response is led by the CEO with senior leadership team support. www.evt.com/investors

Does Rydges Darwin Central 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, Recycling plastic bottles/batteries/toner

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Rydges Darwin Central 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:

If applicable, could you please provide a link to Rydges Darwin Central'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 Darwin Central 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 Darwin Central 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.

Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.

Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.

David_Stone@evt.com

Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?

Yes,

Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.

Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?

What measures are in place to allow for social distancing in fitness centers (e.g. equipment configuration, staggered usage times)? If no fitness center, please put N/A.

Signage displayed. Cleaning schedule to clean equipment min 4 times in 24 hour. Cleaning wipes and spray sanitiser bottles provided with instruction. Closed lid pedal bins for used cleaning equipment. Hand sanitiser. Restriction on the # of guests.

Has the fitness room cleaning routine been adjusted/increased? If yes, what new measures are included? If no fitness center, please put N/A.

Yes, Cleaning schedule to clean equipment at least 4 times in 24 hours.

Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.

Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.

Yes, Lounge-armchairs-desk chair and other frequent use furniture to be sprayed with Oxivir or equivalent hospital grade disinfectant. Specific sanitation for high touch hard surfaces. TGA approved products.

Does the property limit number of guests in restaurant, bar, or dining areas due to COVID19 or other pandemics? If yes, please provide details of how restaurant, bar, or dining areas limits capacity? If no restaurant or bar, please put N/A.

Yes, Reduced seating capacity

Has the public bathroom cleaning routine been adjusted/increased? If yes, what new measures are included?

Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.

Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.

Our soon to launched corporate social responsibility program has been developed in the context of the UN SDGs, whilst our hotels have their own initiatives in respect of climate action, our new program will aim to outline targets & group wide initiatives

Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

David_Stone@evt.com

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