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Rydges Hobart

Rydges Hobart

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

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

Recreational activities

Outdoor pool

Transportation

Airport shuttle
Taxi

AV capabilities

AV equipment
High speed internet

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

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Meeting rooms

Total meeting space

3,659.7 sq. ft.

Largest room

3,132.3 sq. ft.

Meeting rooms

Second largest room

1,076.4 sq. ft.

Exhibit space

1,937.5 sq. ft.

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space

3,659.7 sq. ft.

Largest room

3,132.3 sq. ft.

Meeting rooms

Second largest room

1,076.4 sq. ft.

Exhibit space

1,937.5 sq. ft.

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Meeting space

Attendees

Name	Room size	Ceiling height	Max 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

Single (1 bed)

Double (2 beds)

Suites

Total guest rooms

Single (1 bed)

Double (2 beds)

Suites

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport

6.21 mi

Distance from airport 6.21 mi

Parking in the area

Complimentary parking

Rydges Hobart Frequently Asked Questions

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

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:

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.

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, Removed all single use plastics packaging for takeaway, remove plastic straws excluding amenities

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.

N/A

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

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.

https://www.evt.com/elevate/our-community/ www.evt.com/investors

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

Further information regarding EVT’s sustainability strategy and goals is included in the Annual Report, available at www.evt.com/investors.

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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