EVT Hotels & Resorts has transformed the former Tank Stream Hotel into the Rydges Australia Square, with the CBD venue officially opening today.
The reimagined hotel reflects Rydges’ “refreshingly local” ethos, offering guests a premium experience in the heart of Sydney’s vibrant CBD only minutes from the city’s premier shopping destinations and iconic attractions, including Pitt Street Mall, Circular Quay, Darling Harbour, and convenient light rail, train, ferry, and bus transport links.
This exciting new chapter comes after a comprehensive refurbishment that revitalised all guest rooms, the Executive Boardroom, and the ground floor lobby areas. Modern, comfortable, and stylish, the new rooms are designed to reflect the dynamic culture of Sydney while providing a high level of comfort for both business and leisure travellers.
Rydges Australia Square also boasts a range of upgraded facilities, including a contemporary wine bar, Poco Local Wine Bar. Offering a warm, inviting atmosphere, Poco serves guests delicious coffees and pastries in the morning, followed by Italian bites and a curated selection of world-class wines across lunch and dinner. Whether unwinding after a busy day or socialising with friends, Poco is set to become a go-to destination for both hotel guests and locals alike.
New Rydges Australia Square features
- Transformed and “refreshingly local” full-service hotel
- 280 refurbished guest rooms across 15 floors
- Poco Local Wine Bar, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner until late
- Seamless and connected check-in experience, including check-in kiosks
- Capability for unique conferencing and events, with newly built Executive
Boardroom room for up to 14 and private dining for up to 25 Le Petit Flot restaurant, French cuisine open for breakfast and dinner - Complementary access to nearby fitness facilities
- Conveniently located within walking distance of Circular Quay, Sydney Opera House, Sydney Metro (Martin Place) and Sydney Rail (Wynyard).
“We have been excitedly waiting to launch Rydges Australia Square and showcase the remarkable transformation of this hotel in its iconic Sydney location,” EVT Hotels & Resorts director, Norman Arundel, said. “The stylish lobby, new wine bar, and our expanded event and conferencing facilities will provide a unique hotel offering for guests and Sydneysiders.
“Our team, led by general manager Rebecca Hamey, have worked in close collaboration with the hotel’s owners to bring Rydges’ signature style while ensuring we honour the vibrant energy of the surrounding area. We look forward to welcoming both new and returning guests to experience this refreshed and reimagined property.”
The transformation of Rydges Australia Square is a result of the collaboration between EVT Hotels & Resorts, with interior design led by the EVT Design team and IGB Berhad, the owners of the property. This marks another exciting milestone for EVT, as the hotel becomes the 45th in the growing Rydges portfolio across Australia and New Zealand.
Rydges Australia Square will open with an exclusive opening offer for bookings by 20 April for stays until 25 December 2025 that includes:
- 20 per cent off the best available rate
- Breakfast for two
- Artisan salumi board and carafe of selected wine to share at Poco.
