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4.8 of 5 guest rating

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Luxury motel with fitness center and conference center

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
Concierge services

Located in Armidale, Rydges Armidale is in the business district, within a 15-minute walk of Armidale Tourist Information and Armidale City Bowling Club. This luxury motel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Armidale Plaza Shopping Centre and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Snowgums Bushland Reserve.

Make yourself at home in one of the 57 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. 44-inch LCD televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. This motel also features wedding services and barbecue grills.

Satisfy your appetite for lunch, dinner, or brunch at Azka Restaurant, a restaurant which specializes in Fusion cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Event facilities at this motel consist of a conference center and 2 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Fitness facilities
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 57
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wedding services
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Number of meeting rooms - 2
  • Conference centre
  • Free self parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Free RV, bus, truck parking
  • Electric car charging station
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • DVD player

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , High-speed internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking , Free RV, bus, truck parking

Room Amenities

Rydges Armidale offers 57 accommodations with minibars and safes. 44-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Alarm clock
  • Fridge
  • Minibar
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Dial-up internet access
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • High-speed internet access
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Digital TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • LCD TV
  • TV size 44
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Toaster
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Desk chair

Where to Eat

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Azka Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in Fusion cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.

Azka Wine & Tapas Bar - This tapas bar specializes in Spanish cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Open select days.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to do

Recreational amenities at the motel include a fitness center.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 11:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 30.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 20.0 per night.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. This property uses a grey water recycling system. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

No lifts

Children stay free

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Number of children who can stay for free – 2

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Grey water recycling system

Security system

LGBTQIA friendly

Children stay free - maximum age 12

Credit card pre-authorisation

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are available

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually wrapped food options are available for lunch

Individually wrapped food options are available for dinner

Individually wrapped food options are available through room service

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property follows sanitisation practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 14–25 for adults, and AUD 12–25 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 20.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 30.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.1 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Armidale Powerhouse
  • Powerhouse Armidale
  • Rydges Armidale Motel
  • Rydges Armidale Armidale
  • Rydges Armidale Motel Armidale
  • Powerhouse Hotel Armidale by Rydges

We should mention

Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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