Rydges Southbank Townsville, an EVT hotel (with baby)

This is not 4 star accommodation. You pay for a very tired and underwhelming room/hotel. Carpet in room had holes, bathroom was broken and cracked, room dusty, aircon noisey.We were very disappointed. Location is the best thing going for it. Considering other good options in same street, we won’t be back.

Our first stay in what we thought would be a little more "Up Market" accommodation at $235 a night... So disappointed. It is defiantly central to Townsville Palmer Street. The bed is very large and comfortable. But heck the room is dead set old and in need of some proper upgrades. * Bathroom was pretty rundown, something you would find in a $75 a night back water hotel / pub room. *A/C unit sound...

First time staying here, and I thought it was just okay. The staff didn't appear friendly or welcoming (they weren't rude). The room was nice and enjoyed the big bed. Was disappointed that Foxtel didn't work on the TV, so I couldn't watch the footy, as that was the only time I turned the TV on. Location is good as there are plenty of places to eat on Palmer Street, which was beneficial and came in...

Rooms are showing their age. Old yellow tiles in tiny bathroom with 1980’s curtains. Vanities are worn out with ceramic coming away and holes in the wall where the hair drier used to leave. Paint peeling from wall next to bed. TV cables hanging loose shows zero attention to detail. Positives Bed is comfortable, Staff are really nice and location is great. Rydges time to spend some money on a reva...

The staff are friendly and welcoming, the beds are comfortable, water pressure is great and the room felt clean. The location is excellent with pubs, restaurants and the stadium within walking distance. However the bathrooms are really dark and the place feels like things are starting to turn a bit shabby. I could hear my room-neighbours crashing around and the room smelled like fried food. This g...