The Select Inn Ryde

Sydney -33.80652400, 151.07351200 , 1188 Victoria Road (Show on Map)
8.5
Very Good


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Summary of reviewsThe Select Inn Ryde enjoys a reputation for its prime location, which offers easy access to public transport and local attractions such as the West Ryde shopping centre, various restaurants and supermarkets. Its proximity to Sydney Olympic Park and other key venues makes it ideal for event-goers. Despite being on a main road, the hotel provides a peaceful sanctuary with minimal noise intruding into the quiet, comfortable rooms. Some minor accessibility issues from one side of Victoria Road were noted, but overall, guests found the location highly convenient.

While the hotel does not offer breakfast, the absence of this service is mitigated by the availability of nearby dining options. The onsite Korean restaurant compensates with consistently praised, high-quality dishes making it a culinary highlight for guests. The restaurant, albeit occasionally closed, serves delicious Korean food that is popular among visitors.

Guest rooms are often applauded for their modern, spacious and clean accommodations. The rooms are thoughtfully designed, featuring comfortable beds, well-appointed layouts and renovated bathrooms with excellent amenities like high water pressure. Delightful views of the golf course and pool contribute to the overall positive experience. Daily room service and maintained cleanliness further enhance the guest experience.

Cleanliness is a standout feature at The Select Inn Ryde with numerous reviews commending the hotel’s high standards. Rooms and amenities including the dining areas and pool are kept immaculate, ensuring a fresh and inviting atmosphere. The friendly and dedicated housekeeping staff play a significant role in this, providing daily cleaning and timely services.

The staff at The Select Inn Ryde receive high praise for their warm and accommodating nature. Described as super friendly, helpful and professional, the team consistently goes above and beyond to ensure guest satisfaction. Their welcoming demeanor and efficient service leave a lasting positive impression, contributing significantly to the hotel's reputation.

While the WiFi situation appears inconsistent with some guests finding the connectivity satisfactory and others experiencing issues, this minor drawback does not overshadow the many positive aspects of the stay.

The hotel features a well-regarded outdoor pool, which is a hit among guests, especially for children. Clean and well-maintained, it offers a pleasant spot for relaxation, despite occasional minor cleanliness concerns.

Parking is generally appreciated with free on-site spaces, although some guests found the parking area cramped and challenging to navigate when the hotel is busy. Nevertheless, the convenience of parking directly in front of room doors remains a popular feature.

Comfortable beds with good quality linens and pillows contribute to a restful sleep for most guests, despite a few finding the mattresses too hard.

In summary, The Select Inn Ryde stands out for its excellent location, clean and comfortable rooms, high-quality dining options and exceptional service from the staff. Minor issues with breakfast options, WiFi and parking do not significantly detract from the overall positive reviews, making it a highly recommended choice for visitors.
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Room Types
Standard Queen Room This room includes complimentary WiFi and some cable channels. It has a queen bed. Maximum occupancy is 2.

Deluxe Family Room This room includes complimentary WiFi and some cable channels. Most family rooms have a view of the golf course. It has one queen bed plus two single beds. Maximum occupancy is 4.

Triple Room with Golf View This room includes complimentary WiFi. It has 3 single beds. Maximum occupancy is 3.

Deluxe Twin Room The twin room offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This twin room has a wardrobe, a carpeted floor, a flat-screen TV and garden views. The unit has 2 beds.

City Escape Room - Adults only The spacious double room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The unit has 1 bed.

Sweet Queen Room - Adult Only The spacious double room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The unit has 1 bed.

Guest Reviews
8.5
Very Good
Location
The Select Inn Ryde offers a very convenient location that caters to various needs, making it a favorite among visitors. Guests appreciate the proximity to public transport, including buses and trains that make it easy and quick to reach Sydney Olympic Park, Macquarie Shopping Centre and Qudos Bank Arena. The hotel's central positioning also provides easy access to local attractions such as the West Ryde shopping centre, several restaurants and supermarkets. Additionally, it is ideally situated for those attending events, concerts or shows at the Sydney Olympic Park with many positive mentions about its convenience for the Easter Show and Taylor Swift concert.

The area around the hotel provides a quiet sanctuary despite its central location on a main road, which has been praised for minimal noise intrusion into the rooms. Some found the location slightly challenging to access from one side of Victoria Road, but overall, guests found it easy to get to wherever they needed to go, including the Parramatta river wharf area for a pleasant walk.

The Select Inn Ryde is commended not just for its location but also for the clean and comfortable rooms, often highlighted alongside the convenience provided. The lovely views of the golf course add a pleasant touch to the stay. Overall, the location's advantages override minor accessibility issues, making it a highly recommended choice for visitors looking to explore Sydney and its surroundings.

Breakfast
Reviews indicate that The Select Inn Ryde does not offer breakfast, which some guests found disappointing. There is mention of a desire for a continental breakfast pack and options such as light or skim milk, highlighting that currently only full cream milk might be available. Despite the absence of breakfast services, guests noted that it was easy to find breakfast nearby thanks to the hotel’s location.

Dinner
The Select Inn Ryde offers a notable dining experience, particularly highlighted by the onsite Korean restaurant. Guests consistently rave about its amazing and very nice Korean food, describing it as the best. This popular spot tends to be busy, indicating its high quality and appeal. Although the main restaurant has been noted to close occasionally and its menu items are somewhat outdated, the charming Korean establishment downstairs more than compensates, ensuring visitors have a delightful culinary option right at the hotel. Additionally, the hotel features a great pool area that provides a perfect setting for relaxation.

Rooms
The rooms at The Select Inn Ryde have received overwhelmingly positive feedback from guests. They are often described as spacious, modern and very clean with many featuring beautifully renovated bathrooms. Comfort is a consistent theme across reviews with guests frequently highlighting the comfortable beds, well-appointed layouts and excellent water pressure in the showers.

Numerous rooms offer delightful views, particularly those overlooking the golf course and the pool, adding to the overall pleasant stay. Daily room service ensures that cleanliness is maintained and updated facilities contribute to the modern appeal of the accommodations. Despite a few comments about noise from the main road or minor issues with room size, most guests found the rooms to be quiet, cozy and efficiently managed.

The combination of modern design, comfortable furnishings and clean facilities makes The Select Inn Ryde a highly recommended choice for travelers seeking a comfortable and convenient place to stay.

Beds
Visitors to The Select Inn Ryde generally find the bed situation to be enjoyable and quite accommodating. Numerous reviews consistently highlight the comfort of the beds, describing them as very comfortable, super comfortable and even some of the comfiest they've ever stayed in. There are regular mentions of both firm yet comfortable mattresses and soft, inviting beds. The clean linens and good quality pillows contribute positively to the overall sleeping experience.

While the majority of guests rave about the beds, noting that they are not too hard or soft, some guests did find them too hard or uncomfortable. Despite these occasional negative remarks, the prevalent sentiment indicates a positive experience with the beds, supported by mentions of well-maintained mattresses that retain their shape and do not sag. Visitors regularly appreciate the spacious rooms that house these comfy beds, adding to their overall satisfaction.

In summary, The Select Inn Ryde generally offers a solid and comfortable sleeping arrangement, garnished with positive comments about clean facilities and nice linen, making for a restful stay for most guests.

Cleanliness
The Select Inn Ryde is consistently praised for its exceptional cleanliness, garnering numerous positive remarks from guests. The rooms are frequently described as very clean, comfortable and tidy, boasting modern and refreshed furnishings. Guests have noted that the rooms are not only immaculately clean but also spacious and inviting with some even enjoying stunning views over the golf course.

Both the hotel’s amenities and facilities, including the pool and dining areas, maintain a high standard of cleanliness, contributing to an overall pleasant stay. The housekeeping services are commendable, providing daily cleaning and ensuring fresh towels, clean sheets and spotless bathrooms. The property itself is beautifully maintained, exuding a bright and welcoming atmosphere.

Despite one or two isolated incidents, such as a dead cockroach upon room entry, the overwhelming majority of reviews highlight the hotel's commitment to cleanliness and comfortable accommodations. The friendly and helpful staff further enhance the positive experience, making The Select Inn Ryde a well-regarded choice for travelers who prioritize cleanliness and comfort in their stays.

Staff
The reviews for The Select Inn Ryde consistently highlight the positive experiences guests have had with the hotel's staff. Descriptions such as super friendly, helpful and accommodating are frequently mentioned, painting a picture of a team that goes above and beyond to ensure guest satisfaction. Many guests were particularly impressed by the staff’s warm and welcoming demeanor, noting that customer service at the front desk was excellent and that the reception team was professional and enthusiastic.

Multiple reviews emphasized that the manager and staff were exceptional with some noting their ability to provide thoughtful and considerate service throughout their stay. The housekeeping staff were also commended for their politeness, contributing to the overall pleasant atmosphere of the hotel. Guests appreciated the efficient and easy check-in and check-out process, adding to the seamless experience.

Polite, courteous and knowledgeable staff members were repeatedly praised, highlighting the consistency of quality service across different departments. The combination of a warm welcome and helpfulness seemed to be a common thread, making it clear that The Select Inn Ryde’s team plays a significant role in creating a memorable stay for its guests.

Wi-Fi
The Select Inn Ryde offers WiFi throughout the hotel. Some guests found the connectivity to be satisfactory, mentioning good WiFi and free internet that worked well. However, other reviews indicate varied experiences with several guests noting issues such as limited access, poor connection or no WiFi availability at all. The internet quality appears inconsistent with some visitors expecting better connectivity as a basic facility for a hotel of this standard.

Pool
The pool at The Select Inn Ryde is generally well-regarded by guests, who describe it as nice, pleasant and a lovely feature of the hotel. Many highlight it as a significant part of their experience, especially for children who found it enjoyable. The cleanliness of the pool is frequently mentioned, although a few guests noted minor issues like bugs and cobwebs. Despite these occasional cleanliness concerns, the pool served as a welcome way to cool off and have fun. The picturesque view of the pool and golf course adds to its appeal. However, it's important to note that the pool is not accessible to people with physical disabilities.

Parking
Guests at The Select Inn Ryde generally appreciate the provision of free parking on site, a notable convenience for those traveling by car. Many found particular value in being able to park directly in front of their room door, enhancing ease of access to their accommodations. The availability of parking slots onsite is repeatedly highlighted as a practical and thoughtful amenity.

However, reviews indicate that parking space is somewhat limited, described variably as tight, squishy or cramped, making parking a bit tricky especially when the hotel is busy or late at night. The first-come, first-served nature of the parking also means that spaces can be hard to come by if arriving late, such as after a concert. Despite these challenges, many found the parking situation manageable.

Overall, having free parking at the hotel is seen as a great bonus, particularly due to the convenience it offers and the fact that it is provided without extra charges. Being able to park off-road is also appreciated given the busy nature of the main road adjacent to the hotel.

Outdoor Pool
The Select Inn Ryde features a well-maintained and clean outdoor pool that receives positive feedback from guests. Described as lovely and of good quality, the pool offers a tranquil spot for swimming and relaxation. Visitors appreciate the opportunity to soak in the pool and unwind on sun loungers under umbrellas, making it an appealing amenity for those looking to relax during their stay.


Yes, The Select Inn Ryde has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Outdoor Pool.

No, a spa isn't available at The Select Inn Ryde.

No, The Select Inn Ryde doesn't allow dogs.

No, parking facilities aren't available at The Select Inn Ryde.

No, The Select Inn Ryde doesn't have a gym.

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