Rydges Hotel Gladstone in Gladstone, Queensland, Australia

General Description:	Considering itself as an ideal destination for family, leisure or business visitors, rydges gladstone is located in the heart of city centre, minutes to the primary retailers and service providers. The hotel is close to gladstone harbour with effortless access to great barrier reef. Only 10 minutes drive away is the gladstone airport and just a short trip off shore is herron island, legendary for its first-rate scuba diving. The hotel offers 101 air-conditioned roomy guestrooms that are comfy, well furnished and equipped with all modern facilities. The brass palm specialises in fresh seafood and a broad choice of a-la-carte dishes. Guests can relax in comfort with a cocktail or a choice of local and imported beers. Also on offer is the barbeque district on the pool terrace, an ideal place for small parties or confidential functions. Boasting the regions largest conference and function centre, the rydges gladstone offers 5 separate venues and accommodates up to 200 guests. With a broad variety of conference facilities and equipment, the property specialises in conferences and seminars, boardroom meetings. During leisure, guests can take a dip in the swimming pool.
Hotel Overview:	-air conditioning, rm -clock radio/am-fm -cocktail lounge -computer hook-up -convention center -corridors, interior -door dead bolt -doors, wide bathroom -elevators -emerg lghts-gst rms -emerg lights, exits -fax machine, gst use -hand rails-bathroom -handicap rooms -ice machine -iron * ironing board -laundry, guest -non-smoking rooms -parking, bus -parking, car, outdoor -parking, lighted district -phone, touch-tone -pool, combo - ind/out -restaurant -safe, hotel -smoke detectors -sundeck -tv, far control
Attractions:	1 se - calliope river antique v 1 se - gecko valley winery 1 se - gladstone maritime museum 1 se - gladstone regional art galle 1 se - kinkora centre 1 se - kin kora shopping centre 1 nw - gladstone amusement cent 1 nw - unique gifts * souveniers 1 e - kin kara mall 2 n - tondoon botanic gardens 2 e - botanical gardens 2 s - gladstone marina 3 ne - kinkora shoppingtown 15 nw - boyne plaza shopping centre 15 nw - tannum sands 19 n - cedar galleries 25 ne - lake awonga 28 e - mt larcom cafe * collectable 199 w - heron island
Cancellation Policy:	At minimum 24 hours notice is required by this property for cancellations. If a cancellation is made within 24 hours of check in time, you will forfeit the full amount for the first night cancelled.
Car Parking:	flattering undercover guest parking
Checkin Policy:	24 hour reception
Checkin Time:	12:00 pm
Checkout Time:	10:00 am
Child Policy:	Valid for 01apr08-31mar09: Infant: 0-3 years inclusive - cots obtainable for hire, free of charge. Child: 4-12 years inclusive - free of charge if sharing with 2 adults and using existing bedding (maximum of 2 free children).
Dining:	Brass palm eatery & bar, specialises in fresh seafood and a choice of a-la-carte dishes.
Location:	Capricorn coast area
Location Description:	Located only minutes to the major gladstone retailers and service providers, rydges gladstone is less than 1km from gladstone harbour with access to heron island and the great barrier reef.The gladstone region is home to some of the world's most amazing natural attractions. Laze the day away on a beach, or take an adventure tour through single of the region's national parks - the choices are endless. You can enjoy national parks, the great barrier reef, fun festivals, hinterland adventures and more.The region boasts some of the greatest spectacular coral on the southern great barrier reef, golden beaches, great fishing and national parks. Relax and unwind whilst taking in the unspoilt beauty that the gladstone region has to offer.Gladstone harbour - less than 1km awayshort walk into gladstoneaccess to heron island and great barrier reef
Rooms:	Standard category: Standard queen - overlooking gladstone city-private balcony Standard twin - overlooking gladstone city-private balcony Standard tripple - overlooking gladstone city-private balcony Standard quad - overlooking gladstone city-private balcony Superior category: Superior queen - overlooking gladstone harbour-private balcony Superior twin - overlooking gladstone harbour-private balcony Superior tripple - overlooking gladstone harbour-private balcony Superior quad view - overlooking gladstone harbour-private balcony Junior category: Executive suite - suite in separate complex-private parking Deluxe category: Executive spa suite - spa suite in separate complex-private parking Premier category: Gladston suite - self contained 2 bedroom apartment
Transportation:	Drive directly east from the airport to the city centre along dawson highway, turn left into glenlyon road and right into goondoon street.
General Facilities:	24h room service, bar, bar / lounge, business centre, cocktail bar, conference facilities, disabled facilities, faxing facilities, guest laundry, hotel car park, lift, meeting / banquet facilities, restaurant, safe deposit box, swimming pool, tour desk
Room Facilities:	Air-conditioning, balcony, colour television, disabled facilities, ensuite (private bathroom), hairdryer, iron / ironing board, minibar, modem / data port connection, non smoking rooms, pay tv, radio, refrigerator, room service, telephone