A function room with round tables, gray upholstered chairs, and a ceiling-mounted projector at Rydges Darling Square.
A function room with round tables, navy chairs, neutral carpet, and a projector screen at Rydges Darling Square.
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Meeting offer

Grand Criterion at Rydges Darling Square

Function Room in a Hotel
·
Private space
72 Liverpool Street, Sydney, 2000 –
Sydney CBD
Up to 110
seats
Up to 130
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Rydges Darling Square Apartment Hotel is located at the corner of Liverpool and Sussex Streets in Sydney’s CBD. Within walking distance of Darling Harbour and Chinatown, it is the ideal venue for your next conference or event.

From training seminars to boardroom meetings, corporate conferences, and social events, the hotel boasts five versatile event rooms that are spacious, offer ample natural light, and provide complimentary Wi-Fi.

We offer a wide range of catering options to suit any event or meeting, all of which can be fully customized to meet your needs. Our event team will work closely with you and our chef to ensure we create the perfect menu for you.

Event offers and packages

Meeting Offers

Run your meeting in Grand Criterion with a Half Day Delegate Package including tea/coffee, morning tea and chef's lunch.

Half Day Delegate Package – Grand Criterion
$80 per person

• Tea and coffee station throughout your conference
• Sweet and savoury morning OR afternoon tea
• Chef’s selection lunch with choice of Working Lunch or Hot Buffet
• Working Lunch: sandwiches, wraps, baguettes, salads, sweet treats and soft drinks (served outside function room)
• Hot Buffet Lunch: chef’s selection of hot dishes and salads, petit pastries & cakes, soft drinks (served in One on 1 Restaurant; minimum 10 guests)
• Purezza still & sparkling water
• Stationery station with notepads, pens, trail mix & mints
• One whiteboard with markers
• One flipchart with markers
• Signage outside meeting rooms
• One complimentary car parking space
• Coordinator support leading up to your event

Optional upgrades available: premium morning/afternoon tea; barista coffee for breaks.

Prices

Sunday
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $4000 min. spend
Per day
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $4000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Monday
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $4000 min. spend
Per day
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $4000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Tuesday
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $4000 min. spend
Per day
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $4000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Wednesday
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $4000 min. spend
Per day
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $4000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Thursday
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $4000 min. spend
Per day
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $4000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Friday
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $4000 min. spend
Per day
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $4000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Saturday
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $4000 min. spend
Per day
6:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $4000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 130
  • Dining
    up to 75
  • Theatre
    up to 110
  • Cabaret
    up to 55
  • Classroom
    up to 60

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Complimentary water Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
Complimentary tea and coffee
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Whiteboard
  • Flipchart
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Air conditioner
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
  • Accommodation is available on-site On-site accommodation
  • Paid parking is available on-site (900 spaces)
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Quiet space

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Space has noise restriction after 21:30
  • Bring your own DJ not allowed

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
  • Accessible parking spot available
  • Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
  • No wedding licence

Host rules

No smoking in the building

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

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Reviews and ratings

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Paru M.
Verified review
Excellent communication

Aryana was very helpful - excellent communication and genuine care throughout my Tagvenue interactions.

5.0
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Valentina S.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
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Tishan B.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

Rydges Darling Square is a #Supervenue

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Customers rated communication with this venue as Superb
Response time: within a couple of hours
Response rate: 100%

About Rydges Darling Square

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Member of Tagvenue since February 2024
5 Reviews
4.8 Rating
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