Rydges Mount Panorama Bathurst

We stayed here for a couple of days, expecting a great experience. However, it was just above average for our expectations. The hotel itself is old and feels more like a hostel. The room had a kitchen, which is a good advantage, but the setup is too old. The TV doesn’t have YouTube or any other streaming services because it’s not a smart TV. The cleanliness of the room was below average. The best part was the great view from the room. It was very close to Bathurst shops, just 10 minutes away.

On a return journey from a recent road trip, we spent two nights at Rydges, Mount Panorama. We are always happy with the service, rooms and location of this Hotel. We had a nice suite which included small kitchenette, lounge area with settee, dining table and chairs, very comfortable bed (the best on our trip), ensuite with spa bath and a balcony area. Also it has a separate toilet and laundry tub. A very nice suite which overlooks Mount Panorama Racing Circuit. The air conditioning in the suite worked well on the chilly Bathurst days. Our rate included breakfast, which includes much variety for your selection. We dined in the restaurant one evening. Over the years the meals in their restaurant have declined in variety. It is now more basic pub food, not fine dining. We found the staff at the breakfast serving to be friendly and obliging. We look forward to our next visit.

Room was good. The bar could of been stocked better (No tomatoe juice, Malibu) Food very ordinary fish was over cooked had to send back then ok. Location was great . Bar man gave good service.

A great location for motorsport fans, maybe a little out of the way for others. The bar and restaurant areas downstairs are good although a little pricey in comparison to many of the same calibre. Rooms are good enough without being special.

For a Rydges Hotel with a 4 star rating (apparently) this left a lot to be desired. Rooms are very old/tired and dirty, mould in the shower, chipped mirror, chipped bench top in kitchen, a shower exhaust that's never been cleaned. Rooms are not sound proofed. Hallway noisy, slamming doors and neighbours showers running. Also a communal balcony shared with all the neighboring rooms is the worst design choice ever. Can't ever have your blind open with people running up and down. Staff was disinterested in any type of greeting or service at the front desk. Car park incredibly tight and not secure. Wish I read the reviews before booking.

Unfortunately our experience was not great. Yes the rooms are spacious, but a bit grubby and tired. Needed a good vacuum around the edges. Service! Bed had the doona pulled up over wrinkled sheets, cups and glasses not washed up. Garbage bin not emptied. No shortage of towels though. Doubled up, why I have no idea. Catering 🥶. Unfortunately we dined there as a group on the first night. The food left quite a lot to be desired. Fortunately breakfast was passable, but then not much can go wrong. Except, no butter but vegetarian substitute, waffles so dried out and hard that the knife would not cut. The bar prices are quite high and ‘Happy Hour” applied to 2 different beers!” Think the whole place needs a bit of attention ad guidance

This place is huge! Location is the reason you stay here, right on the iconic Mount Panorama track. We had a std king studio and it was fine. Great view of the track, big sliding door to a balcony that runs past all the floor windows, so note it isn’t a private space. But did have some minor maintenance issues. And the bathroom smell issue. However, we enjoyed the stay, loved being on the track even though it wasn’t at race time. Can’t understand why they don’t have more reception staff working as it was so busy, as the place is very well patronised, and one poor employee is trying to do the lot. So patience needed. It is also adjacent to the motor museum. We dined elsewhere, bought our own food. Restaurant expensive. Has a microwave, hotplates, and plates cutlery etc. Agree with most, this place needs a good maintenance team, and more admin staff. But for Bathurst race enthusiasts, you couldn’t stay elsewhere if in Bathurst.

Great view over the track. Staff are lovely. Shout out to Louisa for looking after us in the restaurant. All staff at check in were so accommodating.

Avoid Rydges Mount Panorama at all costs! I have never been so disgusted in all my life at a room, I am not the type of person to ever complain but this was beyond anything I've ever experienced at a hotel before. There were lipstick smudges and mystery splatters scattered on the walls and drawers but worst of all there was mould on EVERYTHING I had to check out and go elsewhere there is no way I could spend the night there. Told the receptionist and no one seemed to care, contacted via email on the website and no reply so contacted via facebook message and no reply.

Planned a nice romantic weekend away. So paid that bit extra for a nice room at what is know as a land mark Australia wide. The spa jet switch was broken and leaked so only used it once. The sound of wind rushing under the door till I put a towel at the bottom of the door to stop the noise. When first arrive nice view of the track and mount till we smelt a bad smell. The drains cleared after running hot water then cold water to flush them it got better. Would I stay here again for the price NO. Have stayed in nice rooms for a lot less. Hope the shopping in Bathurst is better.