Powerhouse hotel properties join Rydges group

The Rydges hotel group has snapped up two key properties in regional New South Wales. 

Powerhouse Hotel Tamworth and Powerhouse Armidale, currently branded as Quality Hotels, join the growing stable of Rydges properties. 

The Tamworth property (above) will relaunch as Powerhouse Hotel Tamworth by Rydges today, while Armidale will relaunch as Powerhouse Hotel Armidale by Rydges on 31 July, 2019.  

Both hotels will continue to be managed by owner and hotelier Greg Maguire. 

“Powerhouse Hotels is an Australian owned family business and we've been operating in regional NSW for the past 39 years," Maguire said. "Over this time we've developed a solid reputation for being at the heart of the business community with exceptional service, quality restaurants and bars and luxurious facilities.

“The completion of a multi-million dollar upgrade, which will take our Tamworth hotel from a 4.5 star rating to a 5-star rating, was the catalyst for choosing to partner with EVENT whose brands, Rydges Hotels and Resorts, QT Hotels and Resorts and Atura Hotels are at the leading edge of Australian hospitality.

“We're confident our Rydges partnership will deliver a local corporate sector focus, distribution strength in the global marketplace, continued innovation in our food and beverage offering, increased MICE business, strong digital strategy and authentically Australian guest experiences.”

The Powerhouse Hotel Tamworth by Rydges features 81 rooms including brand new 5-star Powerhouse king rooms and suites. It has 24-hour reception and room service.

The Powerhouse Hotel Armidale by Rydges is the only upmarket 4.5 star hotel open 24 hours in the city of Armidale. It has 57 rooms and suites and is home to Azka Restaurant, Wine and Tapas Bar.