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Rydges Canberra

4.0 star property

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Executive King Suite
Lobby
Lobby
Suite
Indoor pool

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

Map
Corner Canberra Ave & National Circuit, Forrest, ACT, 2603
  • Manuka Oval
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Parliament House
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • National Gallery of Australia
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Executive King Suite

Executive King Suite

  • 49.6 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite

Suite

  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Sofa Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Superior Twin Room

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Garden view

Superior Room (King)

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Lobby

Novotel Canberra

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
3.6 out of 5, Good, (1004)
The price is NZ$259
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
7 May - 8 May
Novotel Canberra

About the area

Canberra

With a stay at Rydges Canberra in Canberra (Forrest), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Parliament House and 6 minutes from Australian National University. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Manuka Oval and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Manuka Shopping Centre.

What's nearby

  • Manuka Shopping Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Manuka Oval - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Parliament House - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • National Gallery of Australia - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Questacon - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Kingston Canberra Station - 3 min drive
  • Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ostani - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Public Bar & Dining Room - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Belluci's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪My Cafe in Manuka - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Maple + Clove - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Rydges Canberra

Art Deco hotel with a sauna and a 24-hour front desk
Rydges Canberra offers 186 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Canberra hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.
Stay in one of 186 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. Additional features at this Art Deco hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Satisfy your appetite with local cuisine at The George Grill, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Canberra? This hotel has 2153 square feet (200 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 2 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
The George Grill - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
The George Bar - This bar specializes in local cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Open select days.
Breakfast by The George - This restaurant serves breakfast only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (AUD 25 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 35 for adults and AUD 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Breakfast by The George
  • The George Bar
  • The George Grill

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (2,153 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.50 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50 per stay
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately AUD 35 for adults and AUD 20 for children
  • Self parking fee: AUD 25 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.50 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Capital Hill Rydges
Rydges Capital Hill
Rydges Hotel Capital Hill
Rydges Capital Hill Hotel

Rydges Canberra Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 254 out of 701 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 208 out of 701 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 701 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 79 out of 701 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 701 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, quiet, comfortable stay, parking is easy and reasonably priced, staff were all nice and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Aneta

Travelled with family
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious room with comfortable bedding. Common areas could be cleaner (hallways) where guests walk - needed a vacuum and dishes removed etc. A very central location with helpful staff and good on site facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Hannah

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great stay, just needs a bit of mould scrubbed from the shower and around the pool area!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Hotel

Loved my suite. I stay in this hotel regularly and always love it. Took a swim and spa as well. So good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Corey

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for 6 nights and Rydges was great for location, parking however extra $25 per night, pool spa and sauna were good, staff were very friendly and nice, however a little dated, good size pool. However it could do with a renovation and better cleanliness, numerous marks on walls and doors, paint chips on doors amd walls, dirty vent, dirt under bed On Saturday night at 11pm there was a false fire alarm and we all had to have a evacuation which was hard to get the kids back to sleep. Was able to get complimentary drinks we billed to room. It looks like they reduce amd have minimal cleaning.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sharon

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel to stay as it is close to the Parlimene House and shops
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Phoebe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fire evacuation on the night we stayed, was not the fault of the hotel. It did disturb the night though and communication was poor. We ordered coffee the next morning and it was cold and expensive.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Ylah

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Plates for buffet breakfast dirty. Room was okay. Bathroom shower floods into toilet. charged extra $7 after checkout even though didn't touch minibar
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Jesse

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Property was not up to the standard of the Rydges. The whole hotel needed a clean. The carpets through the hotel were in desperate need of a vacuum. Room was tired. Breakfast in the morning was average with chipped serving dishes and cold food. Would not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accommodation was walking distance to what we wanted to see. The bed was comfortable and had a great sleep. The breakfast was very good value. The cleaning could be better. In our bar fridge we found cooked chicken wings that was left from someone else that stayed before us. Obviously fridge not checked or cleaned before we checked in. Strange writing found on sanitary pad packaging. Asking us not use the products. That was weird. The shower spout did not work well. The glass shower door could be better. Water spraying all over the bathroom. But overall a nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness
Rooms on ground floor accessible by people in the bar / restaurant. We had children and late one night adults attempt to slide open our room door from the outside . Hotel design is silly. Bar and Restaurant absolutely empty, no vibes or ambience . Checked out one night early and would never return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jordan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Tamara

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Tamara

Travelled with family
Our third stay here, housekeeping was not up to standard - they came into our room when we were sleeping; room was quite small, marks on walls, shower flooded every night, very dated.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Average breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Fiona

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness
Cleaning is a problem in the room, bathroom was good hiwever the rest of tye room needed attention
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Fiona

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel close to Canberra attractions. Rooms were comfortable but not high standard as other Rydges. Housekeeping was lacking- no teaspoons, used mugs and glasses not replaced, milk and coffee not replenished. Parking $25 per night. Best part of hotel was the indoor pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Brian

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Deteriorating Hotel

Third time we have stayed at Rydges. We will not be back. Our room was badly knocked around and shabby. One of the two sinks in the bathroom was partially blocked. They provide tea and coffee and no spoon to stir it with. One of the internet connection ports was smashed. We had to move the lounge so we could watch tv only to reveal all the filth under it. To top it off , a charge of $25 per night to park the car which was not revealed until you go to check in. Their advertising only said " parking available". There is no investment in upgrading this site. The positve - the bed was comfortable, the staff polite and it was walking distance to dinning options at the Manuka shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Mervyn

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Not enough towels, tried to call the front desk multiple times and no answer
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025