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Rydges Canberra

4.0 star property

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Serves lunch and dinner
Lobby
Indoor pool
Executive King Suite
Lobby

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

Similar properties

Lobby

Novotel Canberra

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
3.6 out of 5, Good, (1072)
The price is NZ$227
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
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. 250 out of 689 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 205 out of 689 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 689 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 689 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 689 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Aneta

Travelled with family
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Cameron

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

KATE

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Markylee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Strangely our room didn’t have a shower shelf installed. The two supportive bars were present. We informed reception, who informed Housekeeping/ maintenance. However we heard nothing more & unfortunately the shelf was never replaced for the remaining nights of our stay. Disappointed by this.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Roshani

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed there for a couple of nights. This experience was not very pleasant apart from the easy walk to other places, but other than that they didn't provide any lotion, the pillows they gave us were ripped, there was no microwave, the hot water ran out and we had to pay for parking. Housekeeping was delayed and they didn't clean our floor, the swimming pool was pretty small. Overall this is one of the worst 5 star hotel I have stayed at, VERY DISAPPOINTED.😡😡😡
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Eunjeong

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Inia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeremy

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The hotel is ok, but is a bit tired. The staff were great though. The foyer / reception and ground level area inside is quite nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service for myself and an elderly parent - thank you
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

PRAVEEN, Sydney

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

John

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very tierd looking, needs a big make over
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room. Parking was easy. Staff great
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was exceptionally clean. The public space is large and open. Corridors very wide. Bathrooms recently renovated. Bedding and linen excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danika

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were lovely. The hotel is nice but the rooms are a little run down. The carpet in our room was stained and the large glass windows looking over the front of the hotel were smeared in greasy hand marks. The bathroom was clean. Parking was easy, but there is a charge of $25 per vehicle per night.

6/10 Okay

Janet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Overall experience was very positive. Arrival was not a friendly greeting and at 6 pm dirty laundry trolley still outside room when we left for dinner
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramdoss and Thaial

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Bree

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, however room was unclean and in need of an update. Only positive wasthe bed was vomfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Tony

Disliked: Staff & service
Expensive for what it is, room tired and staff indifferent
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Can

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rydges is really showing its age
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was not informed of parking cost of $30 prior to parking in locked car park. Stayed 2 weeks earlier and it was included.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger K

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel easy to get to. Close to the Restaurant Area of Manuka and easy parking
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well located on Canberra Ave, with Parliament house a short walk to the west, and Manuka Oval a five minute walk to the east. Plenty of eating out options on the nearby Kingston foreshore. The bar had an intimate feel even though it was located in an atrium, and the staff were attentive. The room was clean, spacey and functional, though the wardrobe units look a bit dated and in need of a refurb. Overall my stay was a comfortable and busy one, in a location that was easy to the major attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Geoffrey

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Great location, terrible service
The rooms were OK, but the service had a lot to be desired
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024