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Rydges Canberra

4.0 star property
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Serves lunch and dinner
Executive King Suite
Indoor pool
Lobby
Lobby

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
Corner Canberra Ave & National Circuit, Forrest, ACT, 2603
  • Manuka Shopping Centre
    9 min walk
  • Manuka Oval
    11 min walk
  • Parliament House
    18 min walk
  • 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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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Canberra

Located in Canberra (Forrest), Rydges Canberra is within a 15-minute walk of Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval. .This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from National Archives of Australia and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from The Cusack Centre.

What's nearby

  • Manuka Oval - 11 min walk
  • Parliament House - 18 min walk
  • Lake Burley Griffin - 2 min drive
  • National Gallery of Australia - 2 min drive
  • Questacon - 3 min drive

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 Canberra hotel in Forrest with a sauna
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 spa 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 spa 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 public transport

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

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: AUD 34 for adults and AUD 15 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

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

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • A hot tub

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre (2153 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms - 2

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • In-room accessibility

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers
  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Renovated entire property – September 2020
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED light bulbs
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Soundproofing
  • Water-efficient showers only

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

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 34 for adults and AUD 15 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 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. 229 out of 627 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 627 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

Catherine

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had to wait a long time to check in as there was a tour group in front of us and both reception members were busy with them. But overall there were good facilities and our stay was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Norma

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Sophie

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Laurence

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
I was disappointed and surprised there was no safe in the room, unusual for such an establishment. We stayed for 3 nights and, as the cleaning was being conducted late afternoon, we declined the offer as it was too late in the day. We were ready to rest by then. Restaurant was very good, room was comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Allison

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was comfortable and clean. The TV didn't work very well and when I enquired about it I was told to unplug and plug back in which makes me believe it was an ongoing issue. The buffet breakfast was very nice. The carpark wasn't great, very small spots and the licence plate recognition to get in and out of the carpark only worked sometimes.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Peta

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rude staff member at check in, strange odour in bed, breakfast was over cooked and most of the clean dishes had dirty spots.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately the pool is not heated or the heating was not working so temperature was very cold, otherwise the rest of the stay was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Narelle

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Brendon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed on business. Was convenient and cost effect. Could do with an update.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samentha M

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
our stay was good and convenient as we held our conference in the same place. It was very good, as there is a Swimming pool. Spa, Sauna, we utilized it, and a (gym, we did not used). I'm happy to recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosa Elena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic Stay with Great Amenities
Our stay at the Rydges Canberra hotel was fantastic. Check-in was quick and hassle-free, and the room was ready for us. The beds and pillows are very comfortable, with both firm and soft pillows to suit all preferences. The breakfast is plentiful and offers options for all tastes. The hotel also has a pool, spa, and gym, with plenty of towels available for use. The temperature of both the pool and spa was perfect. The parking is secure, and there are enough spaces — I never had trouble finding a spot. The only area for improvement is that I had to move a bed to look for something and found a winter hat and a sock that didn’t belong to me or any member of my family. The cleaning staff should move the beds and vacuum underneath because it’s clear that they don’t usually do so.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Rydges looks like it needs a renovation
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

bradley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good comfy beds, nice view shower was very nice. Property says it was renovated back a few years ago and have seemed to have left behind small paint drops and paint flaking off near the room door. The toilet is placed so close to the wall even a skinny person gets poked by the toilet roll holder sticking out. All in all a nice stay and a nice room if you put this aside. Staff was very welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Rydges In Canberra was very nice hotel, the staff were very accommodating and the breakfast buffet was better than expected. Very close to shops, Parliament House and also a small walk to the football ground. I would definitely recommend and stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

LEE-ANNE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rydges is always a nice place to stay and their beds are the most comfortable of any hotel - except the sofa bed. We booked for three adults and the sofa bed is not suitable for an adult - the mattress is extremely thin Other than that we had a pleasant stay,parking is good and convenient - breakfast buffet has gone down in quality since our last visit
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deddy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024