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Rydges Canberra

4.0 star property
Art Deco Canberra hotel in Forrest with a sauna

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Serves lunch and dinner
Lobby
Indoor pool
Lobby
Executive King Suite

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
The current price is AU$160
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar

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

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 49.6 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite

Embassy Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Garden view

Superior Room (King)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Executive Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Embassy Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Two Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Queen Room-Disability Access

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Lobby

Novotel Canberra

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
3.6 out of 5, Good, (1003)
The price is AU$179
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
14 Mar - 15 Mar
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About the area

Canberra

At Rydges Canberra you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval. Highlights at this Art Deco hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, The George Grill, serves local cuisine. The George Bar is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with lunch and dinner. Enjoy the Hot tub and sauna. 2153 square feet (200 square metres) of event facilities include 2 meeting rooms and a conference centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Full breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Forrest hotel include Parliament House and Australian National University.

What's nearby

  • Manuka Shopping Centre - 9 min walk
  • Manuka Oval - 11 min walk
  • Parliament House - 18 min walk
  • 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 its guests an indoor pool, Access to hot tub, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this hotel measures 2153 square feet (200 square metres) and includes a conference centre. The business-friendly Rydges Canberra also features multilingual staff, a garden, and a fireplace in the lobby. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of Rydges Canberra was completed in September 2020.

This Art Deco Canberra hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 186 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2153 sq ft of conference space
  • 200 sq. m of conference space
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Rydges Canberra offers 186 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

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

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

  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub

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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50 per stay.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately AUD 35 for adults and from 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 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Rydges Canberra?

Rydges Canberra offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Rydges Canberra?

As of 28 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rydges Canberra on 2 Mar 2025 start from AU$160.20, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Rydges Canberra?

Yep, Rydges Canberra has a self car park for AUD 25 per night. Onsite parking is limited.

Does Rydges Canberra have a pool?

Rydges Canberra has an indoor pool.

What makes Rydges Canberra a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and a lounge bar, as well as pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Rydges Canberra.

Is Rydges Canberra family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and an indoor pool, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Rydges Canberra is a hit with families.

Does Rydges Canberra serve breakfast?

Sure does, full breakfast is served daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Rydges Canberra?

No, Rydges Canberra does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Rydges Canberra?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Rydges Canberra?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Rydges Canberra?

No, pets are not allowed.

Rydges Canberra Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 247 out of 678 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 199 out of 678 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 678 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 678 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 678 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

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very large common areas
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

TONY

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
For a Rydges property, I thought this one was a little rundown. The room needed a repainting - lots of markings/ scrap marks on the walls and some of the furniture. There was no coffee making facilities in the room. There were not many people in the restaurant on Friday night - but the service was very, very slow. Quality of my main meal was fair; the dessert was nice. Staff were very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Glenn

Liked: Staff & service
A
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Noel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, professional staff. Excellent location to Manuka Oval. Quiet, clean, comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night 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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Milika

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Cameron

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

KATE

Stayed 1 night 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

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