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Rydges Canberra

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Indoor pool, pool loungers
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Overview of Rydges Canberra

Rydges Canberra

4.5 out of 5

3.9/5 Good

Guests rated this property 4.3/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Cleaned with disinfectant
  • Contactless check-in
  • Hand sanitiser provided
Corner Canberra Ave & National Circuit, Forrest, ACT, 2603

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationManuka Shopping Centre10 min walk
  • Popular LocationManuka Oval10 min walk
  • Popular LocationParliament House17 min walk
  • AirportCanberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.)15 min drive

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About this area

Canberra

In the business district, Rydges Canberra is in Canberra's Capital Hill neighbourhood, an area with good shopping. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Commonwealth Park, while National Gallery of Australia and National Museum of Australia are cultural highlights. National Zoo and Aquarium and Questacon (National Science and Technology Centre) are also worth visiting. Guests love the hotel's central location.
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What's nearby

  • Manuka Shopping Centre - 10 min walk
  • Manuka Oval - 10 min walk
  • National Archives of Australia - 17 min walk
  • Parliament House - 17 min walk
  • Old Parliament House - 2 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The George Grill — 1 min walk
  • The George Bar — 1 min walk
  • Buvette Bistro & Wine Bar - 5 min walk
  • Maple+Clove - 6 min walk
  • Lilotang - 6 min walk

About this property

Rydges Canberra

Luxury Canberra hotel in Capital Hill, near Parliament House
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has an indoor pool and a health club. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a coffee shop/café and a spa tub are on-site. All 186 soundproofed rooms feature free WiFi and pillowtop beds. For a bit of entertainment, guests will find flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, and other amenities include sitting areas and 24-hour room service.
Rydges Canberra offers 186 forms of accommodation with minibars and a safe. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 30-inch Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a hydromassage showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Canberra hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

An indoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club.

Guests aged under 18 years old are not allowed in the health club.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter

Check-in

Contactless social distancing and check-out
Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property
Social distancing measures in place
Contactless room service is available.

Safety measures

Gives staff personal protective equipment worn by staff
Hand sanitiser provided
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place
Individually wrapped food options available for breakfast, lunch, dinner and through room service
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–10:30 AM: AUD 28 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Indoor pool
  • Hot tub

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe
  • No lifts

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Languages spoken

  • English

Business services

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

Outdoors

  • Pool sunloungers

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • Roll-in shower (select rooms)

More

  • Fireplace in reception
  • Renovated entire property – September 2020
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofing

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 2 PM - 11 PM
Express check-in
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Kids stay free! Up to 2 children stay free when using existing bedding
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at the time of service, check-in or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: AUD 28 per person (approximately)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent

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
No on-site parking is available
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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

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
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the health club

Property is also known as

Capital Hill Rydges
Rydges Capital Hill
Rydges Hotel Capital Hill
Rydges Capital Hill Hotel
Rydges Capital Hill
Rydges Canberra Hotel
Rydges Canberra Forrest
Rydges Canberra Hotel Forrest

Frequently asked questions

Overall score and ratings

3.9

Good

Rating 5 - Excellent. 34 out of 94 reviews
5 - Excellent 36%
Rating 4 - Good. 38 out of 94 reviews
4 - Good 40%
Rating 3 - Okay. 8 out of 94 reviews
3 - Okay 9%
Rating 2 - Poor. 11 out of 94 reviews
2 - Poor 12%
Rating 1 - Terrible. 3 out of 94 reviews
1 - Terrible 3%

4.3/5

Cleanliness

4.0/5

Staff & service

4.0/5

Amenities

4.0/5

Property conditions & facilities
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4/5 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked liked the location near Manuka.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

2/5 Poor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
I liked the advertised facilities, such as pool and hot-tub. Unfortunately we didn't manage to find out where they were because a) There was no compendium in the room (on check-out we were told we SHOULD have been provided a QR code for an e-compendium) and b) there was no one at the front desk nor answering the phone when I tried to find more details. Still it was a Sunday... and the restaurant was closed ... and who needs a pool or hot-tub on a cold Sunday at the start of covid restrictions!!!! Sadly I am using Rydges Parramatta as a baseline; great staff, service and facilities,
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

5/5 Excellent

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very good and cost effective hotel in Canberra. Will stay again - and love the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

5/5 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

4/5 Good

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel - I enjoyed my stay. Food was lovely and the restaurant and bar area is stunning. Areas for improvement - it is very difficult to organise room service. After a busy work day I did not feel like coming downstairs to eat but had no choice as could not get through. Some issues with getting out of the carpark as I think my licence plate was recorded incorrectly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021