Rydges Canberra

Art Deco hotel with a fitness center and a sauna

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Dates

August 2025

September 2025

Executive King Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Popular amenities

Hot Tub
Pool
Parking available
Bar
Gym
Housekeeping

Explore the area

Corner Canberra Ave & National Circuit, Forrest, ACT, 2603

Parliament House
‪12 min walk‬
National Gallery of Australia
‪2 min drive‬
Questacon
‪3 min drive‬
Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.)
‪8 min drive‬

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Room options

Executive King Suite

Wonderful

533.7 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Embassy Suite

Very good

969 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Double Sofa Beds OR 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Very good

409.0 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Superior Twin Room

Very good

344 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Superior Room (King)

Very good

409 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Excellent

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Superior Queen Room

Very good

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Superior King Room

Sleeps 2
1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Executive Suite

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Embassy Suite

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Superior Two Double Room

Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Queen Room-Disability Access

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Canberra

Located in Forrest, Rydges Canberra is within a mile (2 km) of popular sights such as Parliament House and National Gallery of Australia. This 186-room hotel has a restaurant along with conveniences like an indoor pool and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

Parliament House - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
Lake Burley Griffin - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
Manuka Oval - 1 min drive - 0.8 miles
National Gallery of Australia - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
Questacon - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

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 fitness center and a sauna

At Rydges Canberra, guests enjoy features like an indoor pool, a gym, and a sauna. Self parking is available for AUD 25 per night. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include free WiFi in public areas, a hot tub, and a conference center.

Guests can expect free WiFi and 30-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Pillowtop beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Electric kettles, phones, and ironing boards are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

Languages

English

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Pool
Hot Tub
Free WiFi
Restaurant

$99 nightly

Aug 10 - Aug 11

Total includes taxes and fees

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Gym
Hot tub
Indoor pool
Sauna

Family friendly

In-room crib
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 center (2,153 square feet 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 elevator
Wheelchair accessibility

1 building
100% renewable energy
3 floors
Art Deco architecture
At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
At least 80% organic food
Banquet hall
Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
Biodegradable drinking straws available
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Double-glazed windows
Fireplace in lobby
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Local artist showcase
Local culture and ecosystem education
Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic soft drink bottles
No plastic water bottles
Renovated entire property - September 2020
Reusable cups
Reusable tableware
Smoking not allowed
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

Blackout drapes
Free crib
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

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: 3:00 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

This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Up to 2 kids 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50 per stay
Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Check-in: 3:00 PM—-11 PM
Check-out: 11 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply), along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system.
Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
There are no elevators.
Parking has height restrictions.
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

Is a free cancellation option available at Rydges Canberra?

Rydges Canberra offers free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Rydges Canberra?

As of Aug 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rydges Canberra on Aug 17, 2025 start from $88.86, excluding 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.

What's there to do close to Rydges Canberra?

This hotel is situated in Forrest within a short 18-minute walk of Parliament House and also 9 minutes on foot from Manuka Shopping Centre. You'll also find National Gallery of Australia and Canberra Centre within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Rydges Canberra?

Yes, parking is offered for AUD 25 per night. Though parking is limited, electric car charging is also available.

Does Rydges Canberra have a casino at the property?

No, Rydges Canberra doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Rydges Canberra?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool along with a hot tub.

Is Rydges Canberra good for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an indoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Does Rydges Canberra have a hot tub?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Rydges Canberra have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Rydges Canberra serves a full breakfast for a surcharge each morning at The George Grill.

Does Rydges Canberra allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Rydges Canberra.

Does Rydges Canberra have connecting rooms?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

What is the closest airport to Rydges Canberra?

The closest major airport to Rydges Canberra is Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.), which is 5.7 mi away (15 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Rydges Canberra?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Rydges Canberra.

Does Rydges Canberra have a wedding venue on site?

There are wedding services available at Rydges Canberra if that's in your vacation plans.

Rydges Canberra Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

6/10 Okay

SUE

Traveled with partner

May 4, 2025

Property was very dated and the food was very bland and tasteless. Breakfast was extremely poor quality. Would not recommend this property and definitely not worth the cost

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Traveled with family

Apr 26, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointed

Disappointed our room was not made up during our stay. The carpet hadn’t been vacuumed between visitors as it was visibly dirty. Hallways were dirty and would have rubbish on them during the day. Heated pool was barely tolerable, it was so cold. Pillows were not suitable and beds were soft.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Traveled with family

Apr 23, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Additional $25 parking fee on top of the shown price. The room unfortunately had an issue with the temperature control system turning it into an oven. Reception said they would have an email sent to maintenance. After the 3rd attempt to have something done. A staff member checked and said it was turned off and it was like an oven, its now turn on to cool "give it 10 minutes and it should cool down, here is a drink voucher" which was a kind gesture. Unfortunately all it did was restart the heat. My Son had fallen asleep and it would have been too difficult to try change rooms. Needless to say it was a terrible sleepless night spending several hours opening up hallway door to allowing heat to escape the turned off unit. Very disappointed.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Adam

Traveled with partner

Apr 23, 2025

It’s a rubbish dump

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Hardeep

Apr 21, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Staff member was very rude, poor hospitality.. Never coming back to this place ...

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Peter

Traveled with family

Apr 18, 2025

Liked: Room comfort

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

On check in our room had a really bad odour. After goong down to reception, tje gentleman behind the counter firstly said there was nothing that could be done After arguing with him, he offered a room upgrade to a king with a sofa bed We were told, that we would have to pull the bed out. The room we had booked had two queens. As it was myself and my teen age daughter, all i wanted was a room with two beds. After another discussion, Eventually, tje manager came out and found the same room and out us in it. The shower was broken and the buffet breakfast was cold and it took 25mims for some items to be replenished.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Apr 17, 2025

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

Hannah

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler

Apr 12, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great location

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Traveled with family

Apr 11, 2025

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

Second time we have stayed at Rydges Canberra and we love it.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chi Yuen

Traveled with family and small children

Apr 7, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Fair

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Apr 6, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Lovely hotel, bed was comfortable, staff were excellent. Carpark is terrible, tiny spots (I drive a small sedan) and tight corners.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Michaela

Traveled with family

Mar 31, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unfortunate experience

The hotel is in a great location and all of the staff we dealt with were friendly and helpful. Unfortunately this is where it ends. The housekeeping department let the hotel down significantly. Within minutes of checking into our room I called reception as I wasn’t confident the shower had been cleaned. There was dust pushed up into the corners of the shower and shower tiles did not look clean. I had to call reception off my mobile as there were no numbers on the phone. We were moved into another room and provided drinks vouchers. Unfortunately the next rooms shower wasn’t much better. The shower head is very powerful and floods almost half of the bathroom. The sink leaks slightly underneath. On day 2 after being out our room key stopped working & reception had our room under someone else’s name but were able to fix this. When we returned it was obvious housekeeping has been as the beds were made but the toilet & carpet were not clean and our hand soap was missing. I had to call twice before housekeeping came and vacuumed. I asked again for soap. While they vacuumed my family and I waited in the hallway dripping wet having returned from the pool. There is no mention of the room window overlooking the restaurant so if you want natural light in your room you risk no privacy as patrons at the restaurant waved at my kids when I first opened the curtains. The air conditioning vent hasn’t been cleaned and month and it does not cool very well.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Beth

Traveled with family

Mar 31, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Well maintained and centrally located.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Russel

Traveled with partner

Mar 22, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Good location

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

lloyd

Mar 21, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Very average

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kwesi

Mar 19, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family

Mar 19, 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ranjit

Mar 19, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tee

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family

Mar 16, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Disappointing due to the lack of cleanliness and maintenance of the rooms. No attention to detail, dirt, scum, hair, fingerprints and rubbish left behind from previous guests was not a pleasant first impression for our family. Furniture and room interior, air vents and fittings were worn, damaged and dirty. Spend some money on cleaning and repairs.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Brigette

Traveled with family and small children

Mar 16, 2025

The hotel is average. The staff are worked to the bone. There is no staff to do breakfast and a person staying there jumped in to serve clients. What this should not happen. The rooms walls needs a paint. The breakfast is quite poor. Most hot dish’s are cold I wouldn’t stay again. It’s basic if that’s what your looking for.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Alex

Mar 15, 2025

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

Great staff. Everyone helpful and accommodating. The air conditioning in the room was noisy through the night. My biggest issue was the bedding. Two flat sheets covering a soiled duvet does not do it for me. Overall a good stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Mar 14, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Top location for our needs in Canberra

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

bernard

Mar 14, 2025

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

we had a great stay at the rydges the staff were g

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Mar 11, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Matt

Traveled with family

Mar 9, 2025

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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About the neighborhood

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Getting around

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About this property

Rydges Canberra

Languages

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Food and drink

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Things to do

Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

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Outdoors

Accessibility

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Room amenities

Bedroom

Bathroom

Entertainment

Food and drink

More

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

You need to know

We should mention

Property is also known as

Frequently asked questions

Rydges Canberra Reviews

Reviews

Good

8.2/10

8.0/10

7.8/10

7.6/10

7.4/10