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Rydges Canberra

4.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with fitness centre and sauna

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Serves lunch and dinner
Indoor pool
Executive King Suite
Lobby
Lobby

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$159
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept

Explore the area

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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

Room options

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Executive King Suite

Executive King Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Suite

Embassy Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 90 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(38 reviews)

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(62 reviews)

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)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Embassy Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Superior Two Double Room

  • Sleeps 4

Queen Room-Disability Access

  • Sleeps 2

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 gym, 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 30-minute walk of this Forrest hotel include Parliament House and National Gallery of Australia.

What's nearby

  • Parliament House - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lake Burley Griffin - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Manuka Oval - 1 min drive - 1.2 km
  • National Gallery of Australia - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Questacon - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Med - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ostani - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Public Bar & Dining - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Ritual - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Eighty/Twenty - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Rydges Canberra

Art Deco hotel with fitness centre and sauna
As a guest of Rydges Canberra, you'll find an indoor pool, Access to hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness centre. 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.

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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

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • In-room 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

More

  • 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 organised 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

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: 3:00 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 smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rydges Canberra on 7 Sept 2025 start from AU$158.95, 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 3:00 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. 273 out of 766 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 237 out of 766 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 141 out of 766 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 766 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 766 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

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the chance for a swim but top step in pool needs repair, break with sharp edges. Also needs something to assist older people out, perhaps higher hand rails as the knees aren't as powerful as previously. Over all great stay, needed R and R after trip. Worked perfectly 👌
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Chelsea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed and nice room. Couldn't adjust air conditioning so had a very warm sleep and felt claustrophobic. Other than that a beautiful building and easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for families
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

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

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm, comfy and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Chhavi

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rydges was good for our 1 night stay but there was not much cleanliness. The kettle was dirty,no tissues in tissue box,floor was not clean as well. The premises otherwise was good and presentable. Breakfast had quite good options and staff at serving was friendly. Overall we liked it jist cleaning needs to be improved.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Aleksandar

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

chirag

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Alanah

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was Filthy, everywhere you went it was dirty. Rooms were dirty, bathroom was dirty, pool was dirty, spa was dirty. Im totally fine with rooms and things being outdated as long as they are clean. I wouldnt stay again, if i wasnt going to lose my money i would have left as soon as i checked in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasvinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

MR BINIAM TSEGAYE

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Charged a parking fee and didn't believe it was right.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Melissa

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very old and needs updating. The room and property itself is very dirty and needs a deep clean. The room we stayed in was very hot & stuffy. The air conditioning was permanently fixed on hot and there was no window or sliding door to let fresh air in. It was that bad I had to open the front door for hours to let air in the room. We told the manager on duty and he came up to flick a switch next to the bed to turn the heated air off even after that the room had no air flowing throughout. We pid for four people to stay and each day they gave us only three towels- I had to ask for more towels. Three pillows in the room also- I had to ask for pillows. The mini bar did not get topped up after our first night. The sauna, pool and spa area needs updating. When we stayed there were no pool towels only a large pile of dirty ones. The dinning room down stairs was dirty. The carpet has stains in many areas and thick dirt scum in the corners. The legs of the chairs were broken. The coffee was excellent at the bar & the service was fast. Parking under the building and access was great. Overall the price per night did not match the accommodation expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Annabelle

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities
We paid for inclusive breakfast with the accommodation. The breakfast does not include coffee. Not even a make your own coffee option. We had to pay additional for a cup of coffee with breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No hot water in the bathroom, on a -4 degree morning, and a small handbasin with taps that either dribbled or gushed. It was impossible to fill the jug from the basin (the only source of water), it was so small. Was put into a wheelchair-access room with a bathroom designed for disabled access, and not told about this on check-in, despite asking about the room type. Staff who seemed powerless (or unwilling) to address the issues. We love this hotel and stay there whenever we're in Canberra, but this stay was really unsatisfactory. I've notified management - let's see if there's any action!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lucy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Staff were great. Room a little dated but overall ok, tv should have more options rather than stream cast which is glitchy. For the money paid would expect more, Breakfast also not impressed in terms of quality and clearly short staffed. They were run off their feet and clearly not able to keep up. Given a long weekend management should be prepared for business and provide adequate staffing levels.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the easy access and the quiet sitting areas in the evening.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good at Rhydes except for very under staffed Sunday morning in café/ restaurant area. Well over 30 minute wait for take away coffee
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lauren

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was nice the only down fall for me was no parking and if you want to park at the hotel they charge you $25 per day parking should be included in your room fee but that would the only issue
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel rooms and all staff were excellent upon arrival and departure. Ambiance at bar and adjoining dining area very stisfying but a little more independent table subdued lighting needed to make menue easier to read. Subdued lighting and fireside atmosphere very appropriate and appreciated. In room tea making facilities and drinking glasses not easilly found.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were super friendly and allowed us early check in, rooms were tidy and warm and beds were super comfy, very happy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy, the gentleman on desk went above and beyond to make everything pleasant for us. Upgrade to a bigger room and fold out bed put in without me asking or being charged as they thought it would make for a 'nicer night for you both'. All the staff were friendly and accommodating, answeing all the questions of my pre-schooler.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Logan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025