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Rydges Canberra

4.5-star property
Corner Canberra Ave & National Circuit, Forrest, ACT 1800 796 370
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3.8 out of 5
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"Very quiet and nice. Would stay again, big rooms and comfortable beds " More

By a verified traveller on Mon 16 May 2022

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Hotel Description

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, a gym, and a bar/lounge.

You can enjoy flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, and all 186 soundproofed rooms feature free WiFi, sitting areas, and hair dryers. Pillowtop beds and premium bedding invite a comfortable night's sleep, and you'll find nice touches like free toiletries. Additionally, phones, irons/ironing boards, and desks are available.

The restaurant, The George Grill, serves local cuisine. The George Bar is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with lunch and dinner. Additionally, you'll find free WiFi in public areas, a gym, and a conference center. Full breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking.

With a stay at this 4-star Capital Hill hotel, you'll be 4.3 km (2.6 mi) from Civic Square and 7.9 km (4.9 mi) from Canberra Hospital.

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max
AU$154* Per night/room 29 May - 30 May

Superior Twin Room

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Executive King Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Superior Room (King)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Suite

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.SofaBed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Rydges Canberra ratings based on 95 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
3.8 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Rydges Canberra

Everyone (33) Couples (27) Family (17)
5 out of 5
Very quiet and nice. Would stay again, big rooms and comfortable beds

Posted by on 16 May 2022

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23 May 2022 by Rydges Team

Hi Marita, Thanks for your amazing review!

2 out of 5
It was a good location to walk to Manuka shops and cafes as well as Manuka oval.

Posted by on 14 May 2022

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23 May 2022 by Rydges Team

Hi Jessica, Thank you for your review.

5 out of 5
Comfortable beds, good size rooms, delicious food at the bar and great swimming pool

Posted by on 14 May 2022

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23 May 2022 by Rydges Team

Hi Mary, Thanks for your fabulous review!

2 out of 5
Hotel was clean however that was the only good thing. Cold shower, locked out of room, kids running up and down passage at 11.30 pm, breakfast very ordinary

Posted by on 12 May 2022

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13 May 2022 by Rydges Team

Hi Lisa, Thank you for your feedback. We're sad to hear you did not enjoy your stay. We apologise for the shower being cold, this is not the standard at Rydges and will be rectified. Your other feedback will be passed onto management for review.

4 out of 5
Clean and lovely bar area, close to Kingston. But no housekeeping for our room.

Posted by on 8 May 2022

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12 May 2022 by Rydges Team

Hi Kris, Thank you for your review! We apologise that the HSK was missed in your room, this is not the usual Rydges standard.

5 out of 5
Look forward to our stays at Rydges Forrest Canberra. Very welcoming & friendly staff. Home away from home.

Posted by on 28 Apr. 2022

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29 Apr. 2022 by Rydges Canberra

Hi Penelope, Thanks for your amazing review! We love welcoming you back.

5 out of 5
Excellent facilities, friendly staff and the rooms are wonderful.

Posted by on 26 Apr. 2022

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26 Apr. 2022 by Rydges Canberra

Hi Lisa, Thanks for the kind words and we hope to have an opportunity to welcome you again. Thanks, Rydges Canberra

5 out of 5
Staff were fantastic- easy check in. So close to Manuka oval! Bar open for post game drinks- so friendly! Room was great- oh what a comfy bed! 11am check out fantastic! It was perfect. Thank you Rydges

Posted by on 23 Apr. 2022

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6 May 2022 by Rydges Team

Hi Bronte, Thanks for the amazing review!! We're glad you loved it.

3 out of 5
The SPA (Hot Tub) was not opperational, apparently it has been that for for almost a year and no ETA was available on when it would be fixed..

Posted by on 22 Apr. 2022

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6 May 2022 by Rydges Team

Hi Andrew, Unfortunately our spa is out of order as we are waiting on maintenance parts and a specialised maintenance person to come and fix it - given covid, the times are unpredictable. Thus, we no longer advertise our spa on the website.

5 out of 5
Great facilities & location, clean rooms & throughout hotel. But rooms are starting to look abit dated, overall a fantastic place too stay

Posted by on 21 Apr. 2022

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29 Apr. 2022 by Rydges Canberra

Hi Kevin, Thanks for your review! We're glad you loved your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back.

About the Rydges Canberra

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

Property Features

Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. 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 meters) and includes a conference center. A health club, multilingual staff, and a fireplace in the lobby are also featured at the business-friendly Rydges Canberra. 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
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Self parking (surcharge) , Parking (limited spaces)

Transport

  • Train station: Kingston Canberra Station (2.5 km / 1.5 mi)
  • Parking: Self parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

Rydges Canberra offers 186 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. 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 and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Sitting area
  • Pillowtop beds
  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite channels
  • Luxury bedding
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Unique furnishings
  • Unique decor
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wardrobe or closet

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 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.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a health club.

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

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 11 PM

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F; guestroom doors are sealed after cleaning; the property is cleaned and disinfected with electrostatic spray. Personal protective equipment, including masks and gloves, will be available to guests. Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; guests are provided with hand sanitizer; cashless payment methods are available for all transactions; contactless room service is available. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. Enhanced food service safety measures are in place. Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and also through room service. Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 24 hours between bookings. This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC) and COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO).

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts
  • Parking height restrictions apply
  • Number of children who can stay for free – 2
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Security system
  • LGBTQIA friendly
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available for guests
  • Masks are available for guests
  • Gloves are available for guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are available
  • Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Individually wrapped food options are available for lunch
  • Individually wrapped food options are available for dinner
  • Individually wrapped food options are available through room service
  • gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is available
  • Reservation is not required for facilities on site
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO)
  • Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Fees

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: AUD 34 for adults and AUD 20 for children (approximately)
  • Self parking fee: AUD 15 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

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

Hotel Names

  • 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

You should know

  • 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).
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