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Rydges Canberra

4.0 star property

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Serves lunch and dinner
Lobby
Executive King Suite
Lobby
Indoor pool

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping

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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Superior Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(65 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Canberra

With a stay at Rydges Canberra in Canberra (Forrest), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House. .This hotel is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Australian National University and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Canberra Centre.

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
  • ‪Ritual - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Eighty/Twenty - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Maple + Clove - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Rydges Canberra

Art Deco hotel with a fitness center and a sauna
Rydges Canberra offers 186 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 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, desk chairs, and phones. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.
Stay in one of 186 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. Additional features at this Art Deco hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Satisfy your appetite with local cuisine at The George Grill, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Canberra? This hotel has 2153 square feet (200 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 2 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 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.

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 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50 per stay
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
Parking height restrictions apply
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

Rydges Canberra Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 284 out of 784 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 239 out of 784 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 144 out of 784 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 83 out of 784 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 784 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

6/10 Okay

Satoko

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel. Lovely pool 25m. Great eating area in the atrium. 25min walk to the Kingston foreshore. 15min walk to bus depot markets.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Brooke

Disliked: Cleanliness
Carpark filthy, not enough bins (only one very small box at door) guests emptying rubbish from cars on the ground. Cleaners don’t clean the carpark. I walked past the guest laundry and noticed it doesn’t get cleaned even tho the staff walk into this room regularly to access a staff area room. Shampoo and conditioner not fill even when I left the bottle dismantled in the shower area. Used towels left in room. Cleaning
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Luke

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking is additional upon check in.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

rick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very nice and helpful. We noticed that no one was picking up the trays from room service. Room was dated with lots of scratches on the furniture. Shower flooded ever time we used it. Most disappointing thing was they change their guest $25 a day to park at the hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 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

8/10 Good

Stephen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Ok accommodation and conveniently located
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Feb 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

Natalie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very attentive staff, and easy place to walk around to restaurants and shops. Would stay there again
Stayed 1 night 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

8/10 Good

Kthryn

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The stay was as expected. A few minor inconveniences include the parking gate not working properly and the restaurant staff throwing away my sons cutlery when we left it at the table for 10mins.
Stayed 2 nights 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

8/10 Good

Sugianto

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kids had a good staycation in town. Hotel pool area is a bit dated and corridor wall can do with a fresh paint job.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sanjiv

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

ASHVIN

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

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean, convenient
Stayed 1 night in May 2025