Rydges Canberra

4.0 star property

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Garden
Serves lunch and dinner
Indoor pool
Lobby
Lobby

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Corner Canberra Ave & National Circuit, Forrest, ACT, 2603
  • Place, Federal Golf Club
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Manuka Shopping Centre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Burley Griffin
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Executive King Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Embassy Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 90 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Sofa Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room (King)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(32 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(45 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Embassy Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(78 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Accessible Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Rydges Canberra

Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a fitness centre. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a sauna and a conference centre are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Rydges Canberra. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Manuka Shopping Centre. Enjoy features like free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus an indoor pool.
  • Free breakfast offered
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy local cuisine while dining at The George Grill
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage and wedding services
  • On-site recreation includes a gym and a sauna
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Parliament House and 6 minutes from Canberra Centre
As a guest of Rydges Canberra, you'll find an indoor pool, a 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. Free breakfast is served. 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.

This 4-star Canberra hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free breakfast. Additionally, a buffet breakfast is available daily for a fee.
The George Grill – This restaurant specialises in local cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
The George Bar – This bar specialises in local cuisine and serves lunch, dinner and light fare. Open selected days.
Breakfast by The George – This restaurant only serves breakfast. 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

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (AUD 25 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • 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
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 some solar energy; some water is reused through 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Rydges Canberra Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 361 out of 938 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 272 out of 938 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 176 out of 938 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 91 out of 938 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 938 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay - will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Emanuel

Liked: Cleanliness
Great hotel excellent facilities friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dipesh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Thanh Mai

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and superb service.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great relaxing environment on entrance, smooth check in and check out, clean environment, fantastic breakfast! Love the pool size and depth.
view from the pool on a rainy day!
You could be out there in the wild with this tree outside rm 207 - amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were lovely! It’s a bit older but really reasonable for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

damien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great beds clean and would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room nice and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly & professional staff, secure parking and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value- clean hotel with restaurant and pool. Rooms were very comfortable. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Marianne

Clean rooms , food average , Breakfast buffet nothing special . The lcal cafes at Manuka are a much nicer option.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

darren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Was very clean and tidy. Friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrific staff attitude and keenness to help!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very clean and spacious the staff were friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joanna Cristi

The kids are happy with the swimming pool.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great front desk staff, he was very helpful and accomodating Room was clean and a decent size Amazing water pressure in the shower Good coffee as well
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were friendly when checking in and out. Breakfast was a nice buffet with plenty of selections. Pool was indoors, nice and clean. Room was modern, clean and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious well presented room Very good variety in the breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Junior

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Darshil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Malissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with children. Room was clean and tidy.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was lathe and clean, all we wanted. Staff were great. Will come back!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Md

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

Gareth

Disliked: Cleanliness
The restaurant breakfast was very average Cold plates Cold food Tables not cleared from previous guests Food on the floor not cleaned up Cups _ brown coffee marks on all of them Each morning ran out of cutlery Overall bad
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026