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Rydges Canberra

4.0 star property

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Serves lunch and dinner
Lobby
Executive King Suite | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated
Lobby
Indoor pool

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Corner Canberra Ave & National Circuit, Forrest, ACT, 2603
  • Parliament House
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Manuka Oval
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • National Gallery of Australia
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Executive King Suite | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Executive King Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Embassy Suite | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Embassy Suite

  • 90 sq m
  • 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

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Superior Twin Room

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Garden view

Superior Room (King)

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Executive Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

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

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Lobby

Novotel Canberra

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
3.6 out of 5, Good, (1000)
The price is €101
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Novotel Canberra

About this property

Rydges Canberra

Art Deco hotel with sauna and 24-hour front desk
This smoke-free hotel features an indoor pool, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a sauna, a conference centre and a coffee shop/cafe 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 Access to hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.
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. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus an indoor pool and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy local cuisine while dining at The George Grill
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • 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 sauna
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Parliament House and 6 minutes from Australian National University
Rydges Canberra offers its guests an indoor pool, Access to hot tub, and a sauna. 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
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.

Languages

English

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

  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Free 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 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.

  • 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

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 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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. 258 out of 713 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 212 out of 713 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 713 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 79 out of 713 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 713 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
This hotel is well located for the Parliamentary circle, and parking (paid) is good. The staff were very friendly, but a number were inexperienced and so not as efficient as they may be (breakfast restaurant table clearing, for example). The fitout is nice, but overall the hotel could better maintained - door frames around the room were chipped, and at least two of the service plates on the breakfast buffet had big chips in them.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

6/10 Okay

Kassim

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Business Stay at Rydges

It is looking a bit tired and worn.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Having arrived from a late flight issue in Melbourne at 1.45am i was pleased to have a room waiting. My stay was short, as I was up at 7.00am and out of the Hotel around 8.00am. The room had everything that was needed. Thank you for accommodating my late arrival. (Early morning arrival)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

3day stay

Room was showing signs of poor renovations
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very large common areas
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

TONY

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
For a Rydges property, I thought this one was a little rundown. The room needed a repainting - lots of markings/ scrap marks on the walls and some of the furniture. There was no coffee making facilities in the room. There were not many people in the restaurant on Friday night - but the service was very, very slow. Quality of my main meal was fair; the dessert was nice. Staff were very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

catriona

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Ease stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vadym

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

6/10 Okay

Fa, Riverwood

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenience and central location. Decor is a bit worn but other than this, all good.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Bradley

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

P R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Glenn

Liked: Staff & service
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Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen, Denham court

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, great hotel. Staff were very friendly too. I highly recommend it, breakfast was beautiful and the jacuzzi I really enjoyed too.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

shane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First the bad news, not much , the shower in room 336 spills into the main bathroom and does not drain, and the shower mixer taps are really fiddly. Also forgot to mention to checkout the seat back of the office chair is about to come off. The rest is good, ultra clean, great bed, bit of an outlook, good barista girl, great 11am check out which gave me time for laps in the great pool and spa. Good overall price. Very well designed property, best I have come across with a brilliant atrium.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Aneta

Travelled with family
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not one to normally review nor complain but you have expectations of Rydges I guess. Cleanliness was quite Poor, carpets were skimmed over at best, milk in the mini bars were out of date, a few other little things. Buffet breakfast was unfortunately average at best. Housekeeping swiped into and came into our room without announcing themselves when one of our children weren’t clothed. Unapologetic and didn’t see any issue with this. Concierge and restaurant staff were all professional and lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Anna

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overpriced for a dated hotel in Canberra. Dodgy aircon blowing cold air even when off. View out our window was to an internal corridor, so we had to keep blinds closed. Breakfast buffet was understaffed, many items unavailable and a pretty poor experience. Staff seemed disinterested.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Noel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, professional staff. Excellent location to Manuka Oval. Quiet, clean, comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious room with comfortable bedding. Common areas could be cleaner (hallways) where guests walk - needed a vacuum and dishes removed etc. A very central location with helpful staff and good on site facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Hannah

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great stay, just needs a bit of mould scrubbed from the shower and around the pool area!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Lovely Hotel

Loved my suite. I stay in this hotel regularly and always love it. Took a swim and spa as well. So good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025