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Overview of Rydges Canberra

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Indoor pool, sun loungers
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
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Rydges Canberra

4.5 out of 5

4.1/5 Very Good

Guests rated this property 4.4/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Cleaned with disinfectant
  • Contactless check-in
  • Hand sanitizer provided

Explore the area

    Popular LocationManuka Shopping Centre10 min walk
    Popular LocationManuka Oval10 min walk
    Popular LocationParliament House17 min walk
    AirportCanberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.)17 min drive

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Superior Room (King)

4.6/5 guest room rating
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Embassy Suite

4.4/5 guest room rating
  • 969 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Sofa Beds OR 1 King Bed

Executive King Suite

5/5 guest room rating
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Twin Room

4.4/5 guest room rating
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

4.6/5 guest room rating
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About this area

Canberra

In the business district, Rydges Canberra is in Canberra's Capital Hill neighborhood, an area with good shopping. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Commonwealth Park, while National Gallery of Australia and National Museum of Australia are cultural highlights. National Zoo and Aquarium and Questacon (National Science and Technology Centre) are also worth visiting. Guests love the hotel's central location.
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Popular Location

What's nearby

  • Manuka Shopping Centre - 10 min walk
  • Manuka Oval - 10 min walk
  • National Archives of Australia - 17 min walk
  • Parliament House - 17 min walk
  • The Cusack Centre - 17 min walk

Getting around

  • Kingston Canberra Station - 3 min drive
  • Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • The George Grill — 1 min walk
  • The George Bar — 1 min walk
  • Buvette Bistro & Wine Bar — 5 min walk
  • Maple+Clove — 6 min walk
  • Lilotang — 6 min walk

About this property

Rydges Canberra

Luxury Canberra hotel in Capital Hill, near Parliament House
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has an indoor pool and a health club. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a coffee shop/café, and a spa tub are onsite. All 186 soundproofed rooms feature free WiFi and pillowtop beds. For a bit of entertainment, guests will find flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, and other amenities include sitting areas and 24-hour room service.
Rydges Canberra offers 186 accommodations with minibars and safes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with hydromassage showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Canberra hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club.

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

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter

Social distancing

Contactless check-in and check-out
Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property
Social distancing measures in place
Contactless room service is available

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Hand sanitizer provided
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place
Individually-wrapped food options available for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and through room service
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–10:30 AM: AUD 28 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/café
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa tub

Family friendly

  • Dry cleaning service
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe
  • No elevators

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Languages spoken

  • English

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (2153 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Pool sun loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Roll-in shower (select rooms)

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - September 2020
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofing

Similar properties

The average per-night price is based on the lowest price found within the past 24 hours for the next 30 nights. All prices include taxes and fees and are based on a 1-night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 2 PM - 11 PM
Express check-in
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Kids stay free! Up to 2 children stay free when using existing bedding
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: AUD 28 per person (approximately)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 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
No onsite parking is available
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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

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

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Can I cancel my reservation for free at Rydges Canberra and receive a full refund?
Yes, Rydges Canberra offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to Rydges Canberra cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
How much does it cost to stay at Rydges Canberra?
As of Apr 20, 2021, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rydges Canberra on May 2, 2021 start from $119, excluding 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.
Does Rydges Canberra have a pool?
Yes, this property has an indoor pool.
Is Rydges Canberra pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Rydges Canberra?
This property doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Rydges Canberra?
Check-in is from 2 PM - 11 PM.
What time is check-out at Rydges Canberra?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Rydges Canberra located?
Located in Capital Hill, this luxury hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Manuka Shopping Centre and Parliament House. National Gallery of Australia and Commonwealth Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). Kingston Canberra Station is 26 minutes by foot.

Overall score and ratings

4.1

Very Good

Rating 5 - Excellent. 14 out of 39 reviews
5 - Excellent 36%
Rating 4 - Good. 18 out of 39 reviews
4 - Good 46%
Rating 3 - Okay. 3 out of 39 reviews
3 - Okay 8%
Rating 2 - Poor. 3 out of 39 reviews
2 - Poor 8%
Rating 1 - Terrible. 1 out of 39 reviews
1 - Terrible 3%

4.4/5

Cleanliness

4.2/5

Staff & service

3.8/5

Amenities

4.0/5

Property conditions & facilities
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4/5 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

1/5 Terrible

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

5/5 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

4/5 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

4/5 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

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