Serves lunch and dinner

Reviews of Rydges Canberra

4 out of 5
Rydges Canberra
Corner Canberra Ave & National Circuit, Forrest, ACT

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 177 out of 496 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 157 out of 496 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 496 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 496 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 496 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Olubayo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie and

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel- especially for the price point.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

veronica

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
In room coffee cups were dirty, in a way that they’ve not been washed in a long time! 1 tiny pod of milk in fridge A weird extra spa bathroom with slide door that wouldn’t close Just weird
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

la

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I needed accommodation as I came to run the half marathon, it was double the price, and for what I paid, I definitely expected more. The rooms were spacious but could do with a revamp. They had no safes, the amenities offered were from back in the 90’s and the facilities could do with a bit of an update . Service was pleasant. Not sure if I would book there again though.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All in all place was pleasant but did not know about parking charges until we arrived.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from aa on Apr 7, 2024
Dear Lisa,Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your recent stay at Rydges Canberra. We're glad to hear that you found the overall experience pleasant, but we apologize for any inconvenience caused by the lack of prior knowledge about parking charges.We understand that unexpected charges can be frustrating, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. We will review our communication processes to ensure that all guests are informed about parking charges prior to their arrival.Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention, and we appreciate your feedback as it helps us to improve our services and guest experience.We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a more seamless stay in the future.Warm regards,AliDuty ManagerRydges Canberra

6/10 Okay

Tristan, Wattle Grove

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from aa on Apr 1, 2024
Dear Tristan,Thank you for providing your rating. We appreciate your feedback and take it seriously. If there are any specific aspects of your stay that you feel we could improve upon to earn a higher rating in the future, please don't hesitate to let us know. We value your input and strive to make every guest's experience a positive one.Warm regards,AliDuty ManagerRydges Canberra

6/10 Okay

Heather

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from aa on Apr 1, 2024
Dear Heather,Thank you for providing your rating. We appreciate your feedback and take it seriously. If there are any specific aspects of your stay that you feel we could improve upon to earn a higher rating in the future, please don't hesitate to let us know. We value your input and strive to make every guest's experience a positive one.Warm regards,AliDuty ManagerRydges Canberra

6/10 Okay

Lorella, LANG LANG

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nothing good at Rydges Canberra. Entering the hotel, there was a strong smell of perfume, I think it came from the carpet. Wash it, instead of pouring litres of deodorant on top of it! Clean it properly. The morning after I woke up with a headache due to that smell. Absurd! At check-in we had to wait more than 20 minutes because the room wasn't ready yet. Not a good start! Old premises and dirty room, bathroom with mould in the shower wall tiles. Bed was comfy enough and clean. Kettle and small fridge were full of dust. Bar service: awful. Although we had breakfast included in our promotion, we decided to get something from the bar. It took them more than 10 minutes to bring us 1 long black coffee and 1 cappuccino. If you call that dirty black water coffee, you don't know what coffee really is. The only positive thing was the free undercover and secured parking. Well, free... It surely was included in the total price. Sorry but we won't be coming back anytime soon.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from ali on Mar 21, 2024
Dear Lorella,Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback with us. We sincerely apologize for the multiple issues you encountered during your stay at our hotel. It is disheartening to learn that we fell short of meeting your expectations, and we deeply regret any inconvenience and discomfort you experienced.We apologize for the strong smell of perfume you noticed upon entering the hotel and the delay in preparing your room upon check-in. Your concerns regarding cleanliness, including the presence of mould in the shower tiles and dust in the kettle and fridge, are unacceptable and will be addressed with our housekeeping team immediately. Additionally, we regret that you found the bar service to be subpar and that the coffee did not meet your expectations.Your feedback regarding these matters is invaluable to us, and we will take immediate action to rectify the issues you've highlighted to ensure that they are not repeated in the future.We're glad to hear that you found the bed comfortable and clean and that you appreciated the free undercover and secured parking. However, we understand that these positives may not have been enough to offset the overall negative experience you had with us.We sincerely apologize for the shortcomings you experienced during your stay and understand your decision not to return. We hope that you will reconsider and give us another opportunity to exceed your expectations in the future. If you choose to do so, please reach out to us directly, and we will ensure that your next stay with us is nothing short of exceptional.Once again, we apologize for the inconvenience and disappointment caused. Thank you for sharing your feedback with us, and we wish you all the best in your future travels.Warm regards,Ali Duty Manager Rydges Canberra

8/10 Good

jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for my requirements. Carpark boom gate an issue every time on departing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from ali on Mar 21, 2024
Dear Jan,Thank you for sharing your feedback with us regarding your recent stay at our hotel. We're delighted to hear that our facilities met your requirements and that you had an overall positive experience.However, we apologize for any inconvenience caused by the issue with the car park boom gate upon departure. Your feedback regarding this matter is appreciated, and we will address it with our team to ensure smoother experiences for our guests in the future.Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and please accept our apologies for any inconvenience it may have caused. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we appreciate your understanding as we work to improve our services.If there is anything else we can assist you with or if you have any further feedback to share, please don't hesitate to reach out to us directly.We appreciate your patronage and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for another enjoyable stay in the future.Warm regards,AliDuty ManagerRydges Canberra

6/10 Okay

Malkat

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Upgrade was awesome by the first staff member. The room was fantastically massive. Kitchen is terribly outdated, constant fan that you can’t turn off and no towels in the swimming pool area. Breakfast buffet was actually nice although I was a little disappointed by the dinner prices especially when the menu doesn’t offer any kids meals? With three rooms booked between my family and I not one room had a phone. When using our own to speak to reception about the bathrooms flooding with water because of terrible engineering I’m imagining, we were on hold for so long we hung up! There were no rude staff; in fact, each and every one of them were all smiles. I maybe would stay again if I were stuck but I’d keep in mind to ask them beforehand for everything that was missing; including basic soaps, cups and maybe more than 3 towels for 4 people.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from ali on Mar 21, 2024
Dear Malkat,Thank you for your feedback regarding your recent stay with us. We're pleased to hear you enjoyed the room upgrade and found the space to your liking.We apologize for the inconveniences you encountered during your stay, including the issues with the kitchen, the constant fan, and the lack of towels in the pool area. Rest assured, we are addressing these matters promptly to ensure a more comfortable experience for our guests.Regarding the menu and amenities, we appreciate your comments and will take them into consideration for future improvements. We regret any inconvenience caused by the absence of phones in the rooms and the difficulty in reaching reception promptly.We're glad to hear that our staff left a positive impression with their friendly demeanor, despite the challenges you faced. Your feedback regarding missing amenities will help us ensure a more seamless experience for our guests in the future.Thank you for considering staying with us again. Please feel free to reach out to us in advance of your next visit, and we'll do our best to accommodate your needs.Warm regards,AliDuty ManagerRydges Canberra

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Was a little dirty
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from ali on Mar 21, 2024
Dear Peter,Thank you for sharing your feedback with us regarding your recent stay at our hotel.We appreciate your honesty and are glad to hear that overall, your stay was satisfactory, as reflected in your rating of 4/5. However, we are concerned to learn that you found some areas to be a little dirty. Please accept our sincere apologies for any cleanliness issues you encountered during your visit.Maintaining a clean and comfortable environment for our guests is of the utmost importance to us, and we take cleanliness very seriously. Your feedback has been shared with our housekeeping team, and we will take immediate steps to address any areas that may have been overlooked.We value your patronage and hope that despite this issue, you were still able to enjoy your time with us. If there is anything else we can do to improve your experience or if you have any further feedback to share, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.Thank you again for bringing this matter to our attention. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a more flawless stay in the future.Warm regards,AliDuty ManagerRydges Canberra

8/10 Good

may

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool Amenities, safe and quiet place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from aa on Mar 21, 2024
Dear May,Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your recent stay at our hotel. We appreciate hearing about your experience, as it helps us understand how we can better serve our guests.We're glad to hear that you found our amenities appealing and that you felt safe and comfortable during your time with us. However, it's concerning to learn that your overall experience didn't meet your expectations.We sincerely apologize for any shortcomings you may have encountered during your stay. We strive to provide a memorable and enjoyable experience for all of our guests, and we regret if we fell short in any way.If you would like to provide more details about your experience or discuss any specific areas where we can improve, please feel free to reach out to me directly. Your feedback is invaluable to us as we work to enhance our guest experience.Thank you again for sharing your thoughts with us. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future and provide you with a more satisfying stay.Warm regards,AliDuty ManagerRydges Canberra

8/10 Good

David

Restaurant not open on Sunday
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from aa on Feb 11, 2024
Good evening David,Thank you for your positive 4/5 review! We're delighted to hear that you had a good experience. If there are any specific aspects you particularly enjoyed or any suggestions for improvement, please let us know. Your feedback is important to us.Regards,AliDuty ManagerRydges Canberra

2/10 Terrible

wayne

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from aa on Feb 11, 2024
Good evening Wayne,We're truly sorry to hear about your disappointing experience. Your feedback is valuable, and we would like to understand more about the issues you faced to address them. If you're comfortable sharing additional details, please feel free to do so.Regards,AliDuty ManagerRydges Canberra

2/10 Terrible

john

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from aa on Feb 11, 2024
Good evening John,We're truly sorry to hear about your disappointing experience. Your feedback is valuable, and we would like to understand more about the issues you faced to address them. If you're comfortable sharing additional details, please feel free to do so.Regards,AliDuty ManagerRydges Canberra

6/10 Okay

Kerrie

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
I ordered room service on the first night, unfortunately my discarded tray and leftovers were still outside my door two days later, i had to go to reception to bring it to their attention. It costs $18 per day to park there, on top of room costs. I put the card on my door to say i was happy with no housekeeping, as there was a promise of $10 per day food and drink voycher, this was not applied to my bill. The only breakfast option is the buffet, no option for a light room service breakfast. I paid over $900 for my stay and was quite disappointed overall.
Response from ali on Jan 30, 2024
Good evening,We sincerely apologize for the disappointing experience you had during your stay with us. Your feedback is valuable, and we regret any inconvenience caused.The oversight with the discarded tray and leftovers is unacceptable, and we appreciate you bringing it to our attention. We will review our housekeeping procedures to prevent such lapses in the future.Regarding the parking cost and the unapplied promise of the food and drink voucher, we apologize for any confusion. We will investigate these discrepancies and ensure corrective action is taken to align with our commitments.We understand your disappointment with the breakfast options, and we will explore ways to provide more diverse choices for our guests.Your satisfaction is our priority, and we hope to have the opportunity to make amends during your future visits. If there's anything more, you'd like to discuss or clarify, please feel free to reach out directly at arslan_ali@evt.com.Regards,Arslan AliDuty ManagerRydges Canberra

2/10 Terrible

Dhananjaya Murthy

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Why to pay extra for car park? No body answered the room service one chair in the room for 4 guests kettle to be kept on carpet to access power point one bed side table for 2 double beds/4 people? Manager refuse to warm the food in their microwave which other staff obliged to do so. Not Happy not consider again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from ali on Jan 30, 2024
Good evening,We sincerely apologize for the challenges you faced during your stay. Your feedback is crucial, and we regret any inconvenience caused.Regarding the extra charge for parking, we understand your concern. We will review our policies to ensure transparency and fairness for our guests.The issues with room amenities and service are not reflective of our standards, and we appreciate you bringing them to our attention. We will address these concerns promptly to improve our offerings and ensure a more comfortable stay for our guests.Your dissatisfaction with the microwave service is noted, and we will communicate your experience with our team to ensure a more consistent approach to guest requests.We understand your disappointment, and we hope to have the opportunity to regain your trust during your future visits. If there's anything more, you'd like to discuss or clarify, please feel free to reach out directly.Regards,Arslan AliDuty MangerRydges Canberra

4/10 Poor

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No Air-conditioned pull out bed looked Terrible no Sheets on mattress on pull out bed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from ali on Jan 30, 2024
Good evening,We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you experienced during your stay with us. It is disheartening to hear about the condition of the pull-out bed and the lack of sheets. This falls below our standards, and we understand the impact it had on your comfort.Please be assured that we take your feedback seriously, and we will address this matter immediately. Our team will work on ensuring the pull-out beds are properly maintained, and sheets are provided to enhance the overall guest experience.We appreciate you bringing this to our attention, and we hope to have the opportunity to make amends during your future visits.Regards,Arslan AliDuty ManagerRydges Canberra

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from aa on Feb 11, 2024
Good evening Dawn,Thank you for the outstanding 5/5 score! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience at Rydges Canberra. If there's anything specific you loved about your stay or any additional comments you'd like to share, feel free to do so. We look forward to welcoming you back for another exceptional stay.Regards,AliDuty ManagerRydges Canberra

2/10 Terrible

Natasha-Katie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from aa on Feb 11, 2024
Good evening Natasha,We're sorry to hear about your dissatisfaction. If you have specific details or concerns you'd like us to address, please provide more information so that we can work to improve and enhance our services. Your feedback is valuable, and we aim to ensure a better experience for our guests.Regards,AliDuty Manager Rydges Canberra

8/10 Good

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from a on Feb 11, 2024
Good evening Peter,Thank you for your positive review. We're pleased to hear you had a satisfactory experience. If there are any additional suggestions or feedback you'd like to share to help us improve further, feel free to let us know.Regards,AliDuty ManagerRydges Canberra

2/10 Terrible

Maria Camila

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Some of the staff were very arrogant, couldn’t use the gym, spa facilities even though they said that I could use them but had to ask 3 times and all 3 times they said “tomorrow”… Had to ask for towels, soap and shampoo because the room didn’t have any of these. None of the stuff seemed like they cared. Not a good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Chun Hei Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from aa on Feb 11, 2024
Good evening Chun,Thank you for your review, and we appreciate your feedback. If there are specific areas where we can improve and earn a higher rating from you, please let us know. We value your input and strive to provide the best possible experience for our guests.Regards,AliDuty ManagerRydges Canberra

6/10 Okay

Jackie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Colin

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Telephone and table very dirty
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

kelly

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was not very clean shower and air vents full of dust. Air con in the room the temperature couldn’t be regulated
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smooth efficiency. Helpful staff. Lovely area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, well kept. We stayed a Friday night and they were charging $18 for parking on site. Street parking was free for weekends and after 5pm only a few meters away. The place was nice and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Junior

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My Stay at Rydges
Staff very professional, very clean parking available at all times. Food was awesome Keep up tke good work
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A pleasant stay, convenient for what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
handy to things

6/10 Okay

Lee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Apart from the pool not being available and not being notified of this until the day prior to check in, the bed mattress was awefull I spent the night rolling into my husband in the dip in the middle. It was most difficult to sleep on a sloping mattress. It was not what I had expected having stayed at this property before.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I didn’t like the room layout at all and it felt very sparse and the ‘convenience’ items and facilities were dismal
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suman

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Guseppe

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice but staff gave average service. The room wasn't great, yet we were charged $600 per night! Parking fee of $18 per night was unwelcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Augusto

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Glassware Brocken in the hallway and had to wait for over two hours to check it because room was not ready for checking n bar staff couldn’t work out whether they can accept cash or card only Will be not recommending to anybody!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Ken

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
Air conditioning did not work, Coffee cold, Buffet breakfast not as extensive as it use to be. This Hotel use to be a great place to stay, it is now run by unprofessionals & no disciplinary action for the noise that we had to endure during our 3 night stay. No Customer service overall. They use to have fruit at Reception - no more
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

George

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our experience in this hotel was exactly what we expected, we couldn't really fault anything from the check-in process to the room and the parking facilities. All staff interactions were pleasant and they are clearly well trained, property clean enough and the room quite large for the four of us. Just a pity the pool area was unavailable due to maintenance but not a problem - we look forward to coming again in the future and might then be able to enjoy it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mariati

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Centrally located
It was fine. Big bed, nice breakfast if booked online. Parking is extra. Location quite central.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Fiona

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean & tidy. No convienient powerpoints in room. low to floor or in b/room. 1 b/side table beppeople.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Rydges Canberra on Sep 26, 2023
Hi Fiona,Thanks for the feedback and we do hope to have an opportunity to look after you again.

6/10 Okay

Thi

Traveled with family
OK room with average breakfast
OK experience. Buffet breakfast was average and not worth the price paid. Should have saved the money and have breakfast at a cafe outside. Would hav much better, friendlier service then.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Rydges Canberra on Sep 26, 2023
Hi Thi,Thanks for the feedback, your feedback will be passed on to the management for further review. We look forward to welcoming you again.

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Rydges Canberra on Sep 26, 2023
Hi Allison,Thanks for the perfect score and we do hope to have an opportunity to look after you again.

4/10 Poor

Tom

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Pool closed and unavailable. Was disappointing with the kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Rydges Canberra on Sep 26, 2023
Hi Tom,Thanks for the feedback, unfortunately the pool had to be closed due to maintenance issues but it is now back up and running. We do hope to have an opportunity to look after you again.

4/10 Poor

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Aesthetically the property has improved substantially since my previous visit many years ago. Unfortunately the A/C in my room was not working, so I spent part of the night lying on sofa cushions in the bathroom trying to cool down. If only I had been able to open the room's window, which had been riveted shut, it would have made all the difference as the night air was cool. The phone in the room was also not working, so I had to change out of my pyjamas to walk down to reception to place a room service order. Not the end of the world, but definitely and inconvenience. The staff were very polite, but didn't go that extra step and show the initiative I expected when such problems were presented to them.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Nigel

Business traveler
One night stay for government gig. Location very handy. Pool was shut which was disappointing and not communicated prior to booking. Hotel good, brekky good, staff good. Suggest having separate barista and breakfast signer-inner as that slowed everything down in the morning. Also 7am start is quite late for a week day so suggest change to 6.30
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Rydges Canberra on Sep 26, 2023
Hi Nigel,Thanks for providing us with an extensive feedback on your recent stay here at Rydges Canberra. We do hope to have an opportunity to look after you again.

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stop over
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Rydges Canberra on Sep 26, 2023
Hi Elizabeth,Thanks for the kind words and we look forward to welcoming you again.

6/10 Okay

Alan

Door keys didn't work
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Rydges Canberra on Sep 26, 2023
Hi Alan,Thanks for the feedback and we genuinely apologise for the inconvenience caused. Our new door locks have arrived and this will eliminate the door key issues.

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great and hotel amazing. Breakfast was cold.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Rydges Canberra on Sep 26, 2023
Hi Alicia,Thanks for the kind words and we apologise in regards with the breakfast which you found cold. We look forward to welcoming you again and your feedback in regards with breakfast will be passed on to the management for further review.