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Rydges Canberra

4.0 star property
Art Deco hotel near Parliament House

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Relax in our stylish lounge area with a curved bar, comfortable seating, and lush greenery.
Relax in a contemporary space with a curved sofa, coffee table, and potted plant, surrounded by a unique grid-patterned ceiling and wall lighting.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, desk, and flat-screen TV, offering a view of the surrounding area.
Relax in a stylish lounge area with a fireplace, sofas, and armchairs.
Relax by the pool, surrounded by a spacious area with a hot tub and glass doors leading to a nearby commercial space.

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
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)
  • 49.6 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Embassy Suite

Embassy Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Sofa Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop 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, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Superior Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(58 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
(26 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Canberra

Forrest stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Forrest hotel, you'll find Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval. National Archives of Australia and Greek Orthodox Church of St Nicholas are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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

  • ‪Ostani - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Public Bar & Dining Room - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Belluci's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪My Cafe in Manuka - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Maple + Clove - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Rydges Canberra

Art Deco hotel near Parliament House
As a guest of Rydges Canberra, you'll find an indoor pool, a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center. 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 meters) and includes a conference center. 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.

  • 1 building
  • 186 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2153 sq ft of conference space
  • 200 sq m of conference space
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
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.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (AUD 25 per night)
  • Limited onsite 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

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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

  • 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 cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

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: 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 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. 267 out of 747 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 228 out of 747 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 138 out of 747 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 747 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 747 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

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointed

Disappointed our room was not made up during our stay. The carpet hadn’t been vacuumed between visitors as it was visibly dirty. Hallways were dirty and would have rubbish on them during the day. Heated pool was barely tolerable, it was so cold. Pillows were not suitable and beds were soft.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Additional $25 parking fee on top of the shown price. The room unfortunately had an issue with the temperature control system turning it into an oven. Reception said they would have an email sent to maintenance. After the 3rd attempt to have something done. A staff member checked and said it was turned off and it was like an oven, its now turn on to cool "give it 10 minutes and it should cool down, here is a drink voucher" which was a kind gesture. Unfortunately all it did was restart the heat. My Son had fallen asleep and it would have been too difficult to try change rooms. Needless to say it was a terrible sleepless night spending several hours opening up hallway door to allowing heat to escape the turned off unit. Very disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Adam

Travelled with partner
It’s a rubbish dump
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Hardeep

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff member was very rude, poor hospitality.. Never coming back to this place ...
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
On check in our room had a really bad odour. After goong down to reception, tje gentleman behind the counter firstly said there was nothing that could be done After arguing with him, he offered a room upgrade to a king with a sofa bed We were told, that we would have to pull the bed out. The room we had booked had two queens. As it was myself and my teen age daughter, all i wanted was a room with two beds. After another discussion, Eventually, tje manager came out and found the same room and out us in it. The shower was broken and the buffet breakfast was cold and it took 25mims for some items to be replenished.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, quiet, comfortable stay, parking is easy and reasonably priced, staff were all nice and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Hannah

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Second time we have stayed at Rydges Canberra and we love it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chi Yuen

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fair
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, bed was comfortable, staff were excellent. Carpark is terrible, tiny spots (I drive a small sedan) and tight corners.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Michaela

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unfortunate experience

The hotel is in a great location and all of the staff we dealt with were friendly and helpful. Unfortunately this is where it ends. The housekeeping department let the hotel down significantly. Within minutes of checking into our room I called reception as I wasn’t confident the shower had been cleaned. There was dust pushed up into the corners of the shower and shower tiles did not look clean. I had to call reception off my mobile as there were no numbers on the phone. We were moved into another room and provided drinks vouchers. Unfortunately the next rooms shower wasn’t much better. The shower head is very powerful and floods almost half of the bathroom. The sink leaks slightly underneath. On day 2 after being out our room key stopped working & reception had our room under someone else’s name but were able to fix this. When we returned it was obvious housekeeping has been as the beds were made but the toilet & carpet were not clean and our hand soap was missing. I had to call twice before housekeeping came and vacuumed. I asked again for soap. While they vacuumed my family and I waited in the hallway dripping wet having returned from the pool. There is no mention of the room window overlooking the restaurant so if you want natural light in your room you risk no privacy as patrons at the restaurant waved at my kids when I first opened the curtains. The air conditioning vent hasn’t been cleaned and month and it does not cool very well.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Beth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained and centrally located.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Russel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

lloyd

Liked: Cleanliness
Very average
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kwesi

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Ranjit

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

8/10 Good

Tee

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disappointing due to the lack of cleanliness and maintenance of the rooms. No attention to detail, dirt, scum, hair, fingerprints and rubbish left behind from previous guests was not a pleasant first impression for our family. Furniture and room interior, air vents and fittings were worn, damaged and dirty. Spend some money on cleaning and repairs.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Brigette

Travelled with family and small children
The hotel is average. The staff are worked to the bone. There is no staff to do breakfast and a person staying there jumped in to serve clients. What this should not happen. The rooms walls needs a paint. The breakfast is quite poor. Most hot dish’s are cold I wouldn’t stay again. It’s basic if that’s what your looking for.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff. Everyone helpful and accommodating. The air conditioning in the room was noisy through the night. My biggest issue was the bedding. Two flat sheets covering a soiled duvet does not do it for me. Overall a good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Top location for our needs in Canberra
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

bernard

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

we had a great stay at the rydges the staff were g

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

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

8/10 Good

Matt

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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