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Rydges Canberra

4.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with fitness centre and sauna

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Serves lunch and dinner
Lobby
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated
Lobby
Indoor pool
Rydges Canberra offers a warm retreat in Forrest near Parliament House. Enjoy local cuisine at The George Grill, relax by the lobby fireplace, or swim in the indoor pool. Attentive staff, luggage storage, and a spa tub ensure a comfortable stay.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
The current price is RM423
RM465 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Executive King Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Embassy Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 90 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Sofa Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Garden view

Superior Room (King)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(41 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Spa

Embassy Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Executive Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Superior Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(68 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Accessible Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Two Double Room

  • Sleeps 4

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Queen Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
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About the area

Located in Forrest, a neighbourhood in Canberra, Rydges Canberra is near the airport. Mount Mugga Mugga Nature Reserve and Canberra Nature Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Questacon and Glebe Park. CSIRO Discovery Centre and National Zoo and Aquarium are also worth visiting.
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Corner Canberra Ave & National Circuit, Forrest, ACT, 2603

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

  • ‪Med - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Public Bar & Dining - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Timmy's Kitchen - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ostani - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ritual - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Rydges Canberra

Hotel remodelled in 2020 and located near National Gallery of Australia
You can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services at Rydges Canberra. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. The on-site restaurant, The George Grill, features local cuisine. In addition to a fireplace in reception and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, express check-in and a banquet hall
  • A water dispenser, 2 meeting rooms and a vegetable garden
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 186 individually furnished rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • 30-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, free infant beds and electric kettles

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RM464 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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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

  • 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
  • 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50 per stay.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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
Parking height restrictions apply
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

Frequently asked questions

Does Rydges Canberra have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Rydges Canberra?

As of 21 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rydges Canberra on 9 Nov 2025 start from RM 423.03, 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.

Is Rydges Canberra pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rydges Canberra?

Self-parking is available for AUD 25 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Rydges Canberra?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM.

What time is check-out at Rydges Canberra?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Rydges Canberra located?

Located in Forrest, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Manuka Shopping Centre, Parliament House and National Gallery of Australia. Manuka Oval and National Archives of Australia are also within 1 mile (2 km). Kingston Canberra Station is 26 minutes by foot.

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Rydges Canberra Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 296 out of 815 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 245 out of 815 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 154 out of 815 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 85 out of 815 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 815 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Md

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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds. Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly and accommodating we will stay again clean and child friendly thankyou Rydges
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roslyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room. breakfast was great, safe motel the kids loved the pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very reasonable for the price
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was comfortable, convenient and enjoyable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nabila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Steve

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Toilet leaked was noisy Bed mattress was lumpy They had a conference with load band that played to 11pm when I was trying to sleep
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ketan

Liked: Staff & service
Toilet flush was broken and bar tap leaking
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very attentive staff, and easy place to walk around to restaurants and shops. Would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Ok accommodation and conveniently located
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the easy access and the quiet sitting areas in the evening.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Utsav

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are very dated needs upgrade and detail clean of the room. Carpets old and worned out.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Luis Horacio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It is a good options for families that will only sleep there and don't want to spend much money. The pool and spa are in good conditions and was the highlight for my kids. The staff at the front desk, fantastic. On the down side, the food is not great and the restaurant staff seems stretched. OK in general.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were super friendly and allowed us early check in, rooms were tidy and warm and beds were super comfy, very happy
Stayed 1 night in May 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

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They don’t clean the rooms, there’s dust everywhere. The room was run down. Hotel staff need a hospitality refresher or perhaps a need of an attentive floor manager. Restaurant not always open, even coffee service needs to wait for operating hours. Housekeeping only available during the day. That’s probably why they don’t clean properly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

NAINCY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is near to city cbd and most attractions. Parking (inside or outside) is not free even for the residents which was a surprise for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Darren

Shower rack in the wrong place it was on the side,had no room to move it made the shower smaller than it was .it would of been better if it was straight in front on the wall where the shower head was.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Phillip

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Freezing cold room needed maintenance to get heated by which time we were sick. Staff nonchalant except in hitting you for charges like $25 a day parking and oblivious to room issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

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

6/10 Okay

Luke

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking is additional upon check in.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean, convenient
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Luke

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice neat property, room cleaning could be better, room a/c just fan control no actual temperature control. Restaurant highly over priced.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025