Rydges Canberra

4.0 star property
Art Deco Canberra hotel in Forrest with health club
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Rydges Canberra

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Serves lunch and dinner
Local cuisine
Front of property
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated
Local cuisine

Overview of Rydges Canberra

7.8

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
The price is NZ$173
Price available on 8/4/2024

Explore the area

Corner Canberra Ave & National Circuit, Forrest, ACT, 2603
  • Popular LocationManuka Shopping Centre9 min walk
  • Popular LocationParliament House18 min walk
  • Popular LocationNational Gallery of Australia2 min drive
  • AirportCanberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.)14 min drive
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Room options

Executive King Suite

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Embassy Suite

  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Sofa Beds OR 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 38.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Twin Room

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Room (King)

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Canberra

Rydges Canberra is located in Forrest, a neighbourhood in Canberra, and is near the airport. Museum of Australian Democracy and Old Parliament House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include National Rose Gardens and Questacon. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Manuka Oval or The Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre.

What's nearby

  • Manuka Shopping Centre - 9 min walk
  • Parliament House - 18 min walk
  • National Gallery of Australia - 2 min drive
  • Questacon - 3 min drive
  • National Museum of Australia - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Kingston Canberra Station - 3 min drive
  • Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Corner - 5 min walk
  • National Press Club of Australia - 7 min walk
  • Cafe Brindabella - 7 min walk
  • Ostani - 5 min walk
  • Brew and Brew - 2 min walk

About this property

Rydges Canberra

Transformed hotel, renovated in 2020 and located in Forrest
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 front desk safe
  • Smoke-free property, a banquet hall and 2 meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the helpful staff and location
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 separate sitting areas. Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
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, separate sitting areas and daily housekeeping

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 18 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM–10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 34 for adults and AUD 15 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

  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub

Family friendly

  • 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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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.
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift

More

  • 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
  • Building
  • 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
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 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

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 not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately AUD 34 for adults and from AUD 15 for children
  • Self-parking fee: AUD 18 per night
  • 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
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
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the health club
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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 19 Mar 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rydges Canberra on 8 Apr 2024 start from NZ$173.19, including 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 18 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Rydges Canberra?

Check-in start time: 2 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 a 15-minute walk of Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval. National Archives of Australia and Greek Orthodox Church of St Nicholas are also within 1 mile (2 km). Kingston Canberra Station is 26 minutes by foot.

Rydges Canberra Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 170 out of 475 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 155 out of 475 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 475 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 475 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 475 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

6/10 Okay

Lorella, LANG LANG

Travelled 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

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

6/10 Okay

Malkat

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
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

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Was a little dirty
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

may

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool Amenities, safe and quiet place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

David

Restaurant not open on Sunday
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dhananjaya Murthy

Travelled 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

2/10 Terrible

Natasha-Katie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Maria Camila

Travelled 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