Rydges Canberra

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Rydges
7.4 (4925 reviews)
Cnr Canberra Ave & National Cct, Forrest , Canberra , AU

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Friendly staff
Spacious rooms
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Overpriced breakfast
Room quality deterioration

Categories

Cleanliness
6.4
Multiple reviews indicate issues with cleanliness in rooms, particularly bathrooms and showers.
Service
8.4
General sentiment around service is positive, with staff being friendly and responsive.
Location
8.9
Consistently praised for its convenient location near attractions and dining.
Room Quality
6.9
Some reviews mention that rooms are tired and in need of maintenance.
Amenities
7.4
Amenities such as breakfast and parking received mixed reviews; some value mentioned.
Value for Money
7.4
Inconsistent feedback on pricing and value, particularly regarding breakfast.
Food and Beverage
6.4
Breakfast offerings were noted as disappointing and overpriced.
Overall Experience
7.4
General satisfaction but highlighted shortcomings in cleanliness and amenities.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 03:44

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Rydges Canberra offers spacious rooms with comfortable lounge areas and modern amenities, including suites with spa baths for ultimate relaxation.

Delicious Dining Options
Indulge in a hot and cold buffet breakfast at The George Grill Restaurant, and unwind with a wide selection of beer and wine at The George Bar in a lush garden atrium setting.

Convenient Facilities
Enjoy access to a fitness centre, sauna, internet kiosk, and guest laundry for a hassle-free stay. With Parliament House nearby and city attractions just a short drive away, Rydges Canberra is the perfect choice for your next visit.

Book now for a memorable stay at Rydges Canberra and experience luxury and convenience in the heart of the city.

Important information:

Please note that interconnecting rooms are available on request, subject to availability.

Payments made with a credit card will incur a surcharge of 1.5%Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: CBR

Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 4925 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.4
Service: 8.4
Location: 8.9
Room Quality: 6.9
Amenities: 7.4
Value for Money: 7.4
Food and Beverage: 6.4
Overall Experience: 7.4
C
Carola • couple • au
10
Will come again
Pros:

Lovely garden courtyard; great pool facilities and comfortable room.

2026-09-20 • via Nuitee
P
Phil • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

The Staff, location. Food all made for a great stay, .
Highly Recommend

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
B
Boniface • family_with_children • bh
7
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
K
Keith • couple • au
8
satisfactory
Pros:

breakfast

Cons:

Room 190 too far from the action.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
M
Michael • family_with_children • au
9
Comfortable and satisfying stay.
Pros:

comfy room, great location and excellent breakfast. lovely stay.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
D
Dureau • couple • au
5
Go elsewhere, this isn't like other Rydges hotels.
Pros:

The bed was comfortable. The location was good, given that we needed to visit Parliament House.

Cons:

The rooms are far more dated than what they appear online. The shower is awful - there’s no door or screen and water sprays from the shower all over the bathroom so that the floor is saturated. There were water marks on the coffee table in the room and the balcony door was unlocked. Breakfast was crowded and they seemed under staffed, so many tables and chairs were dirty - not just needing a wipe, but covered in crumbs and sticky. It was unpleasant. The person who checked us in tapped my card before showing me the amount, which I didn’t like. Despite dropping off some new towels, they did not make up our room, did not restock tea/coffee supplies.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
P
Peter • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
A
Alison • solo_traveller • au
4
Premium price, minimum standards
Pros:

Close to APH

Cons:

Bare basics in room amenities and service

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
K
kristy • couple • au
10
Fantastic. Great value. Would definitely stay again
Pros:

Everything from check in to checking out was amazing.
All of the staff I encountered were exceptional and delivered the best guest experience I have had

Cons:

Absolutely nothing

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
P
Punam • couple • au
7
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Susie • couple • au
7
Fair for a Rydges hotel. At least renovations are underway.
Pros:

Location. Room size.

Cons:

Very tired decor, chipped cupboards, stained sink in room. If you opened nalconybcigarette smoke filled the room.Sunday staff either slow or understaffed at breakfast. Complete mess everywhere, lots of kids, not a clean table anywhere although no one at them. I’m a nurse and if I dawdled like the breakfast staff to a cardiac arrest the patient would be dead. Not enough baristas for the long wait for decent coffee. Coffe cups stained. The conference area on levrln2 on Saturday wasn’t cleared until Sunday.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
J
Jane • solo_traveller • au
3
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
A
Andrew • family_with_children • au
6
Pros:

Location and value for money.

Cons:

The pool spa and the sauna have been out of service each time we have stayed at this hotel. It is time to upgrade the pool facilities.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
B
Bryan • couple • au
7
Pros:

Location
Parking
Large comfortable rooms

Cons:

$40 breakfast for a basic Bain Marie set up is steep.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
E
Elizabeth G • couple • au
8
A delightful surprisingly comfortable stay at Rydges Canberra
Pros:

Spacious, beautiful gardens inside and out
Lovely fireplace
Pretty good location

Cons:

The scrambled eggs were made with powdered egg

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
T
Travis • solo_traveller • au
5
Pros:

parking

Cons:

No hot water for morning shower

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
P
Phyllis • couple • au
4
Terrible
Pros:

We didn't get the room we paid for and then no food for the afternoon. Service was substandard

Cons:

We didn't get the room we wanted and paid for

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
E
Emma • couple • au
7
Reliable.
Pros:

Location is fabulous. Staff are very helpful.

Cons:

Breakfast and food options were very limited for gluten free diets. Shower screen was too small.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
P
peter • couple • au
5
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
D
Dianna • extended_group • au
10
convenient easy to book and good breakfast
Pros:

Breakfast and friendly staff

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee