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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed
409 square feet
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Embassy Suite
969 square feet
2 Double Sofa Beds 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Superior Room (King)
409 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Executive King Suite
538 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Superior Twin Room
344 square feet
2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Art Deco Canberra hotel in Forrest with health club

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk
Multilingual staff

With a stay at Rydges Canberra in Canberra (Forrest), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Parliament House and 6 minutes from Canberra Centre. This hotel is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Australian National University and 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Australian War Memorial.

Stay in one of 186 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including a health club, an indoor pool, and a spa tub. Additional features at this Art Deco hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby.

Satisfy your appetite with local cuisine at The George Grill, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Canberra? This hotel has 2153 square feet (200 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 2 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

In addition to an indoor pool, Rydges Canberra provides a health club, a spa tub, and a sauna. Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Event facilities measuring 2153 square feet (200 square meters) include a conference center. This Art Deco hotel also offers multilingual staff, a garden, and a fireplace in the lobby. Limited onsite parking is offered on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge), and a car charging station is available. A total renovation of this property was completed in September 2020.

Rydges Canberra is a smoke-free property.

  • Express check-in
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Organic food
  • Water dispenser
  • Number of spa tubs - 1
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Fitness facilities
  • Showcase for local artists
  • Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
  • 24-hour front desk
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • All property's electricity comes from renewable sources
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Express check-out
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • No single-use plastic soda bottles
  • No single-use plastic stirrers
  • Biodegradable/compostable stirrers
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • Biodegradable/compostable straws
  • No single-use plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Conference space size (meters) - 200
  • Number of meeting rooms - 2
  • Luggage storage
  • Conference center
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Total number of rooms - 186
  • Number of floors - 3
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Conference space
  • Electric car charging station
  • Free WiFi
  • Sauna
  • Vegetable garden
  • Health club
  • Smoke-free property
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Conference space size (feet) - 2153
  • Banquet hall
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Wedding services
  • Garden
  • Multilingual staff

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English

Parking

Self parking (surcharge) , Parking (limited spaces)

Room Amenities

Rydges Canberra offers 186 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. 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 and phones. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Television
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Premium bedding
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Shower only
  • Satellite TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • TV size: 30
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Local maps
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Energy-saving switches

Where to Eat

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

The George Grill - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

The George Bar - This bar specializes in local cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Open select days.

Breakfast by The George - This restaurant serves breakfast only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Nearby Things to Do

An indoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the health club.

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time ends at 11 PM

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

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 not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

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 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

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 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. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Grey water recycling system

Humane animal treatment

Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)

Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture

Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO)

Comprehensive food waste policy

Comprehensive recycling policy

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Security system

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

LGBTQ friendly

Smoke detector

Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is available

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Mobile key entry is not available

Gloves are available to guests

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Children stay free - maximum age 11

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Children stay free

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch

Parking height restrictions apply

Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner

Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service

Renewable energy source - solar

Number of children who can stay free - 2

Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately AUD 34 for adults and AUD 15 for children
  • Self parking fee: AUD 18 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.50 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Capital Hill Rydges
  • Rydges Capital Hill
  • Rydges Hotel Capital Hill
  • Rydges Capital Hill Hotel

We should mention

Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

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.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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