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Rydges Canberra

Corner Canberra Ave & National Circuit, Canberra, 2603

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Nov 24, 2026
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Nov 26, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • 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.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Good location

  • Friendly staff

  • Spacious rooms

At the hotel

Popular amenities

67 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Accessible parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
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Pools & wellness

  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Swimming pool

Dining & drinks

  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Kid meals
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities

Rooms & comfort

  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Heating
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Soundproof rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Security alarm
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Parking
  • Private parking
  • Wheelchair accessible

Guest services

  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Invoice provided
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities

Services & essentials

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Higher level toilet
  • Key access
  • Key card access
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Room service
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

4,925 reviews
2/ 10
Location wasn’t too bad
Anna · family with children · 2026-10-24

The guest experience

7.4out of 10
4925 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Good location
  • Friendly staff
  • Spacious rooms

Worth knowing — Cleanliness issues · Overpriced breakfast · Room quality deterioration

How guests scored the stay

  • Location8.9

    Consistently praised for its convenient location near attractions and dining.

  • Service8.4

    General sentiment around service is positive, with staff being friendly and responsive.

  • Amenities7.4

    Amenities such as breakfast and parking received mixed reviews; some value mentioned.

  • Value for Money7.4

    Inconsistent feedback on pricing and value, particularly regarding breakfast.

  • Overall Experience7.4

    General satisfaction but highlighted shortcomings in cleanliness and amenities.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Mixed experiences

60% of 15 recent stays rated 8+

7.44925 reviews
  • Disappointing considering it was a lot of money

    2/10

    Anna · family with children · 2026-10-24

    “Location wasn’t too bad”

  • We enjoyed it but it felt less because it was so dirty

    8/10

    Kim · couple · 2026-10-24

    “Location was great”

  • Not bad

    1/10

    Sandeep · solo traveller · 2026-10-24

    “Location and food”

  • We will be back!

    9/10

    Darrell · couple · 2026-10-24

    “Rydges was beautiful, it was clean, staff were friendly and the price and position was great, definitely recommend anyone to stay there.”

  • Great high-class hotel with amazing indoor courtyard garden / dining room & bar. Close to Parliament House High

    10/10

    Karen · couple · 2026-10-22

    “Stunning hotel right near Parliament House. Amazing covered central courtyard garden/ dining room and bar, with mature trees and lush ferns. Food was great. Service excellent. Room was large and very comfortable.”

  • It was nice enough

    7/10

    Natasha · couple · 2026-10-22

    “Indoor pool, although spa was out of order”

  • Guest review

    9/10

    Mima · family with children · 2026-10-21

    “Position, Bed, the pillow, Pool, Spa, Breakfast”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    Jonathan · family with children · 2026-10-20

    “Gym, Pool and Spa. Good location easy to walk to shops”

  • Enjoyable, value for money

    9/10

    Cathy · couple · 2026-10-20

    “Location & layout & staff”

  • A lovely hotel and we had an enjoyable stay.

    9/10

    Sharyn · couple · 2026-10-19

    “This is my go to hotel when I am in Canberra as it has everything I need.”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    John · family with children · 2026-10-19

    “Room was great. Aircon was fantastic, location was good,parking was easy.”

  • Value for money

    8/10

    Ralph · couple · 2026-10-18

    “Value for money.”

  • Try another place. Very disappointed with what was once a premier hotel.

    3/10

    David · couple · 2026-10-17

    “Good location”

  • Guest review

    6/10

    Kieran · family with children · 2026-10-16

    “Location”

  • Pleasant for a one night stay, not perfect but I would stay again.

    7/10

    Kiara-Lee · solo traveller · 2026-10-15

    “Beautiful indoor pool space, nice lobby with a pleasant scent and well lit Comfy bed Nice buffet breakfast”

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