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Escape to the nation’s capital with a stylish stay at the Rydges Canberra – a charming retreat ideally located in the Parliamentary Triangle of Canberra. Sneak away for a relaxing escape in a burgeoning destination packed with upscale eateries, microbreweries, indulgent wine and cocktail bars and award-winning coffee roasters, then tap into the history of the country, with top attractions including Parliament House, the National Gallery of Australia and the National Portrait Gallery all within close reach. When you return after a day of exploring, relax at The George Bar with a signature cocktail or let yourself be taken on a culinary journey at The George Grill.

1 to 30 Nights packages available

Location

Rydges Canberra

17 Canberra Avenue, Forrest, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2603, Australia

Rydges Canberra is located a 10-minute drive from Canberra Airport (CBR), in close proximity to the city’s attractions including Parliament House, the National Gallery of Australia, the National Portrait Gallery and more. Airport transfers are not included in your package, please plan accordingly.

Want to know more about Canberra? Our insider travel guide includes handpicked places to eat and drink, the best activities in the area, and special experiences to make your trip memorable.

Need flights? Our dedicated flights concierge can assist with all your flight requirements. Contact sales@luxuryescapes.com.

Facilities

The George Bar
The George Grill
24-hour room service
Gym
Indoor pool
Sauna
Parking
Laundry facilities
24-hour reception
Wi-Fi
Check-in 2pm / Checkout: 11am

Surcharges may apply to select facilities and services

Fine Print

Cancellation Policy

Refundable Cancellation Policy

Accommodation bookings can be cancelled with a full refund provided the cancellation is made no less than 2 days prior to check-in. That is cancel by 11:59 pm (local time of property) 2 full days prior to the day of check-in. Excludes flights.

Non-Refundable Cancellation Policy

Please note that ‘Non-Refundable’ packages are guaranteed at the time of booking and not eligible for a refund or date change. Accordingly, please select your package carefully and take note of any cancellation policy applicable to your purchase.

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Package Inclusions: Inclusions are correct at the time of purchase. Refer to your booking confirmation for details. Please note package inclusions for extra guests vary depending on the rate selected, please choose your package carefully.

Dining inclusions do not include drinks (unless otherwise stated). Menus are subject to change without notice.

Important: The hotel, transportation and/or destination you are travelling to may have health, insurance and vaccination requirements in place. Please ensure you stay up to date with any requirements prior to your departure.

The property, facilities and dining are subject to government regulations and restrictions. Please check the property website for the most up-to-date information as some of the services may be impacted.

Luxury Escapes reserves the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply.

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LuxPlus+ bonus inclusions are not available for bookings made back-to-back (separate bookings for consecutive nights’ stay) at the same hotel. In the instance of back-to-back bookings at the same hotel being made, you will only receive the included benefits once.

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Reviews

7.2

Good

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Denis K.

Reviewed 16 Jan 2025

8.0

The location is not close to the main shops and restaurants in Canberra, but if you prefer a quieter environment or are attending an event at the stadium, cathedral, or Parliament House, it’s a great choice. We were lucky enough to experience their emergency system that night. The sirens and alarms were incredibly effective—they could wake even the deepest sleeper. A little later, staff handed out towels to use as blankets in the chilly night at the assembly area. They also arranged toilet access once the front part of the building was deemed safe, even while the fire brigade was still investigating. These measures were helpful in keeping guests comfortable during the two-hour disruption. Three fire trucks, a hazmat team, and the police were in attendance. There was no roll call—perhaps it’s no longer required these days? In the end, they offered a complimentary breakfast to all guests as compensation for the inconvenience. (I’m not sure if they provided a refund or any other gesture for those who had already purchased breakfast.) The rooms and interior were excellent—neat, tidy, and with a great atmosphere. Unfortunately, the breakfast was very minimal and quite basic. On that particular morning, the bacon and hash browns were excessively salty, though the pastries were great. I wouldn’t mind coming back here when visiting Canberra.

Recommends this hotel

8.0

Mich C.

Reviewed 14 Oct 2024

8.0

I recently stayed at Rydges Canberra and had a great experience overall. The location is perfect, making it easy to explore the city. The service was excellent—staff were attentive and helpful throughout my stay. While the rooms are a bit outdated, they were very clean and well-maintained. I also appreciated the complimentary room upgrade, which added a nice touch to the visit. All in all, a pleasant stay and good value for the location!

Recommends this hotel

8.0

Jessica S.

Reviewed 03 Jan 2025

6.0

We often stay here every year for New Years, but are second guessing it now. While most of the service was amazing, there were a few shortcomings of the trip. To begin with, when arriving in our room, the sofa bed wasn't made, and the room had only 2 towels (4 of us were staying in the room). This wouldn't have been a problem, except room service kept taking all the towels each day, and only leaving 2 in return. Fire Alarm went off twice during our stay. One was around 8/9pm and then the other was just after 7am on new years day. I understand these are safety issues, but for it to happen twice within 24hrs there has to be an ongoing issue. Also, we heard someone speaking over the speaker, but you couldn't understand what they were saying from inside the room. The door lock on our balcony door (room 284) wouldn't lock either as it was broken, which could be a safety hazard for someone with smaller children. The hallway kept omitting some sort of odour, which wasn't that fantastic. The spa bath bubbles were brown, which had me immediately get out due to uncleanliness. To top things off though, my husband asked one of the bar staff if he could just grab a cup of ice, as he needed some for his drink due to a stomach issue. Her response was "sorry the bar is closed" meanwhile, she was standing right next to the ice. The lovely man at reception, though, immediately ratified the situation. Overall, I'm a little let down. Usually we love our little stay in Canberra, but this time was definitely a let down.

Recommends this hotel

6.0

Nick E.

Reviewed 31 Dec 2024

4.0

Rooms are very basic and a little rundown: the phone and lamp in my room didn't work and a "Superior Twin" room didn't even have a bathtub. The window for our room opened out onto a seating area for the bar, so we had to keep the curtains closed our entire stay for privacy sake. The lobby is nice-ish but as always the quality of the room can make or break your holiday and on this occasion the room quite simply wasn't up to scratch.

Does not recommend this hotel

4.0

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