Pros (+) It was a place to sleep. Nice bathroom.
Cons (-) Dark and gloomy rooms. Lots of water space and quite a sterile institutional feel.
4 stars
Rydges Canberra
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Overview
The Rydges Capital Hill Canberra is a luxury hotel set in the heart of the city’s Forrest neighborhood. It is located less than two miles from the House of Parliament, and is the same distance from the National Gallery of Australia. Canberra Airport is roughly seven miles from the property. Also nearby are the Canberra Night Markets, the Presbyterian Church of St. Andrew, and Mount Franklin.
There are 186 guest rooms to choose from at the Rydges Capital Hill Canberra. All rooms are non-smoking, and both standard rooms and suites are on offer. Guests will enjoy free Wi-Fi in their room, as well as an HDTV, a coffee maker, a private shower, hairdryer, a refrigerator, minibar, iron and ironing board, climate control, and luxury bedding. Guest rooms also include work desks.
On property, guests will find plenty to enjoy. There is a garden atrium in which they can relax, as well as a restaurant and bar in which to grab dinner and drinks. The terrace is heated for enjoyment throughout the year. The hotel also offers meeting and event space, an indoor heated swimming pool, a spa, and a fitness center. Catering is available for gatherings of up to 200 people.
The hotel offers ample dining opportunities, but guests will also find plenty of other choices around the property. Chairman & Yip Restaurant, which serves Chinese food, Lilotang, which serves Japanese fare, Maple and Clove, which offers cafe-style dishes, and Buvette Bistro & Wine Bar are just some of the options.
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Amenities at Rydges Canberra
- Indoor pool
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Room service
- Free Wi-Fi
- Tea/coffee maker
- Business centre
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
Basics
- Free Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
- Internet
- Linens
- Towels
- Fire extinguisher
- Free toiletries
- Shampoo
- Smoke alarms
- Heating
- Body soap
- Air-conditioned
- Trash cans
- Conditioner
Dining
- Wine glasses
- Electric kettle
- Minibar
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Tea/coffee maker
- Kettle
- Refrigerator
- Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
- Family rooms
- Seating area
- Garden view
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Sofa
- Soundproof rooms
- Telephone
- Carpeted
- Storage available
Bathroom
- Shower
- Shower cap
- Bathtub
- Hairdryer
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- Private bathroom
- Walk-in shower
Services and conveniences
- Business centre
- Wake-up service
- Currency exchange on-site
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Room service
- Key card access
- Express check-out
- 24hr front desk
Accessibility and suitability
- Disabled Access
- Elevator
- Accessible by elevator
- No smoking
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Designated smoking area
Pool and spa
- Spa and wellness centre
- Hot tub
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Pool towels
Media and entertainment
- Flat-screen TV
- Shared lounge/TV area
- TV
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Laundry service
- Iron and ironing board
Parking and transportation
- Parking
- Private parking
Outdoor
- Balcony
- Garden
Bedroom
- Sofa bed
- Wardrobe or closet
Workspace
- Fax/photocopying
- Desk
Family friendly
- Cribs available
- Kids meals
Health and safety
- Daily housekeeping
Fitness
- Fitness centre
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Summary of reviews
Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's great location and spacious rooms, but many expressed dissatisfaction with the service quality, cleanliness issues, and high prices, especially during renovations. Some found the atmosphere dark and uninviting, while others enjoyed their stay and the amenities offered.AI-generated from customer reviews
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Pros (+) Location
Cons (-) The cafe restaurant play Music all the time too loud. Avoid courtyard rooms.
Cons (-) No warning that there were extensive renovations going on - right over the room we were in. Not acceptable!! Top dollar for a construction zone - not acceptable!! Could not stay and had to find another last minute hotel. Will NEVER STAY THERE!!!
Location
17 Canberra Avenue, Canberra, ACT 2603
What's nearby
- Manuka Oval0.6 km
- Parliament House0.8 km
- Capital Hill0.9 km
- The Lodge1.3 km
- Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House1.4 km
- National Portrait Gallery1.6 km
- National Gallery of Australia1.7 km
- Questacon1.8 km
- National Library of Australia2 km
- National Museum of Australia2.5 km
- Lake Burley Griffin2.7 km
- Floriade2.8 km
Policies
Check-in/Check-out | Check in anytime after 2:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM |
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Value for money | Distance to downtown | Nearest Airport | Distance to airport |
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7.6 | 1.1 km | Canberra | 6.0 km |
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