Wellington Room at Rydges Canberra
17 Canberra Avenue, Forrest ACT 2603, Australia
The Wellington Room is enclosed by the hotel’s stunning indoor atrium. Full of natural light during the day and bathed in the ambient lighting of the Atrium in the evening, this open ended function space Canberra is great for dinner or lunch events, as well as networking, informal training sessions, seminars, trade shows and displays. It is also conveniently located next to The George Grill. Contact our creative events team to discuss your Canberra function requirements. Rydges Canberra is also the perfect Canberra destination for spectacular Weddings, Cocktail Parties and Private Dinners It is also conveniently located next to the Figtree Restaurant.
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Reviews for Rydges Canberra
Emily Collyer
The hotel itself was in a great location, the bed was comfy but that’s where it all stops. The money you pay you would think it has style and up market. But unfortunately things in my room were falling apart was old mouldy and filthy. The tv didn’t work properly internet wouldn’t connect carpet was dirty fridge broken. It was like we were staying in a pub. Breakfast buffet I was so excited for this as I stay around in many venues I would sadly say this is my worst I would be more excited for McDonalds. Nothing much was to offer in the buffet and what they had was stone cold. The cake selection was one tiny muffin brought in tomato’s were sad no toppings for the cold pancakes so kids were devastated. Plates were dirty on the shelf not much cutlery even had to have take away cups as the man said it’s easier to serve just takeaways. I had to as a waiter to clean a table as all tables were filled with plates and rubbish it is a great reflection to why the room was just as filthy. I wish I read all the reviews I will not be sending any of my family or staff here. Not worth paying for.
Jennifer Katrib
To be honest for what I paid for which included a free upgrade to a superior king room with breakfast included it really isn't worth the money. I have pictures of the room and the way it actually looks compared to what rydges has on its website as they don't really give you much pictures, there is no button to turn on while showering for ventilation, there is mold under the soap holder in the shower, there's white stuff on the tap just near the bathroom, they have broken cupboards, whatever that thing is called behind the door, bulging wall etc (the list goes on), to the owners of rydges, if you're making X amount of money each day, week and every year renting these rooms out this bed that I just put also shows for a superior King bed how dent and inward it is and you actually sink in it the side closest to the walk way, spend money and get new beds and fix up these rooms
Brittney McBride
Upon arrival, I thought our stay would be fantastic. The foyer was quite nice, and check-in was easy. However, we were disappointed when we got to our room, as we discovered that we did not have a window that faced the outdoors. Rather, it overlooked the bar area and was adjacent to a walkway. This meant we had 2 choices: a) have the black-out curtains open and be completely exposed to everyone outside our room or b) keep them shut and feel claustrophobic. The sheer curtains offered no privacy. The room is dated and decorated in dark shades of brown, so we felt very closed-in. The pool was a hit for my son, and the spa was a nice temperature but I had to steel myself and look away from the grungy, dirty ring around the edge. The sauna, which I had been looking forward to, was out of order. To top all of this, on our second night (a Friday) we returned from dinner out to discover a massive party being thrown in the bar/restaurant below. We literally had full view, plus the volume, of a huge birthday celebration. The music kept my son awake, but thankfully was cut off at 10:30pm. I was disappointed that a hotel with so many families and small children staying would be inconsiderate enough to book a loud event late into the evening, in a central area of the hotel. I expected to pay for parking, as I had seen it in the reviews, but it was none-the-less annoying. The only positive comment I can make is about the staff, as they were incredibly kind and helpful, and very apologetic about the party noise. I felt bad that they were the ones who had to cop it from guests. With so many other options in Canberra, we won’t be booking here again.
Edson Joly
A solid and reliable hotel with real potential to be outstanding. Rooms are comfortable and you’ll have a great night’s sleep, but the layout and décor feel dated. A full interior refresh would make a noticeable difference and bring the property in line with what modern travellers expect. Breakfast and restaurant — genuinely excellent. Great variety, well presented, and attentive service. A real highlight of the stay. Parking at $25/night is the one frustration. For a hotel of this category, parking should be included. It’s a small thing that leaves a sour note on an otherwise good experience. Overall, Rydges Canberra is a great base in the capital. With a room renovation and complimentary parking, this is easily a 5-star property. Looking forward to seeing it evolve.
Christopher Anderson
Unfortunately, our stay at Rydges Canberra was disappointing. The bathroom cleanliness was well below what we would expect from a hotel of this standard. There was visible mould and staining around the shower and tiled areas, the shower drainage was extremely poor and caused water to flood across the bathroom floor, and the bathroom amenities were not properly stocked, with no body wash or shampoo available on arrival. While the staff were polite, the condition of the room significantly impacted our experience. Cleanliness and maintenance are basic expectations when staying in a hotel, and unfortunately this property did not meet those standards during our visit. Based on our experience, I would not recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a clean and well-maintained place to stay.
Other spaces at this venue
Acacia Lounge
The abundance of light flowing into THE lounge makes it the ideal Canberra Venue for any networking and trade show events during the day and at night, this venue transforms into a relaxed location for social events such as birthday celebrations or informal dinners. All guests have access to complimentary high speed wireless internet throughout the hotel.
Barton Room
The Barton Room is perfect Function Room for your next training session or board meeting. Natural light floods through the floor to ceiling windows with a view of the luscious indoor atrium. The Barton Room shares a foyer with two boardrooms. These self-contained rooms are great for events which require complete privacy. The built-in Audio Visual of ceiling mounted data projector with a drop-down screen provides great versatility and don’t forget about the FREE, UNLIMITED WiFi available throughout the hotel.
Forrest Suite
The Forrest Suite is our most spacious Conference Venue in Canberra can accommodate up to 200 guests. It can be easily divided into three rooms which are suitable for large breakout rooms or smaller meetings. All three rooms have inbuilt screens and ceiling mounted data projectors, which allows for excellent visibility of presentations. Offering floor to ceiling windows overlooking the terrace, which is ideal for refreshment breaks or cocktail events, this room is filled with an abundance of natural light and is equipped with blackout curtains if required. Looking for a smaller event space? View Forrest Room 1, Forrest Room 2 or Forrest Room 3 for intimate event spaces. The recent state of the art Audio Visual upgrade provides great versatility. WIFI available throughout the hotel.
Forrest Room 3
Forrest Room 3, the smaller room part of the Forrest Suite, this room is ideal for any meeting from training programs, to team planning days and seminars. Offering floor to ceiling windows overlooking the terrace, this room is filled with an abundance of natural light or is equipped with black out curtains if required. The recent state of the art Audio Visual upgrade provides great versatility and don’t forget about the FREE, UNLIMITED WiFi available throughout the hotel. Rydges Canberra is also the perfect Canberra destination for spectacular Weddings, Cocktail Parties and Private Dinners
Forrest Room 2
Forrest Room 2, is the largest room located in the grand Forrest Suite, this room is the perfect Canberra event space for your next meeting, social event or cocktail party. The event space features floor to ceiling windows overlooking the terrace and is filled with an abundance of natural light. Blackout curtains are also available for those requiring complete privacy or presentation settings. FREE, UNLIMITED WiFi available throughout the hotel.
Forrest Room 1
Forrest Room 1, part of the Forrest Suite, is the ideal Meeting Room Canberra for training programs, team planning days and seminars. Offering floor to ceiling windows overlooking the terrace, this room is filled with an abundance of natural light and is equipped with black out curtains if required. The recent state of the art Audio Visual upgrade provides great versatility and don’t forget about the FREE, UNLIMITED WiFi available throughout the hotel. Rydges Canberra is also the perfect Canberra destination for spectacular Weddings, Cocktail Parties and Private Dinners. Contact our experienced events team to discuss your next successful event at Rydges Canberra.
The Aviary
Behind the sheer curtain set in the Atrium is a hidden gem. Long, lavish tables set for regal dining. A little private indulgence if you need to impress. Personalised menu created just for you and wines to match the mood. This uniquely designed space is sure to satisfy the finest of tastes. FREE, UNLIMITED WiFi available throughout the hotel.
Executive Boardroom One
We have four Executive Boardrooms Canberra which are perfect for smaller meetings, breakout spaces, training sessions and interviews. They range in size, accommodating up to 16 people, and are flexible for all your needs. Executive Boardroom 1, overlooks the hotel Atrium is suitable for a boardroom style set up for 12 people. The recent state of the art Audio Visual upgrade provides a large wall mounted flat screen TV and don’t forget about the FREE, UNLIMITED WiFi available throughout the hotel.
Executive Boardroom Two
We have four Executive Boardrooms which are perfect for smaller meetings, breakout spaces, training sessions and interviews. They range in size, accommodating up to 16 people, and are flexible for all your needs. Executive Boardroom Canberra 2, the larger of our boardrooms, suitable for meetings offering a boardroom style set up for 16 people. The recent state of the art Audio Visual upgrade provides a large wall mounted flat screen TV and don’t forget about the FREE, UNLIMITED WiFi available throughout the hotel. Contact our experienced events team to discuss your boardroom requirements at Rydges Canberra Rydges Canberra is also the perfect Canberra destination for spectacular Weddings, Cocktail Parties and Private Dinners
The Lounge Bar
Up to 100 people cocktail style Private Bar & Outdoor Terrace Ideal for birthdays & engagements