Rydges Canberra
17 Canberra Avenue, Forrest ACT 2603, Australia
Hotel
•Why you'll love Rydges Canberra
- Our facility offers flexible spaces, all featuring natural light, with the added benefit of an indoor atrium.
- Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi or dedicated conference line with comprehensive range of audio and visual equipment.
- With specialised catering menu and comprehensive event packages.
Rydges Canberra's function rooms are ideal for meetings, conferences, weddings, receptions, birthday parties and social affairs. The popular Canberra hotel’s central location in the thriving capital of Australia makes it ideal for business events, and its proximity to numerous area attractions ensures guests have plenty to keep themselves entertained. The large event venue that is Rydges Capital Hill Canberra boasts a variety of unique and spacious Canberra function rooms, capable of comfortably catering to small group meetings of 20 as well as large conferences and cocktail parties of up to 200. The Forrest Suite is the venue's most flexible function room option and can be utilised as one large space or broken down into three smaller Canberra function rooms. It's an ideal choice for when a boardroom is required in the morning and a theatre layout as the day goes on.
Rydges Canberra Function Rooms
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 celebrat...
Wellington Room
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 lunc...
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 boardroom...
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 sc...
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 ...
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...
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 natur...
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 des...
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 Boardro...
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 Canberr...
The Lounge Bar
Up to 100 people cocktail style Private Bar & Outdoor Terrace Ideal for birthdays & engagements
Price Guide
| Price Type | Price Per Person (Starting From) |
|---|---|
| Day Delegate Package (DDP) | $ 82 |
| Half Day Delegate Package (HDDP) | $ 72 |
| 2 Course Menu | $ 75 |
| 3 Course Menu | $ 85 |
| 3 Hour Canapes | $ 45 |
| 3 Hour Beverage Package | $ 37 |
Please note, that pricing may be subject to change without notice. We recommend confirming with the venue prior to booking to ensure you have the most up-to-date information.
Reviews for Rydges Canberra
Anya
I don't usually write reviews but I will today. I stayed at this motel as my conference was being held here. I enjoyed my stay however I have to say that the negative reviews are pretty spot on. The good: very comfortable bed with sparkling white clean sheets. The catering for the conference was very good also. The bad: very crowded, small room for conference with 0.5 m between all the tables in front and behind. The hallways were dark, the furnishings dated, thread bare in places, fabric on restaurant chairs all stained terribly. Pink mould on bathroom tiles, rooms not cleaned well. Paint chipped everywhere. However, it is a good location. I got the impression that the staff try hard. I think the problem is that the motel is old, huge and difficult and expensive to maintain. Avoid the breakfast buffet.
M Emond
I was staying here for a conference nearby. The location is convenient. Rooms are dated and maintenance is below average as per photos. A/C unit is very old. Given the price, it’s not good value for money. Breakfast buffet is well below the standard I would expect for $34. While it’s convenient it’s relatively low quality and not value for money. On the day I had breakfast it was difficult to find a table that had been cleared of dirty dishes. There were stacked dishes everywhere and it was difficult to find a place that was clean enough to eat. Clearly not enough staff to do basic jobs. Evening meal was OK. The menu is not extensive but it has some reasonable selections. Staff were generally pleasant. I didn’t use any of the facilities so I can’t comment on these. I’ve requested copies of my receipts multiple times now. Still waiting after nearly two weeks. When I spoke to the agent earlier today, she advised she would email them later this evening. Couldn’t do it now, she was too busy. Clearly the hotel is understaffed with inadequately trained personnel. Not what I expect for $350-400/night.
Fruto Nyanya
Avoid Rydges Canberra! We had a terrible experience. Upon arrival, while waiting to check in, my 3-year-old son sat near the fireplace and unintentionally touched the glass surrounding it, burning his hand. The surface was extremely hot! This fireplace is not safe for children, and a small warning sign at the top is insufficient for kids who can’t read. It should either be turned off or properly barricaded to prevent access for kids. After filing a complaint and spending 1 hour treating my son’s burn, we went to dinner. Upon returning, we discovered the air conditioning in our room wasn’t working—it was freezing outside (+3C). When I reported it to reception, they didn’t change our room and only provided a small heater that couldn’t warm the space. Overall, a terrible experience.
Belinda O'Connell
Rooms were dirty and rundown. I changed rooms because my first one was unclean and second one was also bad. I wiped down all the handles and surfaces, which were disgusting (see picture of dirt from fridge handle - and that was cleaner than the cupboard!), and there were bloodstains on the mattress protector which you could see through sheets. Bathroom wasn't cleaned properly- bodywash empty and left on shelf to be refilled. Others in my group staying there had similar issues. I also had no phone in my room, so had to walk downstairs to kitchen to order roomservice. Despite being told that phone would be provided, none turned up. Food was expensive and not great - steak very overcooked (asked for medium). Only positive was that the bed and pillows were comfy. Wish I'd read the other reviews before booking. Do yourself a favour and book elsewhere. Thankfully my hotel in Sydney made up for it.
Michael Slevin
Food is nice but no table service for dinner at the prices you’re charging. Breakfast staff are friendly and busy but time to hire more staff tables are left dirty for ages 30 mins two tables haven’t been cleaned. Upgrade of the AC needed loud and not that good. Suites not worth paying price for. Outdated rooms Spa bath not fully working out of around 8 seats only two work Invest in a toilet brush. Not nice for the cleaners to do the dirty work Again food is nice on the expensive side, bars nice chairs are comfortable The rail on each floor is scary low when u have kids
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