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 celebrations or informal dinners. All guests have access to complimentary high speed wireless internet throughout the hotel.
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 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.
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
Price Guide
| Price Type | Price Per Person (Starting From) |
|---|---|
| Day Delegate Package (DDP) | $ 79 |
| Half Day Delegate Package (HDDP) | $ 69 |
| 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
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.
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
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.
Amos Mackintosh
i never write reviews for hotels but i was genuinely blown away with the exceptional service provided by Ali, Josh and another man working the front desk on the night of 12/06. All 3, Ali especially, went above and beyond for us multiple times. these men are the epitome of hospitality and their work is what makes a staying at this place worth it. I hope these guys are appreciated by their managers as much as they are by visitors like myself. Thanks lads, we’ll be back :)
Raymen Sri
One of the worst hotel experiences my family and I have ever had. We booked a two-night stay expecting a comfortable holiday with our children, but unfortunately the experience was completely unacceptable. The room had a strong unpleasant smell from the moment we entered. The air conditioning was not functioning properly and only the fan appeared to be working, leaving the room hot and uncomfortable throughout the night. The bed and pillows felt warm and uncomfortable, making it impossible for my family to sleep. My children could not sleep for more than an hour at a time. We repeatedly attempted to contact room service and reception during the night, but received no response on multiple occasions. After spending most of the night awake and distressed, I had no choice but to book another hotel at approximately 4:00 AM to ensure my family could get some rest. This is not the level of service anyone should expect when paying for accommodation. Guests pay good money expecting clean, comfortable rooms and responsive customer service. Unfortunately, neither was provided during our stay. The lack of support when assistance was needed most was extremely disappointing. I am requesting a refund for the unused second night of our booking and hope management will address these serious issues so future guests do not experience the same situation. Very disappointing and not an experience I would recommend.
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