Rydges Canberra

“Great value for quick Canberra stopover”

Albeit the hotel is a bit dated, available facilities for the price are great value for money. Large indoor swimming pool, sauna and spa, very spacious central area with big indoor trees and plenty of plants and a fountain, very pleasant surroundings for a relaxed breakfast. Close to Manuka and Kin… Mehr

Albeit the hotel is a bit dated, available facilities for the price are great value for money. Large indoor swimming pool, sauna and spa, very spacious central area with big indoor trees and plenty of plants and a fountain, very pleasant surroundings for a relaxed breakfast. Close to Manuka and Kingston, plenty of restaurant choices close by if you're not satisfied by the house menu. Staff was polite and helpful, we will be back.

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“Solid Overnight Stay in Canberra”

Rydges Canberra (although its actually in Kingston, on the south side of Lake Burley Griffin) provided very acceptable accomodation for an overnight stay. The location is fine and the cost of my room was not too bad considering facilities etc. I had no issues checking in and the concierge at that … Mehr

Rydges Canberra (although its actually in Kingston, on the south side of Lake Burley Griffin) provided very acceptable accomodation for an overnight stay. The location is fine and the cost of my room was not too bad considering facilities etc. I had no issues checking in and the concierge at that time was pleasant. My room was comfortable, clean and included a well appointed bathroom and a very comfortable bed. The decor is a little tired but I wasn't that concerned about that. After I returned from my dinner in town I grabbed a Negroni and some hot chips at the bar; it wasn't cheap but to be honest I'd probably pay similar in Sydney. The spa and pool are fine, and when I went there in the morning before I departed the hotel I was the only one using the facilities. I couldn't see the sauna that was supposedly part of the facilities. The buffet breakfast was average, and at $34 a bit pricey. But hey, you only live once. Oh, there is parking on nearby streets so if you time it and don't have much luggage don't park in the hotel.

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“great ... apart from the bed”

I judge a motel very quickly by the bathroom and the bed. The bathroom was sparkling and clean, but the bed was soft and lumpy. The pillows felt like beanbags - your head would sink into the middle. The facilities (cafe, sitting area, ...) were beautifully presented with an air of sophistication.

“Rydges, Canberra 3 day stay.”

Clean and comfortable but limited bar and restaurant. Walls paper thin if you have noisy neighbours! No outside seating area. Very good breakfast. Very convenient for Manuka stadium if you’re there for cricket and restaurants near there are good. . Nice friendly staff.

“Great location and facilities but in need of a renovation”

I stayed at the zrudges for one noght with my wife and two kids. The hotel is very well located centrally in Canberra, ideal for anyone seeking to visit Canberra and use it as a base to see the city. We stayed at the embassy room and found the room to be quite dated and worn. Furthermore the tv in… Mehr

I stayed at the zrudges for one noght with my wife and two kids. The hotel is very well located centrally in Canberra, ideal for anyone seeking to visit Canberra and use it as a base to see the city. We stayed at the embassy room and found the room to be quite dated and worn. Furthermore the tv in the main room did not work. We asked front desk to assist and they tried to get it working. After fiddling around, they sort of get it to work with some channels and said that was the best they could do until tomorrow when somebody can fix or replace it. I do have to hand it to the person at the front desk, he was very polite and really trying his best to help, it wasn’t his fault the technology was broken and he had no one to assist. One positive was that atleast the bathroom was clean and relativley modern (although a very unusual layout with the toilet infront of the shower). The breakfast buffet was below average. Whilst it had the basics, that was about it. Food wasn’t cooked nicely with mushrooms soggy, hashbrowns overcooked and hard as a rock, croissants overcookd and waiters/chef unable to keep up with demand as food stations + drink stations regularly empty. Overall, whilst the location and layout of the hotel provides the opportunity for a first rate hotel and there are great staff, this hotel falls short. A major renovation would be the first step to take the hotel to the next level.

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