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Rydges Canberra

17 Canberra Avenue Forrest ACT, Canberra City, Australia, 2603
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About us

Rydges Canberra is a vibrant, 4 star hotel nestled in luxury surroundings. We have a large variety of purpose built Canberra conference and event facilities that can cater up to 200 guests, with many Executive Boardrooms and Event Rooms for breakout spaces or smaller meetings. We have a fantastic licensed terrace as well as the luscious Atrium both great for post function networking as well as intimate gatherings. Our team members pride themselves on our professionalism, attention to detail and friendly service. Matched with our excellent location, your Canberra meeting is sure to be flawless. With Parliament House only a short stroll away from Rydges Canberra makes it perfect for anyone who needs to hold a meeting during parliamentary sitting. Our large variety of unique Canberra event areas means we can cater for all your event requirements from large conferences, product launches, exhibitions, award nights, training workshops, weddings and intimate board meetings.

Venue Details

ChainEVT
BrandRydges Hotels & Resorts
Built-
Renovated-
Total meeting space16,146 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms186
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Northstar

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (garden)
  • View (urban)
Facilities
  • All inclusive
  • Extended stay
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible
Business services
  • AV capabilities
Recreational activities
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa or salon

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
16,145.9 sq. ft.
Largest room
1,829.9 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
12
Second largest room
1,291.7 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
1,829.9 sq. ft.
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
THE lounge
1,291.7 sq. ft.
39.4 x 32.8 sq. ft.
9.2 ft.-------
Wellington Room
1,829.9 sq. ft.
-
9.2 ft.
150
24
120
150
120
30
31
Barton Room
430.6 sq. ft.
-
7.9 ft.
30
23
30
30
25
15
28
Parkes Room
376.7 sq. ft.
-
7.9 ft.
20
15
12
20
20
12
18
Executive Boardroom 1
215.3 sq. ft.
-
7.9 ft.
8
8
8
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8
Executive Boardroom 2
269.1 sq. ft.
-
7.9 ft.
20
18
10
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20
Executive Boardroom 3
129.2 sq. ft.
-
7.9 ft.
6
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6
Executive Boardroom 4
215.3 sq. ft.
-
7.9 ft.
10
9
10
--
9
8
Forrest Room 1
645.8 sq. ft.
32.8 x 19.7 sq. ft.
10.2 ft.
60
26
40
60
50
24
40

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
186
Single (1 bed)
100
Double (2 beds)
43
Suites
37

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 6.21 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( A$20.00/day )
Street parking
Bus parking

Local Attractions

Parliament House
Recreation
National Portrait Gallery
Museum
Questacon
Museum
Old Parliament House
Historical landmark

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Affiliated Organizations (1)

EVENT Hospitality & Entertainment Australia & Asia
EVENT Hospitality & Entertainment Australia & Asia
EVENT's hospitality division operates QT Hotels & Resorts, Rydges Hotels & Resorts & Independent Collection Hotels & Resorts.

Rydges Canberra Frequently Asked Questions

Explore frequently asked questions from the Rydges Canberra regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion

Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Rydges Canberra's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
EVT monitors and manages climate change risk through its established governance and review processes with oversight from the Board and Audit/ Risk Committee. EVT’s response is led by the CEO with senior leadership team support. www.evt.com/investors
Does Rydges Canberra have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Separate recycling waste bins in all outlets and office areas

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Rydges Canberra and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
NA
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Rydges Canberra's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://www.evt.com/investors/

Health and Safety

Were practices at Rydges Canberra developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, Third Party Review Completed - Clinical Excellence Commission. Infection Prevention and Control. Safe Work Australia. Work Safe New Zealand. Australian Dept of Health. NZ Ministry of Health.
Does Rydges Canberra clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Cleaning and sanitisation program developed exceeding Safe Work Australia cleaning guidelines. Cleaning infogaphics (SOPs) developed for staff training and reinforcement. Public areas cleaning schedules displayed. Cleaning products are TGA approved.
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