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Rydges Canberra

Name: Rydges Canberra
Address: 17 Canberra Avenue Forrest ACT, Canberra City, ACT_AUS, 2603, Australia

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

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

Transportation

Bus
Taxi

Equipment

Dance floor
Loading dock
Portable walls
Staging area

AV capabilities

AV equipment
High speed internet (100 Mbps)

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

Sustainability

This venue is certified environmentally-friendly by BeCause, an independent organization in collaboration with Cvent.

Certifications (2)

NABERS Energy

Certification body: NABERS

Issued: 7/16/2024 • Expires: 7/15/2025

NABERS Water

Certification body: NABERS

Issued: 7/16/2024 • Expires: 7/15/2025

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Meeting rooms

Total meeting space

16,145.9 sq. ft.

Largest room

1,829.9 sq. ft.

Meeting rooms

Second largest room

1,291.7 sq. ft.

Exhibit space

1,829.9 sq. ft.

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space

16,145.9 sq. ft.

Largest room

1,829.9 sq. ft.

Meeting rooms

Second largest room

1,291.7 sq. ft.

Exhibit space

1,829.9 sq. ft.

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Meeting space

Attendees

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	-	-	-	8
Executive Boardroom 2	269.1 sq. ft. -	7.9 ft.	20	18	10	-	-	-	20
Executive Boardroom 3	129.2 sq. ft. -	7.9 ft.	6	-	-	-	-	-	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)

Suites

Total guest rooms

186

Single (1 bed)

100

Double (2 beds)

Suites

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport

6.21 mi

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

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:

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.

Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.

Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.

David_Stone@evt.com

Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?

Yes, No plastic straws.Recycling containers for all conferencing and room service

Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.

Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?

What measures are in place to allow for social distancing in fitness centers (e.g. equipment configuration, staggered usage times)? If no fitness center, please put N/A.

Signage displayed. Cleaning schedule to clean equipment min 4 times in 24 hour. Cleaning wipes and spray sanitiser bottles provided with instruction. Closed lid pedal bins for used cleaning equipment. Hand sanitiser. Restriction on the # of guests.

Has the fitness room cleaning routine been adjusted/increased? If yes, what new measures are included? If no fitness center, please put N/A.

Yes, Cleaning schedule to clean equipment at least 4 times in 24 hours.

Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.

Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.

Yes, Lounge-armchairs-desk chair and other frequent use furniture to be sprayed with Oxivir or equivalent hospital grade disinfectant. Specific sanitation for high touch hard surfaces. TGA approved products.

Does the property limit number of guests in restaurant, bar, or dining areas due to COVID19 or other pandemics? If yes, please provide details of how restaurant, bar, or dining areas limits capacity? If no restaurant or bar, please put N/A.

Yes, Reduced seating capacity

Has the public bathroom cleaning routine been adjusted/increased? If yes, what new measures are included?

Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.

Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.

Our soon to launched corporate social responsibility program has been developed in the context of the UN SDGs, whilst our hotels have their own initiatives in respect of climate action, our new program will aim to outline targets & group wide initiatives

Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

David_Stone@evt.com

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