Rydges Capital Hill Canberra

Had a great stay here while holidaying in Canberra. We loved this place being warm and cosy inside, it was our refuge from the freezing Canberra weather. Would recommend the Rydges to everyone and would go here again.

Went here for the first time to Canberra to visit an art gallery. I thought that the hotel was perfect! We ordered room service which came at around 20 minutes. We purchased a deal when we went there - the deal included the ticket to an art gallery (so, it turned out to be around $75) which included breakfast.

Approximate cost: $75

We have stayed here a few times as a family whilst in Canberra. The rooms are a little tired looking and the aircon really needs an overhaul. The "dream" beds are awesome but the sheets dont quite fit the king bed. We stay in the embassy suite as it has a seperate room for us and the kids and has a great corner spa. Over priced rooms especially as breakfast is usually extra and so is car parking!! Buffet breakfast is a must, great selection and the kids love it. The pool and spa are good too but can get very crowded. Do not choose an atrium facing room unless you like noise and light, choose an outside facing. Unless you want to pay for taxis you will need a car when staying here as you are a little way from the city. But still walking distance to Manuka which has a coles and some nice restaurants. Staff were very helpful.

We tried to use the gym facilities as part of an overnight package but the TV was too loud and the facilities too cramped. There were no-one on the desk and the bathroom facilities were old. However, the swimming pool was excellent as was the spa and suntan booth. We had mixed feelings about this health centre.

Approximate cost: $10.00

I am a regular at Aquarobics classes. The instructors vary, some are really good and others are not so great. The spa is not working and the pool has been pretty cold in the last week.