Rydges Canberra

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Welcome to Rydges Canberra

Whether visiting for business or pleasure, guests can enjoy some of the best features and amenities available in the city. Relax at The George Bar with one of our signature cocktails or let yourself be taken on a culinary journey in The George Grill. 

Let the stylish surroundings and convenient location of Rydges Canberra inspire you...

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Welcome to Rydges Canberra

Whether visiting for business or pleasure, guests can enjoy some of the best features and amenities available in the city. Relax at The George Bar with one of our signature cocktails or let yourself be taken on a culinary journey in The George Grill. 

Let the stylish surroundings and convenient location of Rydges Canberra inspire you for your upcoming event. 

Rydges Canberra offers dedicated and professional event planners who can assist in organising every detail, from catering menus to decorations, to fit all needs and budgets. We have an intimate knowledge of the local area and are experts in making your event a memorable occasion.

Offering Free WiFi in all function rooms and natural light our onsite Canberra conference facilities are ideal for those looking for meetings and special events in the capital.

 

Features & Facilities

Facilities

Air Conditioning .glyphicons-heat
Audio Visual Equipments .glyphicons-projector
Business Center .glyphicons-briefcase
Ceremony On Site .glyphicons-ring
Disability Access .glyphicons-person-wheelchair
Wifi Access .glyphicons-wifi
Outdoor Area .glyphicons-tree-deciduous
Parking Available .glyphicons-cars
Printing Services .glyphicons-print
Stage .glyphicons-keynote
Dance Floor .glyphicons-global
Open 24 Hours .glyphicons-clock

Event Guidelines

Birthday Party Milestones .glyphicons-ok-2
Underaged Birthday Parties .glyphicons-ok-2
Underage Events .glyphicons-ok-2
Third Party AV Companies .glyphicons-ok-2
Alcoholic Events .glyphicons-ok-2
BYO Food/Drink .glyphicons-ban
DIY Theming .glyphicons-ban
21st/18th Parties .glyphicons-ok-2
Outside Catering .glyphicons-ban
Wedding .glyphicons-ok-2

Catering Options

Bar Tab
Private Bar
Gluten Free
Vegetarian / Vegan
Liquor Licence
Mobile Bar
Restaurant On Site

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, we do have parking underneath our hotel, although please note that this is on availability. This is offered to delegates at $12.00 per car per day. You can either have delegates pay for this themselves or instruct that you would like all parking to be charged to your company.
You are not able to provide your own AV equipment as we do need all electrics to be tag and tested for OH&S reasons. We are able to supply you with all AV requirements so long as we know prior. Please note that some of these do come at an additional cost.
All of our proposal are tailored depending on what you require for your day. As we have 14 function spaces all of them have different capacities, which depends on your required set up. Once we can get all the information that you require for your conference we will provide you with your tailored quote.
We are able to accommodate most changes, although all minimum revenue costs will stay that same to what you have been contracted.
We offer all clients and their delegates free and unlimited WiFi for the duration of the conference. You will be advised of the WiFi password on the first day of your conference. Our WiFi speed is 50Mbps.
For $69.00 per person you will get all the below included for the day:
• Morning tea - chef selection
• Lunch - chef selection
• Afternoon tea - chef selection
• Pads, pens, sweets & water
• Data Projector and screen
• Whiteboard/flipchart

Event Rooms

Forrest Room One

Max 60 people
From A$1,500 per half-day / A$2,500 per full-day

Forrest Room Two

Max 110 people
From A$2,500 per half-day / A$3,500 per full-day

Forrest Room Three

Max 30 people
From A$1,000 per half-day / A$1,500 per full-day

Forrest Suite

Max 200 people
From A$6,000 per half-day / A$8,000 per full-day

Barton Room

Min 10 people, Max 80 people
From A$1,000 per half-day / A$1,500 per full-day

Executive Boardroom One

Max 8 people
From A$200 per hr / A$650 per half-day / A$650 per full-day

Executive Boardroom Two

Max 12 people
From A$200 per hr / A$650 per half-day / A$650 per full-day

Parkes Room

Max 25 people
From A$200 per hr / A$750 per half-day / A$750 per full-day

Wellington Room

Max 120 people
From A$750 per half-day / A$1,000 per full-day

Event Room Layouts

Theatre
Classroom
U-Shape
Cabaret
Boardroom
Banquet
Cocktail
Hollow Square
Exhibition
Forrest Room One 60m² 646ft² (9.84m x 5.85m) (32ft x 19ft)
60
30
28
32
28
40
60
-
-
Forrest Room Two 100m² 1076ft² (12.96m x 7.2m) (43ft x 24ft)
110
54
42
64
40
80
110
-
-
Forrest Room Three 40m² 431ft² (8.72m x 4.43m) (29ft x 15ft)
30
18
15
16
15
20
30
-
-
Forrest Suite 200m² 2153ft² (9.84m x 17.48m) (32ft x 57ft)
200
100
50
136
50
150
200
-
-
Barton Room 60m² 646ft²
80
30
21
32
21
50
70
-
-
Executive Boardroom One 16m² 172ft²
-
-
-
-
8
-
-
-
-
Executive Boardroom Two 20m² 215ft²
-
-
-
-
12
-
-
-
-
Parkes Room 35m² 377ft²
25
12
16
8
16
12
25
-
-
Wellington Room 170m² 1830ft² (19.02m x 10.09m) (62ft x 33ft)
120
30
36
56
36
120
120
-
-
Theatre
Classroom
U-Shape
Cabaret
Boardroom
Banquet
Cocktail
Hollow Square
Exhibition
Forrest Room One60m² (9.84m x 5.85m)
60
30
28
32
28
40
60
-
-
Forrest Room Two100m² (12.96m x 7.2m)
110
54
42
64
40
80
110
-
-
Forrest Room Three40m² (8.72m x 4.43m)
30
18
15
16
15
20
30
-
-
Forrest Suite200m² (9.84m x 17.48m)
200
100
50
136
50
150
200
-
-
Barton Room60m²
80
30
21
32
21
50
70
-
-
Executive Boardroom One16m²
-
-
-
-
8
-
-
-
-
Executive Boardroom Two20m²
-
-
-
-
12
-
-
-
-
Parkes Room35m²
25
12
16
8
16
12
25
-
-
Wellington Room170m² (19.02m x 10.09m)
120
30
36
56
36
120
120
-
-

Accommodation

Superior Queen

22 Rooms
2 Adults

Superior Twin

57 Rooms
2 Adults

Accessible Queen Disabled...

6 Rooms
2 Adults

Executive King Suite

20 Rooms
2 Adults

Embassy Suite

12 Rooms
2 Adults

Honeymoon Suite

2 Rooms
2 Adults

Pavilion Suite

1 Rooms
2 Adults

Dominion Suite

1 Rooms
2 Adults

Packages

Day Delegate Package

Includes arrival tea & coffee, morning & afternoon tea, lunch, flip chart/whiteboard, iced water, notepads, pens, Wi-Fi, Data Projector & Screen

A$82 per person

Just Married Wedding Reception Package - Two Course

Just Married Wedding Package - 2 course $140.00 per person Read more

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

Chef selection canapes

Four-hour Beverage Package

Two course dinner with alternate service

Freshly brewed tea & coffee

Wedding cake cut by Chef, served on platters & placed on each table

 

THE PACKAGE ALSO INCLUDES:

Bridal table

Parquetry dance floor

Cake table & cake knife

Gift table

Table menus


That little bit extra
Bridal Suite for the couple on the wedding night

Buffett breakfast in The George for the bridal couple 
Complimentary parking at Rydges for the bridal couple
Complimentary menu tasting for the bridal couple when 50% deposit has been paid. 

Family & Friends accommodation discount

 

A$140 per person

Just Married Wedding Reception Package - Three Course

Just Married Wedding Package - 3 course $155.00 per person Read more

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

Chef selection canapes

Four-hour Beverage Package

Three course dinner with alternate service

Freshly brewed tea & coffee

Wedding cake cut by Chef, served on platters & placed on each table

 

THE PACKAGE ALSO INCLUDES:

Bridal table

Parquetry dance floor

Cake table & cake knife

Gift table

Table menus


That little bit extra
Bridal Suite for the couple on the wedding night

Buffett breakfast in The George for the bridal couple 
Complimentary parking at Rydges for the bridal couple
Complimentary menu tasting for the bridal couple when 50% deposit has been paid. 

Family & Friends accommodation discount

A$155 per person

Intimate Wedding Package

Small & Intimate Wedding Package

A$4,500 total

School Formal Package

Package includes: Read more

3 course seated meal served alternately
4 hour room hire
4 hour soft drink package
PA system and dance floor
 

A$109 per person

Plated Breakfast

Plated Breakfast

A$35 total

Lounge Bar BBQ

BBQ on the Lounge Bar Deck

A$60 total
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Day Delegate Package

Includes arrival tea & coffee, morning & afternoon tea, lunch, flip chart/whiteboard, iced water, notepads, pens, Wi-Fi, Data Projector & Screen

A$82 per person

Just Married Wedding Reception Package - Two Course

Just Married Wedding Package - 2 course $140.00 per person Read more

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

Chef selection canapes

Four-hour Beverage Package

Two course dinner with alternate service

Freshly brewed tea & coffee

Wedding cake cut by Chef, served on platters & placed on each table

 

THE PACKAGE ALSO INCLUDES:

Bridal table

Parquetry dance floor

Cake table & cake knife

Gift table

Table menus


That little bit extra
Bridal Suite for the couple on the wedding night

Buffett breakfast in The George for the bridal couple 
Complimentary parking at Rydges for the bridal couple
Complimentary menu tasting for the bridal couple when 50% deposit has been paid. 

Family & Friends accommodation discount

 

A$140 per person

Just Married Wedding Reception Package - Three Course

Just Married Wedding Package - 3 course $155.00 per person Read more

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

Chef selection canapes

Four-hour Beverage Package

Three course dinner with alternate service

Freshly brewed tea & coffee

Wedding cake cut by Chef, served on platters & placed on each table

 

THE PACKAGE ALSO INCLUDES:

Bridal table

Parquetry dance floor

Cake table & cake knife

Gift table

Table menus


That little bit extra
Bridal Suite for the couple on the wedding night

Buffett breakfast in The George for the bridal couple 
Complimentary parking at Rydges for the bridal couple
Complimentary menu tasting for the bridal couple when 50% deposit has been paid. 

Family & Friends accommodation discount

A$155 per person

Intimate Wedding Package

Small & Intimate Wedding Package

A$4,500 total

School Formal Package

Package includes: Read more

3 course seated meal served alternately
4 hour room hire
4 hour soft drink package
PA system and dance floor
 

A$109 per person

Plated Breakfast

Plated Breakfast

A$35 total

Lounge Bar BBQ

BBQ on the Lounge Bar Deck

A$60 total
Show more

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1 Customer Reviews

Average Review Score

4.5
Out of 5
Event Space
5
Catering
4
4.5
CK Ng
12/29/2020
Event Space: 5
Catering: 4

Great venue with average service.