“Japanese inspired & minimally elegant, this is one of the hippest hotels in Canberra. A strong emphasis is placed on chic design, with natural materials, moody tones & an extensive art collection adorning the walls. A top-notch bar & restaurant, plus quirky onsite cinema add to the appeal. ”

Recommended for

  • Romantic Break

    • Easily Canberra's coolest hotel, making this a great pick for couples dreaming of a hip, romantic stay
  • Mountain biking

    • If you’re feeling really adventurous, the hotel can organise mountain biking on Mount Stromlo
  • City Style

    • A stylish city pad with an impressive art collection, bold modern architecture & a great buzz
  • Hotel Entertainment

    • Catch a show at the hotel's hip Palace Electric cinema, complete with prosecco bar!
  • Sights nearby

    • Located in the vicinity of the Parliamentary Triangle, which includes Parliament House and the National Library of Australia
  • Artworks

    • Various quirky and bold artworks decorate the walls of the Nishi Gallery, which showcases local & international artists
  • Contemporary

    • A modern mash-up of 20th-century furniture, art and natural materials like clay, concrete and wood
  • Other Activities

    • Other popular outings include the National Arboretum, Questacon National Zoo and the aquarium
  • Museums

    • Easy walking distance to the National Gallery of Australia and the National Portrait Gallery
  • Restaurant

    • Savour a menu of fresh, largely plant-based cuisine at Monster Kitchen
  • Designer Shopping

    • Ardent shoppers can hit Canberra’s many chic boutiques
  • Lakeside

    • Close to the scenic shores of Lake Burley Griffin
  • Eco

    • A sustainably produced building
  • Cinema

  • Lively

  • Gourmet

  • Conference facilities

  • Designer

  • Intimate

  • Organic food

  • Learning

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Full of character

  • Good wine list

  • Business Hotel

  • Great walks

  • Cycling

  • Golf

  • Chic

  • Gym

  • Quirky

  • Child friendly

  • Downtown

  • Disabled access

  • Luxury

  • Romantic

  • Views

Facilities

  • Rooms

    68 rooms in this hotel
  • Parking

    Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs AUD 50 per day
  • Bicycles available

    The hotel has five Goodspeed bikes for guests to borrow (you’ll also be lent a lock and helmet)
  • Bar

    Savour a new weekly cocktail each Friday at the bar, where you can also expect great live music
  • Restaurant

    Savour a menu of fresh, largely plant-based cuisine at Monster Kitchen
  • Walking distance restaurants

  • Cinema

  • Hairdresser/Beauty Salon

  • Wifi

  • Meeting Room

  • No pets

  • Library

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Good wine list

  • Laundry

  • Room service

  • Garden

  • Gym

  • Child friendly

  • Sitting Room

  • Conference facilities

  • 24 Hour room service

  • Disabled access

  • Suites

  • Concierge

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • Air conditioning

  • Views

Activities

  • Mountain biking

    • If you’re feeling really adventurous, the hotel can organise mountain biking on Mount Stromlo
  • Hotel Entertainment

    • Catch a show at the hotel's hip Palace Electric cinema, complete with prosecco bar!
  • Sights nearby

    • Located in the vicinity of the Parliamentary Triangle, which includes Parliament House and the National Library of Australia
  • Other Activities

    • Other popular outings include the National Arboretum, Questacon National Zoo and the aquarium
  • Museums

    • Easy walking distance to the National Gallery of Australia and the National Portrait Gallery
  • Designer Shopping

    • Ardent shoppers can hit Canberra’s many chic boutiques
  • Learning

  • Theatre

  • Great walks

  • Cycling

  • Golf

Map & Location

Other reviews

Ovolo Nishi Canberra, Australia

Teeming with new-school charisma, Ovolo Nishi is a darkly lit hub of design-driven chic – with an art and foodie focus. Decidedly sexy, it's easily Canberra's coolest hotel, making this a great pick for couples after a romantic stay, plus friends or business travellers seeking an atypical, yet refined, inner-city base.

Originally published by The Telegraph

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