“Chic well-equipped apartment-style rooms in the heart of the city. Every detail has been considered from on-point contemporary design to well placed electric sockets and woollen rugs to curl up in. Featuring a vibrant bar and restaurants, popular destinations in themselves. A cool city spot.”

Recommended for

  • Families

    • Decorated in a fun and quirky style, the hotel has bunk rooms for little ones & family-friendly apartments
  • Groups

    • A lively, sociable spot for groups of friends who will love the bar and eateries, as well as the fun vibe
  • Cycling

    • Bicycles are available at the hotel, an ideal way to explore the city with its many cycle trails
  • Museums

    • Just 5 minutes' drive from the National Gallery of Australia and the National Portrait Gallery
  • Sights nearby

    • It’s 5 minutes' drive to the Parliamentary Triangle, which includes Parliament House and the National Library of Australia
  • Quirky

    • Joe’s Bar has 3D fuchsia wallpaper, fat leather couches, chairs with multi-coloured fabric and chain-draped lights
  • Designer Shopping

    • Local shop, 'The Department of the Exterior' is a stunning collection of Australian designers of women’s fashion
  • Tennis

    • No tennis court but there is tennis equipment available to use at Parliament House tennis courts
  • Gym

    • Fitness centre; no pool, though in warmer months guests can visit Manuka Pool for free
  • Contemporary

    • Modern styling with bright colours, neon signage and a refined sense of fun
  • Restaurant

    • Dine at Agostinis or Muse, both lively and characterful
  • Self catering to rent

    • Two bedroom apartments have kitchens and dining tables
  • Lively area

    • In the bustling suburbs of Kingston and Manuka
  • Family Suites

  • Lively

  • Gourmet

  • Conference facilities

  • Close to nightlife

  • Romantic Break

  • Good wine list

  • Local markets

  • Great walks

  • City Style

  • Boutique

  • Chic

  • Active Holiday

  • Child friendly

  • Retro/Vintage

  • Downtown

  • Disabled access

  • Charming

  • Luxury

  • Romantic

Facilities

  • Rooms

    140 rooms in this hotel
  • Gym

    Fitness centre; no pool, though in warmer months guests can visit Manuka Pool for free
  • Restaurant

    Dine at Agostinis or Muse, both lively and characterful
  • Bar

    Joe's Bar is a buzzy spot for cocktails and live music
  • Self catering to rent

    Two bedroom apartments have kitchens and dining tables
  • Parking

  • Safe

  • Family Suites

  • Bicycles available

  • In room DVD

  • Walking distance restaurants

  • Meeting Room

  • Cots available

  • No pets

  • Library

  • Good wine list

  • Laundry

  • Disabled access

  • Child friendly

  • Sitting Room

  • Room service

  • Conference facilities

  • Suites

  • Concierge

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • In room music system

  • Air conditioning

  • Wifi

  • Business Centre

Activities

  • Cycling

    • Bicycles are available at the hotel, an ideal way to explore the city with its many cycle trails
  • Museums

    • Just 5 minutes' drive from the National Gallery of Australia and the National Portrait Gallery
  • Sights nearby

    • It’s 5 minutes' drive to the Parliamentary Triangle, which includes Parliament House and the National Library of Australia
  • Designer Shopping

    • Local shop, 'The Department of the Exterior' is a stunning collection of Australian designers of women’s fashion
  • Tennis

    • No tennis court but there is tennis equipment available to use at Parliament House tennis courts
  • Local markets

  • Theatre

  • Great walks

  • Close to nightlife

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Other reviews

East Hotel Canberra, Australia

East Hotel is a quirky, modern boutique hotel in one of Canberra's more sophisticated districts. Its star features include a sense of fun to the décor, an extremely family-friendly vibe and three destination food and drink outlets.

Originally published by The Telegraph

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