“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. ”
“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
- 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
- Great walks
- Cycling
- Golf
- 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
- Restaurant
- Savour a menu of fresh, largely plant-based cuisine at Monster Kitchen
- Lakeside
- Close to the scenic shores of Lake Burley Griffin
- Eco
- A sustainably produced building
- Cinema
- Lively
- Gourmet
- Conference facilities
- Designer
- Intimate
- Organic food
- Sit-out Terrace
- Full of character
- Good wine list
- Business Hotel
- Chic
- Gym
- Quirky
- Child friendly
- Downtown
- Disabled access
- Luxury
- Romantic
- Views
Facilities
- 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
What's Nearby
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 (view article)
