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Hotel Kurrajong Canberra

Canberra , 8 National Circuit (Show on Map)

8.3

Very Good

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Summary of reviewsHotel Kurrajong Canberra is a charming and historic property located in the heart of Canberra within walking distance to major attractions such as Parliament House and museums. The hotel boasts a lovely old-world charm with beautifully preserved heritage features and 1920s design. Guests appreciate the comfortable and well-appointed rooms, friendly and helpful staff and convenient parking. The breakfast is overall very good with a range of nice options to choose from, while the dinner experience offers a mixed bag. The hotel provides clean accommodation, although some areas need attention. The staff are hit-or-miss, but when they get it right, guests are impressed with their level of service. The beds are comfortable and cozy, offering guests a restful and relaxing stay. Overall, Hotel Kurrajong Canberra offers a premium feel at a very affordable rate and is definitely worth considering for a character hotel well located in Canberra with a historical aspect and an elegant stay.
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Canberra is considered to be one of the most haunted cities in the world, so encountering a ghost or two in one of its hotels should be no surprise. Hotel Kurrajong in particular, accommodates the ghost of the former Prime Minister Ben Chiefly, who died in 1951 from a heart attack in the room 214. Guests have seen his ghost in a grey costume wandering around that room.

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Room Types

Heritage Double or Twin Room Built in 1926, this spacious room features a LCD TV with cable channels, a minibar and tea/coffee making facilities. This room has an en suite bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer.

Classic Double or Twin Room This modern room has TV, a minibar and an electric kettle.

Executive Suite This suite features a minibar, a spacious separate living area and air conditioning. It also includes an en suite bathroom with separate bath and shower and free toiletries.

Classic Family Room - Interconnecting This room has cable TV, an electric kettle and a minibar.

Heritage Family Room - Interconnecting This twin/double room has a minibar, cable TV and electric kettle.

Classic Queen Room Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe as well as garden views. The unit has 1 bed.

Classic King Room Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe as well as garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Heritage King Room Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe as well as garden views. The unit has 1 bed.

Terrace King Room The spacious double room features air conditioning, a minibar, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.

Heritage Balcony King Room The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a minibar, a balcony with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Guest Reviews

8.3

Very Good

Location

The Hotel Kurrajong Canberra is an elegant and historic property conveniently located in the heart of Canberra. Guests love the convenient location of the hotel, which is within walking distance to Parliament House, museums and galleries and the picturesque lake. The building itself boasts a lovely old-world charm and character with beautifully preserved heritage features and 1920s design. Guests appreciate the comfortable rooms, lovely products and relaxing ambience. Meanwhile, the friendly and helpful staff make for a fantastic stay. The hotel is also close to government institutions, cafes and the CBD. With its central position, convenient parking and proximity to major attractions, the Hotel Kurrajong Canberra is the perfect choice for a wonderful stay in Canberra.

Breakfast

The breakfast at Hotel Kurrajong Canberra was overall very good with a range of nice options to choose from. Some guests would have preferred more variety or a buffet-style option, but the quality was excellent and worth the price for many. The made-to-order breakfasts had both positives and negatives - while some appreciated the ability to choose off-menu, others found the service confusing or the portions not quite right. The complimentary parking, coffee cups and tea were appreciated, as was the spacious dining and bar areas. Some guests did have minor complaints about the breakfast - primarily the lack of fresh fruit and juice, or the bacon being overcooked - but these were isolated incidents. Overall, the breakfast at Hotel Kurrajong Canberra is a great deal and a delightful way to start the day.

Dinner

The dinner experience at Hotel Kurrajong Canberra offers a mixed bag. Some guests found the salmon cooked to perfection and praised the restaurant's food, while others found the food to be high-priced with an old-fashioned menu, meat-heavy and lacking in vegetables. Some guests suggested reducing the prices. The Chifley Restaurant offers a lovely ambience and the garden is beautiful. The restaurant and bar are described as handy. However, some guests were disappointed with their experience and found the restaurant meal to be below par. On the other hand, many guests enjoyed delicious, affordable meals and praised the excellent restaurant. Some guests suggested the hotel could benefit from adding more vegetarian options to the restaurant menu.

Rooms

Hotel Kurrajong Canberra offers comfortable and beautifully decorated rooms that are well-appointed and equipped with everything that guests need. Many of the rooms come with unique styles and touches of historic elegance that make them a charming and delightful place to stay. Guests can enjoy spacious and well-lit rooms with comfortable king-size beds, homely decor with a touch of class and outstanding details that preserve the building's heritage features and 1920s design. The hotel is located in a great location in Canberra, providing a good value for its guests. Although some areas like the carpets, stairs and hallways are shabby and need improvement, the rooms are tidy, clean, modern and well-maintained. Some rooms have slightly uninspiring views, whereas others offer outdoor seating areas. Some of the downsides include small rooms, tired furniture, slightly dusky rooms, spent light bulbs and rusty bathroom bins. Nevertheless, most guests are happy with their stay in this hotel and keep coming back for its comfortable and stylish rooms, lovely staff and historic charm.

Beds

Hotel Kurrajong Canberra boasts of comfortable and cozy rooms, thanks to its super comfortable beds and pillows, offering guests a restful and relaxing stay. While some reviews noted that the bed could have been a bit softer, the vast majority underscores the great bed quality, making it a highlight of the hotel. Additionally, guests loved the big, large king size beds, which were often described as 'very comfortable.' Although a couple of reviews expressed dissatisfaction with the bed's firmness and its possible impact on sore backs, many more praised it for its comfort level. The hotel's cleanliness also received commendations with a guest even describing the bed as 'super comfortable' and bemoaning the unavailability of a light blanket option which was probably the only negative remark about the hotel's bed comfort. All in all, Hotel Kurrajong Canberra offers comfortable rooms, complemented by great beds, impressing nearly all its guests.

Cleanliness

Hotel Kurrajong Canberra provides comfortable and clean accommodation for visitors to Canberra. Many guests found the hotel's rooms and common areas to be immaculately clean with good-quality room cleanliness and fresh towels daily. However, some guests noted that certain areas of the hotel, such as carpets, stairs and hallways, need attention. A few guests encountered dirty rooms, moldy showers and bathrooms that were not fully clean with hair build-up in corners, while others found cobwebs in the room or strange stains on the sofa and bed. The hotel's cleaners are generally thorough, but some out-of-the-way areas need more attention. Despite these issues, many guests praised the hotel's professionalism and relaxed attitude towards cleanliness, making it a great option for a short stay in Canberra.

Staff

The staff at Hotel Kurrajong Canberra are a mixed bag with some guests describing them as clueless and undertrained, while others praise them for being helpful and attentive. Many guests mention individual staff members who went above and beyond to make their stay enjoyable, such as a woman on duty who was described as amazing and Norman at reception who was exceptional and friendly. Some guests note that the hotel seemed short-staffed, resulting in slow service or a lack of attention from staff. Despite these criticisms, many guests appreciate the friendly and hospitable atmosphere with some describing the staff as wonderful and obliging. Overall, the staff at Hotel Kurrajong Canberra seem to be a hit-or-miss aspect of the hotel, but when they get it right, guests are impressed with their level of service.

Parking

Hotel Kurrajong Canberra offers both complimentary and paid parking for its guests. While there is limited parking available, guests have found it convenient and close to their rooms. However, some have mentioned that the parking fees were not included in their booking and that the additional charge for parking was a bit of a surprise. A few guests have also faced issues with the boom gate malfunctioning, causing them to be trapped in the car park. Moreover, there have been complaints about the expensive fee for parking and the difficulty in finding parking in the area. Some guests have also had to pay extra for parking despite having mobility stickers. Nonetheless, guests have found the parking to be convenient and accessible and they appreciate the option of both indoor and outdoor parking.

4 Star

Looking for an elegant stay in Canberra that combines the charm of the old world with the comfort of the new? Look no further than Hotel Kurrajong, a historic property that takes art deco style and adds quality facilities and appropriate furnishings. Located in a fantastic spot close to galleries and with complimentary parking, this hotel offers a premium feel at a very affordable rate. Although some guests found it a bit disappointing for a quality hotel, most reviewers were impressed with the friendly and helpful staff, the good menu and the excellent value for money. Whether you're on a family trip or a last minute booking, you'll enjoy the good size rooms with comfortable beds and neat bathrooms. However, those with sore backs might want to check the mattresses before booking. As for the facilities, the hotel offers a wonderful dinner experience, but some guests found the staff to be short-staffed. But don't let that detract from the fact that Hotel Kurrajong is a stunning place that offers style and substance. In fact, some guests found it far better than most 5-star hotels they've stayed in. So, if you're looking for a character hotel well located in Canberra with a historical aspect and an elegant stay, then Hotel Kurrajong is definitely worth considering.

No, Hotel Kurrajong Canberra doesn't have any pool.

No, a spa isn't available at Hotel Kurrajong Canberra.

No, Hotel Kurrajong Canberra doesn't allow dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at Hotel Kurrajong Canberra.

Yes, Hotel Kurrajong Canberra has a gym.

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