Hotels Canberra

As the destination of thousands of tourists and business visitors to Australia, the purpose-built city of Canberra welcomes guests with open arms and is a wonderful start to any visit to this continent. As Australia's capital city and seat of government, the city is home to many social and cultural institutions and government departments. The hotels Canberra offer provides a variety of first-class accommodation options for both business and leisure guests.

Established in 1913 with the express purpose of building a capital city to end the rivalry between the two biggest cities of Sydney and Melbourne, it is a highly planned city built on the shores of an artificial lake named after the architect. It is located in the Australian Capital Territory in the south-east of New South Wales and is the largest city in the country not on the coastline. Over time, it has developed its own identity and culture with a well educated population and is today a thriving and exciting city with great shopping, a lively nightlife and plenty to do and see.

The hotels Canberra offer are suited to both business and leisure guests. Built on the shores of the majestic Lake Burley Griffin or in the center of town, the hotels Canberra offer provide easy access to the central business district, the main shopping precincts, restaurants and bars and Canberra tourist attractions. The Parliamentary triangle between Parliament House and Commonwealth Bridge is easily accessed and visitors will also find a hotel close to the airport. Some of the city's major attractions include the Australian War Memorial and National Gallery of Australia, the National Convention Centre, Parliament House and Questacon.

Set in beautifully landscaped gardens, many of the hotels Canberra offer are surrounded by national parks or overlook the 35km of landscaped shoreline which is encircled by a bicycle path. While many hotels Canberra offer are of modern design, heritage listed hotels such as the Hyatt Hotel Canberra have been restored to their original grace and charm. This beautiful Art-deco hotel is noted for its warm hospitality and understated sophistication. Other award-wining hotels provide luxurious accommodation with wonderful world-class facilities and amenities. The Rydges lakeside Hotel provides a perfect escape for leisure guests and holiday makers with the scenic tranquil beauty of Lake Burley Griffin stretching out in front. The hotels Canberra offer are conveniently located close to public transport making access easy to the vibrant city nightlife and all the city has to offer.

A vast array of room types and styles are available at the hotels Canberra offer. Well appointed and stylish with lovely views guests can choose between Family Fun rooms, Deluxe and Superior rooms or one and two bedroom apartments. While guest rooms generally include air conditioning, coffee and tea maker, safe deposit box, iron and iron board, mini-bar and refrigerator and television with cable, some are specially geared towards business guests and include modern technology such as ISD/STD direct dial phones with voicemail, separate telephone and data lines and broadband facilities. Apartments are complete with fully equipped kitchens that include a full size refrigerator, microwave and dishwasher and a laundry with washing machine and dryer.

Sometimes business guests prefer to stay in the Executive Suites where all the required services are present to meet their needs such as a writing desk, ergonomic chair and good lighting. Separate lounges with dining tables, sofas and armchairs are perfect to entertain or conduct private business meetings. Some hotels will include extra beds for families and have a policy of children under the age of 16 stay and eat free if staying with their parents. Lovely marble bathrooms with deep soaking baths and separate showers are a hallmark of the four and five star hotels and include robes, hairdryer and slippers. Many rooms are wheelchair accessible while pet friendly hotels and smoking and non-smoking rooms are generally available.

While the city boasts many fine dining establishments, many of the hotels Canberra offer provide sumptuous dining opportunities that will suite most guests. Full breakfast buffets served in well appointed dining rooms or out on the terrace is an ideal way to start the day while extensive a la carte menus and seafood extravaganzas never cease to impress. Modern Australian cuisine including thick steaks and accompanied by fine Australian wines is popular while the array of other continental dishes ensure there is something for everyone. Those who prefer the comfort of dining in their own rooms can make use of 24-hour room service while lobby lounges and bars with modern designer furnishings and outdoor patios are the perfect venue to enjoy a cool evening and a light snack. One notable restaurant is the BG Skyline Restaurant at the Rydges lakeside Hotel which is well known for its elegant and intimate setting with spectacular views over the Lake and the city while the Cohoorts bar and Political Gallery is filled with memorabilia that traces Australia's colorful history through the ages.

Many of the hotels Canberra offer provide excellent business facilities as well as well decorated and equipped meeting and conference rooms. The lavishly designed ballrooms of the Hyatt Hotel are ideal for banquets, cocktail parties, grand balls and product launches and can host up to 600 guests. Smaller rooms are suitable for smaller intimate meetings or private functions. Outdoor and indoor heated pools, fitness centers, flood-lit tennis courts, spas, Jacuzzis and saunas all offer plenty of opportunities to relax and unwind.

The hotels Canberra offer are varied to suit all budgets and requirements and ensure there is plenty of suitable accommodation for all.

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