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QT Canberra

4.0 star property

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Italian cuisine
Interior entrance
Premium bedding, minibar, desk, laptop workspace
Lobby
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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1 London Circuit, Canberra, ACT, 2601
  • Place, Australian National University
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Burley Griffin
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Canberra Centre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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QT Twin Room

QT Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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QT Junior Suite

QT Junior Suite

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, desk, laptop workspace

QT Superior King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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QT Two Bedroom State Suite

QT Two Bedroom State Suite

  • 128 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, desk, laptop workspace

QT King Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(89 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Canberra

With a stay at QT Canberra, you'll be centrally located in Canberra, within a 5-minute drive of Parliament House and City Hill. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Australian National University and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Canberra Centre.

What's nearby

  • Australian National University - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Canberra Theatre Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lake Burley Griffin - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Civic Square - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Canberra Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Kingston Canberra Station - 12 min drive
  • Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cupping Room - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Redbrick - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Močan & Green Grout - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Parlour Wine Room - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Little Steamer - ‬7 min walk

About this property

QT Canberra

Hotel in Canberra with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
QT Canberra offers 205 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and complimentary newspapers. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Canberra hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 205 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. This hotel also features a hair salon, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Enjoy Italian cuisine at Capitol Bar & Grill, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Canberra? This hotel has 8934 square feet (830 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 10 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10 AM.
Capitol Bar & Grill - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Capitol Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Offsite parking available (AUD 30 per day)
  • Parking on site (AUD 30 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: AUD 35 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Capitol Bar
  • Capitol Bar & Grill

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 10 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (8,934 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 15 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 40

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.50 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately AUD 35 per person
  • Self parking fee: AUD 30 per night
  • Nearby parking fee: AUD 30 per day (328 ft away)
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 40 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.50 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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QT Canberra Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 409 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 326 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 175 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1012 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

dennis

Ask no more than a comfortable bed, shower and tv options. Everything there after is user pay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carly jay

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Petrina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Geoff

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
I dont usually write negative things…but this was a second stay in a year and it didn’t feel as positive. Pity they had an issue with the hot water in the morning for a very like warm shower. Had to pay extra for breakfast even though had included it and we didn’t have breakfast on the first day. Paying off parking separate is a chore as you check in. And we ran out of tissues… hayfever season. All little things but in a good position for Floriade and staff friendly enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Warren

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not a nice hotel.

Checked into the QT Canberra for 4 days on a Monday. I will get the Pros out of the way first. The staff in the kitchen and dining room were excellent. Food was also excellent and the Eggs Benedict was probably the best I have ever had but sadly it went downhill from there. When we got out of the lift on our floor we saw that the floor was not vacuumed and was not vacuumed for the 4 days we were there. One morning we returned to your room and there was only two towels. We rang housekeeping, no answer, we rang Concierge, no answer, so we rang Reception , again no answer. I then went down to reception to complain but I had to wait in line as the 1 receptionist was busy. When he saw there was a lineup he went out the back to get another receptionist. A male came out and started doing his job. When I was eventually served I told him the problem especially about the phone calls, he advised that they were busy. I told him that the only person that was busy when I came down was the receptionist dealing with a guest. Not happy. Housekeeping eventually came to our room with sheets, not what we were after. We got the towels eventually. The next morning no hot water throughout the hotel, so a cold shower. No apology or explanation from the hotel. A terrible stay, won’t be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a convenient Canberra location - short walk to the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here often since the 80's when it was the Canberra Lakeside Hotel. Over the years it has definitely changed but I still enjoy the nostalgia of visiting this iconic hotel. The QT Canberra has given the hotel a newer and more vibrant atmosphere. Our room 708 was comfortable and had a nice outlook towards Parliament House and Lake Burley Griffin. Thank you to Wally on reception for giving us a great room for our visit. We hope to come back again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious room and bathroom. Comfy bed and great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

EMMA

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We checked into the room with the option to either have breakfast included or pay a bit more and have breakfast included and get a $50 credit to the room. I did not photograph the offer, but I did call family to book the same deal. None of it was honoured. There is construction all around the hotel and the food was some of the most inedible we’ve ever eaten and for a hefty price. We won’t be back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and the hotel was in a good location. The mattress was very soft, the shower water didn’t get quite hot enough and the parking situation wasn’t the best are my negatives The restaurant was great for breakfast and the bar made a perfect Margie (cocktail, not pizza) Staff were lovely as well
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jackie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Large room. Had difficulty with air conditioning, first not working and then it started leaking. These issues were attended to in a timely manner
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Twas all brilliant 😁 indeed ☺️
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great breakfast staff. Mattresses a bit soggy, otherwise excellent stay. Will stay again. Great location, bikes to ride around lake!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Arlie

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Judyth

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were lovely. Room service was limited in food choices and was not available after 8.00pm. Parts of the hotel look tired. Restaurant was expensive. Room was nice but no comparison to the sophistication of QT Perth.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mumin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Car parking arrangement sucks!! They make you pay, but then no parking spot.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern hotel with little touches of luxury. Everything ticked the boxes from the super soft bed to beautiful hand soaps and lotions, except a shame it didn’t extend to quality toilet paper. Walking distance to Floriade and a restaurant and bar made this a hotel we would come back to.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025