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Standard Twin Room
20 square metres
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Other room types
Standard Queen Room
18 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Executive One Bedroom Apartment
45 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Standard One Bedroom Apartment
37 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Superior Two Bedroom Apartment
67 square metres
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 4 children)
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Executive Two Bedroom Apartment
65 square metres
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 4 children)
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Executive Two Bedroom Apartment
65 square metres
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Forrest Double Room Special - limited housekeeping
20 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Comfortable motel near Parliament House

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
Conference centre

In the heart of Canberra, Forrest Hotel and Apartments is within a 5-minute drive of Old Parliament House and National Gallery of Australia. This motel is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Parliament House and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Australian National University.

Stay in one of 114 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and electric kettles.

Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. This motel also features a picnic area, barbecue grills, and a vending machine.

Grab a bite to eat at Sherwood Restaurant, a restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge and dine alfresco. Or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours).

Featured amenities include a computer station, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Planning an event in Canberra? This motel has 915 square feet (85 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Forrest Hotel and Apartments

30 National Circuit, Forrest, ACT 2603

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Total number of rooms - 114
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Conference space
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Conference space size (feet) - 915
  • Conference space size (meters) - 85
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Conference centre
  • Free self parking
  • Computer station
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Wheelchair accessible: No

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Forrest Hotel and Apartments offers 114 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Shower only
  • Cable TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size 30
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Weekly housekeeping provided
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Toaster
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Number of beds 1
  • Wardrobe

Where to Eat

Sherwood Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 9:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 20.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 20.0 per day.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, and high chair. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available.

No lifts

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Front desk opens daily at 7:30 AM

Front desk closes daily at 9:00 PM

Events/parties not allowed

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Credit card pre-authorisation

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are available

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually wrapped food options are available for dinner

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Cashless transactions are available

Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Fees

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 20.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 20.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

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

Hotel Names

  • Forrest Hotel & Apartments
  • Forrest Hotel Apartments

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-out is available.

National Rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

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