| family suites have connecting bedrooms. suites add separate living rooms. set along a tree-lined residential square, this polished hotel in a grand redbrick building is 2 km from both old parliament house and canberra train station, and 4 km from the national gallery of australia. the simply furnished rooms come with free wi-fi, tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. there's also a refined restaurant, a japanese eatery and a relaxed bistro/wine bar, as well as a casual cafe and a european-inspired cocktail lounge. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. parking is complimentary. other amenities include a gym, an indoor pool, a sauna and a steam room, plus 2 luxe spas
Canberra Airport 12 min
Mount Ainslie (14 min)
Mountain offering a walking trail with war memorials & an overlook for city & sunset views. Telstra Tower (14 min)
Open since 1980, this 195m-high telecoms tower has observation decks, a cafe & exhibition space. Questacon - National Science and Technology Centre (5 min)
Children's museum featuring interactive exhibits & puppet shows about science & technology. Australian National Botanic Gardens (9 min)
Tranquil botanical garden featuring a diverse array of native plants, walking trails & a cafe. National Arboretum Canberra (14 min)
Large, modern park with cedar & oak forests, a lively cafe & a playground with big acorn treehouses. National Library of Australia (5 min)
Public library with a reading room, treasures gallery, changing exhibitions, a bookshop and a cafe. National Zoo & Aquarium (9 min)
This storied, 25-acre site offers exotic & native animal encounters, zookeeper talks & picnic areas. Lake Burley Griffin (9 min)
Serene trails for walking & cycling border this scenic man-made lake offering boating & fishing. Parliament House (3 min)
Vast, hilltop building housing Australia's parliament, opened in 1988, topped by 81m-high flagpole. Australian War Memorial (8 min)
Shrine and museum built as a visual focus for the country's gratefulness for military sacrifice. Old Parliament House (15 min)
Seat of Federal Parliament for 61 years until 1988, now housing the Museum of Australian Democracy. National Portrait Gallery (10 min)
National collection of portraits, photos and paintings in a contemporary, geometric building. National Gallery of Australia (13 min)
Expansive modern building with Australian & international art, plus a sizable aboriginal collection. National Museum of Australia (8 min)
Modern waterfront building housing artifacts from 50,000 years of Australian history & culture. | 
