| sleek rooms with minimalist decor have free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, ipod docks and cd/dvd players, plus minibars and desks. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. breakfast is available (fee). parking is free. there's an asian restaurant, plus a bistro/wine bar and a trendy bar/lounge. there are also 1- and 2-bedroom apartments. this upscale, modern hotel is a 2-minute walk from the national circuit bus stop, and 2 km from parliament house and the national gallery of australia. other amenities include a terrace, a fitness centre, a lap pool and a sauna, plus a spa and a salon. suites add balconies, living rooms, dining areas and kitchens, plus washer/dryers
Canberra Airport 13 min
National Zoo & Aquarium (9 min)
This storied, 25-acre site offers exotic & native animal encounters, zookeeper talks & picnic areas. Parliament House (3 min)
Vast, hilltop building housing Australia's parliament, opened in 1988, topped by 81m-high flagpole. National Arboretum Canberra (14 min)
Large, modern park with cedar & oak forests, a lively cafe & a playground with big acorn treehouses. National Gallery of Australia (10 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. Australian National Botanic Gardens (9 min)
Tranquil botanical garden featuring a diverse array of native plants, walking trails & a cafe. Telstra Tower (14 min)
Open since 1980, this 195m-high telecoms tower has observation decks, a cafe & exhibition space. Australian War Memorial (9 min)
Shrine and museum built as a visual focus for the country's gratefulness for military sacrifice. Questacon - National Science and Technology Centre (5 min)
Children's museum featuring interactive exhibits & puppet shows about science & technology. National Portrait Gallery (12 min)
National collection of portraits, photos and paintings in a contemporary, geometric building. Lake Burley Griffin (9 min)
Serene trails for walking & cycling border this scenic man-made lake offering boating & fishing. Old Parliament House (11 min)
Seat of Federal Parliament for 61 years until 1988, now housing the Museum of Australian Democracy. National Library of Australia (5 min)
Public library with a reading room, treasures gallery, changing exhibitions, a bookshop and a cafe. Mount Ainslie (14 min)
Mountain offering a walking trail with war memorials & an overlook for city & sunset views. | 
