subject: Types Of Available Accommodation In Canberra [print this page] Canberra is the capital city of Australia and the largest inland city in the country, having a population of more than 345,000. Canberra became the capital as a compromise between Melbourne and Sydney way back in 1908. There are many attractions and activities in the city that you can enjoy during your visit. Whether you are on a business trip or vacation, you will find ideal accommodations that match your requirements adequately.
There is great demand for hotels between August and December when many people come to the city, as it is the ideal time for tourists to visit. This means that you should make early bookings to avoid last-minute jostling and additional expenses. By the time you come from the Canberra International Airport, the local transport will simply take you to the hotel you had already booked.
Many of the hotels are ideally located close to many popular destinations such as the National Botanic Gardens, the National Museum, the Royal Australian Mint, Telstra Tower and the Gallery of Australia, among others.
There are luxury hotels that will pamper you with all the types of luxuries you can expect anywhere in the world. The most popular luxury hotels in the city are Hotel Kurrajong and the Hyatt Hotel Canberra, where you will find elite furnishings and receive regal service. The deluxe suites and rooms have well-decked exclusive interiors. Some of the amenities you will find at the hotels include individual air conditioning, heat control, LCD televisions, dual line phones, high-speed wireless Internet access, in-room safe, mini bar and a tea/coffee maker.
You will get both local and international dishes at the multi-cuisine restaurants found within the luxury hotels. You can listen to music as you enjoy your drink at the lounge bars where you will have some relaxing moments.
If you are a business traveler, you will benefit from the well-equipped meeting rooms and conference halls that will help you carry out your business transactions in a great environment.
The luxury hotels will also take care of your health by including sauna and jacuzzi facilities. Many of the hotels also have swimming pools.
In addition to the two luxury hotels already mentioned, other similar hotels in the city include Diamant Boutique Hotel, Novotel Canberra, Crowne Plaza Canberra, Diplomat Hotel, Quest Canberra and the Waldorf Apartments Canberra, among others.
There are also budget hotels that you can opt for during your stay in Canberra. Although there are many budget hotels around the city, the best known are the City Walk Hotel and Canberra City YHA. Other 3-star hotels that you can consider include the Forrest Hotel & Apartments, Queensgate Motel, Medina Classic Canberra, The Marque Hotel Canberra and All Seasons Olims Canberra, which is a 3.5-star hotel.
There are also short-term serviced apartments that you can choose. It does not matter whether you want to stay for one night or one month, you will still find suitable serviced apartments to take care of your needs. If you intend to stay for more than one week, this is a better choice for you as the serviced apartments are relatively cheaper than booking hotel rooms.
