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QT Canberra

4.0 star property
Hotel in Canberra with restaurant and bar/lounge

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$191
includes taxes & fees
15 Feb - 16 Feb

Explore the area

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1 London Circuit, Canberra, ACT, 2601
  • Place, Australian National University
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Burley Griffin
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Canberra Centre
    ‪10 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)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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QT Junior Suite

QT Junior Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed - double
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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QT Two Bedroom State Suite

QT Two Bedroom State Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Canberra

QT Canberra puts you in the heart of Canberra, within just a 10-minute stroll of Australian National University and Lake Burley Griffin. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi, balconies and LCD TVs. .The restaurant, Capitol Bar & Grill, serves Italian cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Capitol Bar is the hotel's own bar. 8934 square feet (830 square metres) of event facilities include 10 meeting rooms and a conference centre. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, free use of bicycles and laundry facilities. Each morning full breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Canberra City Centre hotel include City Hill and Canberra Museum and Gallery.

What's nearby

  • Australian National University - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lake Burley Griffin - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Commonwealth Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Canberra Theatre Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Canberra Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Wild Panda - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Goods Wholefoods - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Cupping Room - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Redbrick - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Corner Market Espresso Bar - ‬9 min walk

About this property

QT Canberra

Hotel in Canberra with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 8934 square feet (830 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly QT Canberra. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Canberra hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 205 guestrooms or units
  • 15 levels
  • 8934 sq ft of conference space
  • 830 sq. m of conference space
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Beauty salon
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
QT Canberra offers 205 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and free newspapers. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Canberra hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 40

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.50 per cent 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50.0 per day.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from 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 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at QT Canberra?

QT Canberra offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at QT Canberra?

As of 28 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at QT Canberra on 15 Feb 2026 start from NZ$191.13, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at QT Canberra?

Yep, QT Canberra has a self car park for AUD 30 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee. Onsite parking is limited.

What makes QT Canberra a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at QT Canberra.

Is QT Canberra family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and free bike rentals, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that QT Canberra is a hit with families.

Does QT Canberra serve breakfast?

Sure does, full brekkie is on offer daily between 6:30 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at QT Canberra?

No, QT Canberra does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at QT Canberra?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Italian cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at QT Canberra?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at QT Canberra?

No, only service animals are allowed.

QT Canberra Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 409 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 319 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 176 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1006 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Breanna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So expensive!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Basil

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff understood our issues and did what they could to sort them. NO VENTILATION in the bathroom!!! That is a health breach! Curtains falling off the rails and missing hooks, Not so bad. Air con was off or freezing, nothing in between possible The WORST was VERY LOUD PARTIES on NUMEROUS floors, noise travelling throughout the building, either this is a hotel catering for guests who want to chill out or its a party animal venue. You decide if you would stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dinner was great wine was even better.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wade

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great bed and clean room as always
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

fifi

the staff were courteous and the room was clean. the restaurant experience wasnt as good as i would have expected. a buffet breakfast would have been nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel, ERSKINEVILLE

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was disappointed with the standard of this hotel. The public areas on the ground floor were contemporary and funky, but that’s where it stopped. The rooms are very tired and the air conditioning system is ancient. The hotel needs some major $$$ spent on it
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Robyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice view
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place to stay as in the past. Restaurant was extremely disappointing on Sat night. It let the whole visit down badly. Steak was not even second rate
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nadime

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Balcon was small
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carly jay

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sheden

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good, quiet location, helpful and friendly staff. Large, comfortable bed. Outdated room decor and bathroom, aircon unit old, limited wall sockets to charge phones/accessories etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane, Franklin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Matt

Business traveller
Most uncomfortable beds ever
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great locations. Rooms were a bit small.
Stayed 3 nights 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