Hyatt Hotel Canberra: Hyatt Hotel - Canberra's only 5 star hotel
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By astro_kerryn on May 13, 2004
I have stayed here acouple of times and have also organised functions here. I found the service to be excellent in general. The rooms are simple, but clean with very large bathrooms. If you can get a room with a balcony it is a great place to sit and listen to the birds in the Australian native trees and drink a wine or two! The event staff were very helpful, and the freedom in the use of the business centre was great. The business facilities are of an average standard. The "Board" room is quite small but sufficient for a party of around 9-10 max. The buffet dinners in the restaurant are satisfactory, but don't make the mistake that I did and assume that the cold buffet, which is the main display of the room, is the only part of the buffet. Off to the side, at the front of the restaurant is a Hot buffet as well (this is all included in the "Buffet" price).
I recommend going down to the bar for a nightcap and sitting outside overlooking the beautifully manicured gardens! The drinks arent too expensive (a cointreau on ice was about $6). I was by myself and did not get hassled at all as it is mostly business men. The staff were realy friendly and helpful.
The Hyatt Hotel is situated in a lovely position beside the lake and within close proximity to the National Art Gallery. Out of the city but can catch a taxi or bus to town. Its a refeshing hotel in an old historic building. Probably one of the best Hotels in Canberra.
PROS: Lovely old building situated by the lake with great walking and cycling tracks. Indoor heated swimming pool with spa and sauna. Tea and coffee facilties, mini bar and large spacious rooms with extra large bathroom. Smoking and non-smoking rooms available. Bikes to hire for hourly or day rates. Good choice of restaurants available and bar. Breakfast excellent with ample of choices.
CONS: Out of city, rooms need to be updated. Expensive compared to other hotels in area.
Recommendation : Yes - a lovely traditional establishment.