Barton Hotels with Bars

Old charm meets modern amenities. We loved our short stay at hotel Kurrajong. From the entrance with the fireplace and warm and helpful staff to the garden for pre dinner drinks. Also enjoyed the plaques scattered on the walls detailing the hotels history with political and royal identities. A very relaxed and easy experience.

I'm 6'3” and in all honesty the room I stayed in wasn't that Little. There is a library where I was able to walk around, stretch my legs a bit and I am sure there were other facilities I didn't have time to utilize. The staff was amazing, friendly and made me feel comfortable without being cringeworthy. The price was reasonable and the location was just perfect.

Having stayed at the Hotel Realm on numerous occasions for business, my latest visit was predictably very good. My room booking was upgraded on arrival which was a nice touch, as was the complementary beverage ticket. The Hotel Realm has served Canberra well over the years but unfortunately it shows in some aspects. Torn and / or worn carpet in a few places detracts from the overall finish and some refurbishment is in order. Also, you need to be aware that it is a little distance from Canberra City proper or the Kingston / Manuka shops and restaurants. All that said, another very good stay. The staff are friendly and the ambience is what you would expect. Recommended.

Altogether it is an excellent hotel, with a few minor glitches. When I booked through the hotel I was convinced to take a superior room and was told I would get a view over the countryside, and breakfast included. I got a vied over the street and the sister hotel, with the noisy garbage collection very early one morning and leaf blowers the next. The breakfast one morning was fantastic (I even went and complimented the chef), but the next breakfast was abysmal, I think they ran out of sourdough and served the old tank loaf. The rooms have been beautifully refurbished with all modern conveniences. But you could not open the windows as the window winders were broken, also the bathroom sink had large cracks in it (which reception knew about) and the drainage in it was extremely slow, I think it was ready to block up. You may ask why I didn't ask to change rooms? After a long drive and lugging up lots o luggage, it was the last thing I felt like doing. But I would definitely stay there again the next time I go to Canberra.