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Hotel Realm in Canberra

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Australia, Canberra, 18 National Circuit
● Center: 2.6 km
☎ Phone: +61 2 6163 1800Show
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Rooms and prices

2 guests
Adults2+
Children under 170+
Age7+
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Standard Double room
Standard Double room
Kitchen, wireless internet and air conditioning
Beds:
Kitchen in the room
200 $
Deluxe Double room
Deluxe Double room
Private bathroom
Beds:
216 $
Double Suite
Double Suite
Private bathroom
Beds:
221 $
Deluxe Double Suite
Deluxe Double Suite
Private bathroom
Beds:
240 $
Run of House
Run of House
Standard room
Standard room
Wireless internet, air conditioning and minibar
Standard Penthouse room
Standard Penthouse room
Private bathroom
Standard room with city view
Standard room with city view
Private bathroom
Standard room with park view
Standard room with park view
Private bathroom
Standard room with view
Standard room with view
Private bathroom
2 Bedrooms Standard room
2 Bedrooms Standard room
Private bathroom
2 Bedrooms Standard room with balcony
2 Bedrooms Standard room with balcony
Kitchen, wireless internet and air conditioning
Kitchen in the room
Standard Single room
Standard Single room
Private bathroom
Beds:
2 Bedrooms Standard Single room
2 Bedrooms Standard Single room
Private bathroom
Beds:
Standard Quadruple room
4 x
Standard Quadruple room
Private bathroom
Beds:
2 Bedrooms Standard Quadruple room
4 x
2 Bedrooms Standard Quadruple room
Private bathroom
Beds:
Standard Family room
Standard Family room
Family room with kitchen, internet and air conditioner
Beds:
Kitchen in the room
Standard Family room with courtyard view
Standard Family room with courtyard view
Family room with bathroom
Beds:
2 Bedrooms Standard Family room
2 Bedrooms Standard Family room
Family room with bathroom
Beds:
Standard Single Family room
Standard Single Family room
Family room with bathroom
Beds:
Standard Triple Family room
3 x
Standard Triple Family room
Family room with bathroom
Beds:
Standard Quadruple Family room
4 x
Standard Quadruple Family room
Family room with bathroom
Beds:
2 Bedrooms Standard Quadruple Family room
4 x
2 Bedrooms Standard Quadruple Family room
Family room with bathroom
Beds:
Standard Single room with park view
Standard Single room with park view
Private bathroom
Beds:
Standard Double room with city view
Standard Double room with city view
Private bathroom
Beds:
Standard Double room with park view
Standard Double room with park view
Private bathroom
Beds:
2 Bedrooms Standard Double room
2 Bedrooms Standard Double room
Private bathroom
Beds:
2 Bedrooms Standard Quadruple room with balcony
4 x
2 Bedrooms Standard Quadruple room with balcony
Kitchen, wireless internet and air conditioning
Beds:
Kitchen in the room
Standard Double Family room
Standard Double Family room
Family room with bathroom
Beds:
2 Bedrooms Standard Double Family room
2 Bedrooms Standard Double Family room
Family room with bathroom
Beds:
2 Bedrooms Standard Sextuple room
6 x
2 Bedrooms Standard Sextuple room
Private bathroom
Standard Sextuple Family room
6 x
Standard Sextuple Family room
Family room with bathroom
Deluxe room
Deluxe room
Wireless internet, air conditioning and minibar
Deluxe room with courtyard view
Deluxe room with courtyard view
Private bathroom
Deluxe Single room
Deluxe Single room
Private bathroom
Beds:
Deluxe Family room
Deluxe Family room
Family room with kitchen, internet and air conditioner
Beds:
Kitchen in the room
Deluxe Single Family room
Deluxe Single Family room
Family room with bathroom
Beds:
Deluxe Quadruple room
4 x
Deluxe Quadruple room
Private bathroom
Beds:
Deluxe Double Family room
Deluxe Double Family room
Family room with bathroom
Beds:
Deluxe Quadruple Family room
4 x
Deluxe Quadruple Family room
Family room with bathroom
Beds:
Deluxe Triple room
3 x
Deluxe Triple room
Private bathroom
Executive room
Executive room
Private bathroom
Classic room
Classic room
Private bathroom
Suite
Suite
Wireless internet, air conditioning and private bathroom
Suite with city view
Suite with city view
Wireless internet, air conditioning and private bathroom
1 Bedroom Suite
1 Bedroom Suite
Wireless internet, air conditioning and private bathroom
1 Bedroom Suite with city view
1 Bedroom Suite with city view
Private bathroom
1 Bedroom Suite with balcony
1 Bedroom Suite with balcony
Kitchen, wireless internet and air conditioning
Kitchen in the room
2 Bedrooms Suite
2 Bedrooms Suite
Private bathroom
Single Suite
Single Suite
Private bathroom
Beds:
1 Bedroom Single Suite
1 Bedroom Single Suite
Private bathroom
Beds:
Family Suite
Family Suite
Family room with bathroom
Beds:
1 Bedroom Double Suite
1 Bedroom Double Suite
Private bathroom
Beds:
1 Bedroom Double Suite with city view
1 Bedroom Double Suite with city view
Private bathroom
Beds:
1 Bedroom Double Suite with balcony
1 Bedroom Double Suite with balcony
Kitchen, wireless internet and air conditioning
Beds:
Kitchen in the room
2 Bedrooms Double Suite
2 Bedrooms Double Suite
Private bathroom
Beds:
2 Bedrooms Quadruple Suite
4 x
2 Bedrooms Quadruple Suite
Private bathroom
Standard Suite
Standard Suite
Private bathroom
1 Bedroom Standard Suite
1 Bedroom Standard Suite
Private bathroom
Deluxe Suite
Deluxe Suite
Kitchen, wireless internet and air conditioning
Kitchen in the room
Deluxe Suite with courtyard view
Deluxe Suite with courtyard view
Private bathroom
1 Bedroom Deluxe Suite
1 Bedroom Deluxe Suite
Private bathroom
Deluxe Single Suite
Deluxe Single Suite
Private bathroom
Beds:
Deluxe Family Suite
Deluxe Family Suite
Family room with bathroom
Beds:
Deluxe Single Family Suite
Deluxe Single Family Suite
Family room with bathroom
Beds:
Deluxe Triple Family Suite
3 x
Deluxe Triple Family Suite
Family room with bathroom
Beds:
Deluxe Quadruple Family Suite
4 x
Deluxe Quadruple Family Suite
Family room with bathroom
Beds:
1 Bedroom Deluxe Double Suite
1 Bedroom Deluxe Double Suite
Private bathroom
Beds:
Deluxe Double Family Suite
Deluxe Double Family Suite
Family room with bathroom
Beds:
Executive Suite
Executive Suite
Private bathroom
2 Bedrooms Executive Suite
2 Bedrooms Executive Suite
Private bathroom
Classic Suite
Classic Suite
Private bathroom
1 Bedroom Classic Double Suite
1 Bedroom Classic Double Suite
Private bathroom
Beds:
Luxury Suite
Luxury Suite
Private bathroom
Beds:
Apartment
Apartment
Air conditioning and private bathroom
Beds:
1 Bedroom Apartment
1 Bedroom Apartment
Air conditioning and private bathroom
Beds:
2 Bedrooms Apartment
2 Bedrooms Apartment
Air conditioning and private bathroom
Beds:
2 Bedrooms Double Apartment
2 Bedrooms Double Apartment
Private bathroom
Beds:
Quadruple Apartment
4 x
Quadruple Apartment
Private bathroom
Executive Apartment
Executive Apartment
Private bathroom
2 Bedrooms Executive Apartment
2 Bedrooms Executive Apartment
Private bathroom
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Description

With a stay at Hotel Realm, you'll be centrally located in Canberra, within a 5-minute drive of Parliament House and Greek Orthodox Church of St Nicholas. This luxury hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from National Archives of Australia and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Lake Burley Griffin.

Hotel opened in 2007, renovated in 2015. In this hotel 163 rooms, 1 floor.

Policies and conditions

  • Child policies: Children of all ages are welcome at this property. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
  • Cribs and Extra Beds: Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
  • Breakfast: Continental, Full English/Irish, Gluten-free, Vegetarian Buffet Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
  • Pets: Pets are not allowed
  • Service animals: Service animals are allowed
  • Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
  • Paying at the hotel: DinersClub, Visa, AmericanExpress, MasterCard
  • Check in time: 14:00. Check out time: 11:00.
2 guests
Adults2+
Children under 170+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
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Services and facilities

General
  • ATM
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour reception
  • Elevator/lift
  • Currency exchange
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Security guard
  • Newspapers
  • Ticket assistance
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Terrace
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Electric car charging
Rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Fridge
  • Family room
  • VIP room amenities
  • Cable TV
  • Minibar
  • Hairdryer
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Shower/Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Wardrobe/Closet
  • Bathrobe
  • Alarm clock
  • Toiletries
Accessibility
  • Accessibility features
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Wheelchair access to restaurant
Services and amenities
  • Iron and board
  • Ironing
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry
  • Safe-deposit box
  • Concierge services
  • Dry-cleaning
  • Luggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Telephone
  • Iron
Meals
  • Bar
  • Coffee/tea for guests
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Cafe
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave oven
  • Coffeemaker
  • Bottled water
  • Kettle
Internet
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet
Transfer
  • Car rental
  • Taxi booking
Languages Spoken
  • Spanish
  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Chinese
Tourist services
  • Tour assistance
Recreation
  • Bike rental
  • Hiking
  • Picnic area
Parking
  • Parking
  • Parking nearby
Pool and beach
  • Swimming pool
  • Indoor Pool
  • Heated swimming pool
Business
  • Business center
  • Event facilities
  • Fax and copy machine
  • Meeting and presentation facilities
  • Conference Hall
Sports
  • Golf course
  • Fitness facilities
  • Gym
Beauty and wellness
  • Massage
  • Steam room
  • Beauty services
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • First Aid Kit
Kids
  • Babysitting and childcare
  • Family/Kid Friendly
  • Kids' TV Networks
Pets
  • Pets Not Allowed
Health and Safety Measures
  • Temperature control for staff
  • Personal protection equipment for staff
  • Extra decontamination measures
  • Temperature control for guests
  • Contactless check-in and/or check-out
  • Additional measures against COVID-19

Hotel virtual tour

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Reviews

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10.03.2026 J
We stayed at Hotel Realm the night before and the night of our wedding and the experience was absolutely exceptional.

I also got ready there on the morning of the wedding, with my makeup artist arriving at 5am, and the staff were incredibly accommodating from the very start. Nothing felt like too much trouble, and they even looked after the driver of the car taking me to the ceremony while I was getting ready, which was such a thoughtful touch.

Returning to our room after the wedding to champagne and rose petals made the night even more special and memorable.

The service throughout our stay was outstanding — warm, professional and attentive without ever feeling intrusive. Room service was also fantastic, with amazing food that was exactly what we needed after a long day.

We would highly recommend Hotel Realm to anyone, especially couples looking for somewhere special for bridal preparation and their wedding night. It truly elevated our experience, and we’re so grateful for the care shown by the staff.
02.02.2026 CFD
A stylish, comfortable hotel with spacious, well-appointed rooms and exceptionally comfortable beds. Service is friendly and professional, and the hotel has a calm, upmarket feel throughout. Its quiet location is still very convenient to Parliament House and the CBD. A great choice for a high-quality stay in Canberra.
26.01.2026 Jess
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Executive-level service with exceptional attention to detail and genuine care
Our experience at Hotel Realm exemplifies what true luxury hospitality should be — intelligent, anticipatory, and deeply human.
From the outset, Ash at reception set an exceptional standard. Ash’s professionalism, composure, and genuine attentiveness were outstanding, with every interaction handled seamlessly and with warmth. This was not transactional service, but thoughtful, intuitive care delivered at an executive level. Ash is clearly a leader and a defining presence within the hotel’s front-of-house team.
What truly elevated our stay were the extraordinary personal touches. The team thoughtfully set up a beautiful little tent and activities for our two children (aged 3 and 7) — a gesture that was both unexpected and deeply appreciated. These details did not feel scripted; they felt sincere, considered, and generous, and they made our children feel genuinely welcomed.
Adam and the wider reception team were equally polished and attentive, reinforcing a culture where nothing is ever an issue and assistance is offered with ease and kindness. This ethos extended throughout the hotel — the housekeeping staff were unfailingly kind, respectful, and considerate, with special touches carefully noticed and the room maintained to an impeccable standard.
The room itself was beautifully appointed, immaculate, and extremely comfortable. Dining was equally refined — excellent food paired with attentive, discreet service that aligns perfectly with a luxury environment.
Hotel Realm delivers hospitality at a truly executive standard. Senior management should be immensely proud of Ash and the entire team. This is the kind of service that builds trust, loyalty, and reputation — and sets Hotel Realm apart as a leader in luxury accommodation in Canberra. We would absolutely return and highly recommend this hotel without hesitation.
10.01.2026 Guest
All good
09.01.2026 Jess
Stayed here for a single night recently with my son, overall the stay was pleasant and front desk team were very nice, helpful and attentive.
However I believe I was charged $36 for a glass of wine through room service and I’m awaiting the invoice that was supposed to be sent to me upon checkout, I have emailed with no response as I would like some clarification on the cost.
The fridge in the room was broken, dirty and leaking water. The porta cot had holes and stains all over it, there wasn’t much padding in the bottom of it so you could feel the bars on the bottom, from the description I was under the impression it would be a wooden cot, if I had of known I would have brought my own porta cot. The room had places it wasn’t clean, mirrors and tables were dirty and not up to standard of a 5 star hotel. I would love to make a suggestion for safety regarding young children, potentially having latches up high on balcony and front room doors would be a good option for parents travelling solo, I know I would have appreciated that during my stay. Breakfast was a let down, I was told it opens at 6:30 which I arrived at 6:50 and most of the hot food wasn’t ready. The hotel is central to most things which is a plus. Overall decent stay, don’t think it was worth the cost for on night, i will be travelling to Canberra frequently over the next few months and I don’t think I’ll rebook here.
I’d appreciate the invoice sent to me if possible please, would love some clarification on the charges.
07.01.2026 Guest
Very satisfied! The environment and location are great, and it's very family-friendly.
07.01.2026 Daniel
Super friendly staff who are always happy to do anything they can to assist (speaking from my experience of 50+ stays).
The Realm Suites are a very generous size and have a balcony, separate lounge and bedroom, and a small kitchenette and laundry.
There aren’t many in-room amenities but if you call housekeeping they’ll bring you essentials like toothbrushes, razors, etc.
The room service menu is ok, but limited when it comes to children’s meals.
The location is pretty convenient and there’s plenty of free parking. It’s also within 15 minutes easy (flat) walk to attractions like Old Parliament House, National Gallery, the lake, and shops/restaurants etc at Manuka and Kingston.
It’s not the finest hotel in the world, but in Canberra it’s one of the best.
06.01.2026 Isuru
Hotel Realm is one of the best hotels I’ve ever stayed at in Australia. The hospitality was excellent, and the rooms were immaculate. We were welcomed with complimentary desserts and drinks on arrival, which was a lovely touch.

The surroundings are absolutely clean and well maintained. The hotel is conveniently located close to public facilities, within walking distance to Parliament House, and only a 15-minute drive to other major attractions. It’s also very close to the National Gallery.

Breakfast was included in the stay and exceeded our expectations—definitely more value for money compared to other hotels at a similar price point.

Highly recommended for anyone visiting Canberra.
25.12.2025 Anthony
Spacious room, some broken glass in the balcony and it took 2 days for the room service to clean it up
14.12.2025 Guest
Great hotel in a super location. I will definitely becoming back.
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Cafe and Restaurants near hotel

Ostani Lounge, Bar & Restaurant (0 min)
Restaurant «Chairman & Yip» (1 min)
Cafe «Maple + Clove» (2 min)
Restaurant «National Press Club of Australia» (2 min)
16 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600
Reviews
13.01.2018 Leonil
A classically beautiful building with an excellent hall for a wedding. Service was fantastic.
04.12.2017 Bec
Deco a bit dated. Food is average
25.11.2017 Johann
Smaller than I thought, and great food
10.11.2017 Yuri
Went for a lunchtime function and the food was brought out whenever you sat down so was quite disruptive and some people didn't receive their meals. Was on a table next to the kitchen entry so was a bit overpowered by the sound of clunking cutlery
04.09.2017 Tony
A friendly atmosphere with great professional service
Column Restaurant at The National Press Club of Australia (2 min)
16 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600
Reviews
03.04.2017 Stan
Last week I was privileged to partake of the Surf 'n' Turf special. It was one of the finest meals I have ever had. The steak was cooked to perfection accompanied by a beautiful bearnaise sauce and a wonderful fresh lobster poached in an exotic champagne infusion. The asparagus were delicately cooked and delicious, as were the baby root vegetables. Highly recommended ?
29.06.2016 sulkembo
Are you sure you are talking about the right venue Michelle? The column restaurant has won back to back awards for best restaurant in a small venue for the last 8-10 years.. I don't believe your one star is an accurate review of the National Press Club. I recently dined there myself having the Beef Tenderloin with my colleague trying the Lamb Rack Special which we both thoroughly enjoyed. Michelle you have to bear in mind the column restaurant is not a fast food takeaway. Quality does take time and considering it is a fine dining setting the price should reflect that.
16.12.2015 Michelle
I would highly suggest you look elsewhere to eat. Food is below average and boring. Lacks innovation and taste. Expensive and simply not worth it. I wouldn't recommend at all

Frequently asked questions about Hotel Realm

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Realm?

The cost of living in Hotel Realm depends on the date, rate, number of guests etc. Enter your dates to see prices.

Which room categories are available in the Hotel Realm?

You can book Run of House, Standard room, Standard Penthouse room, Standard room with city view, Standard room with park view, Standard room with view, 2 Bedrooms Standard room, 2 Bedrooms Standard room with balcony, Standard Single room, 2 Bedrooms Standard Single room, Standard Quadruple room, 2 Bedrooms Standard Quadruple room, Standard Family room, Standard Family room with courtyard view, 2 Bedrooms Standard Family room, Standard Single Family room, Standard Triple Family room, Standard Quadruple Family room, 2 Bedrooms Standard Quadruple Family room, Standard Single room with park view, Standard Double room, Standard Double room with city view, Standard Double room with park view, 2 Bedrooms Standard Double room, 2 Bedrooms Standard Quadruple room with balcony, Standard Double Family room, 2 Bedrooms Standard Double Family room, 2 Bedrooms Standard Sextuple room, Standard Sextuple Family room, Deluxe room, Deluxe room with courtyard view, Deluxe Single room, Deluxe Family room, Deluxe Single Family room, Deluxe Double room, Deluxe Quadruple room, Deluxe Double Family room, Deluxe Quadruple Family room, Deluxe Triple room, Executive room, Classic room, Suite, Suite with city view, 1 Bedroom Suite, 1 Bedroom Suite with city view, 1 Bedroom Suite with balcony, 2 Bedrooms Suite, Single Suite, 1 Bedroom Single Suite, Family Suite, Double Suite, 1 Bedroom Double Suite, 1 Bedroom Double Suite with city view, 1 Bedroom Double Suite with balcony, 2 Bedrooms Double Suite, 2 Bedrooms Quadruple Suite, Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom Standard Suite, Deluxe Suite, Deluxe Suite with courtyard view, 1 Bedroom Deluxe Suite, Deluxe Single Suite, Deluxe Family Suite, Deluxe Single Family Suite, Deluxe Triple Family Suite, Deluxe Quadruple Family Suite, Deluxe Double Suite, 1 Bedroom Deluxe Double Suite, Deluxe Double Family Suite, Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms Executive Suite, Classic Suite, 1 Bedroom Classic Double Suite, Luxury Suite, Apartment, 1 Bedroom Apartment, 2 Bedrooms Apartment, 2 Bedrooms Double Apartment, Quadruple Apartment, Executive Apartment, 2 Bedrooms Executive Apartment in the hotel. Please check room availability by choosing your dates

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Realm?

Check-in at Hotel Realm is possible from 14:00, check-out is until 11:00.

Does Hotel Realm have a pool?

Yes, Hotel Realm has a swimming pool for guests.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Realm?

No, pets are not allowed at Hotel Realm.

Does Hotel Realm serve breakfast?

Yes, Hotel Realm serves breakfast for guests. Breakfast options include Continental, Full English/Irish, Gluten-free, Vegetarian style.

How to get to Hotel Realm from the nearest airport?

The nearest airport is Canberra Airport, located about 12 mins from hotel by car (7.0 km) away.

What’s the cancellation policy at Hotel Realm?

The cancellation policy at Hotel Realm depends on your room type and booking terms.

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