Appalling stay at Ibis Styles Canberra

[Beer_budget]

I'd almost say this is a broader Canberra problem for other major brands. Hilton has no footprint, Marriott has one property. Hyatt has one and while has some good points, location isn't ideal in terms of restaurants within walking proximity.

I've had many Canberra trips and there isn't a single hotel that I've thought ticks all the boxes.

It will hopefully improve in the medium term, with the knockdown rebuild of the old CP into an Intercontinental and a Voco (or maybe an Indigo? I forget), the new Crystalbrook on Garema Place and staff at the Peppers have heard rumours of a Four Seasons being built (pretty sure I know which city section that's going on, too).

The Novotel desperately needs to be renovated (since for brand positioning it can't be given the downgrade to Ibis it so richly deserves). The Peppers is meant to become a Handwritten Collection if its reno ever goes ahead. Accor are certainly not alone on dropping the ball on the Canberra market though.

 

[MikeG]

I'd almost say this is a broader Canberra problem for other major brands. Hilton has no footprint, Marriott has one property. Hyatt has one and while has some good points, location isn't ideal in terms of restaurants within walking proximity.

I've had many Canberra trips and there isn't a single hotel that I've thought ticks all the boxes.

Hotel Realm?

 

[Ansett Nostalgic]

Hotel Realm is a good choice. Park Hyatt also has some great suites and is full of history but could do with a refresh. Otherwise it's a disgrace that the national capital does not have ore 5 star options.

That's why I'm so sceptical about a Four Seasons being built but would love to see that!