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4.3 out of 5

"The friendliness and help of the staff. We had no cold water in the bathroom and within a short period of time it was fixed. " More

By a verified traveller on Mon 18 Mar 2024

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Hotel Description

At Brassey Hotel you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Greek Orthodox Church of St Nicholas and The Cusack Centre. Highlights at this Art Deco hotel include a full-service spa, free self parking, and a gym.

A relaxing visit to Hale Spa can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages along with body wraps, body scrubs, and mani/pedis. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the gym and sauna as well as access to bike rentals and fitness classes. Other amenities include free WiFi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free RV/bus/truck parking.

Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Barton hotel include Manuka Oval and Lake Burley Griffin.

Superior Room (2nd floor, stair access only)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max
AU$126* Per night/room 24 Mar. - 25 Mar.

Belmore One Bedroom Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Brassey Family Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Deluxe Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Standard Room (2nd floor, stair access only)

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Brassey Hotel ratings based on 393 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.3 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Brassey Hotel

Everyone (233) Couples (70) Business (3) Family (58) Other (1)
5 out of 5
The friendliness and help of the staff. We had no cold water in the bathroom and within a short period of time it was fixed.

Posted by on 18 Mar. 2024

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5 out of 5
the feeling was more of unique old world charm than cookie cutter hotel. really lovely and staff wonderful

Posted by on 11 Mar. 2024

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15 Mar. 2024 by Guest Services

Hi Jeanette,Thank you for taking the time to review. We hope to be able to welcome you back again in the future.Regards

5 out of 5
We enjoyed staying at Brassey, it’s in a quiet location and within walking distance to Kingston shops. Recommend if you want good value, clean & easy parking accommodation.

Posted by on 4 Mar. 2024

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4 Mar. 2024 by Guest Services

Hi Janine,Thank you for taking the time to review. Yes we also love our location, we hope to be able to welcome you back again in the future.Regards

4 out of 5
It was near everything

Posted by on 10 Feb. 2024

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12 Feb. 2024 by Jake

Hi Norelle,Thank you for your positive feedback, it is of such value to us! I am glad our location in the leafy suburb of Barton was convenient for you. I look forward to welcoming you back to The Brassey for your next trip to Canberra!

5 out of 5
I loved the big gym on the ground floor and the self-serve food and drinks based on an honour system.

Posted by on 8 Feb. 2024

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8 Feb. 2024 by Jake

Hi Michael,Thank you for your positive feedback. I am so glad you enjoyed the Hale gym and honour bar and, I look forward to welcoming you back to The Brassey for your next trip to Canberra!

5 out of 5

Posted by on 4 Feb. 2024

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5 Feb. 2024 by Jake

Hi Bernadette, Thank you for your positive feedback. I am so glad that we were able to curate a wonderful stay for you during your time in Canberra. I look forward to welcoming you back to The Brassey soon!

5 out of 5

Posted by on 24 Jan. 2024

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5 Feb. 2024 by Jake

Hi Lizanne, Thank you for your positive feedback. I am so glad we were able to curate a wonderful stay for you during your trip to Canberra. I look forward to welcoming you back to The Brassey soon!

5 out of 5

Posted by on 18 Jan. 2024

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22 Jan. 2024 by Michelle

Hi Lesley,Thank you for your review.We hope you will visit us again soon.Regards Guest Services

5 out of 5
What a great find! An easy walk to Manuka Oval and some great restaurants. Very quiet and comfortable room. We will be back!

Posted by on 15 Jan. 2024

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15 Jan. 2024 by Guest Services

Hi Christine,Thank you for visiting us and sharing your review. Hope we welcome you back soon!

5 out of 5
The hotel is in a quiet residential area. Lovely garden. Beds are very comfortable and linen clean and fresh. Good sized room. The bar fridge was noisy so I turned it off. Staff were friendly and helpful. Very professional.

Posted by on 1 Jan. 2024

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7 Jan. 2024 by Guest Services

Hi Leith,Thank you for your review, hope we are able to welcome you back again.Regards,Guest Services

Property Features

Brassey Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, a health club, and a sauna. Along with a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Spa services, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Brassey Hotel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. This Art Deco Canberra hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 80 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1920
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking , Free RV, bus, truck parking , Parking (limited spaces)

Transport

  • Train station: Kingston Canberra Station (2.8 km / 1.7 mi)
  • Parking: Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking

Room Amenities

Brassey Hotel offers 80 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Canberra hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium channels
  • Coffee maker
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Newspapers (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Unique furnishings
  • Unique decor
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Spa Services

  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Number of treatment rooms 4
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body wraps
  • Body scrubs
  • Sauna in spa
  • Massages
  • Minimum age to access spa is 18
  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Prenatal massage
  • Sports massage

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at anytime

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance. Elevators are not available.

Travel history and/or health declaration. Customers may be requested by the property to provide documentation of recent travel history (such as showing passport immigration stamps) and/or complete a health declaration.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 40.0 per night.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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.

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • No lifts
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Debit cards
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Security system
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff do not wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Reservation is not required for facilities on site
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service not has not been amended for enhanced safety
  • Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Humane animal treatment
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Water dispenser use by guests actively encouraged

Fees

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 35–35 for adults, and AUD 15–35 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 40.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent

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

Hotel Names

  • Brassey Hotel Canberra
  • Brassey Canberra
  • Brassey Hotel
  • Brassey Of Canberra
  • Brassey Of Canberra Hotel Canberra
  • Brassey Hotel Barton
  • Brassey Barton
  • Brassey Hotel Hotel
  • Brassey Hotel Barton
  • Brassey Hotel Hotel Barton

You should know

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.