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QT Canberra

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, 8-minute walk to Australian National University

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Italian cuisine
Lobby
Premium bedding, minibar, desk, laptop workspace
Bar (on property)
Interior entrance

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$178
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec

Explore the area

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1 London Circuit, Canberra, ACT, 2601
  • Place, Australian National University
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Burley Griffin
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Canberra Centre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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QT Twin Room

QT Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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QT Junior Suite

QT Junior Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Sofa bed - double
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, desk, laptop workspace

QT Superior King Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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QT Two Bedroom State Suite

QT Two Bedroom State Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
  • 128 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, desk, laptop workspace

QT King Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(85 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Canberra

QT Canberra puts you in the heart of Canberra, within just a 10-minute stroll of Australian National University and National Film & Sound Archive. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi, balconies and LCD TVs. .The restaurant, Capitol Bar & Grill, serves Italian cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Capitol Bar is the hotel's own bar. 8934 square feet (830 square metres) of event facilities include 10 meeting rooms and a conference centre. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, free use of bicycles and laundry facilities. Each morning full breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Near this Canberra City Centre hotel, you'll find Parliament House.

What's nearby

  • Australian National University - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Canberra Theatre Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lake Burley Griffin - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Civic Square - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Canberra Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Kingston Canberra Station - 11 min drive
  • Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cupping Room - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tenkomori Ramen House - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Meat & Wine Co Canberra - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Redbrick - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪SIKDANG - ‬9 min walk

About this property

QT Canberra

Hotel with a restaurant, 8-minute walk to Australian National University
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 8934 square feet (830 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly QT Canberra. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Canberra hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 205 guestrooms or units
  • 15 levels
  • 8934 sq ft of conference space
  • 830 sq. m of conference space
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Beauty salon
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
QT Canberra offers 205 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and free newspapers. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Canberra hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Offsite parking available (AUD 30 per day)
  • Parking on site (AUD 30 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: AUD 35 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Capitol Bar
  • Capitol Bar & Grill

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 10 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (8,934 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 15 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 40

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.50 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50.0 per day.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately AUD 35 per person
  • Self-parking fee: AUD 30 per night
  • Nearby parking fee: AUD 30 per day (328 ft away)
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 40 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.50 per cent

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at QT Canberra?

QT Canberra offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at QT Canberra?

As of 17 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at QT Canberra on 15 Dec 2025 start from AU$178.2, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at QT Canberra?

Yep, QT Canberra has a self car park for AUD 30 per night. Onsite parking is limited.

What makes QT Canberra a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at QT Canberra.

Is QT Canberra family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and free bike rentals, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that QT Canberra is a hit with families.

Does QT Canberra serve breakfast?

Sure does, full brekkie is on offer daily between 6:30 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at QT Canberra?

No, QT Canberra does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at QT Canberra?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Italian cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at QT Canberra?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at QT Canberra?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Reviews

QT Canberra Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 402 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 327 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 172 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wade

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great bed and clean room as always
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

fifi

the staff were courteous and the room was clean. the restaurant experience wasnt as good as i would have expected. a buffet breakfast would have been nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place to stay as in the past. Restaurant was extremely disappointing on Sat night. It let the whole visit down badly. Steak was not even second rate
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane, Franklin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here often since the 80's when it was the Canberra Lakeside Hotel. Over the years it has definitely changed but I still enjoy the nostalgia of visiting this iconic hotel. The QT Canberra has given the hotel a newer and more vibrant atmosphere. Our room 708 was comfortable and had a nice outlook towards Parliament House and Lake Burley Griffin. Thank you to Wally on reception for giving us a great room for our visit. We hope to come back again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jackie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Large room. Had difficulty with air conditioning, first not working and then it started leaking. These issues were attended to in a timely manner
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We discovered that you’re pet friendly. This will be a huge bonus for us for future trips.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Emil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff were friendly, restaurant staff were polite but not warm or overly welcoming. The room was comfortable however the dooner cover kept seperating from the dooner, the bathroom exhaust fan didn't seem to cope with steam, the bathroom door did not close properly which meant my toddler could push open the door. Overall I would stay at QT Canberra again if there was a discount. The room was comfortable, and close to the city. The parking was expensive.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Dana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Was let down by QT Canberra. The room itself was mediocre. Bathroom was tiny and there was NO water pressure. I wasn’t able to wash my hair it was that bad! Sheets were dirty and had holes, the fitted sheet was also a flat sheet they laid across the mattress. Wifi was too slow to stream, so had to use phone data. Parking is $30 per day which is well overpriced for the area. Parking across the road (300m walk) is only $14 per day. Location is great, quick 5min walk to the main street. Lots of construction around the area, but didn’t hear it. Overall, I wouldn’t recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jaan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A bit dated, but overall very nice. A few issues with the room, but staff did a good job assisting
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A hotel that has thoughtfully appointed rooms, comfortable common areas and a sense of humour in a great spot to access Canberra.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cody

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely staff, road works near by were noisy and went through the night
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Garry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom had hairs on ceiling, and the grout/seal job around shower looks below average workmanship. Balcony needs a small table and chairs.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was Nice to stay 🤗
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Salma

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
On website everything looks good but when entered the room everything was so old and outdated. The room we got first night did not had heating system slept in cold room, the balcony door handle was broken and cold wind was coming from underneath the door. The next room was good. If people are getting charged for carpark then its the policy there should be a space for car. Overall i do not recommend this hotel for anyone
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a wonderful destination. Welcoming and friendly staff, great rooms and views. This is our home away from home in Canberra.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nicely appointed, particularly the lobby, restaurant and bar. Ask for a room away from the lifts which are quite noisy- you can hear them shuttling up and down the lift cavity. The lower floors do smell like they may have been smoking floors in a previous life before the renovation. I also found the shower water pressure and temperature underwhelming. I expected greater things having stayed in QT in Newcastle and Sydney. The hotel was quiet affordable but just be prepared your experience in Canberra may not match other experiences at QT hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Glenn

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Fire alarm for ever in the middle of the night
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Food was terrible, certainly would not recommend and would not eat there again. Great ambience but that was it which was a real shame.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ASICS OCEANIA

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I h
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025