Australian National University - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
Canberra Centre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
National Convention Centre - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
National Museum of Australia - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Parliament House - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
Getting around
Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.) - 15 min drive
Kingston Canberra Station - 11 min drive
Queanbeyan Railway Station - 20 min drive
Bungendore Station - 32 min drive
Restaurants
Molly - 9 min walk
Two Before Ten - 6 min walk
Wild Panda - 8 min walk
QT Lounge - 2 min walk
The Cupping Room - 5 min walk
About this property
QT Canberra
QT Canberra puts you a short five-minute drive from Australian National University and Parliament House. The bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can visit Capitol Bar & Grill, which serves Italian cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other features include free bike rentals and a terrace. The helpful staff and bar get good marks from fellow travellers.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, Filipino, French, Korean, Spanish, Thai, Vietnamese
At a glance
Hotel size
205 rooms
Arranged over 15 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 1.50 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
On-site self-parking (AUD 30 per night)
On-site parking is limited
Electric vehicle charging point on site
Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
Off-site parking within 328 ft (AUD 30 per day)
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
What to do
Free use of nearby fitness centre
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Segway hire/tours nearby
Working away
10 meeting rooms
Conference centre (8934 square feet of space)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Free bike hire
Facilities
1 building/tower
Terrace
Fireplace in reception
At least 80% of food locally sourced
At least 80% organic food
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
100% renewable energy
At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
No plastic soft drinks bottles
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Room amenities
Be entertained
LCD television
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Dressing gowns
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Free cot/infant bed
What to enjoy
Balcony
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
LED light bulbs
Water-efficient showers only
Guidebooks/recommendations
Restaurant dining guide
Special features
Dining
Capitol Bar & Grill – This restaurant specialises in Italian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Capitol Bar – On-site bar. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AUD 35 per person
Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of AUD 40 (subject to availability)
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 1.50 per cent
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for AUD 50.0 per day
Parking
Self-parking costs AUD 30 per night
Parking is available nearby and costs AUD 30 per day (328 ft away)
Parking height restrictions apply
Policies
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Canberra Lakeside
Canberra Rydges Lakeside
Lakeside Canberra
Lakeside Rydges
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Rydges Canberra Lakeside
Rydges Lakeside
Rydges Lakeside Canberra
Rydges Lakeside Hotel
Rydges Lakeside Hotel Canberra
QT Canberra Hotel
QT Canberra
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Canberra Rydges Lakeside Hotel
QT Canberra Hotel
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Frequently asked questions
Does QT Canberra offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, QT Canberra does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at QT Canberra?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at QT Canberra?
Yes. Self-parking costs AUD 30 per night. Parking spaces may be limited. Electric car charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at QT Canberra?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of AUD 40 (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an on-site casino at QT Canberra?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Canberra (16-min walk) is nearby.
What is there to do at QT Canberra and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Additional recreation nearby includes segway hire.
Are there restaurants at or near QT Canberra?
Yes, Capitol Bar & Grill offers Italian cuisine.
Does QT Canberra have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around QT Canberra like?
QT Canberra is in Canberra City Centre, a short 8-minute walk from Australian National University and 9 minutes' walk from Lake Burley Griffin.
QT Canberra Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
10 Nov 2024
Clean and easy
Easy check in, friendly staff, clean and close to what I was there for.
Kerri
Kerri, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
30 Oct 2024
Underwhelming
Not up to the usual QT standards. Very dates rooms
Damien
Damien, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 Oct 2024
5 star
Beautiful hotel
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 Oct 2024
Enjoyed our stay
We had a great stay. Comfortable bed and well appointed room. Breakfast was delicious 😋
Jamie
Jamie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 Oct 2024
maria
maria, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 Oct 2024
I’m
Hotel rooms are excellent and plenty of room to move. Bed and pillows amazing
Restaurant meals were excellent and great service
Staff very friendly and helpful
Patricia
Patricia, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 Oct 2024
Comfortable stay -
Patricia
Patricia, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 Oct 2024
maria
maria, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 Oct 2024
Lorena
Lorena, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
3 Oct 2024
Verified traveller
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 Sept 2024
Adnan
Adnan, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 Aug 2024
Verified traveller
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
25 Aug 2024
Would never stay here again
I wouldn't stay here ever again.
Hotel doesn't mention 1.93m clearance on the website anywhere so my car didn't fit in the underground basement.
We booked a room for 2 adults and 1 infant. No cot in the room upon arrival and had to follow it up twice with room service and received it after an hour and a half.
Room had a terrible odour in it. Pretty sure it was from the sewer services in the hotel which are all blocked.
We went to use the sink and it would take roughly 15 minutes to drain a basin puddle of roughly 15mm depth.
Room had cob webs on the windows with dead insects in it.
Got transferred to a different room only to have the same plumbing issues.
I eventually gave up even trying to ask for help because I spent majority of my stay following things or asking for basics regarding hygiene or comfort.
elie
elie, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
25 Aug 2024
Very comfortable rooms, everything is clean tidy and pleasant. Rooms have doors that open to small balconies and taking in the fresh air and views was great.
There were building works around the hotel at the time we stayed so getting in and out by foot was tedious and there was a lot of noise pollution in the area.
Good access to eateries nearby, but the in-hotel dining for us was not as good as we hoped. Great food though. We gave feedback on this so hopefully future patrons will have a better experience.
Daniel
Daniel, 2-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review
2/10 Poor
24 Aug 2024
Everything in the hotel has aged and upgrades are needed to maintain the appeal of a QT. The bed was lumpy, rooms are dirty and carpet smells.
Also, the front of the hotel is a noisy construction site for the light rail and they are building on weekends/night too. There was no forewarning about the construction before booking the hotel.
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 Aug 2024
Great hotel, staff are lovely
Emma
Emma, 3-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
22 Aug 2024
Room - 1403 - was in a bit of a sad state. No bottle opener, ventilation in bathroom was like 737 jet engine - I had to block it with a face washer - sink did not hold water at all, woeful water pressure, shower mixer handle fell off as soon as I touched it. Comfy bed, good pillows, ventilation noise eventually shut down at some point overnight.
Phil
Phil, 1-night business trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 Aug 2024
Jonathan
Jonathan, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
21 Aug 2024
after I booked the room online, I rang to see if I could get a room as high as I could. I was informed that I could get a room on the 8th floor. This was 2 weeks prior to check-in. when I arrived I was informed that my room was not available....
The room we had was dated. There was no proper ventilation in the bathroom and there was mold on the walls. the entrance to the bathroom had a slight rise which could catch out the unknowing elderly.
Darren
Darren, 2-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review
6/10 Good
18 Aug 2024
Construction site next door created a poor experience including noise 24/7. Nothing on website indicated construction impact on hotel quality. Very disappointed
Betsy
Betsy, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
18 Aug 2024
Beware Construction!!!
Beautifully designed hotel with great staff in dire need of some maintenance located on the edge of a major construction project 😳
Would stay again, but only after qualifying the state and location of our room. Friends who had breakfast in the hotel (we didn’t) were disappointed at the lack of fresh fruit etc. Staff we dealt with were all great and changed our room (issues with bathroom drainage and dysfunctional ac) without any fuss.. they are the only reason we’d go back. 😏
Helen
Helen, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 Aug 2024
Rob
Rob, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
4/10 Fair
11 Aug 2024
Nigel
Nigel, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
11 Aug 2024
Not suitable to stay
Building works outside - diggers going at 12 midnight on a Saturday night!!! They moved our rooms which was appreciated but this hotel is not visible to stay in with the building noise which is likely to be there through to 2025-2026.
Nigel
Nigel, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
11 Aug 2024
We had a very comfortable stay. The beds were good and the view from the room was lovely. The breakfast was good and included in the price. Unfortunately the room was next to the lifts which was noisy at times . Also there was major road works outside the hotel which made it a bit tricky to get in.