Brassey Hotel

Hotels
8.6 (2483 reviews)
Belmore Gardens, Barton , Canberra , au

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Good value
Cons:
No elevator
Limited amenities
Noise issues
Parking difficulties

Categories

Cleanliness
8.51
Clean and tidy in most reviews, but some issues with room maintenance noted.
Service
9.28
Friendly staff and good service mentioned multiple times.
Location
9.12
Great location near civic and shops, consistently highlighted.
Room Quality
8.77
Rooms described as comfortable and spacious, but minor issues noted.
Amenities
7.8
Lack of lifts and some amenities missing, but complimentary items available.
Value for Money
8.86
Exceptional value for the price based on several reviews.
Food and Beverage
7.81
Limited breakfast options mentioned; some guests felt it's missing.
Overall Experience
8.68
Mixed sentiments; generally good but with notable issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 00:20

Property Description

Manicured Gardens and Old World Charm
Nestled on 2.5 acres of lush gardens, the 1920s-style Brassey of Canberra exudes old-world charm, offering a serene retreat just moments away from the bustling Parliament of Australia and Capital Circle.

Convenient Access to Local Attractions
Located in the prestigious Barton suburb, guests have easy access to Canberra's top attractions, with Lake Burley Griffin, National Gallery of Australia, National Library, and Old Parliament House all within walking distance.

Comfortable Rooms and Dining Options
Each room at Brassey Hotel features essential amenities like a desk, refrigerator, and tea/coffee facilities, ensuring a comfortable stay. Guests can also explore various dining options nearby, ranging from Japanese cuisine to fine dining restaurants.

Book now to experience a blend of historic elegance and modern comfort at Brassey of Canberra!

Important information:

Please note that there is a 1.5% charge when you pay with a credit card.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People 6 years old and over stay for AUD 40 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 2483 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.51
Service: 9.28
Location: 9.12
Room Quality: 8.77
Amenities: 7.8
Value for Money: 8.86
Food and Beverage: 7.81
Overall Experience: 8.68
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Jenny • couple • au
9
Pros:

Helpful staff, restaurant nearby, comfortable rooms.

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Russell • couple • au
9
Lack of secure parking was the only downfall, everything else was great
Pros:

Close to our event, clean & tidy, good price

Cons:

Parking

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • solo_traveller • au
6
Expensive for what is provided.
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

Outdated styling

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Janine • couple • au
9
2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Anna • couple • au
9
Pros:

Comfortable hotel in a good location with on site free parking. Spacious rooms and a nice outlook onto greenery. Good base for a weekend visit to Canberra.

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • couple • au
6
Great Location easy walk to lots of venues
Pros:

Location and staff were great, We liked the coffee and snack room bed was very comfy bathroom was not great

Cons:

The bathroom was not very clean it smelled of urine the central drain had buildup of unknown dirt. The blinds were thick with dust and the windows had mold all around the frames

2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Ruth • couple • au
8
Lovely short stay in Canberra
Pros:

Friendly reception, thanks Aidan.
Great 'quiet ish' location, period charm.
Ground floor accommodation.
Close free car parking.
Access to micro wave and 'supplies' !
Walking distance to excellent food at Ostani!

Cons:

Noisy plumbing and sounds from next room...(old world charm😃)
Heavily over perfumed smell in reception and corridors, thankfully not in the room.
No separate place for recycling in room.

2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • au
8
Pros:

Great central location & spacious rooms

Cons:

Water pipe noise when other guests used the bathroom showers.

2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Seann • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Room was spacious and clean. Bed was comfy. The hotel had a well equipped gym as a part of it. In a good central location.

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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toni • family_with_children • au
9
2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Christine • family_with_children • au
8
Coming back for the coffee
Pros:

- free coffee machine coffee is excellent and the no room service credit got me some free banana bread too
- nice outdoors area, plenty of balcony and seating around hotel to enjoy
- room is bigger and better furnished than in the photos although I think that maybe each room is a bit different. My one had a bonus side room
- ample parking
- room insulation is great and also air con
- bed, bathroom is clean enough and comfortable enough.
- one receptionist, a man from Nepal i think his name was bindaya or something, was exceptionally nice and friendly. The others kept changing and were ok

Cons:

- stairs may bother some people but I expected it
- housekeeping missed cleaning the inside of the sink
- the style is a bit old which i found quaint but in the bathroom, some black marks on the bathtub (i think are left from age) which maybe means the bathtub should be replaced. Still worked fine though and it was clean...
- some of the nice photos like the fountain is for the spa i think not the main guests so just to be aware. I didnt know how to get there

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Stuart Bell • couple • au
8
We liked it.
Pros:

Comfortable room. Easy walk to Dickson for meals.

Cons:

Guaranteed parking space. would be nice

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • solo_traveller • au
7
Great for two nights rest and to view bit of Canberra
Pros:

Bed very comfortable

Cons:

No bar or restaurant.

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Andre • couple • au
9
Pros:

Beautiful room and gardens. Friendly service and nice location.

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Tomáš • extended_group • cz
10
2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Cindy • family_with_children • au
9
Pros:

The location was great

Cons:

It doesn't have a big car park

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Damien • couple • au
9
2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • family_with_children • au
10
Pros:

Beautiful small hotel. Lovely staff, comfy beds

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Peter • solo_traveller • au
9
Enjoyable experience
Pros:

Location and age

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Allan • extended_group • au
9
2026-03-13 • via Nuitee