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Forrest Hotel and Apartments

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Overview of Forrest Hotel and Apartments

Forrest Hotel and Apartments

3.5 out of 5

3.9/5 Good

Guests rated this property 4.2/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Cleaned with disinfectant
  • Hand sanitiser provided
  • Social distancing

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationManuka Shopping Centre9 min walk
  • Popular LocationManuka Oval12 min walk
  • Popular LocationParliament House20 min walk
  • AirportCanberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.)17 min drive

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About this area

Canberra

Located in Canberra's Capital Hill neighbourhood, Forrest Hotel and Apartments is in the city centre and near the airport. National Gallery of Australia and National Museum of Australia are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Old Parliament House and Australian War Memorial. Enjoy an event or a match at Canberra Stadium, and consider making time for National Zoo and Aquarium—a top attraction that's not to be missed. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours. Guests appreciate the motel's quiet location.
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Popular Location

What's nearby

  • Manuka Shopping Centre - 9 min walk
  • Manuka Oval - 12 min walk
  • National Archives of Australia - 20 min walk
  • Parliament House - 20 min walk
  • Old Parliament House - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Kingston Canberra Station - 3 min drive
  • Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sherwood Restaurant — 1 min walk
  • Buvette Bistro & Wine Bar - 8 min walk
  • Bellucis - 8 min walk
  • Maple+Clove - 8 min walk
  • Kopi Tiam - 8 min walk

About this property

Forrest Hotel and Apartments

3.5-star Canberra motel in Capital Hill, near Parliament House
A restaurant, a bar/lounge and a conference centre are available at this smoke-free motel. Self parking is free. Other amenities include conference space, laundry facilities and a computer station. All 114 rooms provide conveniences such as sitting areas and coffee makers, plus in-room free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Room service, rainfall showerheads and hairdryers are among the other amenities available to guests.
Forrest Hotel and Apartments offers 114 forms of accommodation which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. 30-inch Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter

Social distancing

Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Hand sanitiser provided
Individually wrapped food options available for breakfast and dinner
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Access to nearby health club
  • Access to nearby indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • No lifts

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Languages spoken

  • English

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (915 square feet of space)
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 20 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 20 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at the time of service, check-in or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 20 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 20 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian star ratings agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Forrest Hotel & Apartments
Forrest Hotel Apartments
Forrest And Apartments Forrest
Forrest Hotel and Apartments Motel
Forrest Hotel and Apartments Forrest
Forrest Hotel and Apartments Motel Forrest

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3.9
Good
Rating 5 - Excellent. 244 out of 958 reviews
5 - Excellent 25%
Rating 4 - Good. 455 out of 958 reviews
4 - Good 47%
Rating 3 - Okay. 181 out of 958 reviews
3 - Okay 19%
Rating 2 - Poor. 53 out of 958 reviews
2 - Poor 6%
Rating 1 - Terrible. 25 out of 958 reviews
1 - Terrible 3%

4.2/5

Cleanliness

4.2/5

Staff & service

3.9/5

Amenities

3.7/5

Property conditions & facilities
Write a review

4/5 Good

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
generally good room. Great location for canberra.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

5/5 Excellent

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Oraganised and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

4/5 Good

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Apartment is comfortable. Stairwell could use a refurbish.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

4/5 Good

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It is a great place to stay, central to the city but really affordable. Great for breaks on a tight budget. Walking distance to Manuka shopping precinct.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

3/5 Okay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
It is just OK but the suburbs around are nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2021