Canberra Rex Hotel

The Canberra Rex Hotel is a place to stay, meet, eat and drink in Civic, Canberra, with the hotel describing its setting as the heart of Braddon. Accommodation includes suites and rooms, while an indoor heated pool, gymnasium and 24-hour reception add practical comforts for overnight guests. In-room dining is available in the evenings, offering a private option for travellers, quiet meals or informal meetings.

Food and drink are spread across several distinct spaces. The Howling Moon occupies level six and is presented as Canberra’s first rooftop bar, with panoramic city views, cocktails, contemporary takes on bar snacks and a setting suited to sunset drinks, dinner, dancing and special events. It welcomes walk-ins and bookings from 4pm until late, Monday to Sunday, according to the website. Swan & King is the more intimate cocktail lounge, offering classic and custom cocktails, local wines, spirits and snacks in a setting designed for conversation and celebrations.

For a more straightforward meal, Rex Brasserie serves breakfast for hotel guests and locals, with weekday and weekend service times listed on the venue’s website. Lumi Café is also part of the hotel’s food and drink offering, although the supplied information gives little detail about its menu. Guests can also order seasonal in-room dining from 5pm to 10pm daily. Together, the venues make the Rex suitable for a solo traveller wanting to stay in, a couple looking for rooftop drinks or a group planning a more social evening.

The hotel also has a substantial events operation, with 900 square metres of ground-floor event space across seven meeting rooms and two ballrooms. The spaces can be configured for conferences, meetings, weddings, birthdays and other gatherings, with capacity for groups from five to 600. Professional audiovisual support and custom catering packages are available, while The Howling Moon and Swan & King can be hired exclusively for selected private events. That combination of accommodation, dining, nightlife and flexible event space makes the Canberra Rex a practical base for visitors, local celebrations and business functions.