Garden City Hotel, BW Signature Collection

Garden City Hotel, BW Signature Collection is a practical base in Canberra’s inner south, with an address on Jerrabomberra Avenue in Narrabundah and easy access to Manuka and Kingston. The hotel is about a five-minute drive from Manuka’s shops and restaurants, around ten minutes from Canberra’s CBD and close to the Parliamentary Triangle, making it suited to visitors who want to explore the capital without staying in the busiest part of the city. Canberra Airport and the Fyshwick business district are also within a short drive.

The property has 72 rooms, including queen rooms and suites, with features such as air-conditioning, a refrigerator, coffee and tea-making facilities, a desk, television and complimentary wireless internet. Some rooms have views towards the pool and gardens. Guests also have access to free undercover and outdoor parking, complimentary cable television and movies, daily housekeeping, room service in the evening, and a smoke-free environment. Breakfast is available for an additional charge, while children aged 12 and under can stay free in an existing bed when sharing with one paying adult.

A central courtyard gives the hotel an outdoor focus, with a lagoon-style swimming pool surrounded by gardens. There is also a complimentary exercise facility, along with conference and meeting spaces, business services, laundry facilities and a cocktail lounge. The Secret Garden Bar & Restaurant is the on-site dining option, offering breakfast every day and dinner from Monday to Thursday, excluding public holidays. The restaurant is described as serving contemporary food in a relaxed, stylish setting, giving guests the option of eating at the hotel rather than heading out after a day of sightseeing or work.

The hotel works for a range of stays: families can make use of the pool and family accommodation policy, while business travellers have meeting facilities, internet access and a location near Fyshwick. It is also a reasonable option for visitors planning cultural or political attractions, with the National Gallery of Australia, Parliament House, the National Library, the National Portrait Gallery and the High Court all listed as approximately 4.5 kilometres away. Manuka Village, Kingston Foreshore, Canberra Outlet Centre and Canberra Railway Station are nearby, and free parking makes the property convenient for guests travelling around Canberra by car. Pets are not accepted.