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Griffin Hotel

15 Tench St., Canberra 2604, Australia
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Ranked #25 of 34 hotels in Canberra
2.5 of 5 stars 45 Reviews
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mngrvmck
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012

Dodgy internet booking site resulted in two rooms being booked when only one was required. Notified hotel as soon as realized the error (4 weeks in advance). Staff totally unhelpful and refusing to refund room charge. Very, very, ordinary! More

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Philip T
Melbourne, Australia
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9 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012

Not the best value, they are serviced appartments rather than a Hotel so dont look for to many amenities, in a good possition for resturants and museums, parliment house ETC plenty of parking underneath handy to the lake would stay again. Room Stunk of Smoke More

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zizzle14
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23 reviews
11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011
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The hotel appears to be clean and modern serviced apartments. My apartment was large, full kitchen. lounge with balcony overlooking the internal aspect. For the business traveller, older traveller and any one with physical limitations there are a number of drawbacks, as follows. The internet is wired only and the desk is tiny and thin, up against a wall. Internet... More

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NZTripperBrisbane
Brisbane
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 November 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Lovely surrounds, big rooms - very comfortable - and that's where the good stuff ends. I booked for 2 nights. I could write a book about my poor experience however in summary: no bag drop off; no concierge (take it too your room yourself); problems with checking in; NO LIFT and my room was on the 3rd floor; for return... More

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sharon l
australia
1 review
1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Booked for one night, very unfriendly staff on desk. Could not open the balcony door, so hot and wanted to sit on the balcony, lovely chairs and little table but had to go to staff and request they open the door. Did not bother as they had to come up and open with a special key!!! said for security reasons.... More

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Chezmay
Livermore
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6 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2011

The Griffin is not really a hotel but a complex of serviced apartments. My room had two bedrooms, a full kitchen, a living room, and a bathroom. This was great for my one-week stay, and it was nice to get groceries across the street and fix my own breakfasts. (The fridge was full size, but more than half filled with... More

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Oziemuncher
Jakarta, Indonesia
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21 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 November 2011

Just the best spot so close not only to " Vascos" but all the other or most of the better Restaurants in Canverra. Price OK - my room a little dark but clean and roomy. No ensuite but having stayed at most other places this is very good. More

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ArizonaWoman
Tucson, Arizona
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4 reviews
3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 September 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Pros: Very handy location directly across the street from grocery store, pharmacy, great restaurants, bakery, etc. for those staying extended days/weeks. Very nice and helpful front desk staff. The initial unit I stayed in was lovely and worth the price. Also within walking distance to the lake, church and Sunday markets at the glass factory area. Cons: The units vary... More

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CabraViejo
Navy Overseas
Contributor
12 reviews
6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 August 2011

Stayed here for a couple weeks. The location is very convenient. There is a park a couple of blocks away that gives acces to great running routes around the lake. There is a grocery store and many restaurants right across the street. A city bus stop across the street gives easy access to anywhere in Canberra without driving. The apartments... More

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Tineke H
Melbourne, Australia
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3 reviews
1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 August 2011
1
person found this review helpful

This hotel is in a great location BUT the bed was extremely uncomfortable. We both found it really saggy. We even put the mattress on the floor on the second night. On checking out, we told the receptionist and were told "all the beds are the same". This hotel is NOT worth the money at all. Save your money and... More

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