From the advertising you would think the realm is a combination of the Mandarin Oriental in Hong Kong and George V in Paris. The reality is pretty depressing. This is an apartment style hotel masquerading as something upmarket. The rooms are good but it stops there. Every football team, convention group,. Religious group, nonreligious group in the world must stay... More

I really love this place! The service was fabulous. We held an event at the National Ballroom, the food was great, this place certainly has an extremely high standard of service for events. Our stay in the Terrace suite was fantastic - the room was spacious and modern with a luxurious bathroom and great amenities. Although the hotel can be... More

I just spent two days in Canberra with my wife staying at the Realm. I've stayed before and have never been disappointed. Our room was spacious, the venue is close to all the important galleries and the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff was impeccable. Breakfast was not super luxurious like some hotels but was more than adequate. The expresso... More

We had 4 days here while competing in the Australian Masters Rowing. It was a great place having a kitchenette and lounge/dining area as we could make our own breakfast and lunches. My husband loved the Apple system. Also the fact that it was 15 mins walking from Manuka meant we had access to many restaurants.

The location of this hotel is absolutely perfect. We walked to Manuka for dinner, the RUC for a bit of footy and a beer, to Parliament House for a visit to the centre of Australian democracy. We were greeted by the most FANTASTIC concierge - Chris - he was soooo helpful and took such pride in the role he was... More

Had a 2 night stay for business but wished could have stayed longer. Room was well appointed - loved the in-room Nespresso. Staff friendly and service focused. Only frustration was when ordering an afternoon coffee in the bar with business associates there is no table service. Even though only 2 other people in the area. In saying that looking forward... More

Its a great place to stay in Canberra - near Parliament house. Its a modern building, with all the facilities you'd expect for a decent modern hotel. Canberra has historically had a bit of a shortage of this standard of accommodation and this place amply fills that gap. I've stayed here a few times now. We stayed in a two... More

The place is just plain noisy,you are overcome by machinery noise in the cafe in the park whilst eating the cardboard or bread - (someone had misinterpreted healthy to mean foul bland or dry and plain horrible sorry deek stick to running) The bar is more akin to a nightclub so the noise filteres through the building, there is a... More

I've been travelling back and forth to Canberra for years. It was a bonus when this hotel was built. Great location, huge room sizes and well planned. I have stayed here dozens of times as it is right next door to my office. The design is inoffensive and utilitarian. Canberra much? Where the hotel comes completely unstuck is the human... More