Mercure Canberra
Ainslie Ave & Limestone Ave, Braddon ACT 2612, Australia
Hotel
•Why you'll love Mercure Canberra
- Offers 3 flexible meeting and event spaces with hi-speed wi-fi.
- With beautiful accommodations, car parking and onsite dining venue.
- Tailored event packages.
Opening in 1927 as the Hotel Ainslie, the Mercure Canberra is steeped in history. Listed on the Register of the National Estate, the hotel plays a significant role in the development of the city itself as well as Canberra’s community identity. Centrally located in Braddon and with ample onsite above ground parking, the Mercure Canberra is the perfect base to not only experience the history of the property but to be surrounded by the best of what Canberra has to offer. With its prime location, just minutes away and within walking distance from popular attractions, shopping centres, and entertainment venues, guests can effortlessly explore everything the city has to offer, from cultural landmarks to vibrant nightlife. This exceptional hotel is the perfect choice for both leisure and business travellers alike. With a wide variety of spaces to accommodate different group sizes, the Mercure Canberra is an ideal venue for corporate events, conferences, and social gatherings.
Mercure Canberra Function Rooms
The Carlton Room
Located on the ground floor, the Carlton Room is the perfect venue for your next conference, party, dinner, exhibition or wedding reception. The room can be configured to suit your needs, in any layout from theatre, boardroom, banquet or cocktail style. The room provides natural daylight and features ensuite bathroom facilities and a bar, which can be hidden away for those important business meetings. The Carlton room can be combined with the Grosvenor room for a maximum capacity of 180 guests.
The Grosvenor Room
The Grosvenor Room is adjacent to The Carlton Room and can used to enhance that space or as a smaller space on its own. Perfect for events up to 50 people seated or 60 people cocktail style, the Grosvenor room is accessed through the main lobby of the hotel and is ideal for that early morning breakfast meeting or small wedding ceremony.
The Ainslie Room
Located on the ground floor of the hotel, The Ainslie Room features three beautiful sash windows with views towards Mount Ainslie and letting in plenty of natural daylight. Ideal for meetings for up to 15 people boardroom style or 20 theatre style, this room offers a separate alcove for catering and its’ own ensuite bathroom.
The Gardens
Wow your guests with a garden party in our peaceful and private landscaped courtyard gardens. Maybe you want an elegant garden cocktail party with drinks and canapes served by waiters or maybe you want a more casual affair with grazing tables and bar service. Whatever you have in mind we can bring it to life.
The Courtyard Terrace
Located in the enclosed gardens in the central courtyard of the hotel the terrace provides a sunny spot for a morning or afternoon tea, a dinner party under the stars, a cocktail and canape reception or even a place to bring in live music. The Terrace can seat 80 people for a sit-down dinner or 100 people for a cocktail reception. The Terrace can be combined with the Courtyard restaurant via bi-fold doors to make your event an indoor/outdoor event and greatly increase the capacity of your function.
Courtyard Restaurant
Overlooking the private gardens and with bi-fold doors connecting it to The Terrace the courtyard restaurant is the perfect space for any event. Host your guests indoors in the restaurant or if the season is right discuss with us combining both the restaurant and terrace for the ultimate indoor/outdoor event.
Price Guide
| Price Type | Price Per Person (Starting From) |
|---|---|
| Day Delegate Package (DDP) | $ 75 |
| Half Day Delegate Package (HDDP) | $ 69 |
| 2 Course Menu | $ 65 |
| 3 Course Menu | $ 80 |
| 3 Hour Canapes | $ 30 |
| 3 Hour Beverage Package | $ 40 |
Please note, that pricing may be subject to change without notice. We recommend confirming with the venue prior to booking to ensure you have the most up-to-date information.
Reviews for Mercure Canberra
Nora
This building was the OG hotel when Canberra city was first being established. There was a small book detailing the origins of the hotel in our room with interesting historical photos. Put my mind at ease as I first thought it was a repurposed hospital! Beautiful courtyard in the centre of the buildings. Plenty of secure car parking at the back of the building that can only be accessed with a code given to you when you check in, but it is pay per night, not free. Only downside was wifi was not great, the internet was faster just using our own data, which was fine as we were only there for two days. This hotel is also pet friendly! Saw a few pooches enjoying the courtyard, which was great. Reception staff were very friendly and helpful. Location is just far away enough from the city centre to not be in amongst it but all of 10-12 minute walk to the main street with restaurants, shops and supermarkets. The room we booked was very spacious and bathroom clean. Only downside with bathroom was shower glass wasn't wide enough so water would get everywhere on the bathroom floor, but this wasn't a huge deal. Overall a good stay.
John Pearson
dated building and rooms need attention. peel paint on entry to bathroom. Toilet seat that would not stay up, that I actually adjusted and fixed. just the small thongs that could be easily addressed would make stays more comfortable. The hotel has great character, but is perhaps going to lose the character and it be seen as shabby and dated. I'd love to come back here and see the improvements have brought the Mercure up to standard, whilst it retains its unique characteristics. Generally staff were efficient, without being over friendly.
Guy Yeomans
Happy with everything except aircon which was not powerful enough to keep room comfortable for sleep at night. Also a bit noisy. Pleased you are providing work opportunities for young adults with special needs. Excellent breakfast; comfortable beds; quiet overall (except for a/c) which helps with good night's sleep. No pool which is surprising for a big premium hotel
Peter O'Hehir
Hotel is dated and tired but very clean and comfortable. It’s very good value as a more modern hotel would cost much more. We had lunch at the bistro and the chicken burgers were very average, dry chicken and borderline stale bread (this was why I didn’t give 5 stars ) Breakfast buffet however was outstanding, crispy hash browns (normally soggy and inedible at other buffets) , perfectly cooked Smokey bacon and tasty sausages. It is just over 1km from the city centre but that meant we found free parking on the street near the hotel. Would definitely stay again (would just avoid the bistro ).
Gina Lynch
We loved staying at this hotel! It was in a great location and there was a pub with a bistro in the grounds. Staff were very friendly and helpful. We had a king room which was very spacious. The hotel is nearly 100 years old but had all modern amenities while keeping the heritage look. We will be back!
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