Ainslie Ave & Limestone Ave, Braddon ACT 2612, Australia
Hotel
•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.
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 c...
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 ...
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 theat...
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 tabl...
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. ...
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...
PROS Lovely, friendly & competent staff. Great meals in the Bistro. Comfortable beds and quiet rooms which make for a great nights sleep. Great value for money. CONS Being an old historic building it really does need major renovations, so you will notice lots of little things that catch your eye that clearly need attention.
We enjoyed our stay. The hotel feels a little tired and in need of renovating but the room was comfortable and clean. We found the king bed, while comfortable, had a noticeable dip in the middle (due to the mattress being on two bed bases put together). Check in experience wasn't awesome with the reception area being over-perfumed by some air freshener. Friendly staff. Clean bedding and towels. Great location - I recommend a walk up Mount Ainsley. Very scenic.
Where do I start. Mercure should be embarrassed to have their brand associated with this hotel. From checkin, slow with an inexperienced staff member (not supported by an experienced staff member- just standing and watching) to eating in the adjoining hotel that smelt of poo…. One of my kids could not eat….I then chose to purchase a bottle of wine from the “bottleshop” …. No prices, no help and food (for the restaurant- I presume) in the walk-in beer fridge. I purchased wine. Then get to room and the only glasses were tiny sample glasses…. Promo wine tasting glasses… had to walk back to the bar…. Room dirty, bathroom dirty. Kids had a bath. Plug mechanism did not work.. no more showers…. Tried to ring reception…. No phone number of how to call reception???? Trip to reception again. Returned back to hotel at 5.45 pm to find someone had just entered our room for cleaning. Had to request they leave as we were requiring a quick change. Very very poor
Enjoyed our stay again in a fantastic location. Apart from the facilities needing some love and care, we enjoyed the spacious room, comfy King Size bed and lovely breakfast. Very good value for this location. Would return.
We had a wonderful 3 nights here. Top location. Great facilities. Clean and well appointed rooms. Friendly and welcoming staff. Would definitely return.
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