East Hotel Canberra
Kingston ACT 2604, Australia
Hotel
•Why you'll love East Hotel Canberra
- Features 7 conference & meeting rooms that can accommodate from 6 up to 100 guests.
- Serves Italian dishes with impressive quality and variety to suit all palates.
- Free parking & WiFi.
In 2012 when East Hotel Canberra opened its doors, Dion & Dan Bisa and their team had a vision. They wanted to offer visitors to Canberra a new, different and unexpected experience that blew away preconceptions and redefined hospitality in the nation’s capital. A now vibrant, emergent locale, the friendly team loves that visitors walk into the lobby of the hotel and are instantly engaged, curious and surprised. Whether staying a few nights, having a cocktail, planning a business meeting or simply enjoying dinner with friends. Since opening its doors, EAST has grown up and become a destination for both visitors to Canberra and local Canberrans alike. With its stylish atmosphere, convenient location, ample space and excellent amenities, East Hotel Canberra stands out as an ideal choice for both leisure and business travellers. Whether you're planning a weekend getaway, a corporate retreat, or a social gathering, this hotel has something special to offer everyone. It's the perfect blend of comfort, style, and functionality. It's an excellent choice for making lasting memories.
East Hotel Canberra Function Rooms
Crema Room
Our newest and largest meeting room is the cream on top! The Crema room is filled with natural light and has a complete luxe feel, fitted out with state of the art audio visual and furnishings. This room is perfect for an executive meeting ...
Daily Chronicle Room
The Daily Chronicle room is all about keeping up with the latest headlines. This room has versatility and flexibility, able to morph from a room to accommodate 40-80 guests theatre-style or a group workshop for 50. The space can be partitio...
Boxcar Room
East hotel features two generously appointed boardrooms on levels 1 & 2. Meet the Aviator and Boxcar rooms! They are special indeed. Floating glass boxes over our vibrant lobby, with views right onto our 10-meter high projected wall art. Be...
Aviator Room
East hotel features two generously appointed boardrooms on levels 1 & 2. Meet the Aviator and Boxcar rooms! They are special indeed. Floating glass boxes over our vibrant lobby, with views right onto our 10-meter high projected wall art. Be...
HQ Room
In true EAST style, our HQ Room located on Level 4, is your one-stop creative brainstorming shop. Fostering ideas and individuality, our stay-all-day HQ features a boardroom table for 18 and a foosball table for a bit of fun between strate...
The Gallery Room
The Gallery is a beautiful, tranquil space that has local exhibitions from The Grainger Gallery on show for you to enjoy. This room is perfect for a serious boardroom meeting or a not so serious dinner party or long lunch for up to 18 peop...
Il Camino
Il Camino is the latest edition to Agostinis. Il Camino can be hired exclusively or partially. Start your evening with pre-dinner cocktails, stay for an indulgent meal, and finish with a post-dinner digestivo. Features include: Luxe furnis...
Joe's Bar
Joe’s is a small bar that celebrates the big things in life — fine produce, fine wine, and family ties. A curious and nocturnal meeting place, Joe’s invites you to enjoy a curated wine list, timeless cocktails, and contemporary Italian far...
Reviews for East Hotel Canberra
Shadow Zarzour
I don’t usually write reviews, but this hotel truly deserves one. I travel to Canberra around four times a year and have stayed at many different hotels, but East Hotel is a clear standout. Everything about it is exceptional — the location is ideal, the rooms are spotless, and the restaurant serves delicious, authentic Italian food. What really makes the difference, though, is the staff — they’re all genuinely friendly, professional, and always willing to help. I honestly can’t fault this hotel. East Hotel has become my top choice whenever I’m in Canberra
Brad Jeisman
This was my first stay at East Hotel, and while I’m unsure I’d stay here again, I would definitely return for the restaurant and bar alone. The food was a real standout — the pizzas were exceptional and hard to go past, and the bar had a great selection of drinks. It’s a fantastic spot to meet up with colleagues in a relaxed and vibrant setting. Unfortunately, the hotel experience didn’t quite match the quality of the dining. While the customer service was friendly, the room itself was a letdown. It felt consistently cold and never quite warmed up, which made it uncomfortable during a winter stay. Similarly, the water temperature only ever reached lukewarm — both morning and night. For business travellers, the lighting and desk setup weren’t ideal for extended work sessions, especially compared to other accommodation options in Canberra. On the plus side, the room was spacious and comfortable overall. I wouldn’t recommend East Hotel for winter stays, but I’d consider it again in warmer months — especially if dining is part of the plan.
Rick Atkins
Great rooms. Seamless service. Smiling, knowledgeable staff. Top notch food and drinks. Central location. If you travel to Canberra, stay here. 3 of the best eating/drinking venues in Canberra are on sites. Joes bar and Cafe where you will be served by Lucas and team. A man who knows his cocktails. I asked for an Old fashioned and got the best version I have had anywhere. Dinner the Korean/Japanese fusion restaurant the night before was unforgettable. Order sashimi and Japanese beer. Fabulous. Concierge staff were attentive and friendly. Coming back soon.
Joanna R
Disappointing stay for a 4-star hotel. While East Hotel was clean overall and conveniently located with good dining options nearby, the bathroom in my room really let the experience down. There was visible mould along the shower edges and sink sealant, and the shower head leaked when turned on, causing water to spray unevenly. The shower leaked water out into the main bathroom area, and the towels were frayed, not what you’d expect from a 4-star property. The pillows were soft and lumpy, making for an uncomfortable sleep, and there didn’t seem to be a kettle anywhere in the room: quite unusual for a hotel of this standard. Small details also missed the mark: amenities like facial pads and earbuds weren’t restocked during my three-night stay, and one small packet (two pads and three cotton buds) just isn’t enough. My colleague’s room also had a persistent stale, drain-like odour, which made it unpleasant to be in. Staff were polite and check-in was easy, but overall, the hotel feels like it’s resting on its reputation rather than maintaining true 4-star standards.
Kristy Arntz
It took three attempts to get us into the appropriate room. First room was the wrong room Second smelt like human feaces Third had the wrong bed and was filthy, dusty and the carpet was awful. The bathroom had mould. I coughed all night from the dust. There was no care that we were moved three times. There was toothpaste marks in the bathroom and it smelt too. Do not stay here it was filthy.
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