Novotel Canberra is a well-regarded hotel that has received numerous reviews from guests. The hotel's central location, quality of service, and range of amenities make it a popular choice for travelers. However, like any establishment, it has its strengths and weaknesses as noted by past guests.
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88 out of 100
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Novotel Canberra
6.8
(4,473 ratings)
Canberra, Australia -
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280 m Australian National University
280 m Canberra Centre
910 m National Convention Centre
Hotel Overview
Hotel highlights
Location
Fitness
Pool
- Central Location: Guests love the hotel’s prime location, which makes it easy to explore the city.
- Comfortable Rooms: Many appreciate the comfort and cleanliness of the rooms.
- Friendly Staff: The hotel’s staff are often praised for their friendliness and helpfulness.
- Quality Amenities: Visitors enjoy access to high-quality amenities during their stay.
- Good Food Options: The on-site dining options are highlighted for their variety and quality.
Area for improvement
Parking
Bathroom
Amenities
- Parking Issues: Limited parking space causes inconvenience for guests with vehicles.
- Pricey: Some find the hotel rates to be on the higher side compared to other options.
- WiFi Connectivity: Complaints about Wi-Fi connectivity being unreliable in some areas of the hotel.
- Noise Levels: The central location sometimes means higher noise levels, particularly for rooms facing the street.
- Room Maintenance: A few guests have reported issues with room maintenance and cleanliness.
Amenities
Extra beds/cribs
Pool
Breakfast available
Hot Tub
Parking available
Restaurant
Bar
Room service
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6.8RateScore
Total 4,473 Reviews
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Blended Web Rating
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7.2
booking
3,496 Reviews
6.7 / 10
expedia
977 Reviews
7.2 / 10
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Location was mentioned 396 times
7% Negative84% Positive
Reviews based on Location
Emily Lai6 months ago
3/5
The carpet is smelly and old. Not enough parking spaces. we can’t find the parking when we come back to hotel late . We paid for breakfast for 3 days. Every day is nearly the same dishes. The swim pool is nice and clean. The kids are love it The hotel in good location. It is easy go everywhere.
Hui L. G.6 months ago
This was our first time staying here and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Things we felt made a difference for our trip was the roller window blinds that blocked out all the light for a good night's sleep, the do not disturb button that allowed us to have the room tidied at a time that suited us, and the excellent, friendly guest services that were very attentive and quick to respond. We found everything was in place which made our stay easy and stress-free.
Hotel Quality
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General Info
Total number of rooms 286
Number of floors 7
Number of buildings/towers 1
WiFi Quality
Download, Mbps
Upload, Mbps
Ping, ms
Idle
19Download
103Upload
53Wifi Speed Is Good For
web browsing
HD online movies
group video calls
online streaming
4K online movies
online gaming
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Daytime safety
81 out of 100
Very Safe
Nighttime safety
60 out of 100
Risky
Canberra safety index
88
Overall Safety Index
Very Safe
An average rating of the six safety categories
88 out of 100
Women safety
Safe
Likelihood of inappropriate behavior against women.
80
Physical safety
Very Safe
Likelihood of injury due to harmful intent.
98
Property safety
Safe
Likelihood of theft.
61
Political safety
Very Safe
Potential for infringement of political rights or political unrest.
90
LGBTQ safety
Very Safe
Likelihood of harm or discrimination against LGBTQ persons or groups and level of caution required at location.
96
Medical safety
Very Safe
Likelihood of illness or disease, assessment of water and air quality, and access to reliable medical care.
100
28
Overall Crime index
Low
An average rating of the crime categories
28 out of 100
Property crime severity
Low
37
Mugging or robbery 20/100
Car theft 21/100
Car break-ins 30/100
Home break-ins 27/100
Violent crime severity
Low
22
Physical attacks 23/100
Racism or religion motivated attacks 19/100
Other crime severity
Low
24
Insult or harassment in public 33/100
Corruption or bribery 23/100
Drug problem 42/100
Prices Around Property
Average Daily Costs Per Person
Bottle of water 1.5L
$0.9 - $2.7
Coffee
$2.7 - $4.5
Beer 0.5L
$2.4 - $7.3
Meal, inexpensive restaurant
$12.1 - $36.2
Public transport, one-way ticket
$1.9 - $3
Taxi 1km (normal tariff)
$1.5 - $1.8
Meal for 2 people, mid-range restaurant, three-course
$60.3 - $150.7
Bottle of mid-range wine
$9 - $18.1
McMeal at McDonalds
$9 - $9.6
Coke/Pepsi 0.33L
$2.1 - $3.2
Public transport, monthly pass
$77.2 - $120.6
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1 - $1.5
Mobile phone monthly plan
$18.1 - $41.6
Fitness club, monthly fee
$36.2 - $83.8
Weather In Canberra
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Air Quality
Good
PM2.57
PM1010
21
Air quality is acceptable and pollution poses no health risk. Enjoy outdoor activities as normal.
Drinkable Water Quality
Poor
Water quality is very low. Consider alternative water drinking options.
Traffic around property
Moderate
Traffic is moving at a steady pace, smooth driving without significant delays.
House Rules
Check in after 14:00
Check out until 11:00
Children welcome
No pets, service animals welcome