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Canberra hotel prices follow two calendars: the festivals and the sitting calendar of Parliament. Floriade fills the spring, a run of festivals fills late summer and autumn, and weekday demand rises when Parliament is sitting. Whether you’re comparing Canberra hotel deals for a Civic base or hotel deals Canberra offers in Braddon, the lowest headline rate isn’t always the best value. Below you’ll find what moves the price, where to stay, and how IHG, Marriott Bonvoy and Accor fit in, all with free loyalty programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where to Stay in Canberra, and Which Hotel Groups Are There<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Canberra is a planned city built around Lake Burley Griffin, and its hotels spread across Civic (the city centre), Braddon, New Acton and the lakeside. Parliament House, the National Gallery, the National Library, the Australian War Memorial and Questacon are all within easy reach of the centre. The Capital Metro light rail runs along Northbourne Avenue from Gungahlin to the city centre, so a hotel on that corridor has an easy route into town. IHG has announced plans to redevelop the Crowne Plaza Canberra site into an InterContinental and a Hotel Indigo, so check what’s currently open before you book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is where IHG<\/a>, Marriott Bonvoy<\/a> and Accor<\/a> have hotels in Canberra, by area:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Area<\/th>IHG, Marriott and Accor hotels<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Civic and Northbourne Avenue<\/td>IHG:<\/strong> Crowne Plaza Canberra. Accor:<\/strong> Novotel Canberra, Mantra on Northbourne Canberra, The Sebel Canberra Civic.<\/td><\/tr>
Braddon<\/td>Marriott:<\/strong> Midnight Hotel, Autograph Collection. Accor:<\/strong> Mercure Canberra.<\/td><\/tr>
New Acton and the lake<\/td>Accor:<\/strong> Peppers Gallery Hotel Canberra, BreakFree Capital Tower Canberra.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Crowne Plaza Canberra is about a 20-minute drive from Canberra Airport, according to IHG. If you’re driving to the airport, our Canberra airport parking guide<\/a> covers your options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Canberra Hotel Prices Are Highest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Floriade<\/a>.<\/strong> Australia’s biggest celebration of spring fills Commonwealth Park with more than a million flowers in September and October, with free entry. It’s one of the busiest and most expensive times to book a Canberra hotel, so book ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parliament sitting weeks<\/a>.<\/strong> Canberra is a government town, and hotel rates rise when Parliament is sitting. On weeks when Parliament isn’t sitting you may find a more affordable room, so check the sitting calendar when you pick your dates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The late summer and autumn festival run<\/a>.<\/strong> Summernats takes over in early January, the National Multicultural Festival fills Civic in February, Enlighten lights up the national institutions in late February and early March, and the Canberra Balloon Spectacular follows in March. Winter is typically the quietest and cheapest time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Long weekends also push prices up and availability down, so book ahead for those too. Shifting your stay by a day or two can change the rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Last Minute Hotel Deals Canberra: Worth the Gamble?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hotels sometimes discount unsold rooms near the date, which keeps last-minute hunting popular. In Canberra, Floriade, the festival run and sitting weeks tighten things up, and the rooms still free tend to be the expensive ones. On quieter weeks you can compare more freely. Book a refundable rate early and rebook if it falls, after checking the cancellation terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Find a Genuine Hotel Deal in Canberra<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • Check the Parliament sitting calendar.<\/strong> Moving a stay to a non-sitting week can matter more than any discount.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Compare areas before prices.<\/strong> Civic, Braddon and New Acton are different products.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Check direct as well as through booking sites.<\/strong> Hotel groups often offer member rates and points on direct bookings, so a slightly higher headline price can work out better overall.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Use the light rail.<\/strong> A hotel on or near Northbourne Avenue has an easy route into the city centre.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Don’t set and forget.<\/strong> A refundable room can be rebooked if prices fall, so look again before you go.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\t\t
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