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7.5

1,694 reviews

Mercure Canberra

Mercure Canberra

Corner Of Ainslie & Limestone Avenue, Canberra, 2612, Australia

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Restaurant

Business center

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

Mercure Canberra

Welcome to the Mercure Canberra, a delightful 4-star hotel that perfectly marries style and comfort in the heart of Australia’s capital! Located at the Corner of Ainslie & Limestone Avenue, just a breezy 1mi from the vibrant city center, this gem is an ideal base for travelers eager to explore Canberra. With prices starting from an unbeatable $89, you’ll find affordability and luxury rolled into one during your stay!

Step inside and dive into a world of amenities designed to cater to every whim! Unwind at the on-site restaurant or sip cocktails at the bar after a fun day of sightseeing. If you’re on a work adventure, take advantage of the complimentary business center. For those who love to stay active on holiday, a fitness center awaits, and you can even perfect your swing on the nearby golf course (for an extra charge). Families will be delighted with the kid-friendly buffet, picnic area, and spacious soundproof rooms that offer serene garden views.

With a whopping 1,694 reviews, guests rave about the Mercure Canberra's inviting atmosphere and attentive service. Soak up the sun on the terrace or enjoy room service in the comfort of your lovely hotel room. Whether you're here for business or leisure, the 24-hour front desk ensures your needs are always met. Get ready for an unforgettable stay filled with laughter, adventure, and a touch of sophistication!

Now that you’ve settled in and explored our enticing range of amenities, it’s time to turn your attention to the culinary delights awaiting you at the Mercure Canberra! Make sure to visit Olims Bar & Bistro during your stay, where you can savor delicious meals crafted by talented chefs and choose from an array of drinks that will tickle your taste buds. Whether you’re sitting down for a hearty breakfast to kick-start your day or winding down with a soothing evening dinner, the atmosphere is as inviting as the food is delectable.

As the sun sets, the hotel transforms into an enchanting evening locale. Picture yourself on the terrace, a refreshing cocktail in hand, as you soak in the views with newfound friends or loved ones. And for those who prefer a cozy night in, scrumptious room service is just a phone call away! Indulge in a relaxed evening in your room while enjoying the garden views—a perfect way to recharge for another day of exploration in Australia’s capital.

After a restful night in one of our comfortable rooms, prepare to dive into the local culture and explore the attractions nearby. With the Australian War Memorial, National Gallery, and Questacon just a stone’s throw away, your adventure awaits! Whether you’re a history buff, art enthusiast, or just looking for some family fun, Canberra has something for everyone. So pack your bags, bring your sense of curiosity, and let the Mercure Canberra be your home base for unforgettable experiences!

Closest airports

Canberra International Airport

3.7mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Business center

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

Sun deck

Terrace

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Kitchenette

Garden view

Elevator

Picnic area

Garden

Bathtub

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Balcony

Free toiletries

Rooms

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Superior, 2 Twin

1 Twin Bed

300 sqft

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Includes 42-inch LCD TV, private bathroom, tea/coffee making facilities and a mini-bar.

Deluxe King Loft with Sofa Bed in Mercure Canberra

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Deluxe Loft, King, Sofa Bed

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

430 sqft

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Bathtub

Microwave

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Stay in our Deluxe King Loft with Sofa Bed, a spacious and stylish double room featuring a private bathroom, kitchenette, bathtub, and flat-screen TV. With accommodations for up to 4 adults and 3 children, this room is perfect for families or groups.

Deluxe King Loft with Sofa Bed Courtyard View in Mercure Canberra

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Deluxe Loft, King, Courtyard View, Sofa Bed

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

300 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Minibar

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Stay in our Deluxe King Loft with a stunning courtyard view, where you can relax and enjoy the privacy of your own balcony and spacious room. With enough space to accommodate 4 adults and 3 children, this room offers all the necessary amenities for a comfortable stay including a private bathroom, mini bar and flat-screen TV.

Superior King Room in Mercure Canberra

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Superior, King

1 King Size Bed

300 sqft

Private Bathroom

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Indulge in comfort and style in our luxurious Superior King Room, with its spacious 301 sqft size and plush King size bed, perfect for 2 adults and 1 child. Enjoy modern amenities such as a private bathroom, minibar, flat-screen TV, and air conditioning, making your stay truly unforgettable.

Superior Twin Room in Mercure Canberra

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Superior, 2 Single

2 Twin Beds

300 sqft

Private Bathroom

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Welcome to our Superior Twin Room! This spacious 301 sqft room is perfect for 2 adults and 1 child, with 2 comfortable twin beds. Enjoy the convenience of a private bathroom, minibar, flat-screen TV, refrigerator, and air conditioning, as well as other amenities like a hairdryer, iron, and free toiletries.

Executive King Room in Mercure Canberra

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Executive, King

1 King Size Bed

300 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Minibar

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King Room - Pet Friendly in Mercure Canberra

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Standard, King, Pets Allowed

1 King Size Bed

300 sqft

Private Bathroom

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Deluxe Loft, King, Courtyard View

1 King Size Bed

Microwave

Minibar

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Deluxe

1 King Size Bed

Free wifi

Microwave

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

x4

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x3

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Executive, King, Courtyard View

1 King Size Bed

Minibar

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Standard Queen Room in Mercure Canberra

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Standard, Queen

1 Queen Size Bed

150 sqft

Private Bathroom

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Deluxe Loft

1 King Size Bed

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Guest reviews

7.5

1,694 reviews

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Featured reviews:

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Ian

8.2

February 2024

An old hotel but has character and appears well maintained with sympathetic modernisation. Room was lovely. Receptionist was very welcoming and helpful. Good breakfast with both hot and cold buffets. Plenty of parking space. Location is ok being a 10-15 minute walk into town in one direction , and the war museum/Anzac Avenue in the other direction.

The bedroom doors are very noisy if left to close on their own - they bang shut. Unfortunately on my first night I seemed to have a lot of inconsiderate people around me doing this. Perhaps the hotel could attach some sort of tensioner to the doors so they shut slowly. The fire alarm also went off (twice!) in the early hours of the morning the same night, but I'm sure that's not a frequent occurrence. I guess I was just unlucky all round that particular night!

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Anna

10

August 2023

The location was fabulous! We were able to walk into the city centre and to markets in surrounding suburbs. The room was perfect for our needs! Secure parking was fabulous. Staff were welcoming & helpful. We really enjoyed our stay! One of the highlights for my young child was watching and counting the fish each time we walked past the tanks! We walked past them a lot! We enjoyed the courtyard and the beautiful old buildings! The rooms are renovated inside.

We were not given enough towels to begin with, but housekeeping quickly rectified that. We didn’t eat at the restaurant as it was priced outside of our budget, unfortunately.

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Drdavid

9.1

November 2023

I had originally booked our stay in Canberra at the Deco Hotel, but because they couldn't guarantee a room with a balcony I switched to the Mercure. And what a good decision that turned out to be! It was one of the first hotels to be built in Canberra. There are paintings in the hotel showing how isolated its early existence was. The rooms are on two floors surrounding a central courtyard-cum-garden. Our room was comfortable and well equipped. Breakfast was an extensive buffet with a short-order chef on hand for individual requests. We used the car park for one night ($15), but found that the fun area of Canberra (e.g., Lonsdale St) was a short walk away. I would definitely book again here if we return to Canberra!

Minor: Paying for parking ($15)

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Guidolin

8.2

October 2023

We enjoyed our stay at the Mercure. We liked the fact that the hotel was a heritage building. We loved the on-site pub. It was very good value. The hotel was about a 20-minute walk from the city centre. Overall, we would have enjoyed the location and Canberra more if we had rented a car. The tourists sites are very spread out. It would also have been nice to visit some places outside of the city.

Again, the location was a bit far from the city centre. Also, since this is a heritage hotel, it isn’t accessible. It was a bit challenging for us to bring our large suitcases to our room. Even to enter the hotel, there is a flight of about 8-10 stairs.

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Geoff

8.2

July 2023

Old heritage style hotel. Very clean and tidy. Good area. A short walk to the war memorial and a short drive into the central area. Easy to navigate to other attraction from this hotel

The view out our window onto a roof top. looked very industrial. We kept the curtain closed the whole time. Also the house keeping was very good the first time but was a half hearted attempt the second time. Done very poorly. The fact of having to pay for off street parking is very disappointing. Also the restaurant need a bit of a make over. Looks and feels more like a pub.

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Gianni

8.2

May 2023

Good facilities in good location. Pleasant staff

Not sure if the problem is with your website or the hotel. I searched for hotel with parking. Paid thinking parking was included but charged extra $15 for parking. Now whilst not a great amount in itself, it would have influenced my choice of hotel had I known the tariff did not include parking. Perhaps it needs to be clearer on your site as to whether the parking is extra or included. It appears that I assumed incorrectly that it was included, but it was not clear until the big sign at the desk announcing the parking fee. Seems like not the first time the staff have had to deal with this enquiry and they did so well enough. Still, getting surprises can taint an experience, even if the amount is small.

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Deborah

8.2

October 2023

Staff were very pleasant and helpful. Room was very clean, quiet, and serviced during my stay which was nice. Exceptional water pressure with the shower. Seemed to be well insulated - could not hear guests in neighbouring rooms. Easy walking distance to the Canberra Centre and a pleasant walk.

There are no lifts. Reception staff took my bag upstairs for me, but I carried it down on departure. Overall, well overdue for a make over. Impressions were drab and outdated.

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Denise

8.2

October 2023

The hotel had a lot of history and lovely features. The location was excellent for Canberra City Centre. The room was a good size and very clean. The bathroom quite big.

The pillows were too thin. We had to carry our cases up stairs - I think there may have been a lift - I saw one sign but I didn't find it. The tea and coffee making area was a bit squishy - it was one side of the wardrobe with a sliding door that kinda got in the way a bit.

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Michael

9.1

February 2024

The 1930s character was charming. Drinks in the " comfy chair room" were nostalgic. We were able to walk to the war memorial and into the city for dinner ( we are both in our late 60s ) The secure parking for our car and caravan was convenient ( $15 cost)

You could hear the people in the next room quite easily, not sure if that was because it was a connecting room or the fact that the hotel was built in the 1930s.

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Melissa

8.2

January 2023

We stayed in the loft room. It was cosy and family friendly. We felt at home. The courtyard was very nice. Would like to stay in a courtyard facing room with a balcony next time. Would stay here again.

Both the bins in the bathroom and kitchen had no bun liners. We were also downgraded from a courtyard facing loft room with balcony to a room facing the road, due to heavy rains causing damage to the room. As a result, we were offered free parking and breakfast instead. It would have been nice if reception had communicated to the dining room that we were entitled to breakfast because when we showed up, we were not on their list and we had to wait for them to confirm with reception. It was a little awkward.

Points of Interest Around Mercure Canberra

Attractions

Australian War Memorial

0.5mi

Mt. Ainslie

1.2mi

Lake Burley Griffin

1.5mi

National Library of Australia

1.6mi

High Court of Australia

1.7mi

Questacon: the National Science and Technology Centre

1.7mi

Australian National Botanic Gardens

1.7mi

National Museum of Australia

1.7mi

National Portrait Gallery

1.7mi

National Gallery of Australia

1.7mi

Berrima

1.8mi

Australian Parliament House

2.6mi

Australian Institute of Sport

3.1mi

National Zoo & Aquarium

4.4mi

Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex

12.6mi

Restaurants

Amenities of Mercure Canberra

Restaurant

Business center

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

Sun deck

Terrace

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Kitchenette

Garden view

Elevator

Picnic area

Garden

Bathtub

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Balcony

Free toiletries

Stay rules - Mercure Canberra

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property