Hotel Realm

5.0 star property
Art Deco Canberra hotel in Barton with a full-service spa

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Bar (on property)
Lobby
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; French cuisine
Meeting facility
XThe Lower House Suite

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
The price is €116
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb

Room options

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Realm Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
  • 101 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Two Bedroom Atrium Residence

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 112 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 2 King Beds

Realm One Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
  • 61 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Realm Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Lower House Penthouse

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Realm Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Two Bedroom Residence

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Upper House Penthouse

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
18 National Circuit, Barton, ACT, 2600

What's nearby

  • Manuka Oval - 12 min walk
  • Lake Burley Griffin - 18 min walk
  • National Gallery of Australia - 19 min walk
  • Parliament House - 20 min walk
  • Questacon - 2 min drive

Getting around

  • Kingston Canberra Station - 6 min drive
  • Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Penny University - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Queen's Terrace Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Caribou Kingston - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Little Bird - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ostani - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Realm

Luxury hotel near Australian National University
At Hotel Realm, you can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. Treat yourself to a body treatment, a facial or a manicure/pedicure at the on-site spa. The on-site French cuisine restaurant, Louis Dining, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to a hair salon and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices).
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and valet parking (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out and 15 meeting rooms
  • Concierge services, smoke-free property and a porter/bellboy
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 163 rooms have comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as iPads and pillow menus. Guest reviews highly rate the size rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters and LED light bulbs
  • Designer toiletries and hairdryers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and cable channels

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site (AUD 20 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking on site (AUD 40 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Extended parking on site (AUD 20 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; AUD 35 to 35 for adults and AUD 15 to 35 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Chairman & Yip
  • Louis Dining
  • Maple + Clove Wholefoods
  • Ostani Bar

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 15 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (7,427 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Mud bath
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels
  • IPad

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges AUD 1.5 for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Travel history and/or health declaration. Customers may be requested by the property to provide documentation of recent travel history (such as showing passport immigration stamps) and/or complete a health declaration.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 45.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 35 to 35 for adults and AUD 15 to 35 for children
  • Self-parking fee: AUD 20 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: AUD 40 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Extended parking fee: AUD 20 per night
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 45.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of AUD 1.5

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club or fitness facility, while guests under 16 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool, health club and fitness facility with adult supervision
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 16 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian star ratings agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Hotel Realm Barton
Realm Barton
Hotel Realm Hotel
Hotel Realm Barton
Hotel Realm Hotel Barton

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Realm have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Realm?

As of 31 Jan 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Realm on 16 Feb 2025 start from €115.81, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Hotel Realm pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Hotel Realm?

Self-parking is available for AUD 20 per night. Valet parking is available for AUD 40 per day. Extended parking is available for AUD 20 per night.

What time is check-in at Hotel Realm?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Realm?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Hotel Realm located?

Located in Barton, this luxury hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Greek Orthodox Church of St Nicholas and Parliament House. Manuka Oval and Manuka Shopping Centre are also within 15 minutes. Kingston Canberra Station is 24 minutes by foot.

Hotel Realm Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 627 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 237 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1003 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment I arrived, the service was impeccable, with friendly and professional staff ensuring a seamless check-in experience. The rooms are spacious, modern, and well-appointed. The attention to detail in cleanliness and comfort was outstanding, making for a truly relaxing stay. One of the highlights of my visit was the hotel’s facilities. The on-site restaurants offer a fantastic dining experience, with delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karuna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christos

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family loved staying at this property. Couldn’t fault them at all. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

DIANA

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Annalise

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Kellie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really disappointed that the bad reviews were all true. The room was large which was great; but not overly clean - spiderwebs, Bobby pins from past guests in carpet, marks and scuffs on all walls and all the furniture was dinted and in need of some basic maintenance. Bathroom flooded after every shower as the door didn’t close properly. Housekeeping seem disorganised - I never saw a hallway without a pile of dirty linens waiting to be removed in the entire two days, when our room was made up we were left with no towels at all and our rollaway bed took a good 3 hours and multiple calls to appear. We also had a staff member enter our room without knocking - he clearly thought the room was empty as quickly shut the door and then knocked but we were pretty shocked that knocking isn’t basic protocol for staff when entering a room. I think the biggest issue is realm position themselves as a five star hotel, which therefore leads to some expectations that they just do not deliver on. Never found the QR code for the mini bar or room service so can’t comment on those. I did give feedback to reception on checking out and I cannot fault the staff members response he wrote it down, promised follow up and comped our parking and I felt like he acknowledged our issues very well. The public areas of the hotel are lovely, but the rooms need a good deep clean and repair, and unless the service and offering can be lifted the hotel should only be positioning themselves as a 3.5 star hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Brookelyn

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer service was non existent. There was poo on the toilet upon arrival so we had to clean it. I was also woken at night with the sound of someone throwing up constantly it was awful. There was also a glitch and we couldn’t order room service easily. Housekeeping didn’t refresh our room until I called at 4pm and they did it (I’d put the make up my room light on). Pool was small and crowded and as the room service staff were so understaffed I doubted their ability to clean the pool if they are too overwhelmed to clean the rooms. I was promised some butter that would be sent to my room but it never arrived then I called again they told me they’d follow it up, never arrived and they never answered the phone again and I certainly tried many times and at different hours of the day. Just so very disappointed that we couldn’t even spend the second night we’d paid for. We just left as we couldn’t get out of there quickly enough. It’s gone downhill since it first opened years ago. We won’t be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Wonderful staff who looked after us
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma, Meadowbank

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

john

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Steve

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the Realm room - 2 adults and one child, this room is not designed for more than 2 adults and this is clearly stated on the Realm website in the room description- unless the child is very young. Expedia needs to review this as we could not get a roll away bed for the room as the front desk staff said it would not fit. We utilise Expedia as we usually make bookings on the fly as I am away from home a lot and stay at the realm on a regular basis. The realm is a fantastic hotel but unfortunately the realm room is not adequate for 2 adults and a 10 year old child. Expedia please review this as this is not a review against the Realm Hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

TIANYU

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great motel with high class facilities

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Joyce

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for our family of 5!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Petrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and we really enjoyed the health club ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Catherine

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

henry

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely check in. Will definitely stay there again. Huge room and comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024