If you are looking for a good location, as in walking distance to most of Canberra's important sites (art and museums for us), and if a plain-Jane accommodation is right for you, this is our suggestion among several others we have used on prior visits. More

This rather dated motel is located in a pleasant part of Canberra, and close to the National Gallery, National Portrait Gallery etc. It is also within a 5 minute walk of Manuka shopping centre and associated restaurants, and adjacent to the Italian-Australian Association club, which has bistro facilities. The rooms are clean, but rather dated and cramped, and the value... More

The review entitled "Worst place I have ever stayed" says it all. The accommodation we booked was at "The Forrest Apartments". We checked in and were given directions to the "Albany Apartments", a block away. We had stayed at the Albany in 2003 and vowed then never to return. What a 'nice' surprise to see the sign "Albany Apartments" as... More

Unexpected...location. Our 2 bedroom apartment was a street back from where the Forrest Inn is actually located. The photos on the website depict sleek looking accommodation, while we were put in a 2 story red brick old school block of units that were shared by visitors and residents. On the upside, it was clean and an easy walk to Manuka... More

I think the pictures of the hotel on the website should ensure that there aren't too many suprises, you aren't booking a four seasons hotel.. the hotel is basically an old motel which has been refurbished over the past 5 or so years however I had no qualms as it was clean, the breakfast was nice (buffet..) and the service... More

I have stayed in many places in Australia and around the world, ranging from five-star hotels to hostels, and this is without doubt the worst place I have ever stayed. First of all, it’s not a hotel or inn, it’s a motel, and a poor one at that. The room was small and shabby, while the bathroom was filthy and... More

I had been to this property previously as kid growing up due to it's location and cultural reasons, although this time round I didn't realise what I was getting myself into. I arrived into Canberra by plane and picked up a car from the airport to go to the property. Upon arrival I noticed that from the outside it looked... More

When I arrived I was surprised and disappointed by my first impression as it wasn't what I was expecting from the pictures on their website. It was definitely an old style motel. We stayed 2 nights in a double motel room and it was very pleasant as it turned out - great location, great service and adequate accommodation. Just a... More

This property does not know what it is. It is not an Inn and it is not a hotel. It is a very ordinary motel built in a very utilitarian fashion surrounding concrete courtyards. Visually it is unappealing. The standard rooms are very small with the maximum walking width between objects being about 1 m. Sit on the side of... More