FORREST HOTEL & APARTMENTS, Canberra – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Apartments
Forrest Hotel & Apartments offers 75 rooms and 40 serviced apartments, all non-smoking. Options include Standard Queen and Twin Rooms with reverse-cycle air conditioning, tea/coffee facilities, and free Wi-Fi (10GB daily). Executive One and Two-Bedroom Apartments feature full kitchens, laundry facilities, and weekly servicing. Superior Two-Bedroom Apartments include king beds, smart TVs, and private courtyards. Complimentary parking is available on-site.
Dining at Sherwood
Sherwood Restaurant serves seasonal dishes in a quiet indoor dining area or on the undercover deck overlooking parklands. Room service is available Monday to Friday (5-8 PM). Breakfast packs can be purchased at reception. Manuka Village, a 5-minute walk away, has over 20 cafes and restaurants, including Manuka Steakhouse and Belluci's.
Leisure & Activities
Guests can use the landscaped courtyard and undercover BBQ area. Half-price tennis court hire is available at Forrest Tennis Club next door, with complimentary racquet and ball rental. Nearby activities include glow-in-the-dark mini golf at Powerkart Raceway, paddleboarding on Lake Burley Griffin, and twilight wildlife tours at Mulligans Flat Sanctuary.
Prime Canberra Location
The hotel is adjacent to Parliament House and a 5-minute walk from Manuka Shopping Village. Key attractions like the National Gallery of Australia, Questacon, and Old Parliament House are within 2 km. The Jerrabomberra Wetlands and Lake Burley Griffin trail are nearby. Canberra Airport is 15 km away.
Services & Facilities
Free Wi-Fi (10GB/day), on-site parking, and a guest laundry with washers/dryers are provided. The conference room has AV equipment and park views. Reception assists with bike rentals, tourist maps, and event bookings. Private functions for 30-80 guests can be arranged at Sherwood Restaurant, with tailored menus and outdoor deck seating.
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Amenities
General
- Non-smoking property
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- Front desk
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
Sports & Fitness
- Outdoor tennis court
Guest Parking
- Kitchenette
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Room service
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Newspaper service
- Computer connection
Dining
- Paid breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
Business
- Conference room
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- BBQ facilities
Room features
- Sitting area
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Washing machine
Self-catering
- Kitchenette
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Bedroom
- Electric blankets
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- Direct dial telephone
Location
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