Canberra Australia Hotels

Canberra is the answer to the problem of which city should be the capital of Australia. The determined battle between Sydney and Melbourne for the coveted title of the nations capital, was bitterly fought, and eventually lost by both, as a new option came into view: The prospect of building a capital city half way between Sydney and Melbourne seemed to provide the ultimate solution to the never ending problem.

Just after the turn of the twentieth century, a company of architects from Chicago in the United States won the competition to design the entire new capital city. Their design was heavily influenced by the garden movement, and incorporated lots of parks and green spaces into its layout. Building work started on the twelfth of March 1913, and continued through both World Wars to emerge, resplendent after World War II.

Naturally Canberra is the seat of the Australian parliament, and the many civic buildings, which make up a political constitution, and a great air of calm and rectitude pervades every street of this city. Every effort is made to maintain the beauty of this garden city, to great effect. Its lovingly cared for floral displays, parks, gardens and squares are a fine memorial to all the people who enabled this beautiful city to rise out of the Australian bush.

Fly into Canberra International Airport, and you will get a tantalising glimpse of what awaits you. Canberra Australia hotels are the perfect place to stay for both business and holiday travellers, and provide the perfect base for travel and sight seeing in the area. The main business employer in the Canberra area is the government, or government related services. Canberra is ideally located between Sydney and Melbourne to allow travel to both fantastic cities.

With its prestigious and coveted title of capital city, Canberra is lavishly furnished with places of great national and historical interest to visit. Many societies and cultural institutions have their head quarters in the capital, and there are a plethora of historic museums of grand proportions worthy of a visit, including The National Library of Australia, The National Museum of Australia, The National Gallery of Australia, and The Australian War Memorial.

The climate of Canberra has four distinctly separate seasons, which due to its inland and elevated position are extreme in their highs and lows of temperature. In fact it is not unusual to have a dusting of snow in the depths of a Canberra winter. Summers are very dry and hot, and mist, fog and frost pervade in the spring and autumn.

Being a planned city, Canberra is very easy to navigate. Its form radiates out from a central hub like spokes on a bicycle wheel. Form follows function, and the architects, Walter and Marion Griffin, looked to the garden city formula as the perfect blend of urban and sub-urban areas.

On arrival in Canberra, you will find a welcoming and very relaxed cordial atmosphere. The characteristic Australian joie de vivre and exuberance is plainly evident everywhere you go, and especially in your chosen Canberra hotel. Some Canberra Australia hotels have a limousine service to whisk you in style and luxury from Canberra International Airport to your charming chosen accommodation.

On arrival at your chosen Canberra hotel your concierge will extend a warm welcome, and offer their assistance to you, for all your needs throughout your stay. You may prevail upon your hotel concierge for local travel information, child minding services, medical emergencies, and everything else you may need. Business travellers will find an excellent service of conference facilities, and meeting rooms available to them. Most conference facilities will be available for twenty-four hour use, with facilities personnel and twenty-four hour technical support.

There is an extensive selection of Canberra Australia Hotels on offer to the traveller. From budget hotels to mid range and top of the range blow the budget hotels. Try the Novotel Canberra Hotel, the Ridges Lakeside Canberra, the Ridges Eagle Hawk Resort, and the Ridges Capital Hill for no nonsense mid range, and very comfortable hotels. Or splurge and choose top of the range with the Hyatt Hotel Canberra or the Hotel Kurrajong.

The range of hotel rooms in Canberra is just as extensive as the types of Canberra hotels themselves. Choose from single, double, deluxe double, twin, family room, suite, junior suite, deluxe suite, presidential suite, and penthouse suite. All the rooms, no matter your choice, will be exceptionally comfortable, and air-conditioned. Depending upon your choice, you will possibly have a mini bar, flat screen TV with satellite channels, Wi-Fi Internet access, work space, ironing facilities, a balcony, and a child minding service.

After a day of work or sightseeing, relax in your Canberra hotel restaurant or bar, and enjoy the delightful ambience, and convivial hospitality of the Australian and International cuisine on offer. Traditionally Australian food is exceptionally fresh and varied, with the emphasis on seafood as most cities are based on the Australian coast.

You will find a superb range of International cuisine ranging from Chinese, Mexican, Thai, Japanese, French German, Italian, Spanish, French, English, African, and American. Your meal will be accented by a delicious wine from either the impressive Australian vineyards, or from the old world viticulture of France, Italy, Germany or Spain. Your restaurant sommelier will assist you in your choice of wine to accompany each dish to perfection.

The leisure facilities in your Canberra Australia hotel could include luxury swimming pool facilities, saunas, steam rooms, spas, gyms and beauty salons. You can relax and take the world in your stride, after a soothing massage in your hotel spa.

Canberra Australia Hotels are charming and relaxing for both business and holiday travellers. Experience the Australian Capital City at it's most edifying, through the hospitable welcome you will receive in every Canberra hotel.