Mercure Canberra





Overview
Opening in 1927 as the Hotel Ainslie, the Mercure Canberra is steeped in history. Listed on the Register of the National Estate, the hotel plays a significant role in the development of the city itself and Canberra’s community identity.
Centrally located in Braddon and ample onsite above-ground parking, the Mercure Canberra is the perfect base.
While maintaining many original features, the hotel embraces the need for 21st-century comforts to ensure you feel welcome and have an enjoyable stay. The 129 guest rooms are well-appointed and have been decorated in keeping with the heritage style of the building.
Guests have the option to dine at the onsite Courtyard Restaurant, serving a servery style breakfast in the morning. Guests can enjoy Bistro style meals from Olims Bar and Bistro, a favourite spot for hotel guests and locals to mingle, serving Craft Beers and Cider from their own Sydney Brewery.
Mercure Canberra's location is ideal, only 600 metres from the Australian War Memorial commemorating those who serve the country, both past and present. Most of Canberra’s National Attractions are within a 10-minute drive from the hotel, and the CBD is an easy 10-minute walk away and offers a wide range of cafes, bars and restaurants, and shops and a Dendy Movie Cinema.
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“Great Place to Stay”
My husband and I stayed at the Mercure Hotel for the second time from the 13th May 2025 to the 16th May 2025 and again found the experience wonderful. The room we stayed in a Superior Room - King...
Read the full review on TripAdvisor“Cold”
Old building but nice. Room we stayed in was in original building and it was ok. Very tired, tiny bathroom and COLD. We could not heat the room up when we got there even though the heater was...
Read the full review on TripAdvisor“A disappointing stay.”
We have stayed at this Hotel many times before. As Accor platinum members we are supposed to receive an upgrade and welcome gift. We had to ask about the welcome gift. Our room was large, and...
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- 24 Hour Reception
- Automatic Teller Machine
- Baggage Holding Room
- Bar
- Carpark
- Conference/Function Facilities
- Family Friendly
- Gym
- Laundry
- Non Smoking
- Open Fireplace
- Outdoor Furniture
- Outdoor Dining Area
- Pet Friendly - Enquire
- Restaurant
- Secure Parking
- Electric Vehicle Charging Point