The Brassey sits in the middle of Barton, an ideal place to explore Canberra and the CBD without being in the CBD. It is very near the Parliament and agencies surrounding. Everything is close by car, the lake, points of interest, and the airport. The hotel itself is a bit dated; older but still maintained fairly nicely. Certainly the room was comfortable, clean with a good bath. The reception staff were pleasant and chatty.

The soap dish in the room was broken off and we told them about it twice, but it was never fixed and no reason given. There was only soap, no dispensers, so a bit awkward. The shower door was broiken and fixed somewhat the first mention, but it still leaked water. The room was supposed to have a garden view and it did, of a pool that was a garden outside the gym area. There was a covering over it though that was dirty and hadn't been cleaned in a long time.

The location is great, right in the heart of Canberra and close to several restaurants and tourist attractions. This small hotel has a wonderful history and our room had photos of early Prime Ministers that stayed there many years ago when it was a guesthouse. Our large room had a comfy bed and a view over the gardens. The honesty system for snacks and breakfasts was a real surprise. So trusting! Car parking is on the grounds. Parks were easy to access and included in the room price. I didn't get a chance to try the day spa.

The hotel didn't have an elevator but it is only 1 level of stairs and staff offered to help with bags. Some of the fit out, carpets etc. looked a little worn in the area I stayed in but everything was very clean and comfortable.

I have stayed here in the past and remember how comfortable the bed is! Best bed in Canberra. There's also free parking and if you're here to see the gallery or the centre it is not far to walk on a nice day. Across the road you have access to the cafes and restaurants of the Hotel Realm, plus you can walk to either Kingston or Manuka.

It is a little hard to find at night especially if you haven’t been there before. The parking at the back for hotel guests can get full, but there is two hour parking out the front too. The room was a little smaller than I remembered it - fine for our short stay but if you are staying for longer and want some chill out space you should either upgrade or go across the road.

Super Comfortable beds, location is great for Canberra, with the Marathon, AFL, lots of restaurants easy to walk to

Not the we didn’t like - more a future approach - if the marathon continues We loved our stay and knew a 10.30 am cutoff would have been too tight to return as a runner, so we booked the extra night even though we had to be back to leave and left at 3pm Sunday afternoon not Monday morning It would be awesome if a option for a part daily extension from a 10am until 3pm at a partial cost for marathon runners is made ready available as it’s only a few extra hours and the room is then vacant for

The Brassey is in a great location, close to the vibrancy of Kingston (both old and new) and within easy walking to bars, restaurants, cafes etc as well as the lake. Free parking on the weekend is a bonus. The building is old but well restored and the rooms are comfortable and a good size. We stayed in a one bedroom suite this time and the balcony was lovely place to have an evening drink or breakfast in the morning. Great value. As there is no bar or restaurant on site, it is very quiet but all you need to do is walk out the front and across the road to the Realm (or just grab something from the lounge area and sit outside on the verandah).

The bathrooms in some rooms are looking a little tired and could do with a bit of a makeover.

Lovely old style

Brassey Hotel is perfectly located for a short visit to Canberra. Close to all major attractions & restaurant areas; Manuka & Kingston. We utilised on site "Share Bike" facility enabling a ride around the lake. Jake on reception was very prompt in obtaining a top sheet for the bed when requested.

Bed had a heavy doona more for winter than summer & no top sheet. This was later partly rectified with a fresh sheet. Shower tile enclosure had mould in grout as did base of shower door. As you entered the studio room it smelt musty. Seems to have insufficient ventilation.

Extremely comfortable bed and spacious stylish room . Beautiful decor and bathroom was high standard

Breakfast on site would be a plus

We stayed two nights, Saturday and Sunday. The room wasn't serviced by the time I got back in the afternoon. At 3.50pm, the maid just walked in. She didn't knock, I was having a rest after running the Half marathon. She took all the towels and left fresh ones , but no face washer. Also, for some reason I had two single beds. The sheet system is the doona cover. There was no way of just having sheet cover and doona was pretty hot through the night.

Maid, lack of service. And sheet, bed system

It was beautiful building. Interrior was modern but classic and outside had a historic atmosphere. Bed was nice, clean and comfortable. Hotel was generally well maintained.

First, no lift. My knees aren't good but I had to carry my suitcase and other luggages to the room upstairs via many stairs. Secondly, when I requested 2 single beds I meant twin bed but there were 2 single beds put together like a double bed. I believe it was because I ticked 'couple' when I booked a room but there was no option for 'friends'. Third, all power points were on the bottom of walls. Again, I had to kneel my bad knees and it was painful.