Name: Garden City Hotel
Address: Canberra, AU
Price range: From $109

Garden City Hotel, CanberraGarden City Hotel in Canberra, Australia has a corrected score of 3.0 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 74 of 110 hotels we score in Canberra. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.1 before correction: Booking.com 2.8, Tripadvisor 3.4. Rooms from about $109 a night (cached, not a live quote).Garden City Hotel is a 4.5-star property located on Jerrabomberra Avenue in Narrabundah. Situated in Canberra's inner south near the Manuka-Kingston area, it offers 72 rooms with modern interiors. The hotel suits business travellers and families, providing meeting rooms, a business centre, and a fitness centre. Outdoor facilities include a lagoon-style swimming pool and a poolside bar. Guests can access an on-site restaurant, free parking, and complimentary Wi-Fi. While the hotel offers many amenities like a golf course and pet-friendly options, some guest rooms experience noise issues. The hotel provides a practical base for those exploring the south-east part of the city.What stands out

Free undercover parking

Outdoor lagoon-style pool

On-site dining and bar

Professional staff

Watch out for

Some rooms are noisy

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