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Hyatt Hotel Canberra vs University House

Hyatt Hotel Canberra and University House are both recommended by writers. Overall, Hyatt Hotel Canberra ranks significantly better than University House. Hyatt Hotel Canberra is ranked #1 in Canberra with accolades from 7 reviews including Fodor's, The Telegraph and DK Eyewitness.

Hyatt Hotel Canberra
Hyatt Hotel Canberra
9 / 10
Commonwealth Avenue, Yarralumla, Canberra 2600
From $178 /night
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Occupying a National Heritage building dating from 1924, this elegant hotel has been restored to its original Art Deco splendor." Full review
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"A Canberra landmark, this refurbished luxury hotel is an elegant example of Australian Art Deco style."
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Its decor oozes 1920s sophistication, and the morning and afternoon teas in The Tea Lounge are a Canberra institution."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"One of the most stylish (and expensive) hotels in Canberra, in glamorous 1930s buildings surrounded by lawns and gardens."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Spotting visiting heads of state is a popular activity in the foyer of Canberra's most luxurious and historic hotel." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"The Hyatt Canberra is an extravagant four-and-a-half-pearl hotel on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin, a four-minute drive from Parliament House." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"The grand dame of Canberra hotels." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"The Hyatt is almost a destination in Canberra...it may be the city's oldest luxury hotel, but the large rooms are distinctly modern and well-equipped, and facilities include an indoor pool, spa, sauna" Full review
University House
University House
7 / 10
Balmain Cr & Liversidge St, Australian National University, Canberra 2601
From $83 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Restaurant
  • Smoking Rooms
  • Free Parking
  • Kitchenette
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DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"In the peaceful gardens of the Australian National University... As well as spacious standard rooms and suites, there are several one- and two-bedroom apartments and a suite for disabled guests."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Clubhouse-style hotel run by the Australian National University on the edge of its huge, semi-rural campus. Excellent value."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"In the bushy grounds of ANU... Spacious rooms and two-bedroom apartments can be hired with or without breakfast and come with a small balcony from where you can watch donnish professors come and go." Full review