University HousevsMercure Canberra
Both hotels are praised by professional reviewers. Overall, University House ranks marginally higher than Mercure Canberra. University House ranks #10 in Canberra with accolades from 3 publications including Lonely Planet, DK Eyewitness and Rough Guide.
University House
Balmain Cr & Liversidge St, Australian National University, Canberra 2601
From $83/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Restaurant
- Smoking Rooms
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
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
"Clubhouse-style hotel run by the Australian National University on the edge of its huge, semi-rural campus. Excellent value."
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
Mercure Canberra
Ainslie & Limestone Avenue, Canberra 2618
From $86/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
DK Eyewitness
"Close to the War Memorial, the National Gallery of Australia and the city centre... Offers peaceful formal gardens, a cocktail bar, wheelchair access and a mixture of room styles and prices."
Rough Guide
"Close to the War Memorial... the hotel has been modernized without compromising the heritage feel of the original building."
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Lonely Planet
"The main wing of this busy business hotel occupies a 1927 National Trust–listed building very close to the War Memorial." Full review