Centrally located, this property is a five minute walk from the CBD and close to the National Gallery, Parliament House, shopping, restaurants and just across from Lake Burley Griffin and the new National Museum of Australia. Other attractions close by include Parliament House, the War Memorial, Royal Mint, Bruce Stadium and the National Science and Technology Centre. This hotel was the Winner Best Hotel/Resort Group, AFTA National Travel Industry Awards for Excellence 2008. Canberra Airport is a 10 minute drive.Relax and unwind in the gymnasium, indoor heated pool or sauna while enjoying the convenience of 24 hour reception, concierge, foreign exchange desk, undercover car parking, same day laundry service and daily housekeeping. Business services including conference and meeting facilities are available and babysitting is available at a fee. Dine with colleagues and friends in the fully licensed Zipp restaurant and bar on-site serving a la carte meals and 24 hour room service.With a choice of hotel rooms and one bedroom apartments, guests can enjoy a lounge and dining area in every suite as well as a fully-equipped kitchen with mini bar and tea and coffee facilities. Each room has a laundry with a washing machine, dryer, iron and ironing board, a hairdryer and exclusive toiletries. Self controlled air conditioning is fitted throughout and pay-to-view movies are available. Modem and facsimile lines and a direct dial phone with voice mail are fitted in each room.This property is serviced daily.Refurbishment Notice:Starting from 26th July until 18th September 2010, rooms will be refurbished. Floors 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 6 & 7 will be completed (one floor per week in the pre-mentioned order). Followed by Floors 8 & 9 which will be completed. There will be minimal affect to guests as each floor will be taken offline.