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Forrest Hotel And Apartments

3.5 of 5
30 National Circuit, Canberra 2603, Australia
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Forrest Hotel And Apartments
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Sydney, Australia
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14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 15, 2013 NEW

- We stayed overnight in mid-May during a cold and rainy time. Met my most important criteria for hotels - CLEAN - Paid $131 for a 2BR SC apartment. Satisfied with the amenities and facilities. - Main bedroom - The bed was comfortable but was positioned directly beneath a large window. The window curtain was the same height as the... More

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Australia
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25 reviews 25 reviews
16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 12, 2013

I stayed at the Forrest Hotel and Apartments on a business trip and was was not very comfortable. On the plus-side, it was very clean, the reception staff were friendly and efficient and the room had a large flat screen TV with Foxtel. However, there was the down-side, which was a much longer list. The hotel from the outside looks... More

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Dorothy B, Manager at Forrest Hotel And Apartments, responded to this review
June 14, 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your feedback regarding our hotel. We are sorry about the uncomfortable experiences during your stay in the hotel. We are a little concerned about the room temperature problem as we have not received complaints about this matter. We will definitely take your feedback into consideration for room renovation... More

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3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 11, 2013

Once again we find ourselves in Canberra for work and play, so the Forrest was our first thought for accommodation. The one bedroom apartment has a full kitchen, sitting room, big TV, DVD and iPod dock sound system, perfect for a weekend or longer if you can... Warm, comfortable and very, very quiet is a bonus in any city. A... More

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10 hotel reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 9, 2013

The bed was really comfortable. Just a pity the sheets had been folded but definitely not ironed. Fairly basic motel room - but this was expected of a 3 and a half star place. I had a ground floor room, and could hear people walking around in the room above me - one of the problems of having a mainly... More

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Dorothy B, Manager at Forrest Hotel And Apartments, responded to this review
June 14, 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your feedback regarding our hotel. We are sorry that our restaurant was pre-booked on that day and was not available. We’re glad that you enjoyed the meal and services in the restaurant. Again, thank you for your feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Kind regards,... More

Auckland
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Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2013

I stayed 3 days during the business trip. If you're looking for somewhere quiet, I wouldn't recommend this place. I often woke up during the night because of the noise from outside. However the restaurant at the hotel was very nice. I tried Salmon steak and Scotch fillet, and they both were very tasty.

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Dorothy B, Manager at Forrest Hotel And Apartments, responded to this review
May 31, 2013

Dear Kay Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your feedback regarding our hotel, especially your recommendation to our restaurant. We are sorry for your late night noise experience. Fortunately, this is not a common occurrence. Thank you so much your patience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Kind regards, Dorothy Forrest Hotel and Apartments... More

Devonport, Australia
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34 reviews 34 reviews
17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

I was happy with this accommodation, business training trip, 2 nights, the room was clean, bed was very comfortable, TV works, good parks, nice walk around the streets and park across the road, The only thing I did not like is the very small shower, nothing else to fault, excellent customer service, good location, very happy, will be back again.... More

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Dorothy B, Manager at Forrest Hotel And Apartments, responded to this review
May 31, 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your feedback regarding our hotel. We appreciate your compliments so much. We are happy that you had great experience with our service and amazing staff. We look forward to welcoming you back. Kind regards, Dorothy Forrest Hotel and Apartments 30 National Circuit FORREST ACT 2603 P: (02) 6203-4300... More

Brisbane, Australia
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

I got a great rate of $99 per night, so I was wondering what the quality would be like. I was actually pleasantly surprised, it was very clean and has quite a quaint suburban feel. I asked for a room with lots of natural light & I was given a room at the front overlooking the park, which was indeed... More

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Dorothy B, Manager at Forrest Hotel And Apartments, responded to this review
May 31, 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your feedback regarding our hotel. We are happy to know that you enjoyed your stay with us and your experience was good. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Kind regards, Dorothy Forrest Hotel and Apartments 30 National Circuit FORREST ACT 2603 P: (02) 6203-4300 E: dorothy@forresthotel.com More

Melbourne, Australia
2 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

Stayed in Canberra for 3 nights. The Forest apartments was a good place to stay. We stayed in a 2 bedroom apartment and this was clean, spacious and had everything we needed. Manuka is close to the city attractions. There is a nice park opposite, tennis courts next door and shops close by. Overall had a great stay in Canberra.

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Dorothy B, Manager at Forrest Hotel And Apartments, responded to this review
May 31, 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you so much for you feedback. We feel happy to know that you had great stay with us. Our location is highly appreciated by our guests and so nice that it’s convenient for you. We will continuously strive to ensure a more and more pleasant and comfortable stay will be provided to our guests. We look forward... More

Sydney, Australia
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25 reviews 25 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2013

The location was perfect. Away from the main road. This 'hotel' is part of the Golden Chain group. The hotel part is two levels with balconies facing the car park. I thought that would classify it as a motel. The room was small but the bed was comfortable. If you want to sleep in, forget it. The coaches had the... More

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Dorothy B, Manager at Forrest Hotel And Apartments, responded to this review
May 31, 2013

Dear Guest Thank you so much for your time and for your feedback about our hotel. We appreciate your nice words about the location and our services. We are sorry for your early morning noise experience. Fortunately, this is not a common occurrence. Thank you so much your patience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Kind regards, Dorothy... More

tumut, nsw, australia
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4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

Spent last weekend in Canberra, catching up with friends. Through a great deal on wotif, booked a 2 bedroom apartment. Second visit to this complex and we will stay again. Easy walk to the great eateries in Manuka.

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Dorothy B, Manager at Forrest Hotel And Apartments, responded to this review
May 31, 2013

Dear Deb Thank you so much for your time and for your feedback about our hotel. We are happy to know that you had great stay with us. Your nice words encourage us so much to strive to ensure a more and more pleasant and comfortable stay will be provided to our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back... More

 
 
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Address: 30 National Circuit, Canberra 2603, Australia
Region: Australia > Australian Capital Territory > Greater Canberra > Canberra
Amenities:
Business Center Free Parking Kitchenette Restaurant
Hotel Style:
Ranked #29 of 52 hotels in Canberra
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Forrest Hotel and Apartments is a wonderful family owned and operated hotel in the heart of Canberra. Located just behind Parliament House in the leafy suburb of Forrest, we are ideally suited for government, business and leisure travel.We have 76 hotel rooms and 40 serviced apartments, with a conference room, restaurant and deck overlooking the beautiful parkland setting.Accommodation options:• Standard Room (sleeps 2): Enjoy the cosy comfort of double or twin share rooms • One Bedroom Apartment (sleeps 3): Spacious and private with separate kitchen and lounge area• Family Two Bedroom Apartments (sleeps 5): Private bedroom, 3 bed bunk room and kitchen/lounge/dining• Executive Two Bedroom Apartments (sleeps 4): Stylish decor and ultimate comfort and facilities ... more   less 
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