Shanye2233

Been staying here the past three nights in the curtain suite . It's right at the front of the hotel . For the money I wouldn't pay it . There is no privacy for one I come out of the shower and into the bedroom people walking to check in can see right thru . There was a couple of other minor issues , sliding door off the rails , emergency touch flat toliet leaking during the night , water sprinkles turning on late on night pounding on the windows . All in all doesn't make for a good night sleep IMO .

Other than that the hotel really is way above anything else canberra has to offer . I really like the location close to parks and activities for kids .

danger

From 1 July the Ambassador Lounge will be closed for breakfast Monday through Saturday. Eligible guests will be entitled to breakfast in the main restaurant. There is no information as to whether the hotel will take another leaf out of Park Hyatt Melbourne's book and impose an upcharge for the full breakfast. On Sunday mornings, breakfast will still be available in the lounge.

danger

I stayed earlier this week and was pleased to find no upcharge for Diamonds enjoying a full breakfast in the restaurant, now that the Ambassador Lounge is closed for breakfast Monday to Saturday.

Here is the information flyer provided to those with Ambassador Lounge access. The $39 charge for additional guests enjoying breakfast with you in the lounge is ludicrous considering it's about 1/5 or 1/6 the quantity of what you get in the restaurant for exactly the same price.

m0hamed

Don't you just always book for 2 guests?

danger

Of course. But that doesn't solve the problem when I want to bring a couple of work colleagues, if I'm travelling with my other half etc.

m0hamed

That doesn't make sense. Of course you should pay extra for non registered guests in the lounge regardless if it's breakfast or evening drinks.

danger

I couldn't agree more. You've misunderstood my post. I said it was ludicrous that the charge was $39 given the offering in the lounge is a fraction of the offering - for the same cost - as the restaurant. I have no issue with charging for additional guests but I think there's a misconnect with this charge.

joetro

Any updates? May stay here on points in July.

danger

Are you after any particular information?

I stay here twice a month on average (up to five times a month at best) and love the place.

danger

The Ambassador Lounge is now serving breakfast again daily, although it is a reduced offering to what it was prior to the experiment of breakfast in the restaurant.

BAGoldBoy

Stayed here recently for a few days and used a suite upgrade. The hotel is pretty impressive and it's history is fascinating.

Check in was fine and I like the free parking We were allocated a suite in the newer part of the building. It was a little strange in terms of layout. There was an average size bedroom with a huge marble bathroom with a large tub. There was also what was basically an empty bedroom with a pull down bed and a couple of pieces of furniture and another large bathroom.

Bed was very comfortable and sleep quality was excellent.

Ambassador Club was larger than I expected but very busy on our first night. Food was OK and was replenished fairly frequently. Limited choice of wine and spirits and no premium brands. At the weekend the lounge was much quieter and the food was not topped up at all after about 6:30. In fact they asked us, as we almost the only guests left, if they could close early.

Breakfast selection was very poor and I wish they had real coffee rather than just machine muck.

Room service quality was very good, delivered very quickly and no tray charge or service.

Overall a very good stay and will certainly return if in the area again.

A few photos:


Park Hyatt Canberra - Ambassadors Lounge by nigelrturner, on Flickr


Park Hyatt Canberra - Restaurant by nigelrturner, on Flickr


Park Hyatt Canberra - Foyer by nigelrturner, on Flickr


Park Hyatt Canberra - Suite main bathroom by nigelrturner, on Flickr


Park Hyatt Canberra - Suite bedroom by nigelrturner, on Flickr


Park Hyatt Canberra - Suite sitting room by nigelrturner, on Flickr

joetro

Thanks - am staying here for one night in July, and is a great location for all the sightseeing there.

danger

Some of your photos look like panoramas. What type of camera or lens did you use?

BAGoldBoy

These were taken with a Canon EOS 5D Mark II and a Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L lens. Best piece of glass I have ever owned.

OZJET

Im staying here next weekend booked 2 rooms and am diamond'
has anyone and issues with both rooms being upgraded?
I usually don't have any problems at most hotels but this is a new one for me.