Canberra Australia Hotel

Canberra is the little known, and much loved capital of Australia. If you asked most people, they'd say the capital of Australia had to be Sydney, or possibly even Melbourne. So naturally it would be a complete surprise to find that Sydney is actually not the capital, and a 'new town' in the country between Sydney and Melbourne is.

Created just after the turn of the twentieth century, the new capital of Canberra was the solution to a long contested battle between Sydney, and Melbourne for ultimate supremacy. Melbourne had been the gold-rush Victorian city which had held the reins of financial and cultural power over the country, until the formidable upstart, Sydney, began to grow and usurp the almighty power of Melbourne. It was in fact a catastrophic blow to Melbourne, which had been recognised as the most powerful and wealthy city in the world after London in the reign of Victoria.

An international competition was instigated to design the new capital, which was to lie equidistant between the two great cities. With great panache and style the winner was named as the husband and wife architect duo from Chicago, Walter and Marion Griffin. They were very enamoured of the new 'garden style' of city, and had used this template for urban tranquillity to great effect. The artificial lake at the centre of their plans for Canberra is named after them.

Right from the word go Canberra was a city founded on the needs of government, and it's subsidiary services, as it remains to this day. However, Canberra has now come of age, and lost the demure shyness of its youth, to emerge sylph like and gleaming into the world of exciting holiday and business destinations.

Canberra is no run off the mill holiday destination, but a real slice of Australian true grit, a testament to their work ethics, and a happy relaxed city with great soul. It's the kind of place where the Prime Minister of Australia can go out to his favourite restaurant, and enjoy an evening meal: The kind of place that has great service, and great hotels.

There are over one hundred diplomatic embassies in Canberra, with a rich and well-educated staff to man them: Canberra is known as the most educated city in Australia. To accommodate the influx of high profile visitors to the city, there are plenty of luxuriously appointed hotels to choose from, with the Hyatt Hotel Canberra and the Hotel Kurrajong being the most well known. There are a number of boutique hotels, which offer guests a more stylised alternative to the standard hotel room, where you will be given the choice of a deluxe double, a studio, a suite or an apartment!

Arriving at Canberra International Airport you could be greeted by a chauffeur driven car, and whisked in style to your chosen hotel. The city is well laid out, and the drive to your hotel will give you a good feel for the location. Descend from your chauffeur driven car on arrival at your hotel, and you will be met by the concierge, who will be your first port of call should you need information or services during your stay. If you have a valet or butler with your suite or apartment, then they will take care of the running of your day-to-day needs. The concierge desk is always manned, twenty-four hours a day.

Business travellers may have access to business facilities, which can be booked through their hotel concierge, valet or butler. Most hotels in Canberra offer twenty-four hour conference facilities, meeting rooms, and round the clock technical support. All hotels in Canberra will have Wi-Fi Internet communications, which mean you could be more comfortable working in your hotel, than in your own office!

Canberra offers a lot of things to see and do, such as; The Parliament House of Australia, Old Parliament House, The National Museum of Australia, The National Gallery of Australia, The National Portrait Gallery, The National Library of Australia, The Royal Australian Mint, The National Australian Botanic Gardens, The Australian Institute of Sport, The Prime Ministers Lodge, and Government House. There are lots of wineries around Canberra, so you could enjoy a day out of the city wine tasting. The countryside around Canberra boasts the best mountain biking in Australia, and also has some great places to ski, and enjoy the snow in the colder months.

If you feel tired after a full day of adventure, relax in your hotels restaurant or stylish bar. Australia is a country that has a reputation for great food and wine, and great lovers of food and wine. Enjoy a menu of local delicacies, and International cuisine including Chinese, Indian, Thai, Japanese, Malay, French, Italian, Spanish, and American dishes. Australia is a land of robust wine, so indulge in some fine vintages to accompany you meal. Your hotel sommelier will be able to help you choose the most quaffable from the new world or the old.

Take full advantage of your hotels facilities which could include a twenty-four hour gym, swimming pools, hot tub, spa, beauty salon, yoga classes, child minding facilities, and a whole host of others, to relax you and leave you feeling positively rejuvenated. A stay in a Canberra Australia Hotel will be a delightful, and insightful adventure into the history of this amazing country.