Art Deco Weekend Stay in One of the World’s Top Cities to Visit 2 or 3 Nights From $329 /room

Discover the art, culture and heritage of Canberra – voted as one of Lonely Planet’s top cities to visit in 2018 – staying at the Art Deco-style Hotel Kurrajong Canberra, located just a stone's throw from Parliament House. Your escape includes daily buffet breakfast, convenient late 12pm checkout, AU$25 food credit for Chifley's Bar & Grill and unlimited, high-speed Wi-Fi throughout your stay. There’s never been a better time to discover Australia’s captivating capital. Riding high on its accolade as one of the hottest cities in the world for 2018 (as declared by Lonely Planet), there’s currently an abundance of festivals, events and exhibitions to enjoy, not to mention national attractions and award-winning restaurants. What You’ll Love… The Hotel – One of Canberra’s finest with rich history at every turn Canberra is the beating heart of Australia’s government, and there’s no better hotel to immerse yourself in its history than Hotel Kurrajong Canberra - a historical building that dates back to 1926 and was designed by Commonwealth Chief Architect John Smith Murdoch - the architect behind Old Parliament House - and once home to Prime Minister Ben Chifley. It has played host to many politicians and members of parliament throughout history, and was once home to Prime Minister Chifley, who lived at the hotel throughout his time in parliament. The hotel took inspiration from this famous resident for its Chifley's Bar & Grill, while its beautiful art deco interiors, soft jazz music and library of books and artworks have you feeling as if you've stepped back in time. The Room – An elegant city oasis Stay in elegance and comfort in an Art Deco Classic Room, which comes with a plush king bed (or two singles on request) and little luxuries such as a Vittoria coffee pod machine, luxe bathroom amenities, iPhone and iPod docking station, a wall-mounted LCD TV and high-speed Wi-Fi connectivity. Historic Upgrade: Upgrade to a Heritage Room to enjoy more space and a location in the original building built in 1926. Terrace Upgrade: Upgrade for even more space in the Terrace Room and unwind on your charming private terrace overlooking the hotel's manicured gardens. The Food – Daily breakfast and food credit included Prepare for busy days exploring with a daily buffet breakfast at Chifley’s Bar & Grill where you can enjoy a wide selection of hot and cold favourites such as eggs cooked to your liking, sautéed spinach, fresh fruits and a smoothie bar. Plus, return to the Prime Minister’s namesake Restaurant, Chifley’s Bar & Grill, for a delicious lunch or dinner using your AU$25 food credit. Treat yourself to tempting dishes from our Butchers Block including a char-grilled 400gram Rib-eye, top it with a creamy garlic sauce and grilled king prawns and finish off the meal with our Chef’s signature deconstructed pavlova. See & Do – National attractions, art and culture in one of the world’s top cities for 2018 Lonely Planet declared ‘criminally overlooked’ Canberra as one of the top ten cities worldwide to visit in 2018. Australia’s capital has seen a 16 per cent increase in overnight international visitors—a nod to the plethora of boutique hotels, trendy speakeasies and chic cafes that have opened in recent years. Hitting the Canberra dining scene a few years back with an abundance of high-end restaurants, overflowing bars and laid-back eateries, the waterfront Kingston Foreshore will you have you taking your pick of anything from a poached chicken nourish bowl at 7th & Bake Patisserie Cafe to a burger high tea at Beef and Barley. After lunch, take a short ten minute drive to the bottom of Mount Ainslie—located in northeastern Canberra—and take the one-hour, uphill path to Mount Ainslie Lookout for impressive views over the city below. Not to worry, if you’re short for time, you can drive up to the lookout. But first, coffee: Though it might pale in comparison to Melbourne’s coffee culture, Canberra boasts its fair share of top-notch coffee spots. For arguably the best in town, stop at Lonsdale street’s Barrio Collective Coffee for a signature ice latte: Double espresso and house-made nut milk, shaken and strained. Perfect for couples or families Enjoy a romantic city break for two or discover the art, culture and entertainment of Canberra as a family.