Stayed in an executive floor suite and was very very impressed with the room, facilities and quality of the finishes. My room had a stellar bathroom and a clever and very stylish little kitchen. Two flat screen TVs and some serious lighting technology make this a pretty good experience for those used to the hotels in Sydney or Melbourne. The decor is modern but not too minimalistic and extremely comfortable after a hard day in the 'halls of power' at Parliament House. The conference and function facilities are also impressive. Room service was quick and of a goood standard and the restaurant/bar choice was enough to get you out of your room. My room also had a balconey looking back at Parliament House. Staff were very friendly and I thought efficient. This is the hotel that Canberra has been crying out for for years and should mean customers will be shifting pretty quickly away from the tired old chintz and worn out stuffiness of the Hyatt..

We stayed here for just one night during our honeymoon tour of Australia. It broke up the trip from Sydney down to Melbourne.

This is probably the most luxurious hotel we've ever stayed in. It's brand new as well We were on the Executive Floor, which had complimentary canapes and drinks in a room directly opposite ours. Handy! It also served a good breakfast in the morning, although the waiter had a bit of a grump when we arrived last - despite at least 20 minutes remaining of serving time!!

The room was absolutely massive with two huge plasma screens, gigantic wardrobes and a plethora of controls to make you more comfortable. The bathroom has a brilliant range of toiletries and you can help yourself to dressing gowns and slippers. Our room also had a jacuzzi and an excellent shower. There is a balcony with great views over the city and the mountains beyond.

Parking is of the free valet variety and the location of the hotel is good, but you'll need a car to get around Canberra as it is quite disparate in layout.

I wouldn't say Canberra is a "must-do" location, but it is interesting. We were lucky enough to be there when the Australian Government were saying sorry to the "Lost Generation". It was a truly historic moment which we were lucky to witness. There was an amazing atmosphere around the city.

We really enjoyed the Telstra Tower which was open until 10pm and provided stunning views.

I booked into the Realm for a business trip on the recommendation of a client, and was pleased with the choice.
The location is convenient and close to Kingston and Manuka restaurants and cafes. The reception staff were sweet and helpful but perhaps not quite at the level of professionalism one usually expects at a 5 star hotel. I was able to park in the carpark for $10 per day. I went to my suite on floor 1 (room 118) and I was impressed. The decor or the hotel was well planned and executed and the funishings and finishes were top notch. The suite was very minimal and tasteful, but very comfortable. There are flat screen tvs in both the lounge and bedroom. The bathroom was very modern and clean but the water pressure in the shower was not good. I ordered room service one evening and the pasta was lovely, but desert (chocolate pudding) was just ok. The service was fast and professional. The room was spotlessly clean but there was an empty bottle of wine in the fridge that had not been replaced, so perhaps housekeeping still have some kinks to iron out. I was very happy with my stay overall and will stay there again.

My partner and I stayed at the Realm last weekend as a bit of a getaway, and I have to say I was completely blown away. We had booked a suite on the first floor, and was very impressed by the modern, clean, fashionable look of the room/s. There were the little touchs of luxury (shaving kit, dental kit) which are not standard in all 5 star hotels, as well as 2 plasma widescreen tv's, amazing kitchen and huge balcony. Everything about the hotel has been built to impress, and although still under construction in some parts, it is well worth staying there. I have stayed at the Hyatt before, as well as a couple of other hotels in Canberra, and am convinced that the Realm is far better than all of them!! I am looking forward to staying there again esp when its construction is completed, and cannot recommend it highly enough to anyone/everyone. Thank you CM for taking me there!! xoxo