Where can we sleep near the Jolimont coach departure for a very early trip?
Our flight arrives the previous evening and the onward coach leaves around dawn; we need a simple, walkable room.
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Where should a family stay for Floriade and Questacon?
We have children aged seven and fourteen, a car and want an easy base for both attractions.
Where should car-free visitors stay for five days in Canberra?
We would prefer several days without a vehicle and might hire one only for farther outings.
Where should we stay for a weekend visit to ADFA?
My son and I are attending an open day, arriving by air and already have a rental car.
Where should a sports family stay for a walkable Canberra week?
Our daughter has a few hours of games each day, we have a rental car, and would like restaurants and bars within walking distance of the hotel.
Which Canberra area suits one conference night and a solo dinner?
I want a hotel near an active restaurant area so I can walk out for a good meal after the conference.
Where can a non-driver stay for visits to a Canberra hospital?
A family member will have an operation at Calvary John James Hospital, and I need lodging with a manageable trip because I do not drive.
How can we find a Christmas stay around Woden?
We will spend several days near Woden over Christmas and want accommodation that makes local visits practical.
Where should we stay with a kitchen near Narrabundah after returning a car in Queanbeyan?
We have three nights to visit family in Narrabundah and also want to reach the War Memorial without a car.
Where can a family find two rooms, parking and toddler-friendly facilities in Canberra?
We will drive from the coast for three nights with children aged two and four and need separate rooms, a reasonable rate and perhaps a heated pool or playground.
Which Canberra area keeps a three-night family stay near major attractions?
We are visiting after a snow trip, want to see Questacon and other sights, and need accommodation that is good value.
Which Canberra area is a convenient four-day base for museums and dinners?
We want a central hotel and easy access to the usual national attractions as well as restaurants after sightseeing.