Hotel Realm

5.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with a full-service spa and a health club

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; French cuisine
XThe Lower House Suite | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub

Explore the area

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18 National Circuit, Barton, ACT, 2600
  • Parliament House
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • National Gallery of Australia
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Questacon
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Family Deluxe Room-Interconnecting

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Realm Deluxe Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Realm Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Realm Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Family Room-Interconnecting

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 1087 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Two Bedroom Atrium Residence

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1206 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 King Beds

Realm One Bedroom Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(44 reviews)
  • 657 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Realm Room

  • Sleeps 2

Realm Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

Two Bedroom Residence

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Canberra

Located in Barton, Hotel Realm is within a mile (2 km) of popular sights such as National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House. This 163-room, 5-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Lake Burley Griffin - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Parliament House - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • National Gallery of Australia - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Manuka Oval - 1 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • Questacon - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Kingston Canberra Station - 6 min drive
  • Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Penny University - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Queen's Terrace Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Caribou Kingston - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Durham - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Little Bird - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Hotel Realm

Art Deco hotel with a full-service spa and a health club
At Hotel Realm, guests enjoy a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a gym. Valet parking is offered for AUD 40 per day. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include a sauna, free WiFi in public areas, and a hot tub.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Pillowtop beds sport premium bedding and pillow menus, and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Other amenities include iPads, sitting areas, and minibars. Change of towels is available on request.
An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club, fitness facility, or hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. The spa is equipped with a mud bath, a sauna, and a hot tub.

The spa is open daily. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (AUD 20 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking on site (AUD 40 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Extended parking on site (AUD 20 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; AUD 44 for adults and AUD 22 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Chairman & Yip
  • Louis Dining
  • Maple + Clove Wholefoods
  • Ostani Bar

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 15 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (7,427 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Mud bath
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 16 accessible parking spaces
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator (37 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar near toilet (33 inches high)
  • Low-height counter and sink (34 inches high)
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2010
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Living plant wall
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels
  • iPad

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges AUD 1.5 for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Travel history and/or health declaration. Customers may be requested by the property to provide documentation of recent travel history (such as showing passport immigration stamps) and/or complete a health declaration.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 45.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately AUD 44 for adults and AUD 22 for children
  • Self parking fee: AUD 20 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: AUD 40 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Extended parking fee: AUD 20 per night
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 45.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of AUD 1.5

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-8:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? For a fee, this property offers self parking, along with extended parking. There's also a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Hotel Realm Barton
Realm Barton
Hotel Realm Hotel
Hotel Realm Barton
Hotel Realm Hotel Barton

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Hotel Realm?

Hotel Realm offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see near Hotel Realm?

This hotel is situated in Barton within a short 19-minute walk of National Gallery of Australia and also 20 minutes on foot from Parliament House. You'll also find Manuka Oval and Manuka Shopping Centre less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Hotel Realm?

Yes, valet parking is offered for AUD 40 per day with in/out privileges. Accessible parking, electric car charging, and bicycle parking are also available.

Is there a spa at Hotel Realm?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include Swedish massages, deep-tissue massages, mud baths, and body wraps.

Does Hotel Realm have a casino at the property?

No, Hotel Realm doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hotel Realm?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool along with a hot tub.

Is Hotel Realm a good place to stay for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including in-room massages as well as an indoor pool and a bar.

Are there hot tubs at Hotel Realm?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Hotel Realm have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Hotel Realm serves a full breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Louis Dining.

Will Hotel Realm allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hotel Realm though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Hotel Realm?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from Hotel Realm?

The closest major airport to Hotel Realm is Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.), which is 7 mi away (16 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Hotel Realm?

Yes, some guestrooms at Hotel Realm offer a balcony.

Does Hotel Realm offer wedding services?

There are wedding services available at Hotel Realm if that's in your vacation plans.

Hotel Realm Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 650 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing night away with two little ones! The staff were exceptionally friendly and the hotel is gorgeous!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rod

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Craig

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie-Anne, na

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kasey

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esther

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a modem hotel with nice staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amir

Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

JINYONG

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location to attend wedding
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the few hotels in Australia with a working Hot Tub, Steam Room, Sauna, Pool and Gym.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

rena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful Place

The staff were happy, friendly and very helpful. Loved the stay and will definitely go back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

NISHIMURA

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious suites, modern finishes, comfort, quiet and great food options and facilities and open spaces. Loved this hotel and had the best sleep ! :)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

TESSA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Huge spacious apartment, amazing staff

Fabulous short stay. Staff friendly, attentive, polite and genuinely happy. Amazingly large apartment, large bathroom with deep bath, kitchen, dishwasher, washing machine. Super quiet and clean. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025