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Reviews of Statesman Hotel 3.5 stars

Corner Strangway and Theodore Street, 2605 Canberra, Australia

#30 of 45 hotels in Canberra

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Review score

Based on 1585 hotel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    8.4

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    8.2

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Upper House Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    No reception - but I've heard the new management plans to reinstate it very soon. At least there was a 24-hour number to call in case I needed anything although I actually didn't. No lift nor concierge - had to carry my heavy bags upstairs myself. Only one flight but still a struggle for me. I booked for its proximity to a friend who couldn't put me up herself but it's not close to anything else. Besides the hotel itself, with its restaurant and bar, there wasn't much besides a supermarket, a cafe and maybe a couple of other "local" shops or maybe a post office, in the immediate area. They have a vending machine in the lobby and a coffee bar open in the mornings but it only offered light snacks like muffins. The TV system was supposed to link to my phone or laptop so I could cast my streaming services. Tried with both devices, it would look like it was connecting, so I know I followed the instructions correctly, but it would then disconnect before anything useful actually happened. No breakfast options on-site besides the small coffee shop in the lobby - restaurant was closed until lunchtime. It seems like a poor location for public transport or sight-seeing. Luckily for me, I had a hire car already and was in Canberra to see a friend, not the sights. All this might sound like there was a lot wrong but that's not really so. I regard most of it as minor inconveniences. I found easy workarounds for everything I needed (eg watching Netflix on my own device instead of the room's TV, and having meals with my friend). The car hire doubled the cost of my stay in Canberra but I needed that to take my friend places anyway (she doesn't drive). I would happily stay there again.

    Very clean and comfortable and housekeeping staff was often nearby so easy to ask when I needed more coffee sachets. I liked the bar and restaurant on-site although I only ate there once. Plenty of parking, both in the secure section (which was easy to use and I always found a space, they mean it when they say no reservation needed) and the off-street car park right outside. I found it very quiet (although another guest told me his neighbour's TV could be heard through the wall). I was pleasantly surprised how fast the hot water came through.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    9.0
    Lovely hotel with friendly, helpful staff. Great design choices! Request ground level if you can’t do stairs :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Upper House Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Close to cafes and shops. Great restaurant onsite!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Upper House Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean comfy convenient

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    8.0
    Our Statesman stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Lower House Queen Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our toilet was a little grubby under the rim on arrival, but that's the only negative. All other facilities were very clean.

    The bed was very comfortable and the towels were changed daily. Our bed linen was changed twice during our week's stay, which was great! The room was cosy, and we only needed to turn the heater on occasionally, despite the chilly nights.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    9.0
    I really enjoyed my Canberra stay because of my lovely accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Upper House Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No lifts, only stairs

    24 hr accessibility Clean, neat and tidy facilities Comfy bed

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    8.0
    Very much enjoyed our one night. Would definitely like to spend more time in Canberra.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Sofa with Balcony Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bathroom was very tight for three of us getting ready for bed / check-out. (But amazingly efficient!)

    The room was beautifully warm and the beds very comfy. The location was fantastic!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    8.0
    Overall excellent.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We stayed 3 nights but the noise levels around the hotel were terrible on the first night(Tuesday night) It sounded like noisy trucks or motor bikes coming and going. Was it garbage trucks working at the nearby shops or something? We couldn’t work it out. It was about 2.30 am when I finally got to sleep. The next two nights were quieter.

    The bed is very comfortable and I love all the space to unpack and put things away. I hate living out of a suitcase. Shower is excellent and the bathroom floor stays dry. The e hotel concept suits us … no key to find. Everything we needed was there. Service level was perfect. We appreciated fresh towels and empty bins but there’s No need to make the bed for us.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very bad smell from bathroom sewage fill the room. My parking spot was so tiny and other parking spot was not marked or lined properly and it had just to circle.

    Friendly Check In Person

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Upper House Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Security was a bit worrisome. The front entrance was completely unlocked at midnight, even though we were given the door code. Coming into the hotel with no front desk and the sliding doors unlocked late at night was unsettling, even if cameras were installed.

    Great to be back after the renovations. Good to see Lisa at the coffee shop.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    8.0
    Amazing value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Upper House Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Door between the room (to allow it to interconnect if needed) was paper thin and we could hear every word said by our ‘neighbours.’ Pillows were very lumpy and uncomfortable.

    Location was great for Yarralumla where we were visiting, clean room and comfortable bed. Great shower too. Next door to a small shopping centre with Coles, cafe, bakery and other shops. We had no problem checking in at all but we did arrive during the day. The room locations are listed on the concrete pylon next to each set of stairs. Use your phone torch to see where your room is if you arrive at night.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    9.0
    Excellent excellent excellent
    • Couple
    • Upper House Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Close to medical appointment Easy access Great meal at the restaurant Staff were professional and friendly Easy check in

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Upper House Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No staff at all

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    8.0
    Excellent. Ultra clean, staff A1. Value for the money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Upper House Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Impossibly complicated series of small procedures for first timers. After that no problems would occur. Soundproofing not so good between units.

    Clean and well set out. Very pleasant restaurant contained. Lovely people. Very comfy.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    9.0
    Stayed here 3 times and will be back.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Upper House Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    No operable windows. Had to use AC

    Great venue and comfortable rooms

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    8.0
    I liked the shower and how big it is
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Upper House Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Google Crome cast didn’t work

    Cosy, great bathroom, comfy bed

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Upper House Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    One minor criticism: the door between rooms allows you to hear everything in the next room -- which often won't be a problem, unless someone has the TV or radio on quite loud all evening!

    Tasteful furnishings, comfortable bed, clean room, plentiful hot water in the shower (so valuable after a long motorcycle ride in cold weather!).

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Couple
    • Upper House Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Car park is confusing.

    Clean, comfortable and super easy to check in.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Upper House Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Easy check in, restaurant on site

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    9.0
    Spacious and clean but impersonal
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Sofa with Balcony Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lack of accessibility/ no elevator. A lot of automated emails but no one responded to a question asked before and during check-in.

    Spacious clean room, comfortable bed, convenient location near shops, straightforward contactless check-in

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    8.0
    great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Lower House Queen Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Extra chair in room.

    good location. close to shops and the restaurant in the building had great food as a reasonable price. room was good. Towels were changed everyday.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    7.0
    Perfect for what I needed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Upper House Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The carpet needs a good vacuum along the edges and corners. The rest was very clean.

    Cost and vicinity to my family.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    9.0
    Great value for quality accommodation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Upper House Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Confusing check-in procedure for first timers. Room had a leaking tap. No one available to seek help.

    Good facilities, comfortable, clean, plenty of hot water and good pressure. On-site parking, adjacent local shops and 10 min drive to city and visitor venues.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Upper House Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Had a normal sheet instead of a fitted one so i ended up getting pulled of by sleeping unfortunately.

    Surprised by the cleanliness, size of room and general niceness of the place, especially for the price.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    8.0
    I will be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    Noise in the bar

    Clean and comfortable

    Stayed in April 2024

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