SOME 850 keys have come into Canberra’s hotel room inventory over the past year as tourism infrastructure development continues in earnest in the Australian capital city.
Ian Hill, director of Visit Canberra, said most of the new hotels are in the “four-and-a-half-star space”, a welcome improvement on the destination’s previous majority of three-star accommodation.
“Many are located between the Kingston and Manuka precincts which have a thriving café scene. Domestic and international tourists love staying in these precincts as there’s great connectivity and they can simply hop on a bike and cycle around to the art galleries, restaurants and other attractions that are all in close proximity,” said Hill.
Hill added that there have been “a significant amount of investment coming into Canberra in the last 12 months, indicating a high level of confidence in the Canberra economy”.
Besides an emergence of higher-end hotels, Canberra is also receiving new investments in budget accommodation which Hill believes bodes well for the numerous international school groups and sports groups that frequent the city.
With increased accommodation options in the marketplace, Hill said travellers to Canberra will benefit from competitive rates for quality rooms.
