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Hotel Realm

5.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Lobby
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; French cuisine
XThe Lower House Suite | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar
Meeting facility

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Pool

Explore the area

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18 National Circuit, Barton, ACT, 2600
  • Manuka Oval
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • National Gallery of Australia
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Parliament House
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Realm Room

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette

  • 1087 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Two Bedroom Atrium Residence | Living area | IPad

Two Bedroom Atrium Residence

  • 1206 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 King Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Realm One Bedroom Suite

  • 657 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Hotel Realm

5-star hotel in Barton
A full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a restaurant are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a health club, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are onsite. Change of towels is available on request.
Hotel Realm offers 163 air-conditioned accommodations with iPads and minibars. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. This Canberra hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a WiFi speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices).

Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and safes. In-room massages and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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.

In addition to a full-service spa, Hotel Realm features an indoor pool and a health club. Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Event facilities measuring 7427 square feet (690 square meters) include a conference center. This Art Deco hotel also offers a hot tub, a sauna, and a terrace. Onsite parking is available (surcharge), along with a car charging station.

Hotel Realm is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Children aged 6 and younger eat free breakfast.
Louis Dining - This restaurant specializes in French cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reservations are required.
Chairman & Yip - This restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Maple + Clove Wholefoods - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and light fare. Open daily.
Ostani Bar - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Languages

English

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.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children aged 6 and younger eat free breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 45.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club, or fitness facility, while guests under 16 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool, health club, and fitness facility with adult supervision
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 16 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

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

Hotel Realm Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 636 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Trina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was stylish, comfortable and clean with responsive staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

melanie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Realm is great value for a luxurious hotel with large rooms, wonderful facilities, great location and great bar and restaurant options.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about Hotel Realm was exceptional! The reception staff were friendly, welcoming, courteous, professional, and extremely helpful. The room was spacious, modern, clean and comfortable. Bathroom was very user friendly with excellent water pressure in the shower! The best equipped gym of any hotel i have ever stayed in with the bonus of a 25m lap pool, spa, sauna and steam room facilities attached. We had dinner at Ostani restaraunt/bar, which had a great atmosphere and fantastic staff. Good variety on the menu, well priced, and DELICIOUS!! (Moroccon Lamb backstrap was outstanding!!!!!!!) Breakfast from Maple & Clove was also super tasty, with a good selection of fresh juices and smooties to complement the meals. (Great coffee too)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Meredith

Liked: Staff & service
I booked a one-bedroom apartment suite for a 4 night stay. The suite was spacious and had a lovely balcony to sit out on, a small kitchen with a decent sized fridge and everything you might need to be reasonably self-sufficient. The staff were extremely helpful at every turn. The bar downstairs has a nice, relaxed atmosphere. The only negative was the bathroom shower which was in urgent need of renewal. Definitely not up to 5* standard in its current state and not properly clean on arrival. All up, I would definitely stay here again, especially for a longer stay, as the apartment was spacious and comfortable. Hopefully the bathroom upgrades will be completed soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenientt
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment I arrived, the service was impeccable, with friendly and professional staff ensuring a seamless check-in experience. The rooms are spacious, modern, and well-appointed. The attention to detail in cleanliness and comfort was outstanding, making for a truly relaxing stay. One of the highlights of my visit was the hotel’s facilities. The on-site restaurants offer a fantastic dining experience, with delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

Amazing

Wow. What a beautiful place. I booked a room with King bed and was on Level 3, and while my balcony overlooked a construction site, I could still catch a glimpse of the back of Parliament House. My whole stay was easy and magnificent. Free (secure) parking, easy walking distance to the lake, old (and new) Kingston and Manuka and close to eateries. My room had a bathtub (luxe!) and ample space for just me. There was a full-sized fridge which was super handy for leftover storage, and a coffeepod machine. The whole room was super well appointed and I can't wait to come back to stay. Staff were friendly and attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Natalie

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Pool closed early as it was a long weekend. Asked for twin and got king bed. Had to ask twice for it to be sorted. Staff were lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANGELIKI

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

8/10 Good

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karuna

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

10/10 Excellent

Christos

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family loved staying at this property. Couldn’t fault them at all. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was fantastic!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

DIANA

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Annalise

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manish kumar

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lokesh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family trip great place to stay. The pool and the gym are great.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lachlan

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tristan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
V
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Kellie

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really disappointed that the bad reviews were all true. The room was large which was great; but not overly clean - spiderwebs, Bobby pins from past guests in carpet, marks and scuffs on all walls and all the furniture was dinted and in need of some basic maintenance. Bathroom flooded after every shower as the door didn’t close properly. Housekeeping seem disorganised - I never saw a hallway without a pile of dirty linens waiting to be removed in the entire two days, when our room was made up we were left with no towels at all and our rollaway bed took a good 3 hours and multiple calls to appear. We also had a staff member enter our room without knocking - he clearly thought the room was empty as quickly shut the door and then knocked but we were pretty shocked that knocking isn’t basic protocol for staff when entering a room. I think the biggest issue is realm position themselves as a five star hotel, which therefore leads to some expectations that they just do not deliver on. Never found the QR code for the mini bar or room service so can’t comment on those. I did give feedback to reception on checking out and I cannot fault the staff members response he wrote it down, promised follow up and comped our parking and I felt like he acknowledged our issues very well. The public areas of the hotel are lovely, but the rooms need a good deep clean and repair, and unless the service and offering can be lifted the hotel should only be positioning themselves as a 3.5 star hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Brookelyn

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer service was non existent. There was poo on the toilet upon arrival so we had to clean it. I was also woken at night with the sound of someone throwing up constantly it was awful. There was also a glitch and we couldn’t order room service easily. Housekeeping didn’t refresh our room until I called at 4pm and they did it (I’d put the make up my room light on). Pool was small and crowded and as the room service staff were so understaffed I doubted their ability to clean the pool if they are too overwhelmed to clean the rooms. I was promised some butter that would be sent to my room but it never arrived then I called again they told me they’d follow it up, never arrived and they never answered the phone again and I certainly tried many times and at different hours of the day. Just so very disappointed that we couldn’t even spend the second night we’d paid for. We just left as we couldn’t get out of there quickly enough. It’s gone downhill since it first opened years ago. We won’t be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024