Rex Hotel

The Hotel encompasses 157 hotel and suite style accommodation rooms which are located over 4 floors and helpful reception staff members are available to assist you 24 hours a day. The expansion of the Hotel is currently underway to create a new look Canberra Rex Hotel including a state of the art conference venue, now complete new restaurant, bar and foyer areas, an indoor pool and state of the art gymnasium and Ongoing guest room renovations.

Accommodation

The Hotel encompasses 157 hotel and suite style accommodation rooms which are located over 4 floors. Many rooms have views of Mount Ainslie, Black Mountain and of the City upon request and subject to availability. Each room features the following amenities Reverse cycle air conditioning, Two free movie channels available, Wireless internet access available (at additional cost), Clock radio, Rooms available upon request with built in desks and balconies, Opening windows, Bar fridge, Coffee and tea making facilities. Shower over bath, Hairdryer, Iron and ironing board, Dry cleaning and laundry service, Lift access and Smoke free environment.

King Twin Room

Features two King single beds

Deluxe King Room

Features a King size bed

Executive Suite

Features a King size bed and sitting area

Family Room

Features a King size bed and a King single bed, with interconnecting rooms available

Presidential

Suite US Presidents and international celebrities have enjoyed the space and comfort of our premier suite. A plasma TV is a feature in the lounge sitting area, along with a Dining table for 4 guests. The separate bedroom features a King bed and desk.

Events and Conferences

The Canberra Rex Hotel boasts a spectacular range of conference venues, and with the development of innovative and exciting state-of-the-art conference facilities completed mid 2011, Canberra Rex Hotel is the ideal venue to hold your next event. The Great Room has a seating capacity of 500 delegates, theatre style, or 350 delegates for a stylish seated dinner. The Great Room can be divided in to 5 functional spaces, all with state-of-the-art audio visual. The Grand Ballroom has a seating capacity of 260 delegates, theatre style, or 220 delegates for an elegant seated dinner. The Grand Ballroom can be divided in to 2 functional spaces, both with natural light, access to a private bar, entrance and foyer. Relax with the knowledge that the Hotels experienced events team is committed to providing clients with first class service, going beyond expectations to ensure that your event is a success.

Our experienced team of event planners are on hand to help you choose the best venue for your event, as well as offering advice on menus and sourcing unique alternatives to help ensure your event is a success. Your dedicated event planner will work with you from your initial enquiry through to the conclusion of your event, ensuring you receive personal and professional service at all times.

Packages We understand that every conference and event is unique. We are happy to customize a package to suite your needs. We are pleased to offer Conference, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Cocktail parties, Canapés, Wine and beverage selections, Audio equipment, Video and Projection Equipment, Communication, Meeting Amenities, Furniture and Dance floor.

Venue Specification

The Rex was designed for guests to have a grand sense of arrival, with cars sweeping up to the front door allowing entry direct into the foyer. From our large Grand Ballroom to the Campbell room with its high ceilings and intimate feel we have a room for you. Our events and conference facilities include 8 different rooms providing seating from 15 to 260 persons.

Grand Ballroom Our largest room, the Rex Grand Ballroom can accommodate up to 456 guests theatre style, 220 guests banquet style and 126 cabaret style. The Grand Ballroom exudes style, it is flooded by natural light from the dome, stunning feature wall of travertine marble and high ceilings. The room has its own Irish bar, separate entrance and foyer for your guest's exclusive use.

Ballroom Foyer A light and airy space ideal for pre-event drinks and canapés or conference registration.

Rex Conference Room Featuring ample natural light, ideal for small conferences and social gatherings. The room has its own bar, separate entrance and foyer for your guest's exclusive use.

Ainslie Boardroom Located on the fourth floor, with its own bathroom the room is ideal for meetings and conferences accommodating up to 15 guests

Weddings

Whether you’re dreaming of an intimate gathering of 20 or a party of 350 guests, there is a perfect event space at the Canberra Rex Hotel for your reception. Each event space incorporates subtle detailing and showcases high ceilings and a state of the art coloured lighting system to match your reception colour scheme. There is also access to your own private bar and foyer, all helping to create your perfect wedding reception.

Our wedding coordinators will work with you from the initial planning stages through to the day you say I do, to ensure every tiny detail is taken care of. From the creation of personalised menus during a meeting with our head chef to an opportunity for menu tasting for the engaged couple, décor concepts, accommodation for you in the Presidential Suite and discounted accommodation rates for your special guests and anything and everything between.

We believe each wedding is unique and our wedding coordinators love working with couples to create their very own personalized wedding package. Arrange a time to come in and view our event spaces and meet with one of our experienced wedding coordinators to discuss your ideas for your day.

Millie's Restaurant

Millie's is open 7 days a week for our popular hot buffet breakfast. Breakfast is served from 6.30am - 10am, Monday to Friday and 7.30am-10.30am, Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays. Millie's Restaurant is open for dinner, Monday to Friday, serving traditional wholesome food, complemented by a varied wine list. The Restaurant is open from 6pm - 9pm Monday to Friday, excluding Public Holidays. Room service dinner is also available Monday to Friday from 6pm-9pm, excluding Public Holidays.

Rates and prices for Rex Hotel

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King Twin Room

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Deluxe King Room

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Family Room

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Executive Suite

Presidential Suite

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Address: 150 Northbourne Avenue, Braddon, Canberra, Australia

Directions to Rex Hotel

Situated in an ideal location on Northbourne Avenue, the Canberra Rex Hotel is just 1 km north of the excitement of the city centre and only minutes away from key national attractions and award winning restaurants. The picturesque Lake Burley Griffin, home of Floriade, is approximately 4 kms away. The Canberra International Airport is only a 15 minute drive, with taxis and local buses available on the Hotel’s doorstep. All interstate buses arrive at the Jolimont Tourist Centre, which is located on Northbourne Avenue in the City, approximately 2 kms away.

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