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Hubby had meetings and I had time to kill and an art exhibition to visit, so I booked this hotel for an autumn getaway as I have long wanted to visit. We took advantage of autumn prices and booked a classic Sun room for 2 nights. Arriving a little disoriented from the long drive, check-in was a breeze and the staff member on reception polite, friendly and helpful. I had not known I would need to book the hotel’s dedicated parking spaces in advance but there was no problem finding a spot in the Wilson parking that services the building. It’s worth noting that the public parking spots ($35 per day, in 2024, multiple entry for 24 hours) are up a small flight of stairs, so getting my luggage back to the lift that leads to the hotel would have been difficult had I done my usual overpacking or had mobility issues. The hotel lobby is a lovely mix of cosy library meets driftwood and the inside-out design theme that unites the interior design of the hotel is a delight. That said, the low lighting made it a little tricky to orient yourself and the stacked mid-century suitcases reminded me of a distressing site in Poland. Our room (129) was on the first floor of the hotel and faced Lake Burley Griffin and Parkes Way (noise from the letter being blocked by the blinds) The walls were cork veneer with a metallic sheen running through it, the hanging space and wardrobe unit wore its mdf on its face, creating a very cool vibe. The bed was extremely comfy and the bathroom roomy enough for the two of us for our stay. We ate dinner at Monster which was terrific (and we’re not veggo) and brekkie the next morning was also delicious, including eggs, looking over the leafy rockery. We loved the goodie bags - very useful for snacking throughout our stay and the lolly station is a lovely treat after a day of heavy sightseeing.Pity they don’t provide individual toilettries - the communal soap and body lotion gives me an ick, but the decreased plastic is better for the environment and the quality of their products was very nice. It’s pricier than other options, but for location right next to the lake for evening walks and walking distance to the museum, it’s hard to contemplate going anywhere else.

The hotel atmosphere is visually stunning at Ovolo - dark, cosy and vibey. The moment you walk in you will be drawn in by the unique designs along the wall, warm lighting and charming layout. The restaurant offers some amazing bites as well. We were lucky and got a fabulous hotel room. It was spacious, luxurious and well designed. Sleeping there felt very comfortble and we had a nice view of the lake. I would recommend Ovolo for your next Canberra stay.

We really enjoyed our stay. The staff were friendly and helpful, the room was nice and the hotel was aesthetically pleasing. The breakfast meals were delicious and we took the recommendation of staff to have the shakshuka -- which is the best shakshuka I've ever had. It was a bit of a nuisance having to pay for separate parking but it seems all the hotels around there were in the same boat.

Thoroughly enjoyed our weekend at Ovolo Nishi in Canberra. Excellent, friendly, welcoming staff and terrific atmosphere - very relaxing indeed. Close to National Museum and National Gallery - both within walking distance was a big plus. Happy Hour and the Monster Kitchen restaurant had excellent menu and chosen meals were delicious ! We will be back for sure.

When my husband and I checked in we were greeted with a warm smile and a room upgrade which made us feel special. Inside the room was a plate of chocolates and a hand drawn Anniversary card. Loved the art and design of the hotel and will stay with Ovola again.