Gallery Hotel
Heritage boutique with contemporary fit-out. Art-forward interiors, lobby fireplace, Library Bar with eclectic books. Quiet and intimate — no sprawling atrium lobby energy.
Request a room with the deep bathtub — the Standard Queen Bath or Superior King Bath categories are worth the upgrade and aren't massively more expensive.
Why It Matters
Canberra's first and best contemporary boutique hotel, set in the only purpose-built 1920s heritage building in the city's urban arts precinct. The property opened in 1927 specifically to accommodate guests arriving for the first Parliament House opening, giving it a backstory no other hotel in the ACT can claim. Holds a Sustainable Tourism Certification from Ecotourism Australia.
Peppers Gallery Hotel sits inside a restored 1927 heritage building in Canberra's NewActon precinct — the place was originally built to house VIP guests for the grand opening of Parliament House and has been hosting politicians, diplomats, and travellers ever since. The '20s-vintage structure got a thorough contemporary makeover, and the result is genuinely charming: ornate patterned ceilings overhead, modernist furnishings at eye level, and a sculpture garden that spills into the foyer. Eighty rooms across a mix of compact queens and spacious king suites, all with MicroCloud bedding, opening sash windows, and Bang & Olufsen entertainment. No pool, but the location in the walkable NewActon arts-and-dining precinct more than compensates. Note: the hotel is currently mid-renovation (as of early 2026), so expect some disruption.
Where You'll Stay
6 room types available
Classic
The smallest room in the hotel, aimed squarely at solo travellers and overnighters who need a clean, well-located base without paying for space they won't use. MicroCloud queen bed, rain shower, work desk, and complimentary WiFi. Compact but not cramped — the heritage high ceilings give the room more visual breathing room than the floor area alone suggests. 8 rooms available.
Queen
Standard Queen
A step up from the Classic in floor area, designed for guests staying a few nights rather than just passing through. Queen bed with MicroCloud bedding, rain shower, work desk, and openable windows. Good all-rounder for both business and leisure stays. 34 rooms available.
QueenStandard Queen Bath
Same footprint and queen bed as the Standard Queen, but adds a deep soaking bathtub alongside the rain shower. Good pick for a weekend stay when you actually want to use the bathroom. 8 rooms available with this configuration.
Queen
Suite
The hotel's one and only suite — a separate lounge room with sofa and dining table, large bedroom, and a bathroom with both deep bathtub and rain shower. King bed, MicroCloud bedding, and openable windows throughout. The full 'worth the splurge' option, particularly for a special occasion stay or an extended Canberra trip.
KingSuperior King
The most popular room for business travellers — genuinely spacious, with a king bed, sofa, work desk, and rain shower. Accessible rooms available in this category. A rollaway can be added for a third guest. 27 rooms available.
KingSuperior King Bath
The Superior King with the added luxury of a deep soaking bathtub. Combines the space and king bed of the Superior category with a proper bath for evenings when you're not in a rush. Rollaway bed available for third guest. Only 2 rooms in this configuration.
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Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The hotel is positioned right inside the NewActon precinct, with Palace Electric Cinema, Rebel Rebel bar, Mocan & Green Grout café, and Devil You Don't all a short walk from the front door. Lake Burley Griffin is a 7-minute walk; ANU campus is also walking distance.
Parliament House is about 10 minutes by car. The National Gallery of Australia, National Museum of Australia, and Questacon are within a short drive. The hotel's tour desk can assist with planning.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Accessible rooms available on request, notably in the Superior King category.
Two modern, light-filled boardroom spaces. Ngunnawal Room is 36m² (50 cocktail / 20 dining / 16 boardroom capacity). Smith Murdoch Room is 38m² (50 cocktail / 20 dining / 16 boardroom). Tables and credenzas crafted from recycled Oregon timber by local designers Derek Wiffen and Gordon Smith.
A landscaped garden courtyard with lounge seating and fireplace that borders the 24-hour reception. Also doubles as an alfresco dining and events area accommodating up to 200 guests cocktail-style.
Complimentary WiFi throughout the hotel, in-room and in public areas.
A sculpture garden flows into the hotel foyer. Wall hangings and art installations line the corridors throughout the property, giving it a genuinely gallery-like feel rather than just decoration.
Babysitting and child care services available on request.
Minibar in all rooms, along with laptop safe, coffee/tea making facilities.
Secured undercover car park in the neighbouring building. Must be pre-booked and fees apply. Open-air off-street parking also available at AUD $15/day, subject to availability. No cash accepted at the hotel.
Select rooms are pet-friendly. Request at time of booking.
24-hour room service menu available in all rooms.
Staffed reception around the clock. Express checkout available.
In-house tour desk for organising Canberra excursions and local activities.
Dry cleaning and laundry services available on request.
On-site gymnasium for guests. Small facility — a solid option for maintaining a routine but not a full health club.
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