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Ibis Budget Canberra

15 Tay Street | Antill Street, Watson, Canberra 2602, Australia (Formerly Formule 1 )
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Sydney, Australia
2 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

Good value for money in Canberra. But odd staff. If you enter or leave they don't say much. You don't really feel welcome. And the second night the card for opening the room didn't work. I called and one staff member came. I asked him if he could open the room for us and then fix the card. But he... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

Had stayed in this 'hotel' when it was Formulae 1 and it was cheaper. The room has slightly improved with an added sink, but the awful, dreaded plastic, caravan-toilet/shower is still there.With a bit of thought a proper toilet and shower area could be conceived. The room has no sound cushion from other rooms or the corridor, so don't expect... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

Good - really cheap, quiet, clean Average - decor Awful - corridors, plastic combined toilet/bathroom, no supplied toiletries, tissues etc If you are looking for somewhere very cheap in Canberra, this is a reasonable place to stay. But only go to the room to sleep. You wont want to be in there for one minute longer!

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Cooma, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

Booked this hotel as it is close to where I needed to be (EPIC). Had read the previous reviews, so went prepared with hair dryer etc. Even forewarned I was amazed at the size of the room, but was only there to sleep so not a problem. The shower cubicle was also small, but clean and served its purpose. Bed... More

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4 June 2013

Dear Ruth S, Thank you for taking the time to review ibis budget Canberra. I am thrilled that you enjoyed your stay with us. For next time, the hotel does have hair dryers and kettles that guest's can borrow, so no need to bring your own if you don't want to. We look forward to seeing you again in the... More

Katoomba, Australia
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

because there were no coffee making facilities in the room, I did not agree with having to use and pay for a coffee from a machine when I came in at 9.30pm at night. Coffee was offered as complimentary from 3.00pm to 9.00pm only. I also think that coffee should be available in the morning without having to pay for... More

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Management response:
4 June 2013

Thank you for reviewing your stay at ibis budget Canberra. ibis budget hotels do not provide tea and coffee making facilities in guest rooms, but as you mentioned, we do offer complimentary tea and coffee in the breakfast room every afternoon/evening. If you wish to make your own in the room then we do have kettles which guest's can borrow... More

Hamilton, New Zealand
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

Initially I was shocked at the size of the room, and we have stayed in many hotel rooms, in fact have just left Ibis Rotorua, and the YWCA Sydney, but after 4 nights we had adjusted and really enjoyed our stay. My wife and I both found the bed was excellent, location fine, service fantastic. The hotel had everything we... More

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Management response:
4 June 2013

Thank you for your comments about your stay at ibis budget Canberra. I am happy to hear that you adjusted to the size of an ibis budget room. We may not be able to offer a huge room but we do provide a clean and comfortable room with excellent customer service. As you mentioned, hair dryers are available at reception.... More

Gold Coast
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

Arrived at 2200hrs tried to access the auto dispenser with my name & credit card details which had been booked a few days before. I had to contact the manager as it did not recognise me (it had the incorrect spelling of my name from the booking??). Other than that hiccup it was as my rating states & I would... More

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Sydney, Australia
2 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

We made a last- minute decision to stay at this hotel at 11pm. The self check-in kiosk made that easy. With two very young children sleeping in the car we proceeded to our room and were dismayed to find that the upper bunk bed was unmade. Linens were provided but we had to make up the bed on the spot.... More

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Sydney, Australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

It isn't anything special, but the rooms are clean, the beds comfortable and it was quiet. Better choice than staying at most of the motels in Canberra if you're just after a comfy bed. Price is reasonable. If you're looking for a romantic stay or are staying more than 1 nice this isn't the place.

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Sydney, Australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

best value with short distance to Canberra CBD costed only $99.00 a reasonable rate but could be more happy if I could have discount or special rate as royalty regularly customer staying every 6 weeks.

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Also Known As:
Formule 1 Canberra Hotel Canberra
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Formule 1 Hotel Canberra
Address: 15 Tay Street | Antill Street, Watson, Canberra 2602, Australia (Formerly Formule 1 )
Region: Australia > Australian Capital Territory > Greater Canberra > Canberra
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Free Parking Wheelchair access
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Ranked #32 of 52 hotels in Canberra
Price range (per night): S$79 - 117
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