We visited Canberra for five nights at the end of February 2012 in order to take in exhibitions at the Museum of Australian Democracy, the National Library, National Gallery and National Portrait Gallery, and to attend a sitting of the High Court of Australia and Question Time in Parliament House. Forrest Inn and Apartments was within easy reach of all... More

If you are looking for a good location, as in walking distance to most of Canberra's important sites (art and museums for us), and if a plain-Jane accommodation is right for you, this is our suggestion among several others we have used on prior visits.

This rather dated motel is located in a pleasant part of Canberra, and close to the National Gallery, National Portrait Gallery etc. It is also within a 5 minute walk of Manuka shopping centre and associated restaurants, and adjacent to the Italian-Australian Association club, which has bistro facilities. The rooms are clean, but rather dated and cramped, and the value... More

The review entitled "Worst place I have ever stayed" says it all. The accommodation we booked was at "The Forrest Apartments". We checked in and were given directions to the "Albany Apartments", a block away. We had stayed at the Albany in 2003 and vowed then never to return. What a 'nice' surprise to see the sign "Albany Apartments" as... More

Unexpected...location. Our 2 bedroom apartment was a street back from where the Forrest Inn is actually located. The photos on the website depict sleek looking accommodation, while we were put in a 2 story red brick old school block of units that were shared by visitors and residents. On the upside, it was clean and an easy walk to Manuka... More

I think the pictures of the hotel on the website should ensure that there aren't too many suprises, you aren't booking a four seasons hotel.. the hotel is basically an old motel which has been refurbished over the past 5 or so years however I had no qualms as it was clean, the breakfast was nice (buffet..) and the service... More

I have stayed in many places in Australia and around the world, ranging from five-star hotels to hostels, and this is without doubt the worst place I have ever stayed. First of all, it’s not a hotel or inn, it’s a motel, and a poor one at that. The room was small and shabby, while the bathroom was filthy and... More

I had been to this property previously as kid growing up due to it's location and cultural reasons, although this time round I didn't realise what I was getting myself into. I arrived into Canberra by plane and picked up a car from the airport to go to the property. Upon arrival I noticed that from the outside it looked... More

When I arrived I was surprised and disappointed by my first impression as it wasn't what I was expecting from the pictures on their website. It was definitely an old style motel. We stayed 2 nights in a double motel room and it was very pleasant as it turned out - great location, great service and adequate accommodation. Just a... More