Hotel Kurrajong Canberra

Hotel Kurrajong Canberra has preserved a piece of the nations history and revived the story of the dawn of our Capital while becoming a destination in itself, with its warm and inviting ambience, its elegantly redesigned rooms and Chifleys Bar & Grill, named after long-time hotel resident, former Prime Minister Ben Chifley, featuring a new whisky bar and locally sourced seasonal menus. Hotel Kurrajong Canberra first opened in 1926 at the birth of the nations capital. It was designed by the Commonwealth Chief Architect, John Smith Murdoch, who is also famous for designing Old Parliament House. It first housed staff transferred from Melbourne to set up the new Parliament and it continued as a residence for Members of Parliament and public servants for years to come. Hotel Kurrajong Canberras corridors are steeped in the capitals political history. The hotel staff consider themselves proud custodians of its heritage, passionately sharing stories of its early days during guided tours. ...