Canberra Rex Hotel
ProHighlights
- Great Room seats 350 at a banquet and splits into five rooms
- Grand Ballroom with its own bar seats 150 for dinner
- Glass-roofed rooftop bar available for exclusive hire
About Canberra Rex Hotel
The Canberra Rex Hotel stands on Northbourne Avenue in Braddon, on the edge of the city centre. Its ground floor holds more than 900 square metres of event space, with seven meeting rooms and two ballrooms used for weddings, birthday celebrations and corporate events. The Great Room is the main space, with a built-in bar, coloured LED ceiling lights, a high ceiling and a foyer of its own. With no columns in the way, it seats 350 at banquet tables or 600 theatre style, and it can be divided into five separate rooms. The Grand Ballroom has marble detailing and an old-style glamour that suits a formal dinner. It has its own bar, seats 150 for a banquet and can be split in two for a smaller group. Upstairs, The Howling Moon is a glass-roofed rooftop bar with views across the capital. It trades daily for walk-ins and can be hired exclusively for birthdays, weddings and work events, and the hotel's Swan & King cocktail lounge takes private bookings of up to 100. Catering is done in-house, with menus that mix local and international produce, and every room is backed by the hotel's audiovisual team. Packages are put together for each event and budget, and site visits can be arranged before you commit.
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Frequently asked questions
How many guests can the Canberra Rex Hotel hold?
The hotel takes groups from 5 to 600. The Great Room seats 350 at a banquet or 600 theatre style, and the Grand Ballroom seats 150 for a sit-down dinner.
Can we hire the rooftop bar for a private party?
Yes. The Howling Moon rooftop bar can be booked exclusively for birthdays, weddings and corporate events, and daytime hire suits up to 60 guests theatre style. The Swan & King cocktail lounge also takes exclusive bookings for up to 100.
Do the function rooms have their own bars?
Yes. Both the Great Room and the Grand Ballroom have a built-in bar, so drinks are served inside the room.
What audiovisual equipment is available?
Each room is supported by the hotel's professional audiovisual services. Room 6 has two built-in 75-inch screens, and the boardroom has a TV for presentations.
How are function prices worked out?
The hotel doesn't publish fixed prices. Its events team prepares a tailored proposal once they know the date, guest numbers and catering you have in mind, and menu options are shared on request.
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Roxanne Rundell
2 weeks ago
We were impressed from the moment we checked it. Qasim and staff were friendly & helpful. We were even warned about the expected storm & offered an undercover spot to protect our car until it was over. When we missed the…
Emm Sheppard
a month ago
We had such a wonderful experience at the Canberra Rex Hotel and couldn't recommend it more highly, particularly for anyone looking for somewhere special to get ready for their wedding! I stayed in the Presidential Suit…
Neil
a month ago
Unbelievable accommodation for 2nights. We stumbled on this amazing place because we had a wedding to attend and the wow factor is so good. We came back the following week for a few nights before we flew out of Canberra.…
sharon woodward
a month ago
Lovely hotel- Rooms were clean, stylish, spacious and we appreciated the upgrade. Pool was great for some exercise, especially after long drive. Rooftop bar has fantastic views during happy hour and sunset, staff at the…
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