Mercure Canberra
ProHighlights
- Carlton and Grosvenor rooms combine for receptions of up to 180
- Private courtyard gardens for ceremonies and garden parties
- Wedding reception packages from $99 per person
About Mercure Canberra
Mercure Canberra is a heritage-listed hotel on the corner of Ainslie and Limestone avenues in Braddon, close to the city centre. Its event offer centres on a private courtyard garden, a terrace, a restaurant and a pair of function rooms. The courtyard gardens are landscaped lawns used for wedding ceremonies, photos and garden-party receptions. Overlooking them, the terrace takes welcome drinks or a cocktail reception, and the Courtyard Restaurant can hold a private dinner for up to 55, with bi-fold doors that open it to the terrace. The Carlton Room is the main indoor space, with natural light, private bathrooms and its own bar, and it holds 120 guests banquet or cocktail style. Combined with the neighbouring Grosvenor Room, it fits a reception of up to 180 with a bridal table and dance floor. Wedding packages cover garden ceremonies, cocktail receptions and full receptions, with a reception-only option in the Carlton Room from $99 per person for at least 40 guests. Christmas and end-of-year packages range from a cocktail party on the terrace to buffets and plated dinners. Drinks come as standard, premium or non-alcoholic packages, a bar tab or a cash bar. The function rooms include a projector, screen, sound system and microphone, and couples can stay on site on the wedding night.
Inclusions & amenities
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Pricing
Christmas cocktail parties start at $29 per person for at least 20 guests, a three-hour Christmas package with standard drinks is $75 per person, and the traditional Christmas buffet is $65 per person. Corporate day delegate packages start at $65 per person.
Food
Christmas events can choose canapés, hot or antipasto platters, fork-and-walk dishes such as sliders and curries, a traditional buffet with ham, pork and turkey, or a plated dinner.
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Frequently asked questions
How many guests can the function rooms hold?
The Carlton Room holds 120 guests for a banquet or cocktail event, or 91 in cabaret style. Joined with the Grosvenor Room, it takes a reception of up to 180, and the Grosvenor Room alone suits about 60 for cocktails.
What does a wedding reception package cost?
The reception package starts at $99 per person for at least 40 guests. It covers five hours in the Carlton Room, a two-course alternate-drop menu, a three-hour standard drinks package, cake service, a dance floor and a lectern with microphone for speeches.
Can we hold the ceremony on site?
Yes. Ceremonies take place in the hotel's private courtyard gardens with white folding chairs and a signing table, and there is a wet-weather back-up for the outdoor parts of the day.
What Christmas party options are there?
End-of-year packages start with a two-hour cocktail party in the Courtyard Restaurant and Terrace from $29 per person for at least 20 guests, with canapés or platters and Christmas theming. Larger groups can book a buffet from $65 per person or a plated dinner in the function rooms.
Is audio-visual equipment included?
Yes. The function rooms include a ceiling-mounted projector and screen, a sound system, a microphone and Wi-Fi, all covered by the room hire or the day delegate package.
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Phoenix
2 months ago
The pet room is definitely the highlight of this hotel, it is perfect for our fluffy family member. There is a big courtyard/garden which is dedicated only to the pet room, and it is very nice, close to the road, but we…
Kathleen S
5 months ago
From the moment we arrived we loved the style and look of the hotel. Check in was smooth and we had a lovely chat with the lovely lady at the desk (I’m sorry I can’t remember her name). We were lucky enough to get an upg…
Dean Rayner
2 months ago
We stayed here just on a year ago and were very satisfied with the room and its appointments. I think for a higher star review the breakfasts could be served somewhere away from a hotel public bar. We had the thrill of…
Elizabeth Taylor
2 weeks ago
Stayed 1 night on 24th Oct 2026. Bed comfortable, had to carry all the luggage up the stairs (not happy), overall the hotel was very tired looking and needs an update whilst still keeping the old world charm. What blew m…
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