Notes From the House
Guides, lists and honest advice written by the people who run the building — where to eat, how the salon works, and what Canberra looks like when you know where to stand.
New entries monthly — written by the concierge, the chef and the desk team.
The Archive
Which Suite for a Weekend Escape?
A floor-by-floor honest comparison — the views, the noise, the baths worth the upgrade.
6 min · The desk team
Canberra's Fine Dining Scene, Mapped
Our chef's list of the tables worth crossing town for — including the one at our own counter.
7 min · Mara Ellison
Casino Loyalty Programs, Explained Honestly
Points, tiers and comps — what the maths actually says about chasing status.
9 min · Salon hosts
The Hydrothermal Circuit: A First-Visit Script
Sauna, steam, plunge, float — timing, order and etiquette from the spa director.
5 min · Ingrid Sorensen
Planning a Canberra Wedding: The 12-Month Playbook
Seasons, suppliers and the questions to ask every venue — including ours.
11 min · Events team
The Business Traveller's Canberra, Optimised
Where to take the meeting, when the airport queue peaks, and how to steal an hour of calm.
6 min · The desk team
The Murrumbateman Day Trip, Done Properly
Three cellar doors, one long lunch, and the back-vintage pours the concierge arranges.
8 min · Theo Nakamura
Playing Smart: A Responsible Gaming Primer
Setting limits that hold, reading variance, and the support tools built into the floor.
7 min · Salon hosts
Canberra's Seasonal Calendar: When to Come
Floriade to Enlighten, sitting weeks to quiet weeks — timing the capital like a local.
6 min · The desk team
Three We Re-Read Ourselves
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