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Formule 1 Canberra – reviews, photos

Cnr Federal Hwy & Antill Street | Watson, Canberra 2602, Australia
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Formule 1 Canberra
Ranked #23 of 38 hotels in Canberra
3.0 of 5 stars 91 Reviews
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Sydney
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“You get what you pay for.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 December 2011

I get the impression that a lot of people want to pay $89 and expect the Hyatt. Cmon people wake up. You go here for the cheap rooms and yes they are small, but they are clean and are about half the price (if not a third) of other hotels in Canberra. Dont try and squeeze a family of 4-5 in the one room. I have stayed at another Formule 1 in Europe and the rooms are almost a standard fare. A very basic shower and loo cubicle. A double bed, a/c and TV on the wall. The staff are alright as long as you dont expect the concierge in the foyer. My only complaint was the exhorbitant costs of the wifi. $20 for 3 hours with a download limit. I expect to pay, but that was just a gouge. You will turn repeat guests away at that price.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Posted by an Accorhotels.com traveller
Sydney
1 review
“Formule 1 Review”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 November 2011

Our stay was extremely uncomfortable and we would not like to recommend to anyone.

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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“Don't Stay Here!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 October 2011
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I checked in at 11:00pm to find my bed had been slept in, dirt on the floor and a room full of Bugs! I would not stay here again and recommend that you do not also. I am surprised that this hotel in on your list of places to stay, and for $100 per night it is a complete rip off!

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled on business
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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“Big disappointment”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 October 2011
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person found this review helpful

Overall this is not bad for motel (not hotel) - the room, although extremely small, was clean and the bed was comfortable. Main disadvantage - very old A/C and heating system. The night was cold and we opened the heater that was making a noise the whole night making the sleep barely possible. Woke up absolutely tired. This was very disappointing especially knowing that this motel belongs to Accor chain. I beleive standards should be met.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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“Car has more space”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 October 2011 via mobile
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people found this review helpful

Family stayed here for the night and on arrival our first thoughts were I wonder if they cleaned the sperm off the walls and pillows. Showers all have vents that don't work suspect a hidden camera!!! All beds have wheels and move around during the night No wheel Chair access and rooms are a plastic death trap if a fire was to occur. Save the money and buy a tent it will have more space and you know its clean.

  • Stayed September 2011
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Address: Cnr Federal Hwy & Antill Street | Watson, Canberra 2602, Australia
Price range (per night):* INR5,153 - 5,825

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