I try to stay here every time I visit Canberra. The rooms are starting to look a little worn, but the beds and pillows are great! They are latex. The location is great if you don't have a car and need to eat. Dickson has many Restaurants and they are just outside your door.
I would recommend you try to stay within the main building. They tried to give a room on one of the wings last stay and the boom gate wouldn't work so you couldn't park near your room (they also have undercover parking) and finally when we found the room you had to walk upstairs - no lift.... so if you have a bad back, or just don't want to be lugging suitcases, make sure you tell them when you book.

Got a great last minute deal online.
Upgraded to a spa room.
Very clean, much bigger room than at comparable priced properties.
Nice quiet balcony.
The adjoining Club Tradies is great value for dining (better be hungry if you order the Legendary Schnitzel!)
Check in was fast,pleasant & informative.
Would not hesitate at all to stay here again.

It's the second time I've stayed at this hotel and in the meantime the Tradies has been revamped and the extension has been built. I stayed in the separate extension and I thought it was modern, comfortable and quiet. Service was great. With the supermarket right next door and the different restaurants close by this is a great location.

I had stayed at this hotel before and had not been happy with the rooms, however, I think that they may have refurbished since the last time I was there and my room was lovely. Clean, tidy, spacious with good facilities. I had a nice view out my window of the Telstra Tower and there was a microwave, kettle and some crockery, which is more than you usually get in a hotel room. The bed was comfy and the hotel is right next to a fully equipped qym which you are entitled to use as a hotel guest. Great for business travel, just off Northbourne avenue in Dickson where there are heaps of restaurants and a supermarket. Maybe a 5 minute drive into the city or a longer walk if you wanted to. Very good price for a hotel room in Canberra.