Blue & White LodgevsMercure Canberra
Both Blue & White Lodge and Mercure Canberra are praised by expert writers. On balance, Mercure Canberra scores slightly higher than Blue & White Lodge. Mercure Canberra is ranked #12 in Canberra with endorsements from 3 sources including DK Eyewitness, Lonely Planet and Rough Guide.
Blue & White Lodge
 DK Eyewitness
 Lonely Planet
524 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra 2602
From $0/night
- Free Parking
 - Air Conditioning
 - Refrigerator
 
 "A friendly and comfortable bed-and-breakfast... It provides several budget and family accommodation options, and one room has a spa. It is five minutes’ drive from the city centre." 
 "Comfortable rooms, some with shared bathrooms, are neat as a pin and come with a delicious cooked breakfast." Full review
Mercure Canberra
 DK Eyewitness
 Rough Guide
 Lonely Planet
Ainslie & Limestone Avenue, Canberra 2618  
From $86/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 
 "Close to the War Memorial, the National Gallery of Australia and the city centre... Offers peaceful formal gardens, a cocktail bar, wheelchair access and a mixture of room styles and prices." 
 "Close to the War Memorial... the hotel has been modernized without compromising the heritage feel of the original building." 
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Offers a number of good-value package deals: check online for details.
 "The main wing of this busy business hotel occupies a 1927 National Trust–listed building very close to the War Memorial." Full review