East HotelvsSouthside Village
Both properties are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, East Hotel scores significantly higher than Southside Village. East Hotel comes in at #2 in Canberra with endorsements from 4 reviews such as Oyster, Rough Guide and Lonely Planet.
East Hotel
 Rough Guide
 The Telegraph
 Oyster
 Lonely Planet
69 Canberra Avenue, Canberra 2604
From $129/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 - Laundy Room
 - Restaurant
 
 "A stylish new addition to Canberra’s hotel scene, East is in a good location near Kingston and Manuka shops and restaurants." 
8.0
 "East Hotel is a quirky, modern boutique hotel in one of Canberra's more sophisticated districts." Full review
Upscale
 "Near Canberra's Parliamentary Triangle, the four-pearl East Hotel is a hip boutique property with a buzz." Full review
Top choice
 "Straddling the divide between boutique and business, East offers stylishly executed spaces and smile-inducing extras such as free lollies and design magazines for loan in the lobby." Full review
Southside Village
 Rough Guide
250 Canberra Ave, Symonston South Canberra, Canberra 2609
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Room Service
 - Laundry Service
 - Laundy Room
 - Restaurant
 - Free Parking
 
 "Well-equipped park not far from the centre, with a/c options and en-suite cabins."