Canberra, AustraliaBarton
Little National Hotel Canberra
Carpark-top minimalist lodging
Barton Canberra, Australia
Opened
2015
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Luxe SocialOutside the door
The house
Little NationalCarpark-top minimalist lodging
The property trades traditional on-site facilities for compact private bedrooms and expansive communal co-working lounges.
What it’s good at
Notable
King beds set against wall-to-wall glass, beside a library with black granite fireplaces.
Listed
Automated blackout blinds and Byredo toiletries furnish compact rooms with soft king beds.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Little National Hotel Canberra does a basic boutique hotel very well. What it lacks in facilities (there is no restaurant, bar or spa) it easily makes up for in its stylish and functional rooms, which cleverly make the most of the space and the views and come kitted out with little extras such as free films and fashion Byredo toiletries to boot.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Realm Precinct restaurants sit across the street, and Parliament House is a short walk away.
The rooms
Rooms are the exact width of their king beds, which sit flush against wall-to-wall glass.
At the table
Ritual Coffee pours specialty espresso on the ground floor, and Louis serves French bistro classics across the precinct.
How it began
DOMA Group completed the hotel in 2015, building directly on top of a four-storey carpark.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.