Canberra, AustraliaBraddon
Midnight Hotel, Autograph Collection
Sculptural atrium hotel
Braddon Canberra, Australia
Opened
2019
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
MarriottSculptural atrium hotel
The hotel surrounds an internal garden atrium and waterfall, where locals and guests gather for evening cocktails and live music.
What it’s good at
Notable
Fender Katsalidis centered the dark concrete building around a cascading courtyard waterfall.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Fender Katsalidis designed the nine-story building with a central garden atrium landscaped by Oculus; New York artist Thomas Bucich created a different bespoke artwork for each of the 199 guest rooms.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
The front doors open onto Braddon's dining strip, and the Elouera Street light rail stop sits right outside.
The rooms
Each room holds original artwork by New York artist Thomas Bucich and includes a walk-in rain shower.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
An indoor 20-meter heated lap pool looks onto the central atrium, flanked by private cabanas and a timber sauna.
The gym
Cardio machines and free weights sit behind glass walls overlooking the adjacent lap pool.
Midnight Bar
Under fluted glass racks and backlit marble, bartenders pour seasonal cocktails and house-commissioned beers alongside shared plates.
At the table
Braddon Merchant serves seasonal regional produce and Australian wines in a light-filled room set with raw concrete columns.
How it began
Canberra developer Geocon built the precinct as the capital's first Marriott property, wrapping private residences and shops around the hotel.
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Our shorthand
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.