Canberra, AustraliaActon
Peppers Gallery Hotel Canberra
Art-filled heritage pavilion
Acton Canberra, Australia
Opened
1927
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LocalOutside the door
The house
AccorArt-filled heritage pavilion
The 1920s lodge is now an art-focused hotel centered on a leafy courtyard filled with Australian sculptures.
What it’s good at
Notable
Ornate 1920s patterned ceilings contrast with Australian sculptures in the central courtyard.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
the result is stylish and chock full of personality — especially in the bedrooms, which are minimalist at eye level and more detailed below and above, with modernist furnishings and ornate patterned ceilings.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
NewActon's cafes and galleries surround the hotel, and the walking paths along Lake Burley Griffin are a short stroll away.
The rooms
Preserved 1920s patterned ceilings sit above minimalist decor, and bathrooms come fitted with walk-in rain showers.
The gym
Cardio machines and resistance equipment fill the fitness studio, set beside a wall of mirrors.
At the table
Bicicletta serves wood-fired pizzas on the terrace. The Library Bar pours cocktails and wine beside shelves of books.
How it began
Originally constructed as Hotel Acton, the building lodged visiting politicians and diplomats for the 1927 opening of Parliament House.
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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.