Forrest Hotel & Apartments is perfectly located accommodation at 30 National Circuit, Forrest, Canberra, in the city's leafy garden district and just moments from the Parliamentary Triangle. Guests can enjoy a short stroll to Parliament House and the boutique cafés of Manuka Village, while the National Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, Old Parliament House, and Lake Burley Griffin are only minutes away by car. With Canberra Airport just a 25-minute drive, the hotel offers both convenience and comfort for exploring the nation's capital.



Per Diem Compliant Rates

Our room rates are aligned with Commonwealth and APS travel allowance guidelines, making Forrest Hotel & Apartments a straightforward choice for departments, agencies, and contractors travelling to Canberra on official business. Whether you're attending Senate Estimates, briefings at Parliament House, or meetings across the Parliamentary Triangle, our per diem compliant pricing keeps the booking process simple and the paperwork easy.

Self-Contained Serviced Apartments

For guests who prefer the comfort of home while away on assignment, our self-contained serviced apartments offer the space and independence of private living combined with the service of a hotel. Each apartment features a full-size kitchen, separate living and dining areas, in-room laundry facilities, and the everyday essentials needed to settle in from the moment you arrive — ideal for extended sittings, secondments, or any stay where a hotel room simply isn't enough.

Designed for Long Stays

Forrest Hotel & Apartments is purpose-built for guests staying a week, a month, or longer. Long-stay guests enjoy:

• Complimentary on-site parking, with secure spaces just steps from your door
• High-speed Wi-Fi throughout the property, suitable for video conferencing and secure remote work
• Full-size kitchens in apartment rooms, with cookware, crockery and appliances provided
• In-room laundry facilities, so there's no need to plan around weekend washes
• A quiet, residential setting in one of Canberra's most established suburbs

Project Teams & Relocation Stays

We regularly host project teams, taskforce members, and personnel on relocation to the ACT. With a mix of hotel rooms and self-contained apartments under one roof, we can accommodate teams of varying sizes and stay lengths under a single point of contact — simplifying invoicing, room allocation, and any changes that arise mid-project. Group rates and tailored arrangements are available on request.

A Few Minutes' Walk to Parliament House

The hotel sits within easy walking distance of Parliament House, the Treasury, and the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, with most of the Parliamentary Triangle reachable on foot in well under fifteen minutes. It's a setting that suits the rhythm of a government working day — close enough to walk to a morning briefing, and quiet enough to return to in the evening.

On-Site Conference Room

Our on-site conference room is available for meetings, workshops, interview panels, and team briefings, with catering options available through Sherwood Restaurant. It's a convenient option for guests who'd prefer to keep their day's commitments within the same building as their accommodation.

For bookings, group enquiries, or tailored long-stay arrangements, please contact reservations@forresthotel.com or call +61 2 6203 4300.