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Forrest Inn and Apartments: Traveller Reviews

3.5 of 5
30 National Circuit, Forrest 2603, Australia
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Forrest Inn and Apartments
3.0 of 5 stars 14 Reviews
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London, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Motel, not Hotel”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 July 2007
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This place did not live up to the photos on its website. The hotel looks nothing like what they have advertised. We were quite disappointed to find that it is not a hotel at all, but a motel. It was a good deal, so we weren't expecting a palace, but this was quite a step down from our exectations.

On the positive side, it was clean and quiet and staff were very efficient and helpful. But we were taken aback by the shabby quality of the rooms. It was cold, there was a bare tile floor. The bathroom had an automatic fan the blew in air from outside-- which was very unwelcome in the winter chill! Did not feel entirely safe either, with the flimsy locking mechanism on the doors (internal and external).

It wasn't clear when we booked on wotif whether or not breakfast was included. Breakfast was included and was decent. Buffet-style, so you could eat as much as you liked.

It seems that the motel is in the process of renovating some rooms. It could be that there are rooms of a higher quality, but we didn't see these.

  • Liked — quiet
  • Disliked — shabbiness, more like backpacker accommodation
  • Stayed July 2007, travelled on business
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Sydney, Australia
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
171 helpful votes 171 helpful votes
“Good Basic Hotel Room”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2007
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Forrest Inn and Apartments

My husband & I stayed here 1 night on a Friday. I had booked internet special rate, we arrived a little early for check in and were told we were being given an upgrade. The room was pretty ordinary so I’m not sure what we would have been in otherwise. There are apartments but we were in the motel section.It was a non smoking room, and no sign of smoking at all. There was a sofa bed as well as queen for a 3rd person, but that would have made it pretty cramped as there was a small table & 2 chairs as well. Fridge was surprisingly large; there was tea & coffee making, good quantity of both supplied & fresh milk. Also a toaster, but no crockery apart from the cups & saucers to make use of that. Lots of storage with large wardrobe and separate drawers.
The flooring was part tiled/part carpet & looked fairly new. Bed was comfortable and furnishings also looked fairly new. The rest was rather tired, chipped chip-board built in table and rather battered bathroom. It was very clean & we had plenty of towels so overall it was O.K. Free parking too. There is a restaurant which is closed Fri-Sun so can’t comment on that. Position is good, close to Manuka restaurants( 3 or 4 block walk) and Canberra attractions. It was also fairly quiet; our room was directly opposite the local school so no action there in the evening. The other side faces the car park of the Italian –Australian cultural centre. There was a function going on there when we were getting ready for dinner. Looked like they were having a great time and the music was nice. It was all over by the time we got back.

Stayed February 2007
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Address: 30 National Circuit, Forrest 2603, Australia
Price range (per night):* 122 AUD - 189 AUD

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