Canberra to finally get the new luxury hotel it deserves

Crystalbrook Aurora, Canberra is set to redefine the city’s hospitality scene.

Canberra has long needed a new luxury hotel to elevate its hospitality scene. And leading sustainably-led luxury hospitality company Crystalbrook Collection promises to fill that gap with Crystalbrook Aurora, Canberra.

With 225 rooms and suites, several restaurants and bars, luxury retail offerings and a wellness precinct, this contemporary hotel will bring world-class sophistication to the nation’s capital. 

The building’s facade will reflect the nearby parliamentary buildings.

Named after one of the proposed names for the city, the accommodation is both an homage to Canberra’s beginnings and an embrace of its contemporary spirit – inspired by the idea of a new dawn.

“Crystalbrook Aurora’s identity reveal and development progress marks an exciting next chapter in our Canberra journey. This project reflects our commitment to investing in high-growth, culturally significant locations and delivering properties that reflect the future of responsible luxury,” shared Ghassan Aboud, Founder of Crystalbrook Collection. 

Rooms and suites will be swathed in chic neutral tones.

The modern 10-storey building takes cues from Canberra’s architectural heritage and civic style. A curved facade will draw parallels to nearby parliamentary buildings, while the interiors will pay homage to Marion Mahony Griffin, a pioneering architect who significantly contributed to the design of Canberra. Mahoney’s designs emphasised harmony between buildings and nature, which is to be reflected in the building’s light-filled central skylight atrium and generous use of greenery.

Rooms and suites will be sleek and spacious with timeless appeal. Bathed in natural light and swathed in calming neutral tones and natural textures, they are set to offer an inviting atmosphere for relaxation and comfort. 

The hotel will house multiple restaurants and bars.

Multiple dining facilities, including a modern European rooftop restaurant, will further add to Canberra’s thriving foodie scene. In line with the rise of wellness travel, the hotel will feature a dedicated wellness precinct with Crystalbrook’s signature Eléme Day Spa, a sauna, pool and gym facilities. The site will also house luxury retail offerings, flexible meeting and event spaces.

Crystalbrook Aurora, Canberra is slated to open in 2027 on Bunda Street in the city centre. Stayed tuned!