Hotel Kurrajong
Hotel Kurrajong Canberra is a heritage-listed hotel located in the Canberra suburb of Barton, Australian Capital Territory, close to Parliament House and national institutions within the Parliamentary Triangle precinct. The Hotel has a strong association with Australia's political history, most notably as the residence of Prime Minister Ben Chifley throughout his parliamentary career, including his term in office from 1945-1949. In 1951, Chifley suffered a fatal heart attack in room 205 at Hotel Kurrajong.
| Hotel Kurrajong Canberra | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Location | 8 National Cct Barton, Australian Capital Territory |
| Coordinates | 35°18′25″S 149°08′02″E |
| Opening | 1926 |
| Owner | TFE Hotels/NRMA |
| Management | TFE Hotels (Australia) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 2 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | John Smith Murdoch |
| Developer | Federal Capital Commission |
| Other information | |
| Number of rooms | 145 |
| Number of restaurants | 1 |
| Website | |
| https://hotelkurrajong.com.au | |
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