The Tea Room, Speaker's Corner Bar and The Promenade Cafe, Hyatt Hotel Canberra.

Hyatt Hotel, Canberra

The style: The style at the Hyatt can best be described in two words – classic and opulent. From the perfectly manicured gardens to the full silver service, no attention to detail is spared. There is history packed into every corner and there are portraits of Prime Ministers past throughout the buildings. Cabinets of memorabilia add to the experience and really bring the history of the Hyatt to life. There is a newer wing to the rear of the hotel which houses the restaurant but the style means that it blends seamlessly with the older buildings.



The Tea Room, Hyatt Hotel, Canberra



The taste: The Tea Room - Afternoon tea. 

The afternoon tea was a buffet of sandwiches and sweets. The presentation of every piece of food was impeccable and the taste was just as good! Afternoon tea was served with champagne, tea and coffee.

Speaker's Corner Bar, Hyatt Hotel, Canberra

The taste: Speaker's Corner Bar - Pre-dinner drinks. 

The cocktail list was several pages long and for me, the Queensland Dreaming was the pick of the bunch. Traditional favourites as well as some unique inventions made up the list. There bar also has an extensive wine and beer list. Sit back and imagine what secrets the walls here would tell if they could talk!

The taste: The Promenade Cafe - Dinner. 

Spectacular. Entrée was a buffet of seafood, cold meats and salads. Breads were served with olive oil and balsamic vinegar prior to the mains. Mains included locally farmed meat and the small menu managed to provide something for every taste. The quality of the presentation and flavours was top-notch and the service matched.

Entree - seafood buffet, The Promenade Cafe, Hyatt Hotel, Canberra

Main - Lamb and Vegies, Promenade Cafe, Hyatt Hotel, Canberra

Main - Pork and Chorizo - Promenade Cafe, Hyatt Hotel, Canberra

Steak and Vegies - Promenade Cafe, Hyatt Hotel, Canberra

The price: This experience was a gift from the family so in the interests of politeness I wont discuss the cost! (But if you are thinking of visiting, you can access the Hyatt’s website here.)

The crowd: The corporate types dominated here but there was a sprinkling of couples and families as well. No matter who you are, the staff here will treat you like royalty.

The location: The Hyatt Hotel, Canberra is located in the parliamentary triangle in Yarralumla, Canberra. It is tucked between Lake Burley Griffin and Parliament house. Access is from Commonwealth Avenue.