Canberra now boasts one of the best hotels in the country according to a mammoth nationwide survey.
The East Hotel in Kingston was ranked sixth in TripAdvisor's Travellers Choice awards, based on the strength of visitor reviews given in the past year.
Charging on average just $194 a night, it was also one of the cheapest hotels to make the top 10.
The Pinetrees Lodge on Lord Howe Island took first place ($929 per night on average), followed by Ovolo Woolloomooloo in New South Wales ($368 per night) and the Park Hyatt Sydney ($951 per night).
Hamilton Island's Qualia Resort was the most expensive in fourth place ($1,143 per night) while Victoria's Big4 Beacon Resort was the cheapest in tenth ($143 per night).
In reviews posted to travel booking site TripAdvisor, the East Hotel was praised for its convenient Canberra Avenue location, its level of service and the quality of its food.
"Spent a two night weekend break here with my sister who lives in Australia. I must say it was perfect," gushed one guest.
"A great room, lovely linen and towels. Everything you needed if you wanted to dine in. But why would you with Joe's Bar and Muse restaurant just downstairs."