Hilton to open 184-room hotel in Canberra's Manuka precinct
Hilton is expected to open a 184-room hotel on Franklin Street in Manuka in early 2027, creating 100-120 jobs.
Hilton has confirmed it will open a hotel in Canberra's Manuka area. The announcement ends weeks of speculation about one of the city's most talked-about building sites.
The 184-room hotel will open early next year on Franklin Street. The hotel will run under a deal with ICC Development Group.
The hotel will include a restaurant, bar, executive lounge, eight suites, a sauna, swimming pool and a ballroom. The project will create 100 to 120 jobs.
The location has been contentious ever since the original Capitol Theatre was torn down more than 45 years ago.
- Early 2027
- Opening timeframe
- 100-120 full-time
- Jobs created
- 45 years ago
- Theatre demolished
Why it mattersA major international hotel brand's arrival boosts Canberra's tourism and settles a years-long question about the site's future use.
AustraliaCanberra's visitor economy gains a flagship hotel and hospitality jobs; the city gets higher visibility in Hilton's global loyalty program.
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