In Brief: Hilton has signed a franchise agreement with ICC Development Group for the 184-room Hilton Canberra Manuka, expected to open in early 2027. The hotel will mark Hilton’s entry into Canberra and is expected to support approximately 100 to 120 ongoing positions.
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Hilton Canberra Manuka – Lobby – Image Credit Hilton
Hilton has signed a franchise agreement with ICC Development Group for Hilton Canberra Manuka, a 184-room hotel expected to open in early 2027.
The property will be at 15-17 Franklin Street in Canberra’s Manuka precinct and will operate under the Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand. The signing marks Hilton’s entry into Canberra.
The hotel will have eight suites among its 184 guest rooms. Standard rooms will range from 32 to 45 square meters. Facilities will include an executive lounge, an all-day dining restaurant and bar, fitness and wellness facilities, a sauna and a pool.
Wedding and event facilities will include a ballroom and a multifunction space that can be divided into four rooms. The spaces will accommodate events ranging from executive meetings to private celebrations.
Ground-level retail, additional dining venues and a cinema will form part of the broader development.
The hotel will be directly opposite Manuka Oval. Canberra Railway Station is about 1.5 kilometers from the property, and Canberra Airport is about 7 kilometers away.
Other nearby locations include Parliament House, the Parliamentary Triangle, Canberra’s embassy district and the Barton business precinct. The National Gallery of Australia, the National Museum of Australia and Questacon are also within reach. The property will cater to government, corporate, diplomatic, sporting and leisure travelers.
The hotel represents a private investment by Mrs. Liangis in Canberra’s tourism and hospitality sector. It is expected to support approximately 100 to 120 ongoing full-time, part-time and casual positions.
The hotel is also expected to generate visitor spending and demand for local goods and services, including from restaurants, cafes, retailers and suppliers.