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title: "Pavilion On Northbourne vs Quality Hotel Dickson: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pavilion On Northbourne or Quality Hotel Dickson in Canberra? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Pavilion On Northbourne vs Quality Hotel Dickson

Both are in Canberra, 960 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · North Canberra
## [Pavilion On Northbourne](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/pavilion-on-northbourne-canberra/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 3.8

- **Score by category:** 0 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1946146/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · North Canberra
## [Quality Hotel Dickson](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/quality-hotel-dickson-canberra/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 5.9

- **Score by category:** 4 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1997332/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Quality Hotel Dickson

It leads in 4 of 5 categories. 960 m apart.

### Choose Pavilion On Northbourne if you want

-   to walk to the sights (2.7 km / 3.6 km)

### Choose Quality Hotel Dickson if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.8 / 8.6)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (71 / 5)
-   a spa and wellness

### Why is Pavilion On Northbourne better than Quality Hotel Dickson?

1.  910 m closer to the area centre (−910 m)
2.  Has a swimming pool

### Why is Quality Hotel Dickson better than Pavilion On Northbourne?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 8.6) (+0.2)
2.  Has a spa
3.  450 m closer to public transport (−450 m)
4.  66 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+66)
5.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 65 vs 31) (+34)
6.  6 more listed amenities (18 vs 12) (+6)
7.  Has an on-site restaurant

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Pavilion On Northbourne | Quality Hotel Dickson |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 8.8 |
| Location | 3.8 | 5.9  (+2.1) |
| Facilities | 5.0 | 5.8  (+0.8) |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | 4.5  (+1.5) |
| Public transport | 6.0 | 8.5  (+2.5) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6 | 8.8  (+0.2) |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 8.8  (+0.2) |
| Number of reviews | 444  (+54) | 390 |
| Rank in Canberra | bottom 46% | top 33%  (+21%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 3.8 | 5.9  (+2.1) |
| Distance to North Canberra centre | 610 m  (−910 m) | 1.5 km |
| To public transport | 890 m | 440 m  (−450 m) |
| To the airport | 7.8 km | 8.0 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 5 | 71  (+66) |
| To the nearest food shop | 580 m | 140 m  (−440 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 6  (+6) |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 83 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2010 |
| Listed amenities | 12 | 18  (+6) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | – | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | – | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

960 m apart

Pavilion On Northbourne: city centre: 2.7 km, nearest station Metro Dickson Interchange: 890 m, Canberra Airport (CBR): 7.8 km, 5 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

Quality Hotel Dickson: city centre: 3.6 km, nearest station Metro Dickson Interchange: 440 m, Canberra Airport (CBR): 8.0 km, 71 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Canberra

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## Pavilion On Northbourne or Quality Hotel Dickson: common questions

### Which is better, Pavilion On Northbourne or Quality Hotel Dickson?

Quality Hotel Dickson leads in 4 of 5 categories, including location, facilities, spa & wellness.

### Which is cheaper, Pavilion On Northbourne or Quality Hotel Dickson?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Pavilion On Northbourne is closer: 610 m from the centre, against 1.5 km for Quality Hotel Dickson.

### How far apart are Pavilion On Northbourne and Quality Hotel Dickson?

The two hotels are 960 m apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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