Black & White Delight – 2bd 2bth Apt – Braddon

Black & White Delight – 2bd 2bth Apt – Braddon Overview

First Impressions

Walking up to Black & White Delight – 2bd 2bth Apt – Braddon, you immediately get the sense that someone put real thought into this place. The building sits quietly on Torrens Street, and honestly, the name makes perfect sense once you step inside — there’s this crisp, monochromatic design theme that feels both modern and surprisingly cozy. It’s not trying too hard to impress, which I actually appreciate in a four-star property. The private parking right on site is a genuine relief too, especially if you’re not familiar with Canberra’s parking situation.

Location & Neighborhood

Braddon has become one of those neighborhoods that locals talk about with a knowing smile, and staying here puts you right in the thick of it. You’re walking distance from Lonsdale Street’s cafe strip — I mean, you can practically smell the coffee from your window on weekend mornings. The couples who stay at Black & White Delight consistently rave about the location (they’ve rated it 9.5), and I get why. It’s close enough to the city center that you’re not stuck in the suburbs, but far enough out that you feel like you’re experiencing real Canberra life, not just the tourist version.

The Apartment Experience

This isn’t your typical hotel room situation — you’re getting a proper two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment that actually feels like a home. The black and white aesthetic runs throughout, but it’s done with restraint rather than going overboard with the theme. The kitchen is fully functional (not one of those sad hotel kitchenettes), which means you can actually cook if you want to hit up the Braddon farmers market on Saturday mornings. Both bathrooms are well-appointed, and having that second one makes a real difference if you’re traveling with friends or family.

Practical Comforts

What strikes me most about this place is how it handles the little things that can make or break a stay. The WiFi actually works properly throughout the apartment — no dead zones in the back bedroom like you sometimes get. The beds are comfortable without being overly soft, and there’s decent storage space so you’re not living out of your suitcase for the entire stay. The heating and cooling systems work efficiently too, which matters more than you’d think during Canberra’s temperature swings.

Why Guests Love It

The 8.9 rating tells the story pretty well, but what really comes through in guest feedback is how this place strikes that sweet spot between hotel convenience and apartment comfort. You get the space and amenities of a proper rental, but with the reliability and service standards of a four-star property. The location keeps drawing people back — it’s that perfect balance of being somewhere interesting without being touristy or overly busy. Plus, that free parking situation is honestly worth its weight in gold if you’re driving around the capital.

Black & White Delight – 2bd 2bth Apt – Braddon Accommodations

Reviews of Black & White Delight – 2bd 2bth Apt – Braddon

• Very good – Karin from Australia – 17 June 2025 (8/10)

  Location was excellent. Apartment was great.

• Enjoyed our stay with Black & White. Lovely apartment with everything you need. Thanks for letting us stay. Will ret – Sharon from Australia – 23 May 2025 (10/10)

  Very comfortable, clean, good location and close to the convention we were attending in Braddon.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing. It was like a home away from home.

• Enjoyable, great communication from managers. – Colin from Australia – 3 March 2025 (9/10)

  Great position, quiet neighbourhood, good size for 4 people
  
  What could be improved: A coffee machine and capsules or a coffee plunger and ground coffee would be a welcomed addition

• Very comfortable with a great location – Paul from Australia – 15 February 2025 (9/10)

  The space was great to stretch out in. Felt like a home away from home
  
  What could be improved: No tea towel to wipe up with and the bed was a little firm for our liking. Bout otherwise was very comfortable with great location

• Exceptional – Jackie from Australia – 16 January 2025 (10/10)

  The kitchen was my favourite!
  
  What could be improved: The bed needs a fitted sheet

• Very pleasant. – Elizabeth from Australia – 7 November 2024 (8/10)

  Very nicely spacious apartment. Close to Canberra’s attractions.

• We had a great stay in Canberra and this property suited us perfectly. – Dorothy from Australia – 2 November 2024 (8/10)

  Lovely apartment, exactly what we wanted for a couple with a friend from overseas. The apartment is spacious and modern and was clean and well presented when we arrived. The kitchen was well equiped. We liked the two bedrooms, two bathrooms. Lock up garage was great. Close to public transport which is currently free of charge.
  
  What could be improved: We were not familiar with Canberra, so having to find a seperate address to get the keys wasn’t ideal. When we located the key safe, it didn’t open and we had to ring the agent for help. The agents were responsive and assisted us. Not sure why the key safe cannot be at the property. There are a lot of keys for this property and finding the right key for each lock takes time. (Even after 5 days)

• Superb – Ian from Australia – 24 October 2024 (9/10)

  Conveniently located property with secure garage. Good rooms, 2 bathrooms.
  
  What could be improved: The key pickup had detailed instructions, but my satnav brought me around from a different direction, so I ended up parking then walking a block to find the lockbox room. Would be a lot easier if the lockbox was on site.

• Very good – Sue from Australia – 2 October 2024 (8/10)

  Plenty of space for two people.
  Comfortable bed.
  
  What could be improved: The toilet in the bathroom makes a noise.
  The rippled bottom frying pans.
  Unable to open the window in the second bedroom.

• Very good – Frank from Australia – 8 September 2024 (8/10)

  The apartment was delightful. Set in a quiet, centrally located part of Canberra.
  
  What could be improved: The process for getting the front door key was unnecessarily complicated. It was obvious that the owners of the apartment wanted to eliminate human contact. Not a good idea! A smiling face makes all the difference!

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