The police are no longer investigating the death of a 51-year-old woman in Barton as suspicious.
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The woman was found at the Hotel Realm about 1.15pm. Detectives and forensic science officers were at the scene until well into the evening.
Just after 8.30pm, ACT Policing said: "While police continue to investigate the circumstances of this incident, the woman's death does not appear to be suspicious.
"A report will be prepared for the coroner."
The woman has not been named publicly and the reason for the heightened police interest has not been explained.
It is believed that there were no obvious signs of violence.
During the investigation, the rest of the hotel seemed to be like a normal night, with a big function on the lower floors. Women were arriving in evening dress and men in formal wear as the investigation proceeded in the rooms above.
The earlier police statement said: "ACT Policing is investigating the death of a 51-year-old woman in a Barton hotel earlier today.
"About 1.15pm (Tuesday, March 5, 2024), police responded to reports a woman had been located deceased in a hotel room on National Circuit, Barton.
"At this time, investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances of the incident.
"Anyone with information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or on the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference 7691343. Information can be provided anonymously."
Steve Evans
Steve Evans is a reporter on The Canberra Times. He's been a BBC correspondent in New York, London, Berlin and Seoul and the sole reporter/photographer/paper deliverer on The Glen Innes Examiner in country New South Wales. "All the jobs have been fascinating - and so it continues."
Steve Evans is a reporter on The Canberra Times. He's been a BBC correspondent in New York, London, Berlin and Seoul and the sole reporter/photographer/paper deliverer on The Glen Innes Examiner in country New South Wales. "All the jobs have been fascinating - and so it continues."
