Brisbane Hotel Tips by mke1963

The Cosmo on Park is good. Damn good. This is the first time I have really been tempted not to share an accommodation tip with VT because I am worried that the place will be full when we go back on holiday. Because we will go back.
The Cosmo has it all, and its budget format saves money where it can be saved without reducing the feeling of it being a very, very good hotel.
The location is superb, just minutes from the centre of Brisbane (and the round-city tourist bus stops outside the front door), and many of the rooms overlook the river: each one has a good-sized balcony for sitting out.
The appartments are either studio, one or two bedroom with fully equipped kitchen.
There is no restaurant, but on a road filled with pavement cafes and restaurants, why would you want to eat in?
Some of these cafes and restaurants will charge to your room and even deliver as room service.
This is a great hotel, and I think the first time I have given the highest rating to anywhere.


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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$80-120  » Currency Converter
Phone: 0738 58 5999
Address: 60 PARK ROAD MILTON, Brisbane, AU 4064
Directions: At the river end of Park Road. The rail station is about 100m easy walk with luggage.
Website: http://www.queenslandholidays.com.au/brisbane/502712/index.cfm

The Brisbane Marriott is, well, just another Marriott. I used to swear by Mariotts (and I was using Marriott Rewards points to stay for a weekend), but I was disappointed. Had I been paying several hundred dollars, I would wonder exactly where the money was going, to be honest.
It's certainly 5-star opulence, but the room could have been anywhere, the service was standard. There seemed to be nothing special, nothing unique.
The staff were friendly, everything worked, the room had everything I needed, the bed was comfortable, but everything just seemed 'expensive' rather than 'value'. In my opinion, you can get the same service, friendly staff, and room facilities for $100 a night less expenditure.

There is absolutely nothing to complain about with the Brisbane Marriott, but you can get the same for a whole lot less.

Unique Qualities: Very small swimming pool and health club on the fourth floor.

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: most expensive
Prices: US$180 and up  » Currency Converter
Address: 515 Queen Street, , Brisbane, State of Queensland
Directions: At the far northern end of Queen Street