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Where's a decent place to stay in Brisbane - was looking at the South Bank region but one looked cheap and nasty? I checked out the Marriott and Stnford but a little too procey for two nights = for me anyway - there is one on the River there at South Bank - Riverside??? Rydges is the cheap and basty one I think?? Any ideas?

Fortunately Brisbane is fairly centric CBD-wise, so unless you're planning on a short trip to Australia Zoo it wouldn't really matter.

We've stayed at Rydges, it's not too bad, when we were there (4 years ago?) I got the impression a freshening up might be in order. We've stayed at the Sebel (middle of the CBD) which was very nice. Our wedding night was spent at the Powerhouse which is a bit further out of town (about 10-15 minutes by taxi, but closer to the airport), very opulent and worth the extra coin if it's a special occasion.

Many years ago I spent the night at the Hilton in the mall which was ordinary. A lot of water has passed under the bridge since, so I don't know any more.

I haven't stayed at the others but I've heard the Sofitel might be worth a shot.

Plenty of hotels at Kangaroo Point

will check the sebel out. What of the riverside though - nice to be near the pub on Southbank there - had a good few ales whilst the band played once or twice.

got the Stamford - on a WOTIF mystery deal - pretty good value considering anything half decent was about only 20 bucks cheaper per night.

Noice.

Bound to be a few cheap places in the Valley.

yeah - seemed okay - just need some places to go around that area now... any ideas - any musicals or plays on in Brisbane??

You gotta go Lone Pine mate

Bill Bailey's on at the Concert Hall at QPAC on the 13th of this month.

http://www.qpac.com.au/

And in my neck of the woods there's the Judith Wright Centre in Brunswick Street in the Valley.
http://www.jwcoca.qld.gov.au/

.. and the Powerhouse in New Farm.

http://www.brisbanepowerhouse.org/

for starters...

do not recommend the comfort inn at northgate.couldnt find a hotel when I arrived back via brisbane late at night so i finished up at the confort in. payed 140 plus a 20 dollar taxi fare. i'm sure they ripped me off.next night i stayed at the Holiday Inn near Roma Street Station because I couldn't find a room at the Novotel..I 'm an Accor member so normally when I pick up I go to the Accor chains like the Novotel. Unfortunately they didnt have one spare room.School holidays i dont how contributed to every room having a no vacancy sign up. unbelievable. serves me right for assuming something would be available. I'd reccomend the Holiday Inn might be a bit pricey. same with the Novotal. I like their rooms they have everything you can expect from a typical 4 star hotel. beds are nices and soft. The Holiday Inn at Roma Street has some nice views. And in a good location to move around from

Rydges would be another I recommed but I based that on having stayed at the Rydges at World Sq in Sydney and Melbourne.Thie rooms are nice and they provide an excellent buffet breakfast.They also have a fantastic bar.The Rydges at the world square have a great massage service. head and neck cost 35 dollars but it felt great.That's in Sydney you want Brisbane.I dont know Brisbane that well.

I did stay at Kangaroo point once about 10 years ago .The hotel was a tower and I had a nice view.Nice hotel I cant remember the name

Yes the parklands around Roma Street are a massive improvement over the railyards that previously existed there. A nice place for a stroll or to find a quiet corner to relax.



Not sure of Brisbane, the one @ Golden Beach (Caloundra) isn't all that flash from experience.

I never got to explore that much just a 2 night transit .The night i arrived into Brisbane I questioned why I couldnt find a room. There seemed to be enough hotels.Apparantly its not the same place I grew up to think... carries alot of misconception about it.. well probably on my end. From my limited travels Brisbane looked pretty.