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shower nooks are barely big enough to get wet in). But who wants to be swanning around
a spacey hotel suite when the Brisbane sun is shining? If you're just here to sleep, you'll
be fine.
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Astor Metropole
( 07-3144 4000;
www.astorhotel.com.au
; 193 Wickham Tce; r $99-170; )
Part of the Best
Western chain, there's something vaguely American about the facade of this place, which
disguises a 15-storey tower of hotel rooms set back from the street. The best rooms have
great city views and all are immaculately clean, however the interior design is chintzy and
mismatched. But hey, the price is right, and how about them views?
Treasury
( 07-3306 8888;
www.treasurybrisbane.com.au
; 130 William St; r from $230; )
Brisbane's most
lavish hotel is behind the equally lavish exterior of the former Land Administration Build-
ing. Each room is unique and awash with heritage features, with high ceilings, framed art-
work, polished wood furniture and elegant furnishings. Perfect if plush and a little bit
chintzy floats your boat. The best rooms have river views. Super-efficient staff; parking
$20.
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Quay West Suites Brisbane
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( 07-3853 6000;
www.quaywestbrisbane.com
; 132 Alice St; 1-/2-/3-bedroom ste from $275/385/695;
)
Part of the national Quay West chain and festooned with balconies, this apartment
hotel has lovely self-contained units with modern kitchens, fully equipped laundries,
myriad TVs and stereos, and spectacular views. Refined interiors aim for luxury, and staff
are down-to-earth. Parking $35.
Stamford Plaza Brisbane
( 07-3221 1999;
www.stamford.com.au
;
cnr Edward & Margaret Sts; r from $269; )
In the
southern CBD, the towering Stamford has classical music in the lobby and rows of Mer-
cedes in the driveway. Opulent rooms are a tad antiquey (not that there's anything wrong
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