Stamford Plaza BrisbanevsCity Backpackers HQ
Both Stamford Plaza Brisbane and City Backpackers are recommended by expert writers. Overall, Stamford Plaza Brisbane is the choice of most professionals compared to City Backpackers. Stamford Plaza Brisbane comes in at 79 with positive reviews from 4 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, Insight Guides and Rough Guide.
Stamford Plaza Brisbane
Edward & Margaret Sts, Brisbane, Queensland 4000
From $88/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"The Stamford is one of Brisbane's most beautiful hotels: comfy oversize chairs and sofas, enormous still-life oils, gilt mirrors, and palms dot the marble lobby." Full review
Insight Guides
"Brisbane’s finest luxury hotel is in the city centre beside the historic Botanic Gardens. Elegant rooms of generous country-style proportions overlook the winding Brisbane River."
Star Service
"In a sleek grid-fronted structure on the Brisbane River, close to shopping, this property is the leader in town, though its claims of luxury have been tempered." Full review
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Despite this, the staff is slow to respond to special requests in advance.
Rough Guide
"Top-notch hotel with a grand mix of colonial and modern buildings overlooking the river and botanic gardens. $290."
City Backpackers HQ
380 Upper Roma St, Brisbane, Queensland 4000
From $14/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Pool
- Free Parking
Rough Guide
"One of Brisbane’s biggest hostels, this busy, well-run place has clean facilities, fairsized rooms, a small pool, free undercover parking and good work connections."
Lonely Planet
"On the Upper Roma St hostel row, this hyperactive party palace makes good use of its limited outdoor space, including a viewing tower, pool and barbecue area." Full review
Lonely Planet
"A hyperactive, low-frills party palace with basic four- to 16-bed dorms, as well as private rooms, some with bathrooms" Full review