voco Brisbane City Centre, an IHG HotelvsStamford Plaza Brisbane
Both hotels are praised by professional reviewers. Overall, Stamford Plaza Brisbane scores significantly better than Mercure Brisbane. Stamford Plaza Brisbane comes in at #4 in Brisbane with endorsements from 5 publications like Rough Guide, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
voco Brisbane City Centre, an IHG Hotel
85 - 87 North Quay, Brisbane, Queensland 4003
From $78/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
The Telegraph
7.0
"A 194-room hotel catering largely to business travellers and those wanting to be in the heart of the city, with views across the Brisbane River to South Bank Parklands among its many advantages." Full review
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."