A Guide to Highly Rated Brisbane Hotels

What better way to choose a hotel than to look for one with a lot of great recommendations from former guests? There's a good chance that if nearly everyone who has stayed there has had a good experience with the hotel, you will too. Great service makes for a pleasant stay, and these Brisbane hotels are all places that have been highly rated by their guests.

Holiday Inn Surfers Paradise is in a great location. Right in the middle of Surfers Paradise, it is surrounded by restaurants, shops and attractions. The hotel is close to the beach as well. There is an outdoor pool, whirlpool and sauna. If you like to work out, you can make use of the fitness center or play a game of tennis. Childcare and internet access are available.

The Brisbane Marriott Hotel is located in the heart of Brisbane. It offers spa services such as massage, facials and a steam room as well as both outdoor and indoor swimming pools. There is also a gym. The hotel also offers high speed wireless internet, shoe cleaning service and childcare. There is a cocktail lounge with entertainment and light dining options. Limousine service is also available.

The Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa is located in the heart of the Gold Coast with Pacific Ocean views and a private salt water lagoon set among tropical gardens. There are two restaurants and two bars as well as a private retreat club. The hotel has outdoor pools, a Jacuzzi, sauna and steam bath. There is water skiing, jet skiing, surfing, sailing and diving for those who enjoy water sports. For those who prefer to stay on solid ground, there is golf, bowling and tennis. There is a game room and a playground for the kids.

The Conrad Treasury Brisbane is located in the former Queensland Government Treasury Building, which also houses the Treasury Casino. This is not a hotel

for families with children. You must be at least 18 years old to enter the building. You also cannot come into the building wearing your swimsuit or thongs. The casino offers three floors of gaming tables, including blackjack, baccarat, roulette, craps, sic-bo and two-up. It also has six restaurants, five bars and over 1000 slot machines. Live bands perform every night at the Livewire Bar.

The Mantra South Bank Brisbane is located near the center of South Bank. It is a short walk from the lagoon, as well as the State Art Gallery and Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Center. The rooms offer a self-contained kitchenette so you can save a little money by doing your own cooking instead of dining out for every meal. Of course, if you want to eat out, there are several restaurants and cafes nearby to choose from. The hotel offers broadband internet access, a gym, heated swimming pool and spa.

The Quay West Suites Brisbane is conveniently located about ten minutes from the airport and caters mostly to business travelers. There is an outdoor swimming pool and whirlpool available if you need to unwind after a busy day. Wireless high speed internet is available in the rooms. The hotel has a restaurant and offers childcare service. There is a fully equipped kitchenette in each room.

These six hotels are the top-rated hotels in Brisbane, based on online reviews found on review sites. Choosing one of these hotels doesn't guarantee that your stay will be completely hassle-free, but it sure can improve your chances.