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Spicers Balfour Hotel

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Overview of Spicers Balfour Hotel

Spicers Balfour Hotel

5 out of 5

4.8/5 Exceptional

Guests rated this property 4.8/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
37 Balfour Street, New Farm, QLD, 4005

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationHoward Smith Wharves9 min walk
  • Popular LocationStory Bridge13 min walk
  • Popular LocationJames Street14 min walk
  • AirportBrisbane, QLD (BNE)23 min drive

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About this area

Brisbane

Located in Brisbane, Spicers Balfour Hotel is in the business district and near the boardwalk. New Farms Cinemas and Howard Smith Wharves are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit James Street and Queen Street Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a match? See what's going on at The Gabba or Suncorp Stadium. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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What's nearby

  • Wilson Outlook Reserve - 2 min walk
  • New Farms Cinemas - 4 min walk
  • Howard Smith Wharves - 9 min walk
  • Story Bridge - 13 min walk
  • James Street - 14 min walk

Getting around

  • Brisbane Fortitude Valley Station - 15 min walk
  • Brisbane Airport (BNE) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Balfour Kitchen — 1 min walk
  • Balfour Rooftop Bar — 1 min walk
  • Bella Tiarnie - 2 min walk
  • Majo's - 3 min walk
  • Taj Mahal - 4 min walk

About this property

Spicers Balfour Hotel

Adults-only Brisbane hotel in New Farm, walk to Howard Smith Wharves
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a rooftop terrace. Free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, conference space and concierge services are on-site. All 17 rooms offer thoughtful touches such as espresso makers and bathrobes, as well as comforts such as pillowtop beds and premium bedding. In-room free WiFi and DVD players are standard, as are LCD TVs with digital channels. Housekeeping is available on request.
Spicers Balfour Hotel offers 17 forms of accommodation with DVD players and minibars. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

This Brisbane hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Awards and affiliations

Green/Sustainable Property
This property participates in EarthCheck, a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: The Environment, the community, the cultural heritage and the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Free off-site parking
  • Street parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–10:30 AM: AUD 15-40 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Languages spoken

  • English

Business services

  • Conference space (689 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms 2

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
  • In-room accessibility (select rooms)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV
  • Digital channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Mini fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of AUD 100 per accommodation, per night
1 per room (up to 55 lbs/25 kg)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Service animals are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at the time of service, check-in or check-out.

  • Breakfast fee: between AUD 15 and AUD 40 per person (approximately)
  • Pet fee: AUD 100 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Parcel deliveries will be accepted only for guests in house or checking in on the day of receipt, and guests must notify the hotel in advance of the package delivery. The hotel cannot be held responsible for lost or damaged goods.

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Children 5 years old and younger are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section); guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Spicers Balfour
Spicers Balfour Hotel
Spicers Balfour Hotel New Farm
Spicers Balfour New Farm
Spicers Balfour Hotel Hotel
Spicers Balfour Hotel New Farm
Spicers Balfour Hotel Hotel New Farm

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Overall score and ratings

4.8

Exceptional

Rating 5 - Excellent. 227 out of 280 reviews
5 - Excellent 81%
Rating 4 - Good. 44 out of 280 reviews
4 - Good 16%
Rating 3 - Okay. 8 out of 280 reviews
3 - Okay 3%
Rating 2 - Poor. 1 out of 280 reviews
2 - Poor 0%
Rating 1 - Terrible. 0 out of 280 reviews
1 - Terrible 0%

4.8/5

Cleanliness

4.8/5

Staff & service

4.5/5

Amenities

4.7/5

Property conditions & facilities
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5/5 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

5/5 Excellent

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly service and beautiful clean suite room. Lucky to get upgraded.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

3/5 Okay

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

5/5 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

2/5 Poor

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020