Location
The hotel is well placed, with views of four bridges spanning the Brisbane River and across to the South Bank cultural precinct. It’s just two blocks from the end of the Queen Street Mall shopping precinct, and the Victoria Bridge link to South Bank.
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Style and Character
A red carpet welcome is given by 24-hour reception staff, and the large lobby has comfortable sofas and chairs, plenty of newspapers and magazines, iPads, an espresso machine, bowls of apples, vases of flowers, and a corner with computer stations. It’s all a bit minimalist, with bright pops of colour, orchids and lots of pot plants adding a touch of the tropics to the atmosphere.
Service and Facilities
Reception is open 24 hours, with a concierge on hand to help with tour bookings and general advice. A fitness centre and sauna adjoin the outdoor heated lap pool, and in-room massage services are available.
The hotel uses an independent car park building, which costs AU$36 (£22) for 24 hours and is accessible off the Mercure’s small (and sometimes rather busy and cramped) front driveway. You need to have your ticket validated at reception after entry. An internal subway off the lobby leads directly to the adjacent Ibis hotel.
Rooms
Headboards adorned with striking black and white imagery of the Brisbane River give a sense of place to the rooms. If visiting in summer, you’ll note the carpet colours reflect the blooming jacaranda trees all over the city. All rooms have good views of the Brisbane River or the city, and feature minibars and good-sized work desks.
The top two floors are earmarked for Privilege rooms and have extras such as chocolates, mineral water, magazines, bathrobes and slippers, and espresso machines. Bathrooms have showers only (except for suites), but all rooms will bring a smile with the cute towel art created by the housekeepers.
Food and Drink
Bold colours – purple, red, yellow and pink – and geometric shapes give life to Mercure’s signature restaurant, MRepublic. A buffet breakfast with plenty of pastries, fresh fruit, juices and hot dishes is served, and it’s also open for dinner.
Classic dishes using local ingredients are the mainstay of the menu, but there are regular chef’s specials, such as garlic mussels served with grilled sourdough bread, shoestring fries and lime aioli. There are plenty of vegan and gluten free dishes, and each dish on the menu has a matched wine suggestion. The 'bar bites' menu, from 10am, offers burgers, hot dogs, club sandwiches, and all-day breakfast and desserts.
Value for Money
Double rooms from AU$160 (£99) in low season; and from AU$180 (£111) in high. Breakfast costs AU$28/£17. Wi-Fi charged at AU$15 (£9) for 24 hours; free in lobby and public areas.
Access for guests with disabilities?
Six rooms are adapted for guests with disabilities; two have interconnecting rooms for carers. Disabled parking is available at the front door.
Family-Friendly?
The executive suite has a kitchenette, and two bedroom apartments sleep up to five people. The restaurant has a children’s menu. Babysitting can be arranged.