Sofitel Brisbane Central
Direct Access to the Central Station
Unfortunately, Brisbane does not score with real luxury hotels. Therefore, I can only recommend the Sofitel Brisbane Central with direct access to the central station because of its location – in the business district CBD. However, it is a far cry from the “luxurious, French hospitality” with which it presents itself on the Internet. Although I was firmly promised that our suite would be ready for occupancy at 6:00 am, we had to wait for an hour. The Emirates crew checked in immediately. In general, the hotel is booked by several airlines for pilots and flight attendants.
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Furthermore, I had a package delivered to the hotel – but it could not be found! The concierge assured me that my delivery had never arrived, although I could show the delivery confirmation from Qantas Airlines. In the end, the concierge only stole my time with his constant calls and abstruse claims. An absolute no-go!
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The Junior Suite with separate bedroom and living/study is spacious with fantastic views of the city and Anzac Square. However, the large bathroom showed signs of wear and tear.
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We didn’t use the inviting outdoor pool because we didn’t have the time.
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Dinner at Thyme was excellent, though you have to appreciate the very cold air conditioning! Although it really marred the enjoyment of my meal, I couldn’t resist the dessert creations.
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Insider tip: Next time I’ll visit the W (I can recommend the W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island – directly at the Grand Prix race track) or the Emp