{"id":31092,"date":"2014-01-22T07:44:28","date_gmt":"2014-01-21T21:44:28","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/?p=31092"},"modified":"2015-03-11T13:42:42","modified_gmt":"2015-03-11T03:42:42","slug":"hotel-review-quay-west-suites-brisbane","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.co.nz\/vc\/blog\/hotel-review-quay-west-suites-brisbane\/","title":{"rendered":"Hotel review: Quay West Suites, Brisbane"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Another trip to the Brisbane<\/a> office, another chance to sample the local hotel scene.<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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I don\u2019t know why, but I was expecting Quay West Suites Brisbane<\/a> to be a pretty standard business hotel. But, as my taxi rolls up the driveway, surrounded by carefully manicured gardens, I\u2019m happy to admit I got this one all wrong<\/em>.
\n\"Quay<\/a><\/p>\n

I\u2019m greeted with a gorgeous, glam hotel with an understated elegance to it – think spacious foyer area with high ceilings, sandstone detail, classic light fittings and art.<\/p>\n

The friendly staff make check-in a breeze and my expectations are exceeded again when I reach my suite on the 18th floor. It combines the best of hotel and apartment stays: there\u2019s the luxe hotel touches (like room service etc) but the comfort and convenience of an apartment (well-equipped kitchen, spacious living area and laundry).
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With many bars and restaurants a short walk away though, chances are you might not need to step foot in the kitchen \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n

Warm welcomes are hard to forget and this one takes the cake, so to speak!
\n\"Warm<\/a><\/p>\n

It\u2019s just what I need after an early start at the airport and a busy day at lastminute Brissie HQ.<\/p>\n

After a good night\u2019s sleep, I wake up to a sparkling Queensland day and check out the impressive view from the balcony. The Brisbane Botanic Garden across the road is another plus.
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If I thought that view was picture perfect though, it has nothing on the pool. Let\u2019s just say dragging myself away from here and into the office isn\u2019t easy!<\/p>\n\"Amazing<\/a>\n

It\u2019s not every Wednesday that I get to enjoy a hotel breakfast. With both al a carte and buffet options there\u2019s something to suit everyone at the onsite McMahon\u2019s restaurant (open from 6.30am to 10pm) and the park outlook makes you feel like you\u2019re anywhere but a bustling capital city.<\/p>\n\"McMahon\u2019s<\/a>\n

Whether you\u2019re looking for a Brisbane hotel for business travel, a couple\u2019s escape or a girl\u2019s getaway, Quay West Suites ticks all the boxes. Next visit, I intend to spend some quality time in that pool!<\/p>\n

Nicole stayed as a guest of Quay West Suites.<\/h5>\n

When was the last time a hotel completely exceeded your expectations? Tell us in the comments below.<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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