Women-Friendly Travel in Brisbane
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Conrad Treasury
Found in the former Land Administration Building, next door to the Treasury Casino, this hotel is considered to be Brisbane’s classiest. Every room has unique furnishings along with heritage features. The hotel rates begin with standard rooms but the higher you pay in price might get you into the Parlour Rooms which are exquisite.
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Quay West Suites Brisbane
Opposite the Brisbane Botanic Gardens, this stylish hotel has self-contained, opulent units with modern kitchens, equipped laundries, TVs, stereos and affable staff.
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Stanford Plaza Brisbane
There are 252 luxurious rooms on offer at this hotel which take in the views of the Kangaroo Point cliffs, the Botanic Gardens and the Storey Bridge. There is 24hr concierge, outdoor heated pool, spa and sauna, sundeck and fitness centre.
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Marriott Brisbane
With 263 rooms and 4 suites there is lots of choice here at the Marriott. There is an indoor/outdoor heated pool, gym, internet and Petries Brasserie and Bar which serves international cuisine.
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Sofitel Brisbane
There are 429 rooms here that are the height of luxury at his five-star hotel. All rooms are comfortably furnished with personal touches including plush slippers and bathrooms rounding out the pure opulence of the place. LCD TVs are in every room with broadband internet, modem access and ironing facilities. The hotel itself boasts a spa retreat, a gaming lounge, two bars, and two restaurants serving French inspired, Australian cuisine.
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Inchcolm Hotel
This is a hotel with a lot of personality – the original building and the 1930s cage lift are heritage listed and some of the suites still retain the oak walls and the old doors with their brass fittings. The rooms are modern and comfortable and there is a restaurant, conference rooms and a swimming pool with a deck.
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II Mondo
A boutique hotel with lots of minimalist design and space, this place has parking, a pool and free bike hire, continental breakfast and a restaurant which serves Australian cuisine with an Italian flair. The rooms themselves offer air conditioning, LCD TV, Wi Fi, in-house laundry, private shower/toilet and ensuite, balcony, internet cot and high chair available.
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Royal on the Park
Views of the City Botanic Gardens, gorgeous rooms with stylish furnishings, what’s not to love about Royal on the Park? There are 153 rooms with 8 executive spa suites. Facilities include a gym, two restaurants, currency exchange, on-site car parking and valet service and outdoor pool.
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Dorchester Inn
While the self-contained units in this two-storey block are a little lacking in the furnishings, they are spotless with laundry services, air conditioning and wireless internet access. The staff are also very lovely and the establishment is 5 min from the city centre.
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Chifley on George
A straightforward hotel that offers a spa and restaurant; the rooms are standard doubles and suites and while they are a little snug they are still comfortable.
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Annie’s Inn
This B&B is a favourite for tourists as it is centrally located within walking distance of the CBD. There are 9 double, 6 twin and 4 single bedrooms with reception open from 6:30am to 9pm. A continental breakfast is included in the tariff; however there is a guest kitchenette. No smoking and there is limited car parking available.
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Acacia Inner-City Inn
There is a choice of single and double rooms though the double rooms have more space. All rooms come with a TV and fridge while the establishment itself offers off-street parking, baggage storage and a continental breakfast.
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Bunk Backpackers
A very flashy hostel, this place has a choice of 4/6/8 share dorms and twins/doubles/triples all with air con and an en-suite bathroom. Single private rooms are also available. There is a travel desk to plan a tour, swimming pool, bar, communal kitchen and on Sundays from 2pm there is a BBQ with DJs by the pool.
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Tinbilly
There is a choice of 4/6/8/10/13 share dorm rooms or twin share/deluxe/deluxe double or single rooms with this sleek establishment. Each room has a bathroom, air-con and individual lockers. The hotel itself boasts a travel desk and a popular bar.
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Banana Benders Backpackers
A small and comfy place with spacious rooms, outdoor patios, communal kitchen, a laundry, internet and Wi-Fi access (24hr). Reception can help with airport transfers, travel info and tours including brewery, rock-climbing, and Moreton Island safaris.
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Queen Street Mall
If you want designer shops then you find them all here at one of Brisbane’s biggest and well-known shopping precincts. There are over 700 stores on offer with Louis Vuitton, Tiffany and Co, Hermes, Australian designer sass & bide... the list is endless! Be aware though that the shops of Queen St Mall are broken up into areas and buildings: QueensPlaza, Wintergarden, Elizabeth Arcade, Brisbane Arcade, Queen Adelaide Building and MacArthur Central and the Myer Building.
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Westfield Chermside
Brisbane’s biggest shopping centre and popular with teenagers due to its Megaplex Movie Cinema. Shops include Jag, Supre, Colorado, JB HI-FI and Tarocash among others plus Kmart, Big W and Harris Scarfe retailers.
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West End Markets
A cosmopolitan mix of stalls with jewellery, African crafts, handmade craft, organic produce, coffee and fresh seafood.
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Valley Markets
If fashion, art and jewellery are what you want then these markets are noted among locals and tourists alike. There are also card readers and clairvoyants and in Chinatown you can indulge in a massage after shopping.
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Riverside Craft Markets
One of the city’s first markets, you find over 150 stalls selling everything from leatherwork, glassware, clothing and local and imported handicrafts.
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RM Williams
One of the best known and iconic makers of Australian gear, this store is great for clothes including oilskins, boots, moleskins and flannelette shirts. The best souvenir you can buy from here though is the iconic Australian hat – the Akubra.
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Australian Geographic
Another great store for Australian souvenirs you’ll find everything from mugs, calendars, and Aussie slang kits to more stuff dedicated to the Aussie flag than you can poke a stick at!
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Queensland Aboriginal Creations
If its Aboriginal art you’re after than is the place to go to. Here you’ll find authentic arts and crafts including didgeridoos, boomerangs, paintings and prints plus clothing.
