Address: 130 William St, Brisbane, Queensland 4000.
Phone: (07) 3306 8888.
Email: treasuryaccommodation@star.com.au.
Web: www.treasurybrisbane.com.au.
Rooms: Room types include Hotel Deluxe King or Twin, Casino Deluxe King or Twin, Hotel Parlour King.
Price: from about $220 per couple per night.
Rating: five-star.
Wifi: Free in guest rooms and public areas.
Parking: Yes, off-street self-parking available, with charges ranging from $30 per night. Valet parking available at extra cost. Some parking available off-premise.
Dining & drinking: buffet and cooked breakfast in-house; wide selection of fresh fruits, cereals, breads, pastries and hot menu items; breakfast available 6.30-10.30am, Monday-Friday; 7-11am, Saturday-Sunday; bed-and-breakfast packages available. Wide choice of dining available in-house, including excellent, though expensive, steaks at Black Hide by Gambaro, and bargain-priced Vietnamese at Luke Nguyen’s Fat Noodle. Visit www.treasurybrisbane.com.au for opening hours.
Swimming pool & gym: Yes.
Laundry & dry-cleaning: Yes, at extra charge.
Cooking facilities: No.
Mini-bar: Yes.
Individually controlled air conditioning: Yes.
In-room safe: Yes.
Iron and ironing board: Yes.
Cable channels: Yes.
Tea- and coffee-making facilities: Yes.
Comfort level: Ultra high.
Sleeping arrangements in standard room: .
Gown/slippers: Yes.
Bathroom: Ensuite with walk-in shower.
Hot water: Plentiful, good pressure.
Towels: Plush; plentiful.
Storage space: Plentiful.
Desk & lighting: Generous desk, natural light plus in-wall and ceiling lighting.
X-factor: It’s primarily a gambling den so take care, but it’s one with genuine plushness and tasteful decor. Prime mid-city location in two historic builings separated by a pleasant park.
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Note: Unless otherwise stated or assumed, comments apply to the writer’s room.
Written by John Rozentals