Meriton Suites Herschel Street, Brisbane

My mate and I stayed here back in early November for a one night pre holiday hotel night as our flight to Japan left relatively early the following morning. The location was perfect for us as it was < 5 min walk from Roma St station where we took the Airtrain to the international terminal in the morning. Also very close to the Queen St precinct with many restaurants and shops. We stayed in one of the Two Bedroom Altitude suites with our rooms view facing the east. The view was fantastic, we could see all the way out to the gateway bridge, airport and the port of Brisbane. Beds were comfy and lounge room and kitchen was very spacious. We booked about three months in advance meaning the price we got for this room was almost too good to be true, only about $20 more (at the time of booking) than the regular two bedroom apartments dozens of floors below. So book as far in advance as you can as I watched the price go up and up nearing the date of our stay. Overall, although we were only there for one night, we really enjoyed our stay and would not hesitate to book again if the price is right. Cheers Meriton

Awesome views of city from up top. Floor to ceiling windows. Close to Queens St Mall district. 10 min walk. Also very walkable to South Bank. Easy access to North quay for the ferry as well. Suite is clean and spacious.

Top notch apartments wry convenient to Roma street station. We had a luxury 1 bed which was a 2 bed locked off, very spacious and quality The cleanliness was superb! Well done housekeeping!! |Beautiful views of the river and south bank. Fully equipped kitchen made cooking easy, We asked for several items eg pillows and help with tv, safe, and the prompt courteous service from staff was the best we have ever encounter in a hotel. The lifts (elevators) were also superb, quick and you tapped your card and it told you which one to get into, almost never anyone else in with you. Fantastic! ||The only negative comments we have is the noise from outside. The huge windows are not double glazed and noise started from the building work opposite from around 05.30am. Plus sirens and traffic noise good job we travel with earplugs. Also the main foyer reception is a bit of a mess, guess they’re refurbishing it, but not a good look first impression. Maybe a sign to apologise for the disarray would be nice. ||Otherwise we had a superb stay and highly recommend meriton. We’re staying in a Sydney one next month so hope it’s as good as this one!

We took two trips to Brisbane to see our Grandchildren and stayed both times at the Meriton in Herschel Street in a 1 bedroom Luxury Suite. I joined their Eminence programme but I'm not sure it is of any benefit.||On our first trip we were allocated room 1908 with great views of the river and a large bedroom area. lounge and bathroom. Perfect - 5 stars.||On our second trip, as an eminence member, I was expecting something similar but no we got allocated room 1605. This room is totally different to 1908. The bedroom is smaller, so much so, that the bedroom door can't fully open because it runs into the bed. The remainder of the suite is smaller with an alcove that has a chair and table obviously for business work that takes space away from the lounge room. The view this time was the construction work and Roma Street railway station. Not a pretty sight. Not good - 2 stars.||As usual the staff were polite and smiling even when they had to explain company policy of why they have a surcharge on credit card payment but don't accept cash over $100.00. Not very 21st century.||This establishment is very convenient for those of us who fly in and can take a train to almost the front door but they have to lift their game when it comes to having a clear understanding of their Eminence programme because it didn't seem to do us any good.

Had two short stays here during our long trip touring Australia. Fabulous modern apartments - clean, large and with everything you'd need in terms of facilities. Very comfortable beds with good linen, well equipped kitchen and bathroom and good wifi. Location is also good - relatively quiet but not far from anything - plenty of bars, restaurants and shopping close by plus tram stops, railway station etc. Reception staff were consistently excellent. We had an issue with our washing machine leaking - advised reception as we went out for a while, by the time we came back there was a new one installed. Only slight negative is the gym which is tiny and poorly equipped for a building of this size (go and walk/run by the river instead - much nicer !). Highly recommended

Great rooms at a very reasonable price. Can't fault the rooms. Only gripe might be that there was a small rise on entry to the bathroom that I kept forgetting about, so stubbed my toe regularly - my fault. Helpful staff. Good spa and swimming pool

The location is good. Plenty of food and transport options surrounding the building. The check-in was friendly, and very efficient. The room was clean, and spacious, but that's about it. The bed felt like two smaller beds pushed together to make a "king size". There was a hard ridge in the middle, and the mattress was like a slab of marble. Worst night's sleep possible. The coffee machine was inoperable, and the TV kept turning on randomly throughout the night. Would not stay here again.

Terrible Experience at Meriton - Would Not Recommend We recently booked a room at Meriton for $420/night, expecting a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Instead, we were given a room on Level 1, right by the pool. The room had a smell of chlorine, and the noise from the pool’s pump was very loud. To make matters worse, the room had serious safety issues: the toilet flush system was broken and hanging out with exposed electrical wires, and the floor drain was open. It was not safe, especially in a room where water is used frequently. The reception staff was unhelpful and unfriendly, making no effort to address our concerns. we asked to change rooms for the same price, but they claimed there were no available rooms at our rate and refused to upgrade us. We ended up leaving to find a new hotel at 7 p.m. on a Saturday night, which was incredibly inconvenient and disappointing. Meriton advertises itself as a high-quality, luxurious hotel, but our experience was far from it. For a hotel claiming luxury standards, this was a complete letdown, and I would not recommend it. Sandra

'Ello chaps! Meriton Suites is Australia's largest apartment developer. Most of their buildings offer spacious suites and sweeping views of the city they're in. Meriton Suites on Herschel Street great location as it is just a short walk from Queen Street Mall and across the bridge from the 7News Ferris Wheel, Streets Beach, and other attractions. If you're coming from the airport, you'll want to take the Air Train from Brisbane Airport (about a 20 minute ride) and get off at the Roma Street exit. From there it's a very short (less than 10 minute) walk from the train platform to the hotel lobby. Even with luggage is a quick and simple walk. Infinity Tower as its called is also the tallest building in Brisbane, giving sweeping views of the city. The extra few dollars for the top floor is well worth it. There's nothing like a suite on Floor 70. For early check in, staff is very accommodating, providing a space to change clothes and to leave your bags if your room isn't ready. TIP: If you're an American tourist you love your ice, well no worries because they have an ice machine on property. All you have to do is ask for a few bags of ice. The rooms themselves are fantastic, offering spacious living room and kitchenette space as well as spacious bedrooms and bathrooms. The staff is very friendly and the stewards do a great job at cleaning the rooms. Overall I give Meriton five stars out of five.

This is a superb place to stay and it is best defined by listing the negatives first. Here are the negatives; the room could use a frying pan or one more additional cooking pot, and a larger garbage can. There you have it. The positives are many and it starts with the staff. The front desk personnel at this hotel are marvelous. I am talking each and every one of them. We were lucky enough to be greeted by Adam which makes sense as it was "the beginning" (get it) of our trip. Adam is flat out one cool knowledgeable major dude! The check in was quick and painless and Adam even offered us the opportunity to save the credit card fee. After that we received a short concise information filled briefing on the areas of the city, ways to get around, the value of the local public transit card, restaurants, the man-made beach, the free ferry system and of course the drinking hole where we could get a Meritone discount. Adam has an endless sense of humor and was a veritable walking Australian Chamber of Commerce. I only regret not having the chance to have a pint with him. Thank you Adam, "you da man!" Let me also send a "shout out" to Jack. I can listen to Jack talk all day long. There is just something about the way he speaks to you that makes you just want to smile. We needed directions to Lone Pine and we received them along with facts about discount transit cards. Later when we needed to get to Hertz, Jack came to the rescue. When you are near the front desk ask Jack a question, just because. When we walked away I looked at "Baby" and we simultaneously said "what a cool guy." The hotel is easy to find by taking the TransLink train from the airport but do not get off at the Central Station like we did, go one train stop further to Roma Street Station and save a twenty minute walk. Buy your ticket on line and save. The hotel is literally across the street from Roma Street Station. The check in process was absolutely seamless. The lobby is clean and airy and the hotel is extremely secure. A swipe of your room key by the elevator bay allows you to access an assigned elevator. The elevators do not even have buttons, it is your room key that provides access. Speaking of elevators, there are many and they are spacious. We never had to wait more than two minutes. Our room was outstanding. We had a side view of the Brisbane River on the fourteenth floor. Spend the extra coin and get as high a floor as possible. The internet was excellent. The queen bed was firm, the closet space was just fine and the room had a desk area that you could partition off with sliding glass doors! We had a nice living room area with a large flat-screen and ample channels, plenty of power outlets, lights and a real clean carpet! The kitchen was fantastic. There is a full refrigerator and freezer, dishes, cutlery, wine glasses, Champaign flutes, knives, coffee and tea. You are provided a four burner stove, microwave, toaster, hot water dispenser and the hotel does not skimp on the tea, coffee and sugar! You also get a nice desk, dishwasher, iron, ironing board, washer, dryer and laundry detergent! The bathroom was nice. The towels were new and fluffy, the toiletries were plentiful and the shower was large enough for two. The location is fantastic. You are minutes away from the center of town and great shopping or one of the many bridges that will take you across the Brisbane River. This is a great place to stay and I will remember our Brisbane experience for a long time to come!

Great Stay We have stayed here many times. Close to the city. Apartment's beautifully furnished and clean. Great views. Staff friendly and helpful. Would return and recommend to everyone. Have tried, one, two and three room apartments, standard always excellent!

We stayed at the Meriton while in Brisbane for our honeymoon. There is really nothing I would change from our stay except maybe pay for a higher room and request a SW facing room. As it stood, our room was plenty high (above almost all the surrounding buildings) and we had a nice south facing room where we could see most of Brisbane. If you're looking for a luxury hotel with all the amenities, the Meriton serviced apartments probably aren't what you're looking for. We wanted a spacious, clean, centrally located, quiet room. Meriton was perfect for that. The rooms were spotless, we had a full kitchen, washer and dryer for laundry (which we definitely used), and parking was always a breeze. Yes, it costs a bit more but it was worth it. The pedestrian bridge to access the South Bank was a block away and we were a short walk from a mall area and the Royal Botanic Gardens. The main train / transit station was nearby too. Really an excellent location. Our room was near the recycling / trash shoot but we never really heard anything. Maybe an occasional voice but overall it was very quiet. The bathrooms were compartmentalized to have a toilet and sink in one room and a shower and sink in a separate room next to it. Really nice design that allows people to get ready while maintaining privacy when needed. One of the sinks was having issues with the drain falling shut. We called down to the front desk to report the issue and they had someone there to fix it within 10 minutes. We then realized that the batteries for the safe were running low so we let the repairman know. He didn't look annoyed that we were mentioning this after he had arrived. Instead he said he didn't have enough batteries of that size with him but would bring some by once he finished. We were on our way out at the time and the batteries were sitting on the kitchen counter when we returned. I highly recommend staying at Meriton if you want a more homey feel while on vacation. We loved having a bedroom separate from a large living room area. The laundry (free, in unit, and included soap) was extremely useful. We were able to cut down on the amount we packed as we knew we could do laundry before leaving Brisbane. 5 stars.

I stayed here on a business trip, and will stay here again when in Brisbane. It's very conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, and nightlife entertainment. The hotel itself was nice, and the rooms are very spacious and clean. The rooms even have a washer and dryer in them in case you need to do laundry. The staff was also very friendly. I will be traveling throughout the country for the next year, and noticed that they have other locations in Gold Coast and Sydney. I will definitely stay at the others when passing through based on the experience that I had at this location.

Well appointed apartments in one of Brisbane's newest and tallest towers. I highly recommend the view from the 68th floor, especially if you don't have to pay for it yourself. Comfy beds, soft but not too soft. Thermostat air-conditioning; and windows to open for some fresh air.

Very new and clean hotel with an inside pool and gym. The rooms are spacious and have a nicely equipped kitchen. The staff are nice. No complaints - cheap as well.

Very clean new hotel and apartment with a pool and gym. Excellent service! Restaurant and shopping centers are very close just 5 to 10 minutes walk. Actually this is the tallest building in Brisbane city which is view amazing

I booked this hotel because I was moving to Brisbane yet hadn't yet found a permanent place to live. Subsequently, I stayed at the Meriton for over three weeks. In sum, my stay was disappointing. For one, I was put on the ninth floor, which has provided me with breathtaking views directly into my neighbors apartments. Second, the room was run-down, aesthetically unpleasing, and smelled bad. *(to be noted that my rate ranged from $120-250 nightly). Most importantly, the rates were unpredictable. When I initially booked online, I committed to a specified rate, yet once I moved in, they explained that the rate changed daily based on "demand". This explanation made no sense, because many of the most expensive nights that I paid for were simulated when the hotel was least occupied (bottom line: they reserve the right to charge whatever they want in order to maintain a high profit). On the nights that my rate surged above $200, I could have stayed at the Emporium and had a far nicer experience.