Spicers Balfour Hotel

We've been to many Spicers locations and the Balfour comes close to being our favourite (Spicers Peak may still pip this one....just!). We spent 3 nights at Spicers Balfour and can't recommend a stay here highly enough.||We were met with an upgrade to the Balfour Suite at check in which was superb in every way, comfortable, spacious and so so quiet. Our breakfast was included in our package and we could not fault the range of choices, my favourite being the crab scrambled eggs.||On one night, we invited a few local friends to join us for pre dinner cocktails and drinks on the rooftop where we could enjoy the views. Then we all dined on the fabulous 'Taste It All' menu with paired wines, which we didn't want to end. ||I was a bit worried that an inner city location may not have the true Spicers feel that are a part of this brand, but there was no need to worry at all. It was still quiet and felt decadent and the location actually turned out to be one of the best parts about it. We walked everywhere...Howard Smith Wharves, South Bank (and took the ferry back), New Farm markets and even through Fortitude Valley to the Tivoli to watch a show. ||There were so many nearby restaurants and bars to choose from, IF you are staying for a few nights. But it is great to know that if you are there for one night only, Spicers Balfour has you covered with an amazing restaurant and bar and truly beautiful accommodation. A one stop shop, so to speak.||Lastly, but certainly not least, the true highlight of our stay was the staff!!! Every single staff member was happy to see you, would do anything for you and went out of their way to ensure you felt like one of the family. Best staff ever!||Do yourself a favour and go experience Spicer Balfour!

Pleasant stay in spacious king suite near restaurant. ||Welcoming, super friendly staff, appreciated the complimentary macarons and specialty teas that are in the room. ||Room had a bath and large bathroom. ||The package included dinner, and breakfast, both outstanding, such great ambiance sitting in a Queenslander verandah, overlooking garden ( even on a rainy winters night) and fairy lights. ||I know they are very pet friendly as well. Not bad for Fortitude Valley, close to Howard Smith wharf. ||They have a nice cosy bar, for pre-drinks, overlooking part of the Story Bridge and Brisbane city. ||Food, Asian themed and delicious both for dinner and breakfast. ||Main courses, steamed fish and beef cheek with crunchy sweet topping so appetising. ||Fried rice with duck and Asian inspired savoury mince our breakfast favourites. Coffee excellent.we always like staying here, a home away from home’ atmosphere.||Outside Parking can be tight, however we have always found a park.

Had a really great stay in Balfour. We stayed at the Simla side, Unit 12 and it was ultra quiet, which was amazing because I absolutely hated noise. The unit was big, clean and beautiful, the beds were super comfy and the room service was great. We got three bottles of filtered water, my only disappointment was that the bottle said sparkling but it wasn’t 🤣🤣

Wow, what a great spot. Amazing food and exceptional service! We stranded there without proper booking (travel agent's fault) with 2 small children and the manager on duty was tremendously helpful! Thanks! We would have loved to stay at this amazing place ... but did enjoy a great dinner!

Four of us went for lunch to celebrate my husbands 80th birthday. The service was slow. Cauliflower was like rubber. Broccoli I had difficulty cutting with a knife. Seafood served in a bowl so couldn’t cut ends with a knife. Friendliness non existent. It was a disappointing two hours. I won’t go again.

I cannot speak higher of this place. Every staff member we encountered were the friendliest, most delightful people. Truly lovely staff were very accommodating from arrival (we we early and enjoyed coffees and breakfast while we waited on our rooms?. The food is incredible. Our one regret was not dining there for dinner as it would've been sensational based on what we sampled for breakfast & lunch. A very eclectic menu and as someone who travels a lot, so pleased to see creative dishes served for breakfast other than eggs any style. The gentleman at breakfast was so warm & sweet with my elderly parents as too was Murray. We felt like we were staying with a family host. I truly hope Management reads this and knows the staff at Spicers Balfour are commendable and truly make this hotel a perfect 10 in my opinion. Also shout out to the lovely bar waitress who was so friendly and sweet.

Great location, quick, easy walk to Howard Wharves and river ferry terminal (free city hopper stop). Restaurant nice, and would be beautiful to sit outside when warmer (or those who don't feel the cold). Room was motel style. Bit small. Well kitted with Coffee pod machine. LEAF tea....never had thst before. Our only gripe, the shower ventilation is on same as kitchen so runs while kitchen operates and coykd not sleep till it shut down, too noisy for us, live in country area where it is very peaceful and quiet at night. Restaurant meal....10/10 for one. Other: 10/10 entree, 2/10 main...pork belly tough. I'm sure papaya salad delicious, it certainly looked it..but I didnt realise it's Spicy hot ... one taste and couldn't eat. Which spoilt my birthday dinner. Spoke to other diners .... their meals also 10/10. So only the PB and maybe I was just unlucky. Unfortunately couldn't fit dessert, pilfer potatoes were generous serve(couldn't finish) and filled me up. We would recommend both the Retreat and restaurant. And will stay again if there's a good deal going.

Love this hotel, it’s a little treasure. I am enjoying a delicious double shot latte made by Kevin thinking when can I come back. I was upgraded to a suite for my two night stay. Generous sized bath, comfortable bed, interior is stunning, like a vogue magazine. All my favourite brand wines in the mini bar too.

Lovely place for a brunch catch. Great location tucked away in the edge of the valley. Gluten free options on the menu and a nice vibe.

Stopped by for brunch during my trip to Australia. This hotel is amazing. Off the beaten path, quiet and classy. Greenery surrounding the white table cloth tables that are set in an open dining room with a nice breeze. I ordered a flat white and a crab omelette on toast. It was to die for. Eggs cooked to perfection and as usual, the flat white was great, per Australian standards. After brunch, I went up to the cozy little roof top to relax with a glass of wine. Love this place!

There is very little not to love about this hotel. Boutique in every imaginable way, it's one of my favourites anywhere in the world. The rooms may be small, but what they lack in size they make up for in design and style... and frankly, if you're travelling to see your room, why are you travelling? The service is perfection - personal, thoughtful and knowledgeable. Sure, it isn't located smack in the middle of the CBD, but given it's walking distance to James St, just off Brunswick street and an abundance of galleries, stores, cafes, restaurants, bars and even a cinema, this is the perfect location for a weekend getaway. If you're clever, time your stay to coincide with one of their art exhibitions, where art is displayed on walls all around the hotel. What you MUST do however, is have breakfast on the balcony. Heaven.

Balfour Kitchen is an idyllic setting only metres from Brunswick St with excellent service that leaves you with no misunderstanding that you are in a hotel and not a cafe. We both had big breakfast which lives up to it's name, with delicious and perfect temperature coffee to complement. The poached egg was cooked perfectly and the pork chipolatas were tasty. Unfortunately the bacon was not cooked to my liking (crisp) but overall the food was yummy and well presented. This is a lovely and relaxing breakfast venue in the heart of New Farm cafe-district. The food is good and the service is friendly and professional - and not a tattoo or facial piercing in sight!

Monday night is BYO night. So I was in a pretty good mood with my Chandon and Pinot in hand when I arrived. The setting is not what I thought. Don't get me wrong, the verandah is beaut. But inside is tacks-ville country cafe. Not to mention the wonky tables. The restaurant was packed for a Monday night. I should've known if the BYO-Monday got me in, it got just about everyone else in too. Ol' Raymond the tanned blue-eyed Irishman did his best as he was one of two waiters. My scallops were beautifully cooked. My guests sirloin looked wonderfully medium-rare. But all-in-all the food was non-spectacular. My prawn salad was pretty woeful. I dunno, if you pay $30 for a salad as a main, perhaps you expect the prawns to be de-veined? My poor salad leaves were wilted and I failed to find a piece of mango (which is a shame given they are about $1.50 each at Woolies). There were many other minor flaws which I'll leave out. My negative Nancy is all full throttle. I really want to give this two stars. But I hear breakfast is amazing. I'll come back for that, and if it's just as bad, we're getting knocked down.

Finally made it to the Balfour this morning for breakfast and what a treat! Tucked away in a little side street in New Farm, this hotel is open to anyone for breakfast. The big breakfast was great and we were particularly impressed by sausages and the pork belly! Oh and the poached eggs were perfectly poached. The service wasn't great this morning but the food definitely made up for it.

One of the best breakfasts in Brisbane. Always generous servings, inventive menu options and the food quality is fabulous. A little peaceful haven sitting on the verandah on a sunny day.

One of the best stays we have EVER had anywhere! Thoughtfully designed, warmly welcoming, carefully managed, and deliciously nourishing. The breakfast was also one of best ever! Our room had everything we expected and just enough more than we needed to make us feel luxuriously cared for. We will be back!

This place is everything!!!!!!! For one it is insanely beautiful. We were immediately seated on the front deck which is perfectly set up. You get the sunlight and the breeze while still being screened from the street by the lovely trees. Our coffee order was taken promptly and the coffee delivered just as fast. I order mine insanely hot and the barista not wanting to burn the milk and compromise the taste of the coffee to heat it up to my expectations HEATED UP MY GLASS!!!!! I think I am in love with him. We ordered our meals which took a bit to arrive but I actually enjoyed the wait. You get to soak in the amazing atmosphere and listen to their amazing music. Think Angus & Julia Stone and Beach House. I was loving this. But when our meals arrived I was blown away. They were beautiful to look at and even more lovely to eat. I had the roasted mushrooms on sourdough with feta, dukkah and beetroot relish. I devoured every mouthful. Perfect portion size. Tried some of my friends haloumi dish and it has made the tippy top of my 'to eat' list. The eggs were so perfectly poached it was almost a damn shame to eat them. Our waiter, who is also the general manager and possibly the nicest man alive, forgot our smoothie orders. We weren't even annoyed about it, we simply told them not to worry about it. The GM then came out with our bill and said 'I think honesty is the best policy. I forgot your smoothie order and to apologise I have taken 25% off of your bill'. Completely unnecessary but he did it anyway. That, my friends, is how you do customer service. He also treated us to a tour before we left. Let me tell you, that rooftop bar will be getting a visit. What a place. I adore it. They've gained a repeat customer today.

We came to Balfour's Kitchen at this hotel for High Tea to celebrate an 80th birthday. The 9th person couldn't go at the last minute however we were told we still had to pay the $55 for this person because the food had already been prepared. Considering the freshness of some of the morsels on offer we wondered how long ago this food had been prepared! The mini brioche bun was dry with minimal crab filling, the miniscule pork and fennel sausage roll was a bite size of tastelessness and when it came to the sweet plate things did not improve. Slices of some sort of cake so extremely dry one wondered how long ago it had been cut and plated, the same for the tiny piece of brownie. Top marks for the caramel tart and you can't go wrong with a chocolate coated strawberry, also the coffee was very good. We asked for a bag/container for the birthday girl to take home the few edible leftovers but were told this was not possible. All in all a very disappointing experience for what should have been a celebration. We left with the feeling of being totally ripped off!!