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Essence Suites Taringa is a four-star brand-new boutique hotel with direct access via Taringa Train Station from the hotel to Suncorp Stadium, Queensland Tennis Centre, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, QPAC, Southbank and Brisbane CBD; we’re the ideal choice for medical stays, business or leisure. We offer 63 luxuriously appointed studio, one bedroom and two bedroom interconnecting suites and 2 bedroom accessible suites – as well as state-of-the-art meeting and conference facilities with City Views, private terrace and located on levels 5-7. All hotel suites have floor to ceiling windows with views, kitchenette facilities, and access to our guest lounge.
28-32 Morrow St Taringa, Brisbane, Queensland 4068 Australia
Essence Suites Taringa
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I have stayed at Essence Taringa a few times between 2019 and now and the service has been exceptional every single time. The rooms are always clean, provides free wiFi, affordable secure parking considering the venue is only 5 minute drive from Brisbane city. I have also used there conference facilities which are great for smaller events. The rooms are bright, with views all around.
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Date of stay: April 2022Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Christine Seheli, Marketing at Essence Suites Taringa
Responded 11 Apr 2022
Thank you for your review it is greatly appreciated and we hope to welcome you back again soon. Regards Christine Essence Suites Taringa
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We were not aware of the late check in procedures but thankfully the staff (Dana) reached out and sorted it out for us, otherwise we might have been locked out!
The hotel,building and room looks clean and new. Although it's located right above Taringa train station, we did not hear any sounds from the trains at all during our stay.
Covered parking is available for a fee or there is usually street parking. If you are checking in, there is a loading zone next to the hotel.
As the hotel is on a steep slope, might be worthwhile parking as near you can to unload.
Although there is no housekeeping services for short stays, the front desk are helpful with any requests always.
Overall, a great affordable find for a new-ish hotel and minutes away from the CBD, UQ and westfield indooroopilly.
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Date of stay: April 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Christine Seheli, Marketing at Essence Suites Taringa
Responded 25 Apr 2022
Thank you for sharing your experience with us and I am pleased Dana was able to assist. It is greatly appreciated and we hope to welcome you back again soon. Regards Christine Essence Suites Taringa
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Essence Suites is a very nice modern place to stay. Just needs a few more towel rails and someone to teach housekeeping how to make a bed, so that the sheets are not short sheeted. Close and handy to trains and great views of the City.
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Date of stay: May 2023
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Room Tip:Â Very nice. Less than 5 minutes walk to train staion. Great city views.
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Response from Christine Seheli, Marketing at Essence Suites Taringa
Responded 7 May 2023
Thank you for our guest review it is truly appreciated and we will address your feedback with our Housekeeping team. We hope to welcome you again soon. Regards Christine Essence Suites Taringa
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Good quiet location above the railway tracks. This place is tricky to find given the one way streets in this area. A small clean apartment has all you need for a pit stop one night stay. But not really…..one tissue in what should have been a box. Management would not fix this. One face washer between 2 people seems a little stingy. Apart from that the bed is QS and comfy and the bedroom is separate. You cannot do anything more than heat something in the microwave here. It’s a skeleton kitchen with one small ‘sharp’ knife which was extremely blunt and useless. I’ve given this 4 stars but not sure it is deserving of a full 4. It’s a good convenient place to stay but frustrating. The small things just make all the difference in the end!
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Christine Seheli, Marketing at Essence Suites Taringa
Responded 17 Mar 2024
Thank you for our review and sharing your detailed feedback. We are located next to the Taringa Train Station and you can exit the building via B1 to the platform. We apologies for the oversight with our housekeeping on this day and extra amenities are always available at reception. We do wish you safe travels and look forward to seeing you again soon. Regards Christine Essence Suites Taringa
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Very nice laid out hotel on the outskirts of Brisbane. Train station next to the hotel that you couldnt hear. Room was cosy and had great views of the city and hills.
Bed was perfect with good average size pillows. Aircon was good without being too cold and you could make adjustments.
Bridie at reception gives out 5 star customer service even if she is a maroons supporter. Great to be met with knowledge and a smile.
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Date of stay: November 2020
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Trip type: Travelled on business
Room Tip:Â City views 7th floor
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Response from Christine Seheli, Marketing at Essence Suites Taringa
Responded 16 Feb 2021
Thank you so much for our review, it is greatly appreciated. We are pleased you enjoyed our location and wonderful service. Regards Christine Essence Suites
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Stayed for 2 nights and very happy. Only complaint is heavy doors and double doors. I almost locked myself out opening the outside door but luckily remembered my key card. Heavy doors hard to push open with luggage. Staff very helpful when I was wanted more milk and also when I wanted to check out early on Sunday. I would stay again. I found room quiet though close to road and railway.
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Date of stay: April 2022
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Room Tip: Check out if some rooms don’t have double doors ie one door from corridor to alcove which has 2...
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Response from Christine Seheli, Marketing at Essence Suites Taringa
Responded 11 Apr 2022
Thank you for sharing your experience Marg we really appreciate it and hope to welcome you back again in the near future. Warm Regards Christine Essence Suites Taringa
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I love this venue and the staff. Conveniently located to public transport and close to shops and restaurants. It is well priced for the quality of the accommodation and facilities. The staff are always helpful and prompt with their service.
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Date of stay: December 2023
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We stayed at Essence Suites for our daughter’s wedding. The staff, particularly Dana, were magnificent, nothing was too much trouble for them. The rooms were modern and clean with great views. Also handy onsite parking. We would definitely visit again.
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Date of stay: May 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Christine Seheli, Marketing at Essence Suites Taringa
Responded 9 May 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience with us, it is greatly appreciated. We loved your feedback and will be sure to share with Dana. Safe Travels. Regards Christine Essence Suites Taringa
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All great. Super clean rooms, nice fixtures and fittings. Great high quality. Best bed I’ve slept in for a while. Stunning views. Helpful at reception/ let us check in at 11AM which was very much appreciated.
Breakfast at the adjoining cafe was delicious and very well presented, yet limited if you pay for the one that you can add on to the room; you’re better off not getting it through the hotel, and then choosing off the cafe’s own menu. Not once asked for our room number to confirm we had booked breakfast anyway...
Taringa station next door I can imagine was very handy, but was closed due to maintenance during our stay.
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Date of stay: July 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from EssenceSuitesTaringa, Director of Sales at Essence Suites Taringa
Responded 8 July 2019
Thank you James for sharing your experience with us at Essence Suites Taringa. it is greatly appreciated. It is always nice to learn our guests have a great sleep in our comfortable beds and enjoyed our customer service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Regards Christine Essence Suites Taringa
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This is the best quality accommodation available in the Western suburbs. Only a couple of years old and everything still looks spotless. Comfortable and spacious room with modern bathroom, a good view and good sound-proofing. Air-con doesn't get very cold - it's ok with August temperatures but it may struggle in summer! Pillows were a bit flat - would have liked more of a choice rather than all of them the same. Very friendly reception staff. It's above a private hospital and health centre but this doesn't detract at all from the hotel side of things. No facilities as such (no pool, gym, etc) but there is a good on-site cafe and a few restaurants nearby for eat-in or takeaway - there is a microwave with cutlery supplied in the room which is useful. Groupon deal was fantastic value!
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Date of stay: August 2021
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Response from Christine Seheli, Marketing at Essence Suites Taringa
Responded 17 Oct 2021
Thank you for our review, it is greatly appreciated and we hope to welcome you back again in the near future. Regards Christine Essence Suites Taringa
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Hi, All rooms are fitted with block out curtains, and no noise can be heard from the railway or traffic at all. The property has been designed around guest having a relaxing and peaceful stay.
There are more places to choose from in the Brisbane area.
PRICE RANGE
AU$172 - AU$231 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
AustraliaQueenslandBrisbane RegionBrisbane
NUMBER OF ROOMS
63
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