The Great Southern Hotel Brisbane
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The Great Southern Hotel Brisbane
103 George Street, Brisbane, Queensland 4000 Australia
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#94 of 165 hotels in Brisbane
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Great Southern Hotel Brisbane (formerly Rendezvous Hotel Brisbane on George) offers a variety of fully refurbished standard and executive rooms in the heart of Brisbane's CBD (Central Business District). Each of our 99 rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a refrigerator, tea/coffee making facilities, flat-screen TV’s, an iPod dock and a work desk. Whether for business or leisure, you will appreciate having the best of Brisbane at your doorstep as we are a short walk from the exciting Treasury Casino, Brisbane City Hall, the Botanic Gardens, Queen Street Mall and Roma Street Parkland. Also, The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Center, Suncorp Stadium and the Gabba are within easy reach of the hotel. Highlights at this hotel include 24-hour reception, a restaurant and secure parking is available at an additional cost (Subject to availability).
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Property amenities
Paid private parking on-site
Car park
Wifi
Paid wifi
Restaurant
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
24-hour front desk
Breakfast available
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Safe
Flatscreen TV
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Non-smoking rooms
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HOTEL STYLE
River View
Green
Languages Spoken
English, Chinese
Location
103 George Street, Brisbane, Queensland 4000 Australia
Getting there
Great for walkers
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Had not stayed here for a while, last stay was a standard queen it was ok so we thought for the price lets book here again, (Friday -Sunday) some reviews we read seemed a bit scary but we decided to book the PET package which included the parking and wi-fi in the price all up very affordable and easy, The staff were great, very friendly and helpful.
The location is fantastic near the casino and the Queen street mall and not far at all from south bank.
If you are fussy or a perfectionist this isn't the place for you, go to the flash places that cost 2 to 3 times more lol but if your happy to get the best value and some where clean and reasonably comfortable this is the place.
We enjoyed it so much we are booked the same package for in a few weeks time for my birthday.
The location is fantastic near the casino and the Queen street mall and not far at all from south bank.
If you are fussy or a perfectionist this isn't the place for you, go to the flash places that cost 2 to 3 times more lol but if your happy to get the best value and some where clean and reasonably comfortable this is the place.
We enjoyed it so much we are booked the same package for in a few weeks time for my birthday.
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Date of stay: July 2021
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Response from Jonathan Wigan, Other at The Great Southern Hotel Brisbane
Responded 15 July 2021
Hi, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We appreciate the high ratings which you have provided for the Great Southern Hotel Brisbane. Please be advised that our Reception would be glad to assist you in case of queries related to the hotel’s updates and room amenities. Indeed, your kind words will truly inspire us to continue bringing out the best service to our guests. We hope to see you again and thank you for staying with us! Sincerely, The Great Southern Hotel Brisbane
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Check in was easy and staff were friendly. The room had a view of the Brisbane River and Southbank (however there was construction in front of the building so the view will likely be obstructed when that is completed). Parking was included in the PAW package (otherwise is $25) and they allowed me to leave the vehicle in the car park a couple past checkout. The car park is very tight in some spots and is only 1.80-1.90 height restrictions so not suitable for large vehicles. Overall, the stay was good, the bed was comfortably and the price was very reasonable ($85 for two people for one night).
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Date of stay: February 2020
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We arrived to check in after making a booking via booking.com
When the checkin staff looked up our booking it was for 2023…. The look my wife gave me was priceless!!! However the checkin staff took care of everything!!! Got us into a family room, at a reasonable price and couldn’t have help us enough.
Once we got to our room, still no dramas, until we got home at around 11pm and went to bed. The bed was terrible… you could feel every spring, wire and seam!!! I had to get the extra blankets from the cupboard and fold them and put them under the bottom sheet, just to assist with a little comfort.
So, again the stars do not in anyway reflect the staff or the cleanliness of the room, it was just the uncomfortable bedding we had to endure.
When the checkin staff looked up our booking it was for 2023…. The look my wife gave me was priceless!!! However the checkin staff took care of everything!!! Got us into a family room, at a reasonable price and couldn’t have help us enough.
Once we got to our room, still no dramas, until we got home at around 11pm and went to bed. The bed was terrible… you could feel every spring, wire and seam!!! I had to get the extra blankets from the cupboard and fold them and put them under the bottom sheet, just to assist with a little comfort.
So, again the stars do not in anyway reflect the staff or the cleanliness of the room, it was just the uncomfortable bedding we had to endure.
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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We are regulars to this motel, 6 times over the last year
We love the PAW's package guaranteeing secure WiFi , a car park early check in and late check out.
This last trip was very disappointing, I always call on the day of travel to confirm parking, all good.
As we arrive new person at the desk attempted to charge us for parking, I had to point out it was included in the package.Â
No WiFi password in the envelope which is for the secure wifi, we were told to just use the the free unsecured wifi (not the deal)
No bathroom supplies (soap, shower gel ect).. we asked and was just given some soap packages as cleaners had gone home. We also confirmed we had a 12pm checkout on our last day but on the day of leaving at 10.45am we get a phone call saying it's a 10am checkout why haven’t we checked out, I reminded him as part of the package its a 12pm check out and we had confirmed this, they said there was no note on the system, about the late check out. (PART of the package anyway but we did!)
We left at 11.15am. Dropping the key cards in the card box on exit as we didn’t feel like dealing with them again and we have done this previously.
12.26pm I have a missed call from the motel, when I tried to return the call there was no answer.Â
Please train your Staff on your OWN package deals and their details we don’t need the humiliation of being called out by your staff (3 times) and having to explain that we are in the right and they would know this if they could just know and follow your own package deals and procedures
We will be in Brisbane again soon but will go somewhere where the staff know what they are doing.
We love the PAW's package guaranteeing secure WiFi , a car park early check in and late check out.
This last trip was very disappointing, I always call on the day of travel to confirm parking, all good.
As we arrive new person at the desk attempted to charge us for parking, I had to point out it was included in the package.Â
No WiFi password in the envelope which is for the secure wifi, we were told to just use the the free unsecured wifi (not the deal)
No bathroom supplies (soap, shower gel ect).. we asked and was just given some soap packages as cleaners had gone home. We also confirmed we had a 12pm checkout on our last day but on the day of leaving at 10.45am we get a phone call saying it's a 10am checkout why haven’t we checked out, I reminded him as part of the package its a 12pm check out and we had confirmed this, they said there was no note on the system, about the late check out. (PART of the package anyway but we did!)
We left at 11.15am. Dropping the key cards in the card box on exit as we didn’t feel like dealing with them again and we have done this previously.
12.26pm I have a missed call from the motel, when I tried to return the call there was no answer.Â
Please train your Staff on your OWN package deals and their details we don’t need the humiliation of being called out by your staff (3 times) and having to explain that we are in the right and they would know this if they could just know and follow your own package deals and procedures
We will be in Brisbane again soon but will go somewhere where the staff know what they are doing.
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Date of stay: November 2021
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Room Tip:Â question staff about you package
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Response from Jonathan Wigan, Other at The Great Southern Hotel Brisbane
Responded 14 Nov 2021
Dear Jeremy, Thank you for your time on the phone yesterday. I would like to apologise once again for your negative experience on your recent stay with us. We appreciate your feedback as it helps us to improve our service. We hope to see you again soon. Regards, The Great Southern Hotel Team
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Pleasant room, helpful staff, good breakfast, clean pool and central location; what more could you want ! Located near the casino and associated free public transport, this is a very accessible location. The staff helped us to obtain the best available room price via their app and this helpfulness is consistent with our experience over our 3 day stay. The room was recently renovated and unaffected by background 'city noise' (like garbage trucks).
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Room Tip:Â Building construction almost across the road means city-side rooms are quieter.
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The staff were friendly and the lobby was nice and clean. That’s about the only nice thing I can say. The hallways looked like they were in a place that you could rent by the hour and the room didn’t get much better. The shower head was broken, the towel hooks on the back of the door had fallen off, the lamp was broken and the power points made me very nervous. The overall feel of the room was completely depressing! Thankfully we were in brisbane to see a comedy show so we tried to see the humor in the fact that the hotel was so terribly awful you had to laugh. I know this is a budget hotel, but we have stayed in plenty of other hotels in the same area around the same price that were infinitely better! Would NEVER stay here again!
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room Tip:Â Just steer clear! The photos on the web site are VERY misleading!
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Not worth the money. Comfortable bed but en suite was tiny (cramped with two people standing shoulder to shoulder). Breakfast basic (cereals cheap bottom shelf products and tinned fruit). Hotel was being renovated and this impacted overall cleanliness and experience. Staff friendly. Location excellent.
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Date of stay: December 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Social Media Coordinator, Other at The Great Southern Hotel Brisbane
Responded 2 weeks ago
Dear Guest, Thank you for your feedback about your recent stay at the Great Southern Hotel Brisbane. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused by the ongoing renovation work. We understand that our guests have different opinions about our rooms, despite our efforts to ensure a comfortable experience. Please note that due to the location of our property, there is a height restriction of 1.8 meters for parking, and these spots are subject to availability, as stated on our website. We make every effort to inform our guests of these activities in advance through our website and booking platforms. For more information, please refer to the construction notice available online. We appreciate your understanding and patience, and we hope this experience will not discourage you from booking with us again. Have a great day! Kind regards, Ashley The Great Southern Hotel Brisbane
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There was a small problem with our room but the front desk were more than happy to help and changed our rooms without a problem! The room was spacious, clean and had a modern feel to it. The hot breakfast was exceptional and the cook was very obliging and friendly. The location is right near city centre and very close to public transport and walking distance to the local markets, museum, Goma gallery and probably much more! Overall the hotel had a very nice welcoming feel to it and came with a great price.
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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I was impressed from the moment that I arrived. The front counter staff were friendly and helpful. The room itself was very spacious. The bed was comfortable, and the shower was fantastic. The air-conditioning was quiet, and very cool. They hae a large but extremely cheap breakfast available. The bonus for me was that I stayed on a Sunday night, and got a ridiculously cheap price. It is less than a 5 minute walk to the Treasury Casino. Would recommend.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Jonathan Wigan, Other at The Great Southern Hotel Brisbane
Responded 22 Mar 2023
We appreciate the perfect rating you have provided for the Great Southern Hotel Brisbane. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your accommodation with us. We look forward to welcoming you back to our hotel. Thanks for staying with us. We appreciate your feedback!
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I had to overnight in Brisbane and decided to stay at the Great Southern because I had stayed there many tines when it was called The Chifley.
The Great Southern was offering a really cheap deal for a Brisbane CBD location too.
However my stay was a great disappointment!
At check in I asked about meals and was told that the restaurant was closed due to COVID-19. Of course for anyone who had been living under a rock this year this would have come as news and the simple fact that you could see the barricaded off restaurant from reception might have offered some clue too!
What was the most disappointing part was there was no offer of alternatives or 'here are the places that deliver to here.' It seemed to be important for reception to get back to talking to each other.
My room was a disappointment as it appeared to have been refurbished having an uncovered light fitting in the main room, a cover falling off in the bathroom, no tissues and no pen just seemed to lack simple touches that a supposed 4 star establishment has.
I was also entertained by cat in the corridor outside my room that miaowed and tried to get in before another guest picked it up.
The Great Southern was offering a really cheap deal for a Brisbane CBD location too.
However my stay was a great disappointment!
At check in I asked about meals and was told that the restaurant was closed due to COVID-19. Of course for anyone who had been living under a rock this year this would have come as news and the simple fact that you could see the barricaded off restaurant from reception might have offered some clue too!
What was the most disappointing part was there was no offer of alternatives or 'here are the places that deliver to here.' It seemed to be important for reception to get back to talking to each other.
My room was a disappointment as it appeared to have been refurbished having an uncovered light fitting in the main room, a cover falling off in the bathroom, no tissues and no pen just seemed to lack simple touches that a supposed 4 star establishment has.
I was also entertained by cat in the corridor outside my room that miaowed and tried to get in before another guest picked it up.
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Date of stay: May 2020
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It does not surprise me at all. I arrived as a tour manager of a group of fifteen with the WIFI down. Whilst the staff worked diligently to get it fixed it took them until the next working day to have the issue fixed. The staff also tried to put on a brave face and try to help out. We can attest that the car park is too small as one of vans on a previous visit was damaged trying to navigate the tight corners of the car park.
I did find also lifts being shared as goods lifts. Not the professional look that a four star hotel should be portraying.
Yes but you will only fit if you have a small tiny car I can not believe that thing they call a car park. Is not a car park at all. It is the tiniest car park I’ve ever seen I’ve scratched my Mercedes Benz Rim because it’s so small. It needs to be a wider carpark. :)
24h reseption, not sure about the check in..
"Quiet room? Go for the upper floors! Drop breakfast at the hotel since it was rather disappointing, and go for a local café."Read full review
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PRICE RANGE
AU$118 - AU$180 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
brisbane marque hotel
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Rendezvous Hotel Brisbane on George
LOCATION
AustraliaQueenslandBrisbane RegionBrisbane
NUMBER OF ROOMS
99
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Which popular attractions are close to The Great Southern Hotel Brisbane?
Nearby attractions include Fox In a Box Brisbane Escape Rooms (0.4 km), Brisbane's Theatre of Magic (0.2 km), and Escape Manor (0.5 km).
What are some of the property amenities at The Great Southern Hotel Brisbane?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include an on-site restaurant, internet access, and facilities for disabled guests.
What food & drink options are available at The Great Southern Hotel Brisbane?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at The Great Southern Hotel Brisbane?
Yes, a parking garage, paid private parking on-site, and secured parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to The Great Southern Hotel Brisbane?
Conveniently located restaurants include Betty's Burgers, Moo Moo The Wine Bar + Grill, and The Walnut Restaurant & Lounge Bar.
Is The Great Southern Hotel Brisbane located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.6 km away from the centre of Brisbane.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at The Great Southern Hotel Brisbane?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Chinese.
Are there any historical sites close to The Great Southern Hotel Brisbane?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Boggo Road Gaol (Jail) (2.5 km), Brisbane Arcade (0.4 km), and Newstead House (3.1 km).
Does The Great Southern Hotel Brisbane have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the river view available here.
Is The Great Southern Hotel Brisbane accessible?
Yes, it offers facilities for disabled guests. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.