Empire Apartment Hotel
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5 East Street, Rockhampton, Queensland 4700 Australia
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Updated 21/04/20
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#2 of 35 in Rockhampton
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Travellers' Choice
The Empire is a full service apartment hotel, with complimentary Wi-Fi throughout. Standing tall amongst Australia's longest strip of Heritage-listed buildings in the heart of the Rockhampton CBD Riverfront Precinct, with a 100 person capacity state-of-the-art conference room, a porte-cochere entrance into our lounge foyer with 24 hour reception, an outdoor tropical pool and gym, secure underground parking, and three onsite restaurants and cafes: Ribs and Rumps Steakhouse, The Coffee Club, and Pacino's Italian Restaurant.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Bar / lounge
Babysitting
Children's television networks
Taxi service
Car park
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Outdoor pool
Coffee shop
Restaurant
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Business Centre with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Meeting rooms
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
Sun terrace
24-hour front desk
Express check-in / check-out
Clothes dryer
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
Washing machine
Ironing service
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Room features
Air conditioning
Desk
Housekeeping
Private balcony
Coffee / tea maker
Kitchenette
Flatscreen TV
Complimentary toiletries
Room service
Safe
Seating area
Telephone
Bottled water
Iron
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Microwave
Refrigerator
Kitchenware
iPod docking station
Hair dryer
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Room types
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
Smoking rooms available
Good to know
HOTEL CLASS
HOTEL STYLE
Modern
Business
Languages Spoken
English
Location
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78Somewhat walkable
Grade: 78 out of 100
22Restaurantswithin 0.5 km
11Attractionswithin 0.5 km
Contact
5 East Street, Rockhampton, Queensland 4700 Australia
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Situated right in the centre of Rockhampton the locaton is ideal. Big rooms, clean, nice pool. Parking is available but if the car park is full street parking is easy to find. Restautants, pubs and coffee shop close by The staff were excellent and really went over and above to help us with an situation we had. Would recommend.
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Date of stay: March 2022
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Response from Grant Cassidy, Owner at Empire Apartment Hotel
Responded 28 Mar 2022
Jacqueline, thank you for your review and comments. I am please that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back when next in Rockhampton. Tony Cullen General Manager
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We had a river view room on the 7th floor which was lovely. Very large, comfortable apartment with great appliances. Friendly staff and very clean. Pool area is great and location is very good. The view over the river was nice. Easy walk down the esplanade to see the heritage buildings. Very convenient having a lovely Coffee Club downstairs for Breakfast, lunch or just coffee. Easy stroll to the Criterion Hotel for awesome dinners or drinks. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
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Date of stay: December 2021
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Room Tip: River view
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1 Helpful vote
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Response from Tony Cullen, General Manager at Empire Apartment Hotel
Responded 31 Jan 2022
Victoria, thank you for your review and comments. I am please that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back when next in Rockhampton. Tony Cullen General Manager
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Very clean, fairly spacious, new, modern, well-equipped apartments in a great location right on the river (get a river view room!) with a choice of restaurants on-site, and Coles is only a block away if you want to self-cater. High quality amenities in the bathroom, nice to have T2 tea as well. TV could be bigger these days and have built-in streaming apps. Be aware the "king" apartment is not really a king - bed was two singles pushed together and you could feel the gap in the middle! Rooms are serviced and replenished daily which is a nice surprise, many "apartment hotels" are too lazy or cheap to do this. Fairly quiet overall, no external noise, but if you are unlucky enough to have a herd of elephants above you (as I did one morning) then it can be very annoying!
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Date of stay: January 2022
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Room Tip: River view recommended!
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1 Helpful vote
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Response from Grant Cassidy, Owner at Empire Apartment Hotel
Responded 9 Jan 2022
Steve, thank you for your review and comments. I will have our housekeeping team check the mattress topper as we haven't had any other issues from guests. The bed size is a king zip bed which allows us the accommodated guest request of 2 king singles. I am please that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back when next in Rockhampton. Tony Cullen General Manager
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Currently staying in 0104 Deluxe King Apartment with River View until 30 December. Upstairs has been stomping most of the day. The concrete floors are quite soundproof however upstairs are continually stomping with no let up despite being spoken to by reception. I stated that this is a PARTY. They claim to have a “NO PARTY” policy but appear to be unwilling or unable to enforce it. I don’t know how we will sleep tonight - 28 December and tomorrow 29 December before 30 December checkout. No wonder it is noisy as the parents are on the yelling balcony, it’s a little wonder they cannot control their kids. Can’t relax, watch TV or read a book in peace.
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Date of stay: December 2021Trip type: Travelled
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Response from Grant Cassidy, Owner at Empire Apartment Hotel
Responded 9 Jan 2022
Thank you for your review, I will follow up with my reception team as we have procedures in place e to assist guests when they have noise complaints. Tony Cullen General Manager
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Stayed here a few months ago and the apartments are well equipped for anyone looking for a basic kitchenette where you can prepare your own meals. Shopping centre is available in the next block and good restaurants downstairs if you wish to eat out.
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Date of stay: June 2021Trip type: Travelled
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1 Helpful vote
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Response from Grant Cassidy, Owner at Empire Apartment Hotel
Responded 27 Oct 2021
Thank you for your feedback, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay and our hotels facilities. We look forward to welcoming you back to The Empire on your next trip to Rockhampton. Tony Cullen General manager
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PRICE RANGE
USD 152 - USD 179 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
AustraliaQueenslandRockhampton
NUMBER OF ROOMS
120
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Claim Your Listing Frequently Asked Questions about Empire Apartment Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Empire Apartment Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Archer Park Rail Museum (0.5 km), Rockhampton Art Gallery (0.4 km), and C.Q. Military & Artifacts Museum (0.4 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Empire Apartment Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Empire Apartment Hotel?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Empire Apartment Hotel?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and complimentary tea during their stay.
Is parking available at Empire Apartment Hotel?
Yes, free parking and a parking garage are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Empire Apartment Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Cafe Bliss, The Criterion, and Skyring's Restaurant & Bar.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Empire Apartment Hotel?
Yes, guests have access to a pool and a fitness centre during their stay.
Is Empire Apartment Hotel located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.9 km away from the centre of Rockhampton.
Are any cleaning services offered at Empire Apartment Hotel?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Empire Apartment Hotel offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business centre, meeting rooms, and conference facilities.
Are there any historical sites close to Empire Apartment Hotel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting CBD Heritage Walk Rockhampton (0.7 km) and Rockhampton Customs House (0.5 km).