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Spicers Balfour Brisbane

37 Balfour Street, Brisbane, Queensland, 4005

9.4 Wonderful456 guest reviews

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Nov 24, 2026
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Nov 26, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Luxurious Boutique Hotel in New Farm

    Award-Winning Accommodation:: Experience luxury at Spicers Balfour Hotel with stylish rooms equipped with modern amenities like flat-screen TVs and Nespresso coffee machines.

  • Dining & drinks

    Rooftop Bar and Culinary Delights:: Indulge in cocktails at the rooftop bar with stunning city views or savor Modern Vietnamese cuisine at The Balfour Kitchen.

  • Wellness & relaxation

    Event Spaces and Convenience:: Whether for business or pleasure, take advantage of the private dining room, function room, and proximity to Brisbane Airport for seamless travel.

Book your stay at Spicers Balfour Hotel now and elevate your Brisbane experience.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Excellent staff

  • Fantastic breakfast

  • Great location

At the hotel

Popular amenities

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  • Access to health care professionals
  • Accessible parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
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Dining & drinks

  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Golf course
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace

Rooms & comfort

  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Dry cleaning
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Parking
  • Parking
  • Private parking
  • Street parking
  • Wheelchair accessible

Guest services

  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities

Services & essentials

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Free WiFi
  • Key card access
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Room service
  • Temporary art galleries
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

456 reviews
8/ 10
Great location, easy to walk to the city cat terminal and travel on the river to South Bank etc.
susan · couple · 2026-08-25

The guest experience

9.4out of 10
456 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Excellent staff
  • Fantastic breakfast
  • Great location

Worth knowing — Noise from neighboring rooms · Minor issues with cleanliness

How guests scored the stay

  • Service10.0

    Staff were praised for being friendly, helpful, and accommodating.

  • Location10.0

    Great location, very central and convenient, with easy access to public transport.

  • Overall Experience10.0

    Overall, guests had a wonderful experience, with a few minor complaints.

  • Food and Beverage9.8

    Breakfast was highlighted as fantastic, with good food throughout the stay.

  • Amenities9.3

    Good amenities like food options and special touches, but a pool was missed.

  • Room Quality8.8

    Some rooms had minor issues like curtains and noise from above.

  • Value for Money8.8

    For the price, some guests found the rooms a bit cramped.

  • Cleanliness8.3

    There were bugs in the kitchen area. Some rooms had issues with cleanliness.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Mixed experiences

91% of 11 recent stays rated 8+

9.4456 reviews

  • We love staying at the Balfour, staff are great, very welcoming, authentic Queenslanders.

    8/10

    susan · couple · 2026-08-25

    “Great location, easy to walk to the city cat terminal and travel on the river to South Bank etc.”

  • Thank you for a great stay - staff were wonderful

    10/10

    Emma · solo traveller · 2026-08-19

    “Stylish, warm and comfortable”

  • Guest review

    9/10

    Linda · solo traveller · 2026-08-17

    “Location was a really nice neighbourhood with lots of cafes and restaurants.”

  • Great staff, terrible room (suite 12)

    3/10

    David · couple · 2026-08-14

    “Staff amazing.”

  • The duty manager handled our issue very well and we got upgraded without any fuss.

    9/10

    Allan · couple · 2026-07-20

    “An urban inner city oasis with a nod to past architecture.”

  • I had a lovely time at Spicers Balfour reduced only slightly by the stress of getting in and out of the car park.

    8/10

    Claire · couple · 2026-06-28

    “The location was lovely, food was exceptional and room was very clean and comfortable. The staff were very friendly and helpful.”

  • Easy, Friendly and Comfortable

    9/10

    Simon · couple · 2026-06-16

    “Cathy at the front desk was uber professional and friendly. Talked me into breakfast at the restaurant, and it was very very delicious!”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Julie · couple · 2026-05-27

    “Lovely building and wonderful staff”

  • The staff are amazing thank you all for a great weekend

    8/10

    Jason · couple · 2026-05-14

    “Room 1 Needs a little attention soon lights not working A/C vents need cleaning and maybe carpet needs to be replaced”

  • Guest review

    9/10

    Gwyneth · couple · 2026-05-04

    “Great location close to fay”

  • Great location close to the action but far enough away to also have a peaceful relaxing time too.

    10/10

    Gillian · couple · 2026-05-04

    “We loved everything about our stay the location, the breakfast, the Bath and especially the Sun Room in our Suite, took us back to a bygone era. Very Special!”

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