Taking advantage of a voucher, we wandered over for brunch to the Lagoon Coffee Lounge. Nice spot…read morewith a good view of the central lagoon. Staff seemed very quiet and preferred to stay in the kitchen. I chose the Spanish Eggs and my friend chose the Eggs Benedict with smoked salmon. Sadly, neither were inspiring when they reached the table. I have never seen eggs benedict served on a bread roll and the hollandaise sauce tasted like it was from a jar despite a large serving of it. Spanish Eggs are traditionally served in a clay pot or bowl, with the tomato & bean mixture on the base with the eggs cracked into it and baked in the oven. Not this version - poached eggs on the side, with the tomato, caper & olive mixture in a separate serving bowl. However, the toasted turkish bread was tasty and plentiful. Coffee was ok and I can see this place being popular during the week with local workers. Maybe I am just over cafes all serving the same dishes with the same outcomes. When was the last time we went to a cafe who served freshly made hollandaise sauce or had items on the menu that truly reflected their style & background?? One last thing, if you are going to have pop/rock photos on the walls - can you please play some music to reflect your design? I would probably go again, but not for a while.

The superior alternative to the nearby Coffee Club, the service is excellent. Great breakfast menu…read moreand brilliant milk shakes.

Very nice coffee and very nice staff in an handy location with on-site parking within the shopping…read morecentre

Sharing a house with 5 guys and being the only one with a car for a while, I ended up doing a lot…read moreof Sunday morning trips to Buranda so that they could pick up their hangover kebabs. I must admit that on more than one occasion I did join them in their feast. Origin Kebab in the Buranda Centro Shopping Centre is also know as Afiyet Kebab and the Buranda Kebab Cafe. I am pretty sure they are all the same place as they have the same address and telephone listing but if not then I am talking about the one in the Buranda Centro Centre, directly across from Woolworths. Now the kebabs here are pretty standard. They are cheap yet filling and certainly hit the spot on a lazy Sunday morning. Sometimes the staff are happy and cheerful, sometime they glare at you, it really is a matter of luck as to the level of service you get. On a whole, this kebab shop is pretty average. Their is nothing really good nor bad about the place. If you are a local then it is convenient and it does really do the trick to subdue the Sunday hangover.

Wow. Where to even start…read more Upon arriving at the grill'd establishment, we were greeting promptly by a member of staff who directed our party of 9 to a table outside. Table was great couldn't ask for better location and vibe as well as ambience. Only problem was loud noisy kids which detracted from the mood a little Food was spectacular, very very high quality and service was surprisingly very quick considered our large group. Overall an amazing experience and will come again

If you've ever been to Grill'd, you know what the food is like. Same as every other…read more It's a great spot on Racecourse Road, and it's a nice looking store. It's pretty much open air, so don't expect respite from the heat on a hot summer's day. One assumes there's at least some heating in winter though. I've got to be honest, if you're on Racecourse Road, you probably can do a lot better than going to a burger chain.

My stay at The Point was brief, only 9 hours; so perhaps I formed my opinion too quickly? The staff…read morewere exceedingly pleasant, I scored an upgraded room however the design was unusual with having to walk to the bathroom though the lounge (with the couch in the middle)... The staff were all very friendly, however the place suffered from an odd feeling - for example the buffet breakfast was strangely laid out down a pseudo corridor with the milk being around the corner for your cereal? And the coffee machine being hidden away!

Exceedingly good value, have stayed here twice and have never been disappointed. The staff are the…read morebest and go above and beyond (one of them was even kind enough to run down to the local fairy stop where we got stranded without umbrellas to give us a couple of theirs!). The breakfast that was basically included ($1 extra) was one of the best buffets I ever got in comparatively priced and even pricier hotels (your mileage may wary. I eat a lot.). It is a little bit of a "hop" to the city via the "city hopper" (which is free by the way) but if you check the timetable (unlike us) you get from hotel to Eagle st pier in about 15 minutes tops. Overall one of my favorite places to stay in Brisbane hands down. Their cookies are pretty average though. Honestly not a single thing to nitpick at. The rooms and facilities are great! Although if I must, the choice of large sheets of frosted glass separating the bathrooms from the rest of the room can make room for some amusing situations. It does look pretty slick and modern as the rest of the room, so I digress. In summary, I would definitely recommend.

This old hotel is very very tired. Everything needs a touch up in some way. Tables and chairs and…read moreroom furniture is knicked and scraped. Sleeping rooms are very dark as is the in room bathroom - really dark and brown. Ugh. I like the staff and the location but the hotel really needs a big refresh if not renovation.

So last month I utilized the currency exchange services offered by the front desk no problem…read more Today though was a different story. The woman I approached told me that Marriott's exchange rate for US dollars is very very high and that I should walk 400 meters to the mall down the street to exchange money. She was dismissive and rude and became visibly irritated when I asked her for the address and name of the currency exchange. I told her I didn't care about the high rates of exchange so she disappeared for a few minutes and came back to tell me she's in the middle of a shift change and that it'll be HOURS before anyone can help me. Really?? Get some training to your staff on professionalism and not lying to your customers.

We rented a suite here for wedding preparations and our first night as a couple. It exceeded all…read moreexpectations. The price for the suite is what originally got our attention, much better value than other city suites, it was also very large. (Sadly about as large as our apartment!) The service was great, prompt and friendly. I also loved the decor, bit of a vintage twist on a contemporary suite. The bed was super comfy and the bathroom amenities were of high quality. The only downside was the parking. It was expensive and annoying when we were lugging items between the car and room as it was not super close to the hotel with no direct elevator. Also the front desk lady tried to charge us two nights parking even though we had our car moved after one night. We argued this point for some time before she agreed we shouldn't be charged the second day - $28/day. Overall a lovely hotel. I would recommend the suite to others who need a bit of a roomier room.

They are very accommodating and I enjoyed the friendly staff however, someone snuck into my room…read morewhile I was sleeping and stole my wallet and Apple Watch. Luckily they had footage of the 2 preps and it could have much worse. I'm giving them 3 stars because although they were accommodating, they still tried to charge me for food and basic necessities. I understand that this is a business but since they do not have on-staff security to check the doors. Anyone from the street can come in the back entrance and act as a guest. My suggestion is to have a security guard on the ground floor, especially at the back entrance so this cannot ever happen again.

We have stated a lot of Marriott properties, and this one stands out as one of, if not our favorite…read moreone we've ever been to! Located downtown, near just about anything you're interested in. It's a couple blocks from the river, right across from south bank, and a few blocks from the skytower. It worked out perfectly! We got upgraded to one bedroom suite and it was ideal for our family of five. The bed was phenomenal and the rain shower an absolute delight. The pool was a quick kid favorite and the workout facilities, right next to the pool, we're very nice for mom and dad. The executive lounge was perfect. They served a nice breakfast in the morning and had drinks/snacks in the evening. If you are traveling with kids, they don't allow anybody under 18 in the lounge after 6 PM, so that was the only piece of information we were lacking initially. Everyone we met was friendly and very hospitable, and overall the place was just perfect. Next time we find ourselves in Brisbane, this is going to be a spot that we head up again. You should too!

Everything is great this hotel has perfect location and staff. The rooms are spacious and beds so…read morecomfy the restaurant on 2nd floor is Italian and very good.

'Ello chaps!…read more Spaghetti House Trattoria is an authentic Italian restaurant located on South Bank area of Brisbane. They have a wide variety of Italian dishes, including lasagna, spaghetti, and the like. Service was fantastic and the food delicious. They do have a restroom for customers but it's a bit of a hike with James Bond like entry needed. Overall it's a very enjoyable atmosphere. I give Spaghetti House Trattoria four stars out of five.

Ambience, connivence, flavor and charm flourishes here. A hearty dinner and libations are found…read morehere that intersects with the most marvelous tiramisu. Seriously. Indoor or outdoor seating can be had. Dining for two or groups will find hospitality here. Busy flourishing place but worth a stop. Reservations are helpful & suggested.