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iStay River City

4.5 of 5
79 Albert St, Brisbane, Queensland 4000, Australia
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Darwin, Australia
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39 reviews 39 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

I have stayed here a number of times on business. I usually stay in a self contained 1 bedroom apartment. the facilities are clean and stocked in order to be able to look after oneself. 5 minute walk to eagle street pier and 3 minutes to Queen street mall its a good place to stay for a weekend or a... More

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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 hotel reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW via mobile

My girlfriend and I stayed here on the night before returning to the UK. We absolutely love Brisbane and this apartment block was very well located for access to the botanical gardens and the city itself. The apartments are very modern with a large balcony and have everything you need for a comfortable stay. The bed was comfortable and we... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2013 via mobile

Our apartment was tastefully decorated and had a great view, however when you looked closer it looked tired and u notice the peeling paint on the roof and brown grout in bathrooms. Close to everything you need in Brisbane.

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Hotel M, Manager at iStay River City, responded to this review
April 30, 2013

Thank you for taking the time to comment on your recent stay at iStay River City, I am happy to read that you enjoyed the view from your apartment. We are currently going through a refurbishment these works include new carpets, paint, ceiling fans in the bedrooms and curtains and sheers. I will raise your comments with the house keeping... More

Melbourne, Australia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2013

Our 2 night stay was in a 1 bedroom apartment on the 25th floor. The apartments were well located to both the restaurants along the Brisbane River and to all the city has to offer. However, when we opened the curtains we discovered we were looking straight onto a building site next door where the crane driver's cabin was right... More

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Hotel M, Manager at iStay River City, responded to this review
April 17, 2013

Thank you for taking the time to comment on your recent stay at iStay River City, I am glad you found us well located to all the city does have to offer. Brisbane City has many developments in progress and unfortunately one of Brisbane’s latest developments is on the site next door. The external works are now 70% complete and... More

Brisbane
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

Excellent Apartment, very clean, spacious, home away from home and close to everything, Great kitchen facilities, very well equipped with everything you need to cook a gourmet meal, lovely pool and great view from our large balcony

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Hotel M, Manager at iStay River City, responded to this review
April 10, 2013

Thank you for taking the time to comment on your recent stay at iStay River City, we always enjoy receiving excellent feedback. It is great to read that you found our rooms spacious, well equipped and central to all your needs. We all look forward to welcome you back again. More

Palmwoods, Queensland, Australia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

I stayed here last night (2703) with my two young teenage children - a nice, spacious apartment for mid-city. Parking is a pain anywhere in Brisbane, so it was good to have the parking area just around the corner for an ok price. They even let us park a bit earlier than check-in, so that was handy. We were right... More

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Hotel M, Manager at iStay River City, responded to this review
April 10, 2013

Thank you for taking the time to comment on your recent stay at iStay River City. I am really pleased that you and your family enjoyed your stay with us and that we were able to get you settled into your apartment early and yes our beds are very comfortable. There are numerous construction projects throughout the CBD and they... More

Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2013

I stayed here with my family, 5 of us in total. The room was huge, modern and very clean. We also loved the outdoor pool an spa. The staff member we dealt with was very helpful and even let us check in early. All in all it was a great hotel also good value for money.

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Hotel M, Manager at iStay River City, responded to this review
April 2, 2013

Thank you for taking the time to comment on your recent stay at iStay River City. We always enjoy receiving favourable feedback, I am so glad to hear that you and your family enjoy the time you spent with us. I will share all your nice comments with the team here at Istay Rivercity and we will look forward to... More

Byron Bay, Australia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 5, 2013

Despite ending my previous review with 'I will never stay again', we found ourselves back in a 2bdrm apartment for a weekend with friends. The price was great but add on another $100 for our 2 cars for the weekend and it's not such a bargain. I noticed a car park around the corner offers $10 parking on weekends so... More

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Hotel M, Manager at iStay River City, responded to this review
March 12, 2013

Thank you for taking the time to comment on your recent stay at iStay River City. I am glad hear that you did return and I am happy that you found our prices great value. Parking at River Coty is a nightly charge of $25, please be aware that parking in the surrounding public car parks are subject to various... More

Wiltshire, UK
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12 reviews 12 reviews
10 hotel reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 4, 2013

Booked 2 nights via booking.com. Had previously stayed in Oaks Charlotte just round corner (part of same chain) but thought we would try this one on our return as it was slightly cheaper and offered cheaper parking over night which we needed. We had a similar experience to the previous reporter in that room 2703 was next to a door... More

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Hotel M, Manager at iStay River City, responded to this review
March 5, 2013

Thank you for taking the time to comment on your recent stay at iStay River City. Firstly I would like to thank you for your kind feedback in regards to the staff being very helpful. We do try and honour all requests I am sorry that on this stay you didn’t receive the view you requested. I am uncertain to... More

Melbourne, Australia
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50 reviews 50 reviews
14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 28, 2013

I found this serviced apartment on the Internet and thought it looked really modern and was well priced. Like the Latin term caveat emptor - let the buyer beware, it's pretty ordinary. The hallway to the room smelt of cheap Asian cooking, the room smelt like sewerage and there was construction of building right at my floor of which the... More

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Hotel M, Manager at iStay River City, responded to this review
March 5, 2013

Thank you for taking the time to comment on your recent stay at iStay River City. I am disappointed to read that you didn't enjoy your stay; Brisbane is a fast growing City with many construction developments in progress, I am unsure of what odour was present in your apartment but I have handed this over to our Housekeeping manager... More

 
 
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Also Known As:
Istay River City Hotel Brisbane
Istay River City Hotel
Address: 79 Albert St, Brisbane, Queensland 4000, Australia
Region: Australia > Queensland > Brisbane
Amenities:
Fitness Center Kitchenette Suites Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #38 of 86 Specialty lodging in Brisbane
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:4.5 star (4.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
iStay River City overlooks the Botanic Gardens and the CBD, and offers centrally located Brisbane accommodation. Hotel apartments at iStay River City are known for their contemporary style, convenience and amazing views. With a selection of 1 and 2 bedroom apartments, each boasting full length windows, full kitchen and laundry amenities and balconies averaging 20m² to really take advantage of the views and alfresco lifestyle, iStay River City is the choice of discerning business and leisure travellers. To be able to bring you exceptionally low rates, iStay hotels offer a different and more flexible level of service. If you have chosen to stay at an "IStay" property, you will receive the best available unserviced rate. You will have the choice of cleaning service options, at an additional cost upon check in at your Hotel. If your length of stay is for more than 7 nights you will receive a complimentary full cleaning service in the middle of your stay. If you are staying more than 12 days you will receive this service every 7 days. Amenities included in iStay properties: Tea/Coffee Starter Pack, Bath Towels, Bath Mat, Soap, as well as Kitchen consumables (Tea Towel, Cleaning Cloth, Dishwashing Liquid and Powder). Amenities not included in iStay properties: Hand Towel, Face Washer, Shampoo/Conditioner/Body Lotion, Laundry Powder, Scourer and Tissues. ... more   less 
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