iStay River City Brisbane
79 Albert St, Brisbane, Queensland 4000 Australia
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#27 of 88 condos in Brisbane
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3.8
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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.
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Paid private parking on-site
Wifi
Pool
Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
Complimentary tea
Car hire
BBQ facilities
Baggage storage
Parking
Paid wifi
Outdoor pool
Sauna
Non-smoking hotel
Shops
24-hour front desk
Express check-in / check-out
Self-serve laundry
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Air conditioning
Desk
Private balcony
Seating area
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Kitchenette
Flatscreen TV
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Telephone
Iron
Microwave
Refrigerator
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79 Albert St, Brisbane, Queensland 4000 Australia
iStay River City Brisbane
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Great for walkers
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Whilst this apartment was comfortable and good location, Waiting for lift spoiled mine and approximately 20 other colleagues, 2 nights stay. One of the lifts is out of order so during peak times you need to lineup for the lift which took excessive amounts of time. It was ridiculous. You also need to swipe your card to get the lift. If the lift is full and many people waiting, the electronic swipe won’t recognise you want the lift and you have to continuously swipe until it registers the floor you want to go to. Do not stay here until they have had their second B tower lift replaced. Apparently it has been at least 6 months using one lift. What a nightmare for the residents. If we had have been on lower floors we could have used the stairs but being on floors 20 and higher, makes it difficult. The apartments are a great size and comfortable, with kitchen & laundry. Comfy bed too! Not all apartments, have a park or Riverview, so don’t be fooled by their advert. My view was looking over the roof of another high-rise and a whole heap of other buildings. If you aren’t in a hurry and happy to wait for lifts this is a good location, with plenty of Restaurants and a short walk to Queen Street mall.…
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Traveled on business
Room Tip: Parking isn’t easy and the lift is a long wait during peak times
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I love this apartment - I love having a little covered balcony. The location is convenient to walks in the Botanic Gardens and along the river, and there are plenty of interesting restaurants nearby. Parking is accessible and reasonably priced. The unit contains everything you need, including a small washing machine and dryer. The kitchen is also adequate - although having ice in the freezer trays would be a plus after a long day!
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Date of stay: February 2023
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Reception not near entrance and had difficulty finding. No where to park for reception. High charge for daily parking. Steps in car parking to lift made luggage difficult. Use of lift very frustrating.
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Date of stay: September 2023
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I had arranged for a friend of mine to have 4 nights at iStay River City Brisbane as my guest through RCI timeshare. On arrival he was told that the Guest Certificate he had would not be honoured unless confirmed by RCI. After much ado he finally convinced the Manager to call RCI. After almost an hour on the phone to RCI he relented but only after he made RCI send him an email confirming that they would honour the booking. So not only was the hotel management exceedingly poor but RCI was very slow in fixing the problem. To make matters worse the hotel itself was well below the standard expected, with furniture "you wouldn't give to the Salvos", no facilities at all, no restaurant, a pool you wouldn't let your dog in, no room cleaning until after checkout which was obvious by the state of the room and only one lift, the other being out of order for months. The only good thing about this hotel is its location in the centre of Brisbane but even this is not enough to make up for the poor condition of the rooms. RCI should NOT have this as one of its properties.…
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Date of stay: September 2023
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Ripped carpet at door entry. View of a wall. Furniture all outdated and falling apart. Bed is saggy. Prime position for city but that's where the positive stops. Booked for 3 but left after 2 nights as it felt so dirty and dingy.
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Date of stay: June 2023
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Only 1 functioning lift. It’s now been 20 minutes trying to leave the building. Each time the lift arrives it’s already full. And the lift call button times out after 5 minutes so it will randomly just miss your floor.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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I booked this through the Oaks resorts and expected similar accommodation. However this one is definitely the poor cousin. The rooms are clean but old. There is only one working elevator at the moment as the other is being refurshed, and the wait could sometimes be up to 15 minutes. I think this inconvenience could be reflected in a reduction of the room rates.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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They only have one lift and it broke down meaning I had to walk down 35 flights with a bung knee so I could get to my grandson’s birthday party. Do not stay here. You have to wait 20 minutes for a lift to arrive and trying to get up to your room is a nightmare
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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The absolute best hotel in australia! Absolutely Lovely Reception and nicest staff you could ever meet! My room was HUGE! It was VERY spacious and clean and nice comfy bed too! Lovely view on a lovely balcony with a dining table. I would definitely recommend this place.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled solo
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Room Tip: The pool could get very busy very quickly so make sure you get there quick!!
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I am a permanent resident in this building. For the next 6 months or so only one lift will be servicing the residential levels of this building meaning that wait times for the lift will be extended. Please consider.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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PRICE RANGE
$129 - $198 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
105
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Frequently Asked Questions about iStay River City Brisbane
Which popular attractions are close to iStay River City Brisbane?
Nearby attractions include Fox In a Box Brisbane Escape Rooms (0.2 miles), Escape Manor (0.1 miles), and Cathedral of St. Stephen (0.2 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at iStay River City Brisbane?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include a pool, a fitness center, and internet access.
Which room amenities are available at iStay River City Brisbane?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at iStay River City Brisbane?
Guests can enjoy barbeque facilities and complimentary tea during their stay.
Is parking available at iStay River City Brisbane?
Yes, paid private parking on-site is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to iStay River City Brisbane?
Conveniently located restaurants include Betty's Burgers, Moo Moo The Wine Bar + Grill, and Kabuki Japanese Restaurant.
Are there opportunities to exercise at iStay River City Brisbane?
Yes, guests have access to a pool, a fitness center, and a sauna during their stay.
Is iStay River City Brisbane located near the city center?
Yes, it is 0.5 miles away from the center of Brisbane.
Are any cleaning services offered at iStay River City Brisbane?
Yes, self serve laundry and a washing machine are offered to guests.
Are there any historical sites close to iStay River City Brisbane?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Boggo Road Gaol (Jail) (1.6 miles), Brisbane Arcade (0.2 miles), and Newstead House (1.8 miles).