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| General Information: |
| Rooms: |
227 |
| Floors: |
15 |
| Time Zone: |
GMT -7 |
| Ratings: |
First Class - 4 star rating on new tower and 3.5 star rating on historic building |
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Hotel Description:
- The original Astor building is a 4 level sandstone building with the original sections dating back to 1890. This building is a genuine example of Queensland colonial architecture and has been refurbished in keeping with that original style. The original Room configurations have been maintained iwth high ceilings and many of these rooms opening onto private balconies. This building also includes a number of Suites and Apartments. The Terrace House Apartments are similarly set in a Heritage Listed Building also dating back to 1890. These Apartments have also been refurbished in keeping with their genuine Queensland colonial architecture incorporating the original fireplaces, kitchen areas and staircases. These provide spacious and economical accommodation for families or small or large groups travelling together. The 15 level Metropole Tower Building has been constructed above the Astor building containing 112 Tower Apartments, 28 Club Apartments and 2 Executive Suites set on the top of the building. These Apartments are all self-contained with private balconies overlooking the City Centre and surrounding suburbs. These buildings have been fitted with itelligent early detection fire sensor systems and a fully integrated sprinkler extinguisher system to give ultimate fire security and protection. The Apartments also feature an individual air-conditioning system that, heats, colls and replaces the air of each individual aparmtne ie. No shared air. The private balconies give the option of fresh air intake in conjunction with that of the air-conditioning system. The lifts are operated by smartcard security giving individual floor security to the guests on each level. Room entry doors are similarly operated by smartcard security. The Astor Metropole is ideally located on the historic and elevated Wickham Terrace offering guests the benefit of a location three blocks from the city centre yet above and away from the noise, congestion and intrusions of the city heart particularly in regard to vehicle or taxi access. The Astor Metropole is also located diagonally opposite the northern entrance to Central Station and a short walk or distance to all the main city attractions. The close proximity to the city centre also gives access and availability to the barious complimentary coach services providing transport to their associated attractions. These services and options are arranged by the hotel travel desk.
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| Room Features: |
Room Features include: * Adjoining Rooms (some) * Alarm Clock * Air Conditioning * Balcony (some) * Bathroom - private with tub (some) and shower * Coffee Maker * Computer Modem Hook-Up (some) * Hair Dryer * Handicap Facilities (some) * Iron/ Ironing Board (some) * Kitchen with eating utensils and toaster. Some also feature a hot plate-microwave-pots-pans-plates, etc... * Mini Bar * Movies - In Room * Non Smoking rooms * Radio * Refrigerator * Safe (some) * Seating Area * Soundproofing * Jacuzzi (some) * Television - color cable * Telephone - direct dial multiline * Vanity * Voice Mail * Volt 220-240AC |
| Hotel Room: |
Hotel Rooms Feature: * One Double Long bed and One Single Bed or two Single beds or three Single beds * Alarm Clock * Air Conditioning * Balcony (request) * Bathroom - private with shower * Coffee Maker * Computer Modem Hook-Up (request) * Hair Dryer * Handicap Facilities (request) * Iron/ Ironing Board (request) * Kitchen with eating utensils and toaster * Mini Bar * Movies - In Room * Non Smoking rooms * Radio * Refrigerator * Safe (request) * Seating Area * Soundproofing * Television - color cable * Telephone - direct dial * Vanity * Voice Mail * Volt 220-240AC * City.. Garden and Park Views * Maximum 3 guests permitted |
| Hotel Deluxe Room: |
Hotel Deluxe Rooms Feature: * One Queen bed and One Single Bed or three Single beds * Alarm Clock * Air Conditioning * Balcony * Bathroom - private with shower * Coffee Maker * Computer Modem Hook-Up * Hair Dryer * Handicap Facilities (request) * Iron/ Ironing Board * Kitchen with eating utensils and toaster * Mini Bar * Movies - In Room * Non Smoking rooms * Radio * Refrigerator * Safe * Seating Area * Soundproofing * Television - color cable * Telephone - direct dial * Vanity * Voice Mail * Volt 220-240AC * City and Park Views * Maximum 3 guests permitted |
| Hotel Suite: |
Hotel Suites Feature: * One Queen bed and One Single Bed or One Queen and Two Single beds * Alarm Clock * Air Conditioning * Balcony (request) * Bathroom - private with tub (request) and shower * Coffee Maker * Computer Modem Hook-Up (request) * Hair Dryer * Handicap Facilities (request) * Iron/ Ironing Board * Kitchen with eating utensils- toaster- hot plate- microwave and pots-pans-plates * Mini Bar * Movies - In Room * Non Smoking rooms * Radio * Refrigerator * Safe * Seating Area * Soundproofing * Television - color cable * Telephone - direct dial * Vanity * Voice Mail * Volt 220-240AC * City.. Courtyard.. Garden and Park Views * Maximum 5 guests permitted |
| Tower Apartments: |
Tower Apartments Feature: * One Queen bed and One Single Bed or One King and One Single Bed or Three Single beds * Adjoining Rooms * Alarm Clock * Air Conditioning * Balcony (request) * Bathroom - private with tub and shower * Coffee Maker * Computer Modem Hook-Up * Hair Dryer * Handicap Facilities (request) * Iron/ Ironing Board (request) * Jacuzzi (request) * Kitchen with eating utensils- toaster- hot plate- microwave and pots-pans-plates * Mini Bar * Movies - In Room * Non Smoking rooms * Radio * Refrigerator * Safe (request) * Seating Area * Soundproofing * Television - color cable * Telephone - direct dial multiline * Vanity * Voice Mail * Volt 220-240AC * Bay.. City.. Garden.. Mountain and Park Views * Maximum 3 guests permitted |
| Tower Club Apartments: |
Tower Club Apartments Feature: * One Queen bed and One Single Bed or One King and One Single Bed * Adjoining Rooms * Alarm Clock * Air Conditioning * Balcony (request) * Bathroom - private with tub and shower * Coffee Maker * Computer Modem Hook-Up * Hair Dryer * Handicap Facilities (request) * Iron/ Ironing Board (request) * Jacuzzi (request) * Kitchen with eating utensils- toaster- hot plate- microwave and pots-pans-plates * Mini Bar * Movies - In Room * Non Smoking rooms * Radio * Refrigerator * Safe (request) * Seating Area * Soundproofing * Television - color cable * Telephone - direct dial multiline * Vanity * Voice Mail * Volt 220-240AC * Bay.. City.. Garden.. Mountain and Park Views * Maximum 3 guests permitted |
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General Information:
- The Astor Metropole is located on elevated Wickham Terrace overlooking the city centre and surrounding suburbs, diagonally opposite the northern entrance to Central Railway Station, three blocks (5 minute walk) from the Central City Shopping Mall and the Central Business District, a 10 minute walk to the Balley shopping centre including Chinatown (direct train link from Central Station), 12 minute walk to the Jupiter Casino, 15 minute walk to South bank Parklands, Brisbane Cultural Centre, Museum and Library and Brisbane Convention Centre (direct train link from Central Station), 12 minute walk to Suncorp Sports Stadium (direct train link from Central Station), 5 minute walk to Roma Street Parklands, opposite Kings Parklands, 15 minute walk to Victoria Park Golf Course, adjacent to Holy Spirit and St Andrews hospitals.
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Services/Facilities/Amenities:
- Alarm Clock
- Baby Sitting
- Bar
- Beauty Salon
- Business Center
- Coffee Maker
- 24 Hour Front Desk
- Handicap Facilities
- Express Check Out
- Free Parking
- Hairdryer In Room
- Mini Bar
- Modem Jack
- Meeting Facilities
- Non-Smoking Room
- Free Newspaper
- Pool
- Parking
- Restaurant
- Room Service
- Safe Deposit Box
- Cable TV
- Laundry/Valet
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Driving Directions:
- Brisbane International Airport (BNE): Proceed along Airport Drive following City signs turning left onto Gateway freeway and travelling in the left-hand lane and left exit that freeway after approximately 2km following City signs proceeding to Kingsford Smith Drive and continuing on that road adjacent to the river in left-hand lane and continuing left across Breakfast Creek Bridge into Breakfast Creek Road and continuing on that road through Fortitude Valley with that road changing name to Ann Street and continuing along Ann Street turning right into Creek Street moving immediately to the left-hand lane and veering left under the underpass which then becomes Wickham Terrace, cross Edward Street with the Astor Metropole then on the next right-hand corner.
- Gold Coast: Enter Brisbane on the South East Freeway exiting the freeway at the Turbot Street exit, cross George Street and Albert Street intersections and move to the left-hand lane and follow that lane left into Edward Street and take the next turn left into Wickham Terrace with the Astor Metropole then on your next right-hand corner.
- Sunshine Coast: Enter Brisbane on the Gateway freeway and after passing the Airport exit sign on the left follow the directions set out for travelling from the airport.
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| Property Location: |
| Areas Served: |
Brisbane |
| Area Airports: |
Brisbane International Airport (BNE) |
| Nearby Restaurants: |
On-Site Open 7am-10pm Serving Australian, European, Scandinavian and Asian fare |
| Nearby Attractions: |
Bicycle Rentals Boating Childrens Playground Fishing Game Room Health Club Hiking Trails Horseback Riding Massage Services Sailing Sauna/Spa Sightseeing Tours Scuba Diving/Snorkeling Squash Tennis Courts |
| Points of Interest: |
Government Office Precinct - 1km n Parliament House - 1km n Business and Financial Precinct - 1km n Holy Spirit Hospital -200meters e Garden Point University -1.5km n University of Queensland - 7km e English Language Colleges - 1km w |
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| Reservation Policies: |
| Check-In: |
12PM |
| Check-Out: |
10AM |
| Currency: |
AUD |
| Guarantee Policy: |
All reservations require a guarantee by valid credit card with expiry date at time of booking. |
| Cancellation Policy: |
Through the Internet site where your reservation was made, must cancel one day prior to arrival to avoid a 1 night cancellation and/ or no show charge. |
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