Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Spicers Balfour Hotel

Located in the fashionable suburb of New Farm, Spicers Balfour Hotel is an award-winning boutique hotel just 7 minutes’ from the Brisbane city centre. The luxurious rooms at Balfour Spicers include a flat-screen TV, DVD players, and a Nespresso coffee machine. Some suites offer 1940's style art-deco style décor with a separate lounge area. Spicers Balfour Hotel rooftop bar serves cocktails and overlooks the city and Story Bridge. The Balfour Kitchen is open from Monday to Saturday and serves Modern Vietnamese cuisine. Guests can enjoy breakfast on the verandah or in the frangipani courtyard seven days a week. There is a private dining room, and a larger function room, available for celebrations or business events. Spicers Balfour Hotel is approximately 30 minutes' drive from Brisbane Airport.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.5
High score for Brisbane

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Tracey
    Australia Australia
    Intimate & boutique hotel. Beautifully appointed with eclectic decor. Friendly & attentive staff. Great breakfast menu & we enjoyed a delicious evening meal.
  • Rex
    Australia Australia
    had breakfast on the beautiful verandah surrounded by frangipani trees (lit up at night). It's not a buffet breakfast, but there's lots of choices including some unusual dishes that were very yummy.
  • Vicki
    Australia Australia
    Delighful boutique hotel. Beautifully appointed modern room with all amenities. Quiet and beautifully decorated room. Location was great. Easy walk to the Howard Street wharves and the CBD as well as Fortitude valley. Restaurant was excellent.
  • Natalie
    Australia Australia
    Authentic New Farm character. Beautifully appointed.
  • Eliane
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The location is perfect as you can easily walk to the close by ferry terminal and there are many restaurants there too.
  • Anthony
    Australia Australia
    It’s was private and very well maintained. Its location is great no noise peaceful tranquil. Staff service was second to known
  • Edwards
    Australia Australia
    exceptional food. the Queen room was cosy, clean and luxurious. staff were impeccable. the view, the location.
  • Katherine
    Australia Australia
    Great rooms, fantastic location. Lovely renovation to a Queenslander
  • Peter
    Australia Australia
    The staff were outstanding as was the service. I would certainly recommend the Spicers Balfour to anyone looking for an excellently located hotel in Brisbane with an outstanding restaurant.
  • Frederick
    South Africa South Africa
    The location is good, in a quiet area but close to lots of eateries.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • The Balfour Kitchen
    • Cuisine
      Vietnamese • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner

Facilities of Spicers Balfour Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Activities

  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Valet parking
  • Street parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access

General

  • Adult only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Spicers Balfour Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Adult (18 years)
Extra bed upon request
AUD 100 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardEftposUnionPay credit cardCash

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Credit Card Payments accepted at our retreats are subject to a processing fee (Visa & Mastercard 1%, American Express 3.3%, Union Pay 2.5%). Bookings of 5 or more rooms will be considered as a group and have separate T&C.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Spicers Balfour Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Spicers Balfour Hotel

  • Guests staying at Spicers Balfour Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • À la carte

  • The prices at Spicers Balfour Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Spicers Balfour Hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Spicers Balfour Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • The Balfour Kitchen

  • Spicers Balfour Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Temporary art galleries

  • Spicers Balfour Hotel is 1.2 miles from the centre of Brisbane. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Spicers Balfour Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Suite