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4.8 out of 5

"Beautiful boutique rooms & incredible food! " More

By a verified traveller on Mon 04 Jul 2022

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Hotel Description

A luxury stay in Brisbane awaits you at Spicers Balfour Hotel. Within a short 5-minute stroll, you'll find New Farms Cinemas and Brisbane River Walk. Highlights at this eco-certified hotel include a restaurant, free valet parking, and a bar/lounge.

The restaurant, The Balfour Kitchen, is open for breakfast and dinner. Balfour Rooftop Bar is the hotel's own rooftop bar. Other amenities include free WiFi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also free parking nearby, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle.

Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 5-star New Farm hotel include Howard Smith Wharves and Story Bridge.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
AU$300* Per night/room 29 Mar. - 30 Mar.

Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, City View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Spicers Balfour Hotel ratings based on 142 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.8 out of 5 5.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Spicers Balfour Hotel

Everyone (71) Couples (63) Family (7)
5 out of 5

Posted by on 7 Feb. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

16 Mar. 2023 by Lara and Spicers Balfour Hotel Team

Thank you for your 5 star review Ron!

4 out of 5

Posted by on 14 Sep. 2022

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4 out of 5
Beautiful boutique rooms & incredible food!

Posted by on 4 Jul. 2022

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5 out of 5
Amazing bathroom with added extras

Posted by on 16 May 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

19 May 2022 by Spicers Balfour Hotel

Thank you for your wonderful review Brenden! We are so glad that you had a great stay and that you loved the bathroom! We hope to welcome you back in the near future!

5 out of 5
I loved this hotel! Definitely recommend. Very helpful staff and loved the style and cleanliness. Breakfast was amazing too.

Posted by on 14 May 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

19 May 2022 by Spicers Balfour Hotel

Thank you for your lovely review Elsa! We are so glad that you had a fantastic stay. We hope to welcome you back to Spicers Balfour in the near future!

4 out of 5

Posted by on 24 Mar. 2022

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5 out of 5

Posted by on 26 Nov. 2021

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5 out of 5
Lovely boutique atmosphere with a personal feel.

Posted by on 15 Aug. 2021

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Comment from Hotel Management

15 Aug. 2021 by Spicers Balfour Hotel

Thank you for your feedback! We are so glad you enjoyed your experience with us. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Team Balfour

5 out of 5

Posted by on 8 Jan. 2021

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2 out of 5

Posted by on 5 Jul. 2020

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About the Spicers Balfour Hotel

Location 37 Balfour Street, New Farm, QLD 4005

Property Features

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 689 square feet (64 square meters) and includes conference space. A rooftop terrace, a library, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Spicers Balfour Hotel. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Free self parking and valet parking are available. This Beaux Arts Brisbane hotel is smoke free.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 689 sq ft of conference space
  • 64 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2010
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking , Free valet parking , Free parking nearby

Transport

  • Train station: Brisbane Fortitude Valley Station (1.5 km / 1 mi)
  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle
  • Parking: Free valet parking and self parking

Room Amenities

Spicers Balfour Hotel offers 17 accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. This Brisbane hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Pillowtop beds
  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • HD television
  • Digital channels
  • DVD player
  • Espresso maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Luxury bedding
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • Designer toiletries
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Wardrobe or closet

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

The Balfour Kitchen - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Reservations are required.

Balfour Rooftop Bar - Onsite rooftop bar. Open daily.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 9:00 PM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM.
Guests arriving after 9 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets: AUD 100 per accommodation, per night
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 55 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Policies

Parcel deliveries will be accepted only for guests in house or checking in on the day of receipt, and guests must notify the hotel in advance of the package delivery. The hotel cannot be held responsible for lost or damaged goods.

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts
  • Minimum guest age is 18
  • Caters to adults only
  • Pets allowed in specific rooms only
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Front desk opens daily at 7 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 9 PM
  • Debit cards
  • Staffed front desk
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Property is not currently implementing any enhanced cleaning measures
  • Property is not currently implementing any guest safety measures

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 30–40 per person
  • Pet fee: AUD 100 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Spicers Balfour
  • Spicers Balfour Hotel
  • Spicers Balfour Hotel New Farm
  • Spicers Balfour New Farm
  • Spicers Balfour Hotel Hotel
  • Spicers Balfour Hotel New Farm
  • Spicers Balfour Hotel Hotel New Farm

You should know

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • This is an adults-only property and children 5 years old and younger aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Awards & Affiliations

  • EarthCheck
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.