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4.6 out of 5

"Great rooms, but can feel a bit unsafe in the surrounding area " More

By a verified traveller on Wed 08 Mar 2023

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Hotel Description

A luxury stay in the heart of Rockhampton awaits you at Empire Apartment Hotel. Within a short 5-minute stroll, you'll find Pilbeam Theatre and Rockhampton Art Gallery. Highlights at this aparthotel include 3 restaurants, an outdoor swimming pool, and free self parking.

Each apartment is soundproofed and features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, along with free WiFi, a furnished balcony, and a coffee/tea maker. Nice touches to enhance your stay include designer toiletries and premium bedding. Room service, free bottled water, and a safe are also available.

At the aparthotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the gym and kids' swimming pool. 1722 square feet (160 square meters) of event facilities include a conference center, and other business amenities include a 24-hour business center. Other amenities include free WiFi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe, and laundry facilities. Each morning full breakfast is served between 6:00 AM and 1:00 PM. There's also the convenience of limited parking.

With a stay at this 4.5-star Rockhampton aparthotel, you'll be 2.3 km (1.5 mi) from Rockhampton Hospital and 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Northside Plaza Medical Centre.

King Studio Hotel Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
AU$248* Per night/room 10 Apr. - 11 Apr.

Three Bedroom Apartment, River View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

King Deluxe Apartment, River View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

King Deluxe Apartment, City View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Two Bedroom Apartment, River View

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Two Bedroom Apartment, City View

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Empire Apartment Hotel ratings based on 303 Verified Reviews

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

Guest reviews for Empire Apartment Hotel

Everyone (190) Couples (68) Business (2) Family (38)
4 out of 5
Great rooms, but can feel a bit unsafe in the surrounding area

Posted by on 8 Mar. 2023

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9 Mar. 2023 by Empire Hotel

Stephanie, thank you for your review.

3 out of 5
Hard bed

Posted by on 31 Jan. 2023

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7 Feb. 2023 by Empire Hotel

Mick, Thank you for your review.

5 out of 5
Empire is a great property and the only place in rocky to stay in my view!

Posted by on 15 Jan. 2023

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16 Jan. 2023 by Empire Hotel

Scott, thank you for your review. We look forward to welcoming you back to Empire on your next visit to Rockhampton. Safe Travels.

4 out of 5

Posted by on 2 Jan. 2023

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4 out of 5
Very large and spacious apartment. Good location and nice view of the river.

Posted by on 30 Dec. 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

30 Dec. 2022 by Empire Hotel

Annmaree, thank you for your very nice review. We look forward to welcoming you back to Empire again on your next visit to Rockhampton. Safe Travels.

5 out of 5
Very comfortable

Posted by on 20 Dec. 2022

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4 Jan. 2023 by Empire Hotel

Philippa, thank you for your review. We look forward to welcoming you back to Empire on your next visit to Rockhampton. Safe Travels.

5 out of 5
So nice and spacious

Posted by on 20 Nov. 2022

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21 Nov. 2022 by Empire Hotel

Toni, Thank you for your review. We look forward to welcoming you back to Empire on your next visit to Rockhampton.

5 out of 5
Very modern, clean room with large balcony and view of the river. Two restaurants downstairs and you could organise pickup of dinner if inclined.

Posted by on 14 Nov. 2022

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21 Nov. 2022 by Empire Hotel

Chris, thank you for your review. We look forward to welcoming you back to Empire on your next visit to Rockhampton.

5 out of 5
Clean rooms and front desk where very welcoming

Posted by on 7 Nov. 2022

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7 Nov. 2022 by Empire Hotel

Gordon, Thank you for your review. We look forward to welcoming you back to Empire on your next visit to Rockhampton. Safe travels.

4 out of 5

Posted by on 1 Nov. 2022

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About the Empire Apartment Hotel

Location 1-5 East Street, Rockhampton, QLD 4700

Property Features

Empire Apartment Hotel offers its guests a children's pool, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. You'll find a 24-hour business center on site. Event space at this aparthotel measures 1722 square feet (160 square meters) and includes a conference center. A rooftop terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the luxury Empire Apartment Hotel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Rockhampton aparthotel.

  • 1 building
  • 120 guestrooms or units
  • 13 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • 1722 sq ft of conference space
  • 160 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2014
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking , Parking (limited spaces)

Transport

  • Train station: North Rockhampton Station (1.5 km / 0.9 mi)
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Empire Apartment Hotel offers 120 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Private balcony (furnished)
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable channels
  • Coffee maker
  • Kitchenware
  • Luxury bedding
  • Shower
  • Cribs (surcharge)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Designer toiletries
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Empire Apartment Hotel has 3 restaurants on site.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Activities

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

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

Special check-in instructions:

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 15 per night.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. The property is professionally cleaned; disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F. Contactless check-out is available. This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of Intertek Cristal (3rd party expert - Global).

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Security system
  • Property uses a professional cleaning service
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of Intertek Cristal (3rd party expert - Global)

Fees

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately AUD 10.00–25.00 for adults, and AUD 10–25 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 15 per night

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

Hotel Names

  • Empire Apartment Hotel Rockhampton
  • Empire Apartment Hotel
  • Empire Rockhampton
  • Empire Aparthotel Rockhampton
  • Empire Apartment Hotel Aparthotel
  • Empire Apartment Hotel Rockhampton
  • Empire Apartment Hotel Aparthotel Rockhampton

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.
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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.