Spicers Balfour Hotel Brisbane

Lovely BnB type accommodation in an historic house in great neighborhood. Close by Story Bridge and Howard Smith Wharves with great dining options, and beautiful riverside walks.

A very nice place, definitely will go back again

Stayed here for one night on a road trip and was impressed, the staff are friendly and obliging, the ambiance is country lux, the rooms are well appointed, the rooftop bar cocktails are fantastic and the restaurant food is a stand out, overall highly recommended.

Arrival and checkin were great - staff friendly, rooftop bar great, bar staff excellent. Breakfast staff were also great. Unfortunately when we got back to the room (Room 6) around 11.30pm there was a terrible sewerage smell coming from the bathroom (also mentioned in other reviews) - we had to sleep with the windows open - and it was not a warm night. Asked about our stay next morning on checkout did not mention it as they had other guests checking in and did not want to cause any kind of fuss. On their post stay questionnaire we did highlight the smelly bathroom, but did not hear anything back from management - hence the lengthy delay in this review. If management had bothered to reply, even with just a general apology it would have been accepted and a negative review avoided. Based on my experience cannot recommend this small hotel, which is a shame as it has such great potential.

Pleasant stay in spacious king suite near restaurant. Welcoming, super friendly staff, appreciated the complimentary macarons and specialty teas that are in the room. Room had a bath and large bathroom. The package included dinner, and breakfast, both outstanding, such great ambiance sitting in a Queenslander verandah, overlooking garden ( even on a rainy winters night) and fairy lights. I know they are very pet friendly as well. Not bad for Fortitude Valley, close to Howard Smith wharf. They have a nice cosy bar, for pre-drinks, overlooking part of the Story Bridge and Brisbane city. Food, Asian themed and delicious both for dinner and breakfast. Main courses, steamed fish and beef cheek with crunchy sweet topping so appetising. Fried rice with duck and Asian inspired savoury mince our breakfast favourites. Coffee excellent.we always like staying here, a home away from home’ atmosphere. Outside Parking can be tight, however we have always found a park.

We've been to many Spicers locations and the Balfour comes close to being our favourite (Spicers Peak may still pip this one....just!). We spent 3 nights at Spicers Balfour and can't recommend a stay here highly enough. We were met with an upgrade to the Balfour Suite at check in which was superb in every way, comfortable, spacious and so so quiet. Our breakfast was included in our package and we could not fault the range of choices, my favourite being the crab scrambled eggs. On one night, we invited a few local friends to join us for pre dinner cocktails and drinks on the rooftop where we could enjoy the views. Then we all dined on the fabulous 'Taste It All' menu with paired wines, which we didn't want to end. I was a bit worried that an inner city location may not have the true Spicers feel that are a part of this brand, but there was no need to worry at all. It was still quiet and felt decadent and the location actually turned out to be one of the best parts about it. We walked everywhere...Howard Smith Wharves, South Bank (and took the ferry back), New Farm markets and even through Fortitude Valley to the Tivoli to watch a show. There were so many nearby restaurants and bars to choose from, IF you are staying for a few nights. But it is great to know that if you are there for one night only, Spicers Balfour has you covered with an amazing restaurant and bar and truly beautiful accommodation. A one stop shop, so to speak. Lastly, but certainly not least, the true highlight of our stay was the staff!!! Every single staff member was happy to see you, would do anything for you and went out of their way to ensure you felt like one of the family. Best staff ever! Do yourself a favour and go experience Spicer Balfour!

Things didn’t work and we had a room that stunk of sewerage, complained but nothing was done about it. I thought l,d booked a suite but it was a very very small room, never stay here again!

The room was extremely nice, service was great and perfect location for the night.

We had tried all other QLD Spicers, so decided to now try Balfour. I was a little unsure about its location, but that was the big surprise : New Farm is a lovely area, with super easy access to the city, the river (with Howard Smith Wharves and ferries) and popular precincts. It turned out the best location to watch the New Year's fireworks. There are about 6/7 parking bays around the back of the property ; it is a little tight and we were lucky to get the last vacant spot. We had an easy, friendly check-in with Jack, Manager, who showed us to room 8 on the ground floor. The room is elegant and clean, but we found it rather cramped - which is not unusual for a city hotel. It had a tiny outdoor area with metal table & chairs. The bathroom had both rain-shower and bath ; all toiletries are plenty and super luxurious, which is standard Spicers fare. There is a small rooftop bar, seating probably no more than 20 people ; some mediocre views, but a very nice spot for pre-dinner drinks. Breakfast can be had outside on the veranda and is super sensational : healthy and delicious. The Balfour is truly a boutique hotel : small, very personal, friendly service, exquisite atmosphere, stylish and relaxing. That comes with a steep price tag, but occasionally one deserves to indulge . . .