Sofitel Brisbane Central Hotel 5 stars

I had an opportunity to stay in this hotel during my last trip to Brisbane because of a business conference held there. The situation was tense because of COVID-19 but the hotel was well prepared to handle it. There were hand sanitizers everywhere for guest to use. I was given a very nice room at the executive level due to my Platinum status. The room was very spacious and the bed was comfortable. However, what impressed me most was the excellent location of the hotel. It was built on top of the Brisbane Central Train Station. You could take a train from the airport directly to the hotel in less than 45 minutes. There are so many shopping malls and restaurants within walking distance of the hotel that you would be spoilt for choice. To add to the fun, the hotel as an excellent fine dining restaurant call Prive249. They served fusion French, Italian cuisine. With the limited nights I was there, I was only able to try a few main courses. They were the lamb rack, lobster linguine and the tenderloin and lobster tail (surf and turf). They taste simply delicious and in fact the surf and turf was so good, I had to eat it twice on 2 consecutive nights. The price is very reasonable for the quality and quantity of the food. I would go so far to say that any guest who did not eat at Prive249 would have wasted their stay if they did not try the food there at least once. Unfortunately this restaurant is only opened for dinner. If not I would have taken my lunch there as well. Their buffet restaurant, Thymes, served very good food with a wide variety of choices. This restaurant is opened for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I will definitely stay there again the next time I visit Brisbane.

Covid-19 has caused severe disruption to the Sofitel. As such, staff numbers, the usual service, restaurants, parking and open areas were compromised. Nevertheless, the skeleton staff at the front desk were very kind and generous with their help and smiles. As usual, our room was 10 out of 10, and the room service was prompt and reliable .....but you have no idea how much I missed the Morton Bay bugs at Thyme. Best wishes and good health to all. In times like these, we really appreciate how Sofitel is our home away from home in Brisbane.

exceptional, given the circumstances it was even better than we could have hoped for

I wish it was more then one night. It was my partners birthday and we got a complimentary bottle of wine. We needed a microwave for our babies bottles and one was brought straight up to our room. Welcome drinks and nibbles in the bar were wonderful. Will definitely be back. I usually shop around online for best deals and stay at different places every time I travel to Brisbane but will more then likely just book straight into Sofitel next time Thank you

I loved the Junior Suite for getting ready for my wedding and enjoyed my first 3 days of marriage in thus beautiful room. The service was amazing and everyone treated us like a king and queen. Josh on reception was a saint looking after us to ensure our wedding was perfect in every way. Thank you for a wonderful experience. Rhonda and Armstrong