About Ridge Apartment Hotel
Situated in the heart of Brisbane just north of the river, the Ridge Apartment Hotel offers serviced apartments along with the amenities and comforts of a hotel. Guests are just steps away from the shopping, dining, entertainment, and nightlife of downtown.
Furnished apartments feature complimentary Wi-Fi, en-suite bathrooms, kitchenettes, mini-fridges, and Expressi coffeemakers. Upgraded multi-room apartments add washing machines, stovetops, separate bedrooms, and lounge areas.
Guests are welcome to swim in the outdoor pool, work out in the gym, or have a cookout in the barbecue area. Secure on-site parking is available for a surcharge.
A number of local diners and cafes are within walking distance, including Holy Moly Espresso, Pizza Capers, and Alexander’s Bar and Restaurant.
The Ridge Apartment Hotel is within fifteen minutes on foot from Queen Street Mall and Roma Street Parkland. Attractions like Cathedral Square and King Edward Park are less than one kilometre away.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Spacious and comfortable apartments.
Guests stated that their rooms were comfortable
and that the apartments were spacious and well-equipped for both long
and short stays. People especially enjoyed the great beds, and others
added that the kitchenettes are well-stocked for self-catering.
positive:
Staff provides exemplary service.
The hotel staff was highly praised for their friendliness and professionalism. The employees were said to be very helpful, efficient, quick to respond to any problems that arose, and attentive to the needs of visitors.
positive:
Great location in central Brisbane.
The central location in the heart of Brisbane was frequently cited as a high point of staying here. The hotel is conveniently situated within easy walking distance of Central Station and a number of great local diners. Visitors who stayed on the upper floors also enjoyed the city views.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Street-front rooms suffer from noise.
The suites facing Leichhardt Street suffer from considerably more noise than other rooms due to frequent traffic. Light sleepers are recommended to bring ear plugs or request a room away from the road if possible.
negative:
Apartments are looking a bit tired.
Although the apartments were described as comfortable, many reviewers stated that the accommodations are beginning to show their age and would do well with refurbishing. Along with dated furniture, the bathrooms were said to be tired and in need of new fixtures.
negative:
Some cleanliness issues.
A number of guests encountered some cleanliness issues upon checking into their apartments. Problems included hairs and other messes left by previous tenants, insects, and a lack of daily housekeeping.