Accommodation Review - Oaks Brisbane Aurora Suites – Brisbane, QLD
High-Rise Living with Views to Impress (Just Check the Bill!)
Location: Brisbane CBD, Queensland
Date of stay: 27 March 2023
Overall score: 4.4/5
When you’re looking for somewhere to stay in Brisbane, a bit of height and a cracking view certainly don’t hurt. The Oaks Brisbane Aurora Suites is one of our favourite places to stay when visiting the Queensland capital, and it’s not hard to see why.
Rising an impressive 67 storeys above the city, the Aurora offers stunning views across Brisbane, with rooms looking out over either the city or the river. Not a bad backdrop for a few days exploring the big smoke!
The location is another big tick. Situated right in the Brisbane CBD, you’re handy to plenty of restaurants, cafés and other dining options. Whether you’re chasing a decent breakfast, a good coffee or somewhere to settle in for dinner, there are plenty of choices nearby.
If you’re driving into the city, onsite parking is available for an additional cost. We found this particularly convenient, as anyone who’s tried navigating Brisbane CBD and hunting for a parking spot knows that convenience can be worth its weight in gold.
Unfortunately, our stay wasn’t entirely without its frustrations. We were incorrectly billed in connection with an NDIS trip, which was annoying enough to drag down our service score to just 3. It’s disappointing when an otherwise enjoyable stay is let down by an administrative stuff-up. Getting the accommodation right is one thing; getting the billing right should be part of the package too!
Despite that hiccup, the Aurora remains one of our preferred places to stay in Brisbane. The views, central location and convenient parking make it a great base for a city visit.
The Thirsty Tourists verdict 🍻
The Oaks Brisbane Aurora Suites ticks plenty of boxes for a Brisbane stay. Great views, a handy CBD location and onsite parking make it an easy choice when we want to stay in the city without straying too far from restaurants and cafés.
The incorrect billing was a definite sour note, but it hasn’t erased the positives. Just make sure you keep an eye on the paperwork — the only surprise we want at checkout is discovering we can afford another night!
Our rating: 4.4/5 – A favourite Brisbane stay, despite the billing hiccup.
The Thirsty Tourists – Touring is thirsty work! 🍻
