“Without a doubt the best place I've ever stayed. The whole atmosphere of the place is perfect. Don't change a thing. I look forward to the next time I can stay!” Anon
“Great hotel in a great location; friendly staff and a 'home away from home' feeling.” Anon
“The rooftop bar with its view back to the Story Bridge, comfy surrounding and selection of drinks were second to none.” Anon
“I feel that my stay at Spicers Balfour Hotel was all that I had hoped for and more. It certainly ticked all the boxes. We will definitely be back, if not to the Balfour, to one of the other Spicers hotels. Well done and thank you so much.” Julian & Bernadette
“I booked my stay at Spicers Balfour Hotel based on its 100% satisfaction rating on Trip Advisor. I initially thought, "That's probably because it's relatively new & only a few reviews." But after staying there for 2 nights, I realised Spicers received 100% satisfaction reviews because it is truly that good. I loved every minute of my stay. Everything from the room, the food, the service, staff, atmosphere, location - all perfect. I won't stay anywhere else in Brisbane from now on.” Cheryl, Parramatta NSW
“Best hotel food we have ever had, ever! The canapé’s were mouth watering, the breakfasts superb & a great selection of beverages and wine on offer!” Anon
“We absolutely loved the boutique rooms and friendly staff. Often when you book over the net you can feel disappointed on arrival but we were blown away by the whole experience, it was wonderful!” Anon
“Loved every minute of my stay at Spicers Balfour Hotel. It has a very special atmosphere, a real home-away-from-home. My only disappointment was being too busy to make full use of the other services. Next time I'll stay longer & make the most of it.” Anon
“Lovely, charming hotel.” Petre & Gigi, Nimbin, NSW
“A wonderful experience, the breakfast menu was to die for and the locally sourced food was well prepared by a professional chef. The room was better than the pictures. And the bed was a delight to get a well earned restful sleep.” Anon
“My husband and I enjoyed a weekend at Spicers Balfour New Farm as a treat before the birth of our third child. We were absolutely blown away by the kind, professional, attentive staff, the impeccable taste of the room, the lovely boutique quality, the exceptional food, the brilliant location and the outstanding quality of the entire accommodation. It was our first time at a Spicers hotel and we were extremely impressed. We look forward to our next Spicers experience.” Ebony, Gumdale, QLD
“Excellent service, very friendly staff, great room (very well equipped and extremely comfortable), great value. Well done.” Anon
“The breakfast at Spicers Balfour Hotel is amazing. The rooms were tasteful, luxurious and the service impeccable!” Anon
“For the first time staying in a hotel in Brisbane, I truly did feel comfortable and relaxed. Excellent property, beautiful furnishings and very hospitable, friendly staff.” Rowena, QLD
“I wouldn't stay anywhere else in Brisbane and can't wait to stay at the other Spicers Retreats.” Anon
“Drinks and canapés on the rooftop bar were a wonderful way to start a great weekend.” Anon
“So wonderful to find a boutique hotel of this calibre in the city. Was like staying in a fabulously chic special friend's home.” Anon
“I would like to thank Sarah for working hard to ensure our booking was confirmed; Alex for his engrossing stories and wonderful general knowledge and personality and Marisa for doing more than I am sure is required, with a cheerful manner and a genuine interest in ensuring we had a wonderful stay. Matthew I had little communication with but the one time we did speak I could see he was responsible for the engaging, helpful staff.” Jeannette, Prahran
"Spicers Balfour Hotel provided excellent accommodation, service and food. We would be more than happy to stay there again anytime.” Jacqui, Ipswich
“Great location, great stay, great staff and my new favourite hotel in Brisbane!” Anon
“Wonderful old Queenslander restored to a grand and unique welcoming home.” Anon
"All staff members always go over and above, their customer service is exceptional." Anon
“Excellent property, lovely breakfast.” Anon
“The bed was heavenly; like sleeping on a cloud.” Anon
“Spicers Balfour is a unique gem that I have returned to on many occasions since the original opening. The staff are incredibly polite, well trained and knowledgeable. The food is wonderful and the rooms are well appointed. Local dining and bars provide a point of interest that you won't find in the CBD”. Anon
“Best breakfasts of any hotel in Brisbane.” Anon
“Our stay at Spicers Balfour was truly special. Simply elegant and flawless. Thank you and we will be back.” Anon
“Spicers Balfour was the perfect place to which to sneak away to on our wedding night. A secluded and luxurious treat. Thank you.” Kate and Gareth, London, UK
“Spicers Balfour Hotel offers a secluded retreat in a vibrant suburb. You can relax and enjoy the serenity of your room or if you want to leave you can find a variety of restaurants less than two minutes from your door. You can take a peaceful stroll along the Brisbane River or catch a ferry into the city. A perfect place for a weekend away from it all, located in the heart of everything.” Tatiana, Buderim
“Fantastic getaway! We had such a wonderful experience at Spicers and we were impressed with how professional the staff were.” Alesia & Ben, Gold Coast
“We would recommend Spicers Balfour without any hesitation, it was a truly enjoyable experience, we look forward to coming back soon.” Doug & Gina
“We will definitely be back! Highly recommended for an intimate time with your better half”. Anon
“Had a lovely stay at Spicers Balfour, fantastic staff and service, wonderful food and the view from the rooftop bar at sundown is sensational.” Natalie, Mount Tamborine
“Impeccable service & the best beds ever!” Jamie, Sydney
“The whole experience was great, particularly the wonderful & friendly staff and in such a great location. Would certainly recommend Spicers Balfour to anyone”. James, Nana Glen
“I do feel that your attention to detail was excellent and your staff have an energy and focus that shows with the excellent service we encountered at the Clovelly and New Farm establishments.” Max & Gael, London, UK
“A great place to finish our 5 week cruise on QE before flying back to the UK. We will use the Spicers chain again if we return to Australia.” Anon
“A beautiful inner city hotel. The breakfast served on the veranda - a lovely tranquil setting - with lots of thoughtful touches (such as a Sydney newspaper!), the coffee was perfectly made (I'm a fussy Sydney coffee snob) and the quality of food served was excellent. The staff are amazingly helpful and really contribute to the intimate and welcoming atmosphere. Lots of interesting restaurants, galleries and quirky shops nearby. My new favourite Hotel!” Anon
“Our overnight stay at the Balfour left us feeling refreshed and as though we'd been away for days. Thanks to all the staff, for whom nothing was too much trouble.” Cilla, Springwood
“Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Spicers Balfour. We normally stay in the big 5 star hotels but thought we would try something different this time and very pleased that we did. The service at Balfour was fantastic, very helpful and very friendly without being too over the top. Our room was lovely, we were upgraded to the balcony room (Room 1) overlooking a beautiful frangipani tree. Very comfortable king size bed, yummy turn down choc. We are very fussy travellers when it comes to cleanliness and decor and our room was very clean, and as the hotel is only 12months old the decor was in beautiful condition and very well kept.
The property is in a great location, with a very short walk to a number of excellent local restaurants and bars. We are also keen runners so the location was great for our morning runs, just a stones throw to the riverside running/bike pathways.
We will definitely stay at Spicers Balfour again.” Anon
"What I loved about Spicers Balfour is the sense of an intimate boutique hotel that is both luxurious and high-end as well as being friendly and unpretentious." Louise, Clovelly
"Balfour was wonderful as usual. Thanks so much to Matt for his fabulous service. See you again soon I'm sure." Beccie, Rothbury
"Cute, quaint, and quacky, perfect little gem in a trendy neighborhood close to the best nightclub in Australia." Lynne, Naples, FL
"Breakfast menu was top notch. presentation and taste both amazing!" Anon
