Meriton Suites Herschel Street
by the TopOfHotel team
A 5-star serviced-apartment high-rise where every suite has a kitchen and a washer, and many of them look out over the Brisbane River — opening the list at 8.9.
A 5-star serviced-apartment high-rise where every suite has a kitchen and a washer, and many of them look out over the Brisbane River — opening the list at 8.9.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Meriton Suites Herschel Street is a Meriton high-rise on Herschel Street, at the western edge of the Brisbane CBD near the river. There are around 260 suites, from studios up to 3-bedroom units, and the higher-floor suites open their curtains onto the Brisbane River as it bends through the city. A lot of the units face the water, which makes the place feel calmer than you'd expect from a hotel this central — and the suites are large enough to give you a sitting area separate from the bed.
Food and amenities
The thing that wins people over here is that every unit is a suite with its own kitchen — microwave, fridge, and an in-room washer/dryer. You can pick up groceries, make your own breakfast in the room, and run the laundry mid-trip, which on a multi-night family stay is both cheaper and more relaxing than eating out every meal. Downstairs there's a heated indoor pool, a spa, a sauna, and a gym; a swim in the evening followed by the sauna is an easy way to wind down. There's no in-house restaurant, so for dinner you head out into the city.
Location and getting there
It's about 3 minutes on foot to the riverwalk and 6-7 minutes to Roma Street Station, which is handy for the Airtrain out to Brisbane Airport (roughly 14-22 km away). The Queen Street Mall is about a 9-minute walk east. Being on the western edge of the CBD means you're a bit farther from the shopping core than the hotels right on Queen Street, but it also means a quieter block and the river on your doorstep.
Things to know before booking
A few honest caveats. The western-edge location is a longer walk to the main shops than a Queen Street address. On-site parking costs extra on top of the room rate, so factor that in if you're driving. And because it's an apartment hotel rather than a full-service one, services like a restaurant and 24-hour room service are lighter than at a traditional 5-star — you're trading some hotel polish for a kitchen and a washer.
Our take
Meriton Suites Herschel Street is the pick for families and groups who want a roomy, river-view suite with a kitchen in the middle of Brisbane. Real guests rate it 8.9/10, and from around AUD $120 a night for a self-catering 5-star suite, it earns its spot at the top of the list. If you're planning several nights and want space that feels like home, this is a confident place to start.
Score Breakdown
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The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- 5-star Meriton serviced apartments in a high-rise on Herschel Street, a quieter western pocket of the Brisbane CBD.
- Around 260 suites span studios to 3-bedroom units, and many look straight out over the Brisbane River as it curves through the city.
- Every unit has a kitchen with microwave and fridge plus an in-room washer/dryer, so you can cook your own breakfast and do laundry mid-trip — a real saver on a multi-night family stay.
- Communal facilities include a heated indoor pool, spa, sauna, and gym — easy to swim in the evening, then sit in the sauna afterward.
- It's about 3 minutes on foot to the riverwalk and 6-7 minutes to Roma Street Station, which puts the Airtrain to the airport within easy reach.
- It sits on the western edge of the CBD, so you're a longer walk from the Queen Street Mall shopping core than you'd be from hotels right on the strip.
- On-site parking is an extra charge on top of the room rate, which adds up if you're driving and staying several nights.
- It's an apartment hotel rather than a full-service one, so things like a restaurant and round-the-clock room service are lighter than at a traditional 5-star.
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Insider Tips
- Ask for a high floor on the river side for the best Brisbane River views.
- If you're staying more than a couple of nights, lean on the in-suite kitchen and washer — it's the whole point of booking here.
- Walk the riverwalk into the CBD in the morning; it's flatter and prettier than cutting through the streets.