Arena Apartments by CLLIX offers 77 air-conditioned apartments with separate living areas, full kitchens with ovens and microwaves, and laundry facilities with washers and dryers. All units include flat-screen TVs with Foxtel cable channels, free Wi-Fi, and private balconies. Studio apartments feature king beds, while 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units offer combinations of queen, king, or single bedding. Two-bedroom deluxe apartments on level 5 or higher include two bathrooms.
Nearby Dining Options
The property sits on the fringe of West End's dining precinct. Nearby restaurants include Pig and Whistle British pub, Chu the Phat for Asian cuisine, and Punjabi Palace for Indian food. Coffee Head Co serves organic coffee. The Brisbane River's tourist attractions are within walking distance, providing multiple dining choices.
Recreation Facilities
Guests have access to an outdoor swimming pool open from 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., barbecue pavilions, and a fitness center with Technogym equipment. The property features garden areas and courtyard spaces. Kayak adventures on the Brisbane River and bridge climbs at Story Bridge are available nearby.
South Brisbane Location
Located in South Brisbane, the apartments are 7 minutes' walk from Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Center, 5 minutes' drive from Suncorp Stadium and The Gabba, and 450 meters from UQ Campus and hospitals. The Brisbane River is walking distance, with purple hop-on hop-off buses and cross-river ferries providing city transport. Brisbane City Botanic Gardens is 7 minutes by car.
Weekly Housekeeping Service
Housekeeping service is provided for stays longer than 7 nights. All apartments include free toiletries, ironing facilities, and secure undercover parking. The property offers 24-hour exterior corridor access and soundproofed rooms.
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The hotel was conveniently located close to the starting point of the Tour De Brisbane cycle ride and within walking distance to Queen St shopping Mall. The rooms were clean and quiet despite road works outside. Service was exceptional, especially from staff member Luke. The location allowed for peaceful rests. However, there were some cleanliness issues in the room and noticeable stains in various areas around the property.
Rooms
8.0
The room was clean and quiet, even with road works outside. It had all the necessary amenities, including a spacious kitchen area. The drains were well-maintained.
Service
7.0
The service provided by the staff, particularly Luke, was amazing and made the stay pleasant. However, there were cleanliness issues noted in the room and some parts of the property.
Location
9.0
The location was convenient for participating in the Tour De Brisbane cycle ride and visiting Queen St shopping Mall, cafes, and restaurants. It allowed for a peaceful stay without disturbances. However, there were some unsightly markings at the front of the property.
Dining
6.0
Although there were nice cafes nearby, the dining experience could be improved. Homemade Majorcan products were a nice touch, but more dining options would enhance the experience.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities met our needs, but there were noticeable cleanliness issues that could be addressed to improve the overall experience.
Convenient location
Cleanliness issues
John
United Kingdom,
January
2024
7.8/10
The hotel offers lovely views and a good location. The rooms, although a bit grotty, are well-equipped and clean, providing everything you need. The service from the staff, although abrupt and unfriendly at times, is friendly and very helpful when needed. The location is great, close to cafes, restaurants, and key attractions like Southbank and the City. Dining options are nearby and varied, with some delays in service noted. Overall a clean and convenient place.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms had large sliding doors and were lovely & clean with everything you need.
Service
9.0
The staff were friendly and very helpful.
Location
8.0
The hotel is conveniently located close to West End cafes, restaurants, and a great park. Easy access to Southbank, the City, and WestEnd.
Dining
7.0
Dining options are available nearby, although some service delays were experienced.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel provides all necessary facilities for a comfortable stay.
Robert
United Kingdom,
December
2023
6.0/10
The hotel's location is fantastic with plenty of nearby dining options. The rooms, although in need of a deep clean, were not up to the deluxe standard as advertised and lacked privacy due to the close footpath proximity. The service was mixed, ranging from unhelpful to extremely helpful.
Rooms
5.0
The rooms looked tired and in need of a good deep clean. The air conditioning in the bedroom was not working as expected.
Service
6.0
The service varied from being impolite to extremely helpful, showing inconsistency in hospitality standards.
Location
7.0
The hotel's location was convenient for exploring the West End and dining out, but lacked privacy due to foot traffic.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience provided was average and could improve in terms of service speed and variety.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities were basic and in need of updates to meet penthouse standards.
Andy
United Kingdom,
June
2023
8.0/10
The hotel offers comfortable rooms, friendly staff, and a convenient location close to the West End. However, some rooms may face a busy road affecting privacy, and there could be improvements in communication with the management regarding promises.
Rooms
8.0
My room was perfectly clean and comfortable. However, being on the ground level facing a busy road meant needing to keep the curtains drawn for privacy.
Service
8.0
The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly. However, there was a slight disappointment as I was told the manager would call but never heard back.
Location
9.0
I loved the position of the hotel, very close to the West End for easy exploration. It was excellent to be within walking distance of the river, Southbank, ferries, and the city.
Dining
7.0
I enjoyed dining at the Suburban Cafe, although it was a short walk to find more options. The Italian dishes were a highlight.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel had good facilities, making it a convenient choice for different needs during the stay.
Alan
United Kingdom,
May
2023
8.2/10
The hotel offers a great stay close to the city and the West End with two balconies catching the sun most of the day. The double queen bedrooms and two bathrooms layout was perfect for a couple. While the service was accommodating in allowing early parking, it lacked apologies for mistakes. The location is superb, near amazing restaurants and the Exhibition Centre. The dining experience was good with nice cafes nearby. The facilities were convenient and modern.
Rooms
9.0
The rooms had two balconies and were all a couple would need, enjoying the rare double queen bedrooms and two bathrooms layout.
Service
7.0
The service was accommodating, allowing early parking, and fulfilling requests although lacking apologies for mistakes.
Location
9.0
The location is superb, close to many restaurants in the West End and fantastic near the Exhibition Centre.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was good with nice cafes in the area.