Mercure Brisbane Garden City, BrisbaneMercure Brisbane Garden City in Brisbane, Australia has a corrected score of 2.4 ± 0.3 (thin evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 165 of 171 hotels we score in Brisbane. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.0 before correction: Booking.com 2.6, Tripadvisor 1.3. Rooms from about $266 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located on Macgregor Street in Upper Mount Gravatt, this 4-star hotel sits directly opposite the Westfield Garden City Shopping Mall. It serves travellers needing proximity to Griffith University Nathan Campus or those visiting the local retail district. The property contains 120 rooms featuring kitchen sinks, tea and coffee making facilities, and air conditioning. Guests can use the onsite restaurant, meeting rooms, and the courtyard with outdoor seating. Free parking and 24-hour reception are available. While the rooms are modern, some guests have reported issues with the cleanliness of bathrooms and the reliability of the Wi-Fi connection.What stands out

Close to shopping mall

Onsite restaurant and courtyard

Free parking included

Professional staff

Watch out for

Unreliable Wi-Fi

Bathroom cleanliness issues

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