The Milton Brisbane, BrisbaneThe Milton Brisbane in Brisbane, Australia has a corrected score of 3.7 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 22 of 171 hotels we score in Brisbane. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.6 before correction: Booking.com 3.6, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.3. Rooms from about $241 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Milton Brisbane is a four-star aparthotel opened in 2015, sitting on the western edge of Brisbane's central business district in the Milton neighbourhood, close to Frew Park, the old Castlemaine Perkins Brewery site and a stretch of cafes, bars and restaurants. It offers apartment-style accommodation, some with city or river views, plus an outdoor pool, jacuzzi, gym, restaurant and on-site parking for a surcharge. Brisbane Airport is roughly a fifteen to twenty minute drive away, and ferries and public transport are within easy reach. It suits families and longer-stay travellers who want self-catering space near the city without CBD prices. Note that parking costs extra.What stands out

Helpful, responsive staff

Apartment-style rooms, some with river views

Outdoor pool, spa and gym

Close to transport, cafes and dining

Watch out for

Parking carries a surcharge

On the city fringe, not the centre

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