M & A Apartments

Recently stayed at this apartment complex on a business trip to Brisbane at a corporate rate of $155. Arrived during reception opening hours but it was closed. Phoned through to the contact number and obtained the secret code to a safe in the foyer to collect keys to the room. Not the smoothest start but got there in the end. Room was a one bedroom apartment with kitchen area (very small), integrated lounge / TV area next to a small dining table. Bathroom / laundry just off the lounge (a step and half) with a somewhat off putting view of the toilet etc unless the door was closed. Reasonable bedroom with a good storage area. Bed / pillows very comfy. But the room had just a blind that let in the street lighting around the edges – off putting if you like to sleep in full darkness. And an old favourite – the toilet tissue is exactly that – a very light weight tissue indeed. Bathroom / shower etc – nice with all the standard goodies but 10 cent toilet tissue. Lifts worked very well and were particularly quiet. Good location with a host of pubs and eateries etc. Would I stay again – for business in the same location – maybe I but would seek a different room / design.

As a couple of chalkies, my mate August and I love to get away at the end of term holidays. Choosing M&A for a stay in Brisbane was a fine choice. The room is well designed, the view: sublime, and all the expected amenities. Not to mention a 5min stroll to key Valley restaurants and bars. Uber to city less than $10, and $15 to the West End. It'd be remiss, however, for us to not point out a few minor details. Firstly, there is no option for twin beds. Not fancying the idea of bunking up with a hairy stockhorse, I requested a rollaway. This originally came at a cost of $30 a night. We bargained with the amazing manager Coby to get it to $30 for both nights. It seemed sensible. Unfortunately, the bed never arrived. Poor old August drew the short straw and slept on the floor. He reckons it helped his back any way. But this is the distinction between choosing a hotel and an apartment. Staff can be somewhat less attentive. Even upon departure, the handing over of keys felt gruff and disengaged, as if we were an inconvenience. But again, it's a minor issue. If you're a couple keen on twirling the straw of a cocktail in an overpriced Valley bar, this place more than satisfies. Free Netflix (kept the floor sleeper happy) and a complimentary car parking space made it a smooth stay in between adventures out into the city. A final word of warning, avoid the middle elevator. We got stuck in it after a fairly lengthy pub crawl and were forced to key the doors open and negotiate a fire escape back to the lobby. For us, an adventure, but if you're claustrophobic, give it a wide berth. Our microwave didn't work either, but we left the frozen meals at home. Great price. Great location. Get amongst it.

Great location, in walking distance to public transport and eateries at night. Staff are wonderful and accommodating. Beds are uncomfortable and lounge is hard which is the only criticism and a real shame as you need a good night sleep when staying somewhere for a week.