CAPRI BY FRASER in Brisbane - Hotel Review with Photos

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Updated: January 3, 2022

Essentials
• Location: Albert Street.
• Hotel website: fraserhospitality.com
• Hotel phone: +61 (0)7 3013 0088
• Check prices for Capri by Fraser

Review of Capri by Fraser Brisbane Hotle

The indoor pool at the trendy and modern Capri by Fraser.

Capri by Fraser – Refined and convenient, and terrific for long stays.

An unassuming entrance leads to an eye-catching lobby full of tropical plants and walls made to mimic bookshelves – just part of the award-winning design found throughout this chic but understated inner-city hotel. Featuring kitchenettes and luxurious bathrooms, accommodations here are colorful and compact without feeling cramped. Studio Premier rooms are larger and more likely to offer views of the city streets and river; spacious One Bedroom Executive Rooms add separate living areas. Excellently located in a vibrant (and heavily built-up) section of downtown convenient to amenities and attractions, particularly the botanic gardens and Brisbane’s premier shopping precinct.

Capri by Fraser – The Location

Address: 80 Albert Street, on the corner with Mary Street.
Area: In the middle of downtown Brisbane, in a heavily built-up area.
How to Get There: The Brisbane international and domestic airports are 15 km away. Taxis take 25-30 minutes and cost about A$50. Shuttlebuses ($20) direct to the hotel are available through Con-X-ion. Airtrain (20 minutes) connects both airports with Central station. (See Local Transport below for more information.)
Nearest Transport: Bus – Mary St Stop 169 near Albert St (100m), Ferry – North Quay (900m).
Handy to: Queen Street Mall. City Botanic Gardens.

Capri by Fraser – The Basics

Guests: Mostly business people. Not really set up for those traveling with children.
Pets: Only service animals (e.g. guide dogs) allowed.
Views: Varies, so check when booking. The expensive Studio Executive rooms on higher floors offer good views. Studio Premier rooms offer partial views of Brisbane River.
Kitchen: All types of accommodations feature kitchenettes. One Bedroom Executive Rooms provide fully-equipped kitchens.
Private Pools/Jacuzzis: Not expected (or provided) at this sort of inner-city business-style hotel.
Parking: Secure undercover parking for a reasonable daily fee, considering the prime downtown location. Costs only a little more for valet parking.
How to Book: Booking.com will have the best rates.
Phone: +61 (0)7 3013 0088
Email: reservations.brisbane@capribyfraser.com
Website: fraserhospitality.com

Capri by Fraser – Amenities

Pool: Bright-blue, heated, indoors, and a reasonable size.
Spa: Not expected (or provided) at this sort of hotel.
Fitness Center: Large and far better than at most rival hotels. Open 24/7, with yoga facilities and separate steam rooms and saunas for men and women.
Other Facilities: Do-it-yourself laundry with futsal table and XBox games to use while waiting. Computer hub.

Capri by Fraser – Food and Drink

Restaurant & Bar: With a Mediterranean flair and menu, Black Fire Restaurant Brisbane offers a spacious and open-air setting on the ground floor with an open-plan kitchen. Specializes in healthy meals using organic ingredients. Also, tapas and an extensive wine list.
Breakfast: Buffet breakfast available for an extra cost, but can be included in some rates.
Room Service: Available 24/7.

Capri by Fraser – Rooms

Room Types: Studio Deluxe • Studio Executive • Studio Premier • One Bedroom Executive Rooms • List of all Rooms
Smoking Rooms: No smoking allowed anywhere on the premises.
Best Room: One Bedroom Executive Rooms are twice the size of Studio Deluxe rooms and have separate living areas and full kitchens.
For Families: More of a business hotel and not set up for families. One Bedroom Executive Rooms can fit in 3 people, but no rooms have connecting doors.

Capri by Fraser – Local Transport

Walking & Cycling: Within a heavily built-up area, so walking and cycling are not that pleasant. The paths in the City Botanic Gardens (see below), at South Bank (1 km across the river), and parallel to the river via Eagle Street Pier are much better. Two companies – Lime and Neuron – rent electric scooters. However, there’s no obvious pickup point.
Buses & Trains: Train and boat services are excellent, so buses are less useful for tourists. From Central station (1 km), trains head to the airport (see above) and all over the city and state, including the Gold Coast via a connecting tram.
Taxis & Ride-shares: Most taxis belong to 2 companies: Black & White Cabs and 13cabs. These can be hailed from the streets or arranged through the respective websites. Uber also operates throughout Brisbane.
Ferries: Three companies operate boats along the river to the city and nearby suburbs: City Cat, the most extensive and frequent service; CityHopper, free and very useful for tourists; and Cross River Ferry, limited to Kangaroo Point. The most convenient terminals are Eagle Street Pier and North Quay.

Capri by Fraser – What’s Nearby?

Best Nearby Restaurants

Guzman y Gomez – Outlet of a chain of funky Mexican joints. Bright decor and inexpensive tacos, burritos, and enchiladas. Loads of fun. Just past Pane e Vino.
Cozy in Mary – Adorable café with plenty of seats at the back. Coffee, breakfast, burgers, and cakes. Just around the corner on Mary Street.
Hanwoori – Korean buffet with barbecued meats and salad bar. Upstairs and next to Cozy in Mary.

Best Nearby Bar

Gilhooleys Irish Pub & Restaurant – Inviting décor, friendly staff, live music, and pub meals. Fun vibe all day and evening. 200m down Albert Street.

Nearby Shops

Queen Street Mall

Nearby Attractions

City Botanic Gardens

Capri by Fraser – The Hotel

The entrance to Capri by Fraser is unassuming and easy to miss.

The guest lounge is great for people-watching.

In the bright and airy guest lounge are chairs for watching this vibrant part of the city.

The lounge and lobby have a library theme.

The entrance area downstairs was once a bookshop, so the walls of the lobby and guest lounge feature faux bookshelves.

Black Fire Restaurant features a Mediterranean menu.

On the ground floor, the Black Fire Restaurant is Mediterranean in décor, vibe, and menu.

Black Fire Restaurant offers outdoor seating.

Tables at the restaurant extend onto the sidewalk when the weather is suitable.

The indoor pool is particularly colorful and a decent size.

The gym is surprisingly large and far better than at most similar hotels.

The compact rooms feature Brisbane-themed artwork.

Rooms are compact, without feeling cramped, and feature murals and artwork reminiscent of Brisbane.

The décor and furnishings in all accommodations are very pleasant.

Rooms in the corner feature more windows and extra space for additional furniture.

Guzman y Gomez Mexican restaurant is close by.

The Mexican joint, Guzman y Gomez, is funky, friendly, and about 200m along the street.

Gilhooleys is a classic Irish pub, only 200m from the Capri.

Hanwoori is renowned for its Korean buffets.

Upstairs along Mary Street, Hanwoori offers great-value Korean buffets.

Cozy in Mary is a popular cafe close by.

Cozy in Mary is a popular café just around the corner from the hotel with ample seating.

Queen Street Mall pedestrian street is close by.

One of Australia’s prime shopping precincts is Queen Street Mall, an extended pedestrian street only 250m from the hotel.

Queen Street Mall has several great bars and cafes.

Several bars and cafés are delightfully positioned along the middle of Queen Street Mall.

The Regent is located along Queen Street Mall.

Among all the high-rise office blocks and 5-star hotels are some lovely old buildings in downtown. This includes The Regent, now part of the tourist information center along Queen Street Mall.