Review: Westin Brisbane | Prince of Travel

For the last night of our time in Queensland, we spent a night at the Westin Brisbane. I’d received the scoop on the property from Rachel of the Prince of Travel team, who had stayed there for a couple of nights before we arrived, so I had a pretty good idea of what to expect.

We were coming on the heels of two luxurious stays at the JW Marriott Gold Coast and the W Brisbane, and had been spoiled thus far on our trip to Australia. Neither of the previous two hotels had Executive Lounges, so I was pleased to hear that the Westin Brisbane features one.

Westin Brisbane – Booking

I managed to secure a great deal on a travel agent rate for my stay. Regular cash prices for the hotel come at a low of $300 (AUD) ($276 CAD) and a high of over $700 (AUD) ($645 CAD), with most dates falling between $400–500 (AUD) ($370–470 CAD). 

A redemption with Marriott Bonvoy points costs 20,000–30,000 points per night throughout the year, which is likely the best bet if you have points available in your account. Based on our valuation of Marriott Bonvoy points at 0.9 cents per point (cpp), you can quite easily get over twice the target value if the cash rate falls on the higher end of the spectrum.

As is generally the case in Australia, redeeming points for a stay at a Marriott property tends to have a strong value proposition.

Westin Brisbane – Location

The Westin Brisbane is situated in the heart of Brisbane’s Central Business District on Mary Street.

The hotel is in very close proximity to the Brisbane City Botanic Gardens and the Brisbane River, which are both a couple of blocks away.

You’re also just steps to the Queen Street Mall and the many restaurants in the area. 

On the south part of the river, you’ll find the Queensland Museum, the Queensland Centre for the Performing Arts, and the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. You can get there in less than 15 minutes by foot, or around 10 minutes by transit or car. 

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