Pullman Brisbane Airport

So you’ve made the decision to stay in a hotel at Brisbane Airport to minimise the travel time on your overseas trip, but which hotel should you stay at, the Pullman or the Ibis? Let’s identify the basics first, the Pullman and Ibis are next door to each other so location is not an issue. Both are within walking distance of the Domestic Airport or you can take the hotel shuttle for around $8 per person. It’s an overnight stay, with probably an early morning start, so the fundamental requirements are a hot shower, a comfortable bed and an evening meal. We have now stayed at both hotels and both pass the shower and bed benchmarks. The main difference is the bathroom and bedroom in the Pullman are more spacious, so if you crave space, then you will need an extra $60+ for your Pullman space. You have two options for an evening meal, the busy, noisy, family “Cribb Island Beach Club” at the Ibis or the more tranquil “Apron Restaurant & Bar” in the Pullman. Tranquillity does come at a cost. The menu at the Cribb is surf club style, limited but very tasty and the servings are generous. Unless you go for the steak, a main course is around $30. On this trip, as the Cribb deserts were limited, we had desert in the Apron and a second glass of wine, both a bit more expensive than the Cribb, but the inclination to linger is greater. So in summary, it’s the Pullman if space is your thing. Alternatively you could walk to and from the Domestic terminal, stay at the Ibis and treat yourself to dinner and tranquility at the Pullman with your savings. Endless choices, so you are now probably even more confused!

Catherine