The Star Brisbane
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This is a pretty nice hotel. The rooms are generously sized, beds are very comfortable, bathrooms are modern and clean. Service on the whole was good, they were prepared to send someone up to connect my Xbox to the TV, provide extra cups and utensils, promptly and room servicing was good and fast. The two things that were majors for me... The lifts are a nightmare. Not intuitive, noisy (CREAKY) and bouncy. The other issue was the absolutely abysmal state of the wifi. It was bad enough I called twice. It was similarly bad everywhere, with lots of packet loss. I've never stayed in a modern 5 star hotel and had Internet that bad before. It's a nice hotel with lots of nice restaurants but I wouldn't return on the wifi issue alone, there are plenty of nice hotels that have good internet. I can personally recommend Dark Shepherd, Cucina Regina, Azteca, but compared to Sydney, Sokyo is a bit of a let down. Not bad, just not as good.
The Star Casino was a highly recommended attraction for our recent first trip to Brisbane. My elderly parents and I were dropped off at the Star Casino by a ride-share. We were greeted by a friendly hotel staff ‘Atticus’ who provided direction on how to get to the sky deck from where we were. Given my mum has mobility issue, I asked if we could go through a shorter way. Atticus explained to us that the shorter way is only for hotel guests which we totally appreciate his explanation and proceeded to the direction to catch the elevator. To our surprise, Atticus came back to us and offered to escort us into the hotel lift straight to the sky deck to save us from the longer walk. I didn’t want him to get into trouble and want to ensure he was okay to do that for us. We are so appreciative of Atticus’s caring and compassionate nature towards the elderly’s needs. No doubt the sky deck itself was amazing and memorable! We had dinner at Babblers and the staff were lovely and food was delicious - best chips in town!
I went here for an overall experience as I have never been before. I did not stay in the hotel merely walked around and then ate lunch in the casino food court area. Here are my honest thoughts about it all. The sky deck area is ok but missing the mark when it comes to having adequate shade on days like today when the sun is out and blazing down. Look the deck itself is nothing more than a little novelty really I have seen better see theough glass floors in my travels. The views were spectacular and definitely beats the stupid wheel of Brisbane in my opinion and for free. Now onto the casino upon trying to enter I am a 46 year old woman and having to show my ID was a bit of an overkill I mean I may not look 46 but I definitely do not look under 18 so these security need to get a grip. Then I always carry a small back pack and this man made me take it off and told me to carry it by my hand. Now I have been to the Star on the Gold Coast and the Star in Sydney and I have never been treated in the in my opinion disrespectful way ever. The food court however was pretty incredible far more than the one in Sydney and the Gold Coast so that is a win. I did not play in the casino but it did look very nice from what I did see. Overall, they do have some improvements they need to be made I do not want to be 50 and have to show my ID if its insanity now it will be worse then.
Basically visited to check it all out. It was bustling with people celebrating everything from work parties to graduation celebrations. The observation deck was a real crowd pleaser. I think it is a very cool place to hold a function, though I cannot fathom the prices. Over all it looks beautiful and well crafted. Had a drink in the Casino lounge, that was nice and relaxing. Prices were as expected but Members would pay a little less. I am sure it will be a success once they iron out any creases, so to speak. Christmas decorations were gorgeous.
Visited Pompette for their lunch banquet and had an absolutely wonderful experience from start to finish. Every dish that came out was thoughtfully crafted, full of flavour, and beautifully presented — you can really taste the quality and care that goes into their menu. The portions were generous without being overwhelming, and the pacing of the banquet made the whole meal feel relaxed and enjoyable. Service was a standout. Staff were friendly, attentive, and professional, always checking in at the right moments without hovering. The ambience is gorgeous — modern, stylish, and welcoming. It strikes that perfect balance between chic and comfortable, making it an ideal spot for a long lunch or a catch-up with friends. The setting really elevates the whole dining experience. The Christmas tree was up as well added to the vibe of the interior. Overall, it was a lovely afternoon and time very well spent catching ul with a friend. I’m already looking forward to coming back and trying more of the menu. Highly recommend Pompette for anyone looking for great food, great service, and a beautiful dining atmosphere at The Star Brisbane.
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