Clarion Hotel Townsville

“A nice central comfy hotel”

We stayed for one night and were pleased with the location, amenities and nice friendly service. The room was well set up with a foyer area that had a pod coffee machine and kitchenette. The aircon worked well, there was a large TV, and free Internet. The area around the hotel was ok, with a few… more

We stayed for one night and were pleased with the location, amenities and nice friendly service. The room was well set up with a foyer area that had a pod coffee machine and kitchenette. The aircon worked well, there was a large TV, and free Internet. The area around the hotel was ok, with a few choices for meals. Central Townsville is fairly quiet with a lot of closed shops and not much happening. The service was great and they had our room ready around 12 for early check-in, the lady on the reception desk phoned me when it was ready. The beds were very comfy and overall it was spacious. They do need to improve the lighting tho, it was very gloomy in the main living area over the table and desk. There was good lighting at bedside but even a free standing lamp with bright LED bulbs would fix it for the rest of the room. They have a taxi call system at reception where if there is no-one on the front desk you can simply press a button for the taxi.

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“Reasonable business hotel”

This hotel does not look inviting from the outside but was actually very acceptable for a short business trip. Well located with places to eat nearby and a Woolies over the road. Friendly reception and free parking. Room ok but lightening very dim and needs improving! Bed comfy. Kettle and fridge b… more

This hotel does not look inviting from the outside but was actually very acceptable for a short business trip. Well located with places to eat nearby and a Woolies over the road. Friendly reception and free parking. Room ok but lightening very dim and needs improving! Bed comfy. Kettle and fridge but no coffee pod machine. Bathroom done but not enough shelf space but excellent shower.

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“Gets the job done”

It's a business hotel. It is what it is. If you need to stay somewhere reasonably priced, clean and in the CBD, this ticks the boxes. Outside, it's an architectural monstrosity. Inside is a reasonably comfortable hotel. My room was a decent size, clean and reasonably well appointed. My room was o… more

It's a business hotel. It is what it is. If you need to stay somewhere reasonably priced, clean and in the CBD, this ticks the boxes. Outside, it's an architectural monstrosity. Inside is a reasonably comfortable hotel. My room was a decent size, clean and reasonably well appointed. My room was on the second floor and I could hear the traffic but the bed was comfy and Townsville is pretty dead at night so it didn't stop me getting a good night's sleep. The TV was modern and easy to log into my streaming accounts. WiFi was fine. I didn't need it, but I was given a wheelchair accessible bathroom. While that's awesome there is one available, there was no shelf or counter to put my toiletries, toothbrush etc. The toilet paper was just sat on the grab rail by the toilet and the lack of screens that make it a great shower for access meant water everywhere. Biggest issue:The lack of hot water. I had to run the shower on full hot for more than ten minutes and still only got a tepid shower. Would I stay again? Yes, as long as I'm not paying. If I was spending my own money, I'd go for something a bit nicer and closer to Palmer St or the strand.

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