The Sedgebrook on Leichhardt

POSITIVES : * location - Spring Hill is close to the City Central; * the apartment was spacious w all amenities incl own laundry (w washer n drier ) ; * balcony w table and chairs , and a clothes drying rack ; * communication was good and the manager was friendly and helpful ( accessible by mobile ) ; * free secure parking NEGATIVES : * the balcony floor had not been cleaned and i unknowingly then walked the dirt back into the apartment.There were many old cigarette butts left there ; * there was frequently cigarette smell wafting through the windows and hall way; * there is no ramp access at the building's entrance so difficult for managing heavy suitcase, or for ppl w mobility issues and prams. * there are no blackout curtains in the bedroom so have an eye mask handy ; * in a front facing apartment the ( twice a day ) peak hour traffic noise on a main road was significant .

I was in Brisbane from NZ for a family birthday party so only needed somewhere to sleep. It filled that need and close to Rail and Queen St shopping mall, both within close walking distance.

Well located apartment accomodation to Brisbane city about 400 m from the Roma Gardens. The building and accommodation are generally very dated and desperately in need of a freshen up however they are clean enough (albeit a little’smelly’) and well priced. The apartments are well set up for those looking to cook at home and there are balconies that capture the evening breezes. For the price I’d stay here again. Staff and management try their best to be accomodating but know they have no one on sight so all requests for assistance go to the property manager by phone. .

Staff on arrival were very accommodating and waived the parking fee. However, the 5th floor corridor was very smelly - not sure what the smell was. The room was shabby. Details on hotel booking site stated that the apartments had recently been refurbished. They must have missed the room that we stayed in. It was very dated. The cupboard doors in front of the laundry were practically hanging off. There was a tatty sheet thrown over the lounge to hide goodness knows what. The sole glass in the kitchen cupboards was filthy, as was the fridge. There were three sugar sachets, three coffee sachets and three green tea with lemon tea bags - no milk, no regular tea bags. I went back to the hotel description and, although tea and coffee wasn't stated, it is something that is generally provided. Hotel description stated that bathrooms had a bath. Ours didn't. The shower was hot and powerful, but the screen was grubby with paint peeling off the ceiling. Lots of information about closing doors and opening windows when showering or cooking in order to not set off alarms and face a bill from the fire service, but no information about the TV or the WiFi or things to do in the area. The bed was rock hard with no extra pillows or blankets provided, resulting in a terrible night's sleep and an early morning exit. I doubt I'll be back.

Good big old apartment conveniently located at spring Hill

Mould around bath tub. Silicone needs replacing. Dust all over bed side lamp and other places. Uncomfortable lounge chair. Had to prop up with pillows. Patio dusty. Chairs dirty. Shower over bath tub. Dangerous.