Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. However, parking is limited and height restrictions apply.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at the property?

No pets are allowed, but service animals are permitted.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, and guests should contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival for arrangements.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible facilities in public areas. However, specific details about room accessibility should be confirmed with the property prior to arrival.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Chermside, Brisbane, just steps from The Prince Charles Hospital and a 2-minute drive from Westfield Chermside. It is approximately 1.7 miles from 7th Brigade Park and 5.4 miles from DFO Brisbane.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children up to 2 years old can stay for free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding. Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 20.00 per night, and rollaway beds are available for AUD 50 per night. Advance request or confirmation is required for these additional beds.

Essence Apartments Chermside in Brisbane

Average nightly price at Essence Apartments Chermside by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$134
February	US$157
March	US$153
April	US$147
May	US$172
June	US$154
July	US$155
August	US$155
September	US$163
October	US$150
November	US$148
December	US$146

What guests think

Across reviews of Essence Apartments Chermside, guests highlight its handy location beside Prince Charles and St Vincent's hospitals, consistently friendly staff, clean and comfortable self contained apartments, and the benefit of secure, easy onsite parking that simplifies already busy trips.

Many stays praise the short walk to shops and cafes, though ambulance or traffic noise affects some rooms. Apartments are generally spacious and well equipped, but a few lacked dining tables or utensils, some bathrooms felt dated, and occasional lift outages disrupted access. Overall, expect a practical, straightforward stay.

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Facilities

Secure, easy onsite parking is repeatedly praised. A few reviews report lift outages, though one noted it was fixed quickly; vending machines and a guest lounge add convenience.

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Patricia

22 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room clean n quiet. Plenty of parking space available

8

Trevor

30 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Property very close to the hospital if needing family member to stay near you. Only negative is the lift broke down on a Saturday, stairs 4 floors up is a bit hard if you recently had surgery or had a walker or wheelchair. I had had surgery

10

Kathleen

26 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed due to partner having surgery at St Vincents Hospital, only 100m away. Staff suggested I park my car in the visitors car park prior to, and after, check out and offered use of the lounge. Being able to obtain cereal and fruit for breakfast a bonus. lovely accommodation at a reasonable price.

10

Dragan

11 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The parking was safe and secure, easy access. I lefet early before breakfast.

10

Edward

21 Nov 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

We had everything available that we needed for our stay. The apartment was clean and comfortable. We experienced the lift out of action for a short period but was repaired quite quickly. All the staff were very friendly and helpful at all times. We would stay there again in the future.

10

Paul

30 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Apartment was well provisioned for a stay, staff were friendly, undercover secure parking advantageous.

6

Pam

1 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient, with Lift out of order most of the time I was there and being on the 3rd floor this was most inconvenient.

8

KARYN

19 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very good location, especially for anyone who has family at St Vincent or Prince Charles hospital. Essence is right next door. Spacious apartment, included kitchenette with oven, cooktop and dishwasher. Short walk to nearby Aldi and just a few minutes drive to Westfield Chermside. Secure parking. There is also a vending machine on level 1 with decent Brubecks meals you can easily heat in the microwave. A very convenient property.

10

Dragan

14 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking was excelent

8

brad

19 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The secure parking was good

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Cleanliness

Most guests find the property and rooms very clean and well maintained. A few mention bathroom mould, smelly drains, or areas needing a deeper clean.

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Klynton

30 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean and very comfortable.

10

Alison

27 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Thanks for a great stay at Essence apartments. Staff were responsive and friendly. Unit was well appointed and clean. It was lovely and quiet in a convenient location for our stay.

4

Daniel

27 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The only good part of this property was the lady at front desk upon arrival. The room was very dated and the bathroom even more dated, the grout and silicone were growing mold and were generally gross. There was several warnings about fines for setting off smoke alarms which lead to me having a lukewarm shower in great fear, which turned out to have terrible water flow anyway as the shower head was ancient and full of calcification etc. This lovely experience was topped off when the air-conditioning turned itself off and showed an error code, when I phoned reception I was told that this is how they work and are set to 24° no matter what you do on the control panel. While I don't believe this was the case due to it showing an error code and never coming back on! This also seems like (is) a terrible idea in a hotel that caters mostly to people attending a hospital. Many of these people will need different temperature levels for different reasons! I did report this on check out, to which the response was "oh thats no good, Ill get maintenance to look at it". While this is a good idea, It doesn't really do anything about my terrible stay. Would never stay here again, definitely would not recommend to anyone!

10

John

4 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room excellent. Vety clean. great facilities

8

Andrea

22 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to everything, great layout, great kitchen & huge bathroom, comfy bed, super quiet inside considering some of the traffic, lift was handy, good being on the top floor, great balcony and non-city/housing views, kitchen & bathroom could've been a bit cleaner, would definitely stay again

6

Pat

15 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Could have been cleaner drains were smelly

10

Roslyn

23 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Proximity to the hospital was excellent, clean, had everything we needed and the staff were wonderful.

10

Glen

29 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms were very clean and well looked after

10

Philip

13 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean, staff great, good location to the hospital, bowls club and Chermside shopping

10

Karen

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and comfortable and staff very helpful

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable, often spacious and well equipped with kitchens. Some lacked dining tables or utensils, and noise or dated fittings affected a minority of stays.

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Kim

6 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This place was excellent except for the noise. Being right next door to hospital it is not sound proof and ambulances woke us all night along with hooning . I dont recommend if your a light sleeper . Such a shame as the property itself is wonderful.

8

LihNan

1 Nov 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Spacious and clean room.

8

Kathy

17 Jan 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

It was good for a work trip however walls are thin and you can hear every neighbour and passing traffic in building. Rooms were clean and comfortable.

10

Lisa

15 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Location is perfect for when we are visiting friends - the rooms are big and comfortable. Ideal for us.

8

Anice

13 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Wish I’d known that the balcony we got was going to be a closed in non inviting area rather than one with a view. That was quite disappointing but overall the staff were very nice & extremely helpful

8

LYNETTE

10 Jun 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Large room with cooking facilities if needed

8

Robert

19 Feb 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The unit was clean and modern. The only downside was for a self contained unit it was lacking utensils for cooking and storing. It was hard to cook with no tongs to turn the meat. Also it was missing a dust pan.

6

Cornelis

6 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room itself was ok. However, a room with an oven, cooktop etc but did not have a dining table and chairs? Ended up eating my dinner sitting on the corner of the bed whilst my wife sat in the office style chair. I have travelled a lot and stayed in much more comfortable lodgings. I just think that for the price it was lacking basic comforts. Breakfast supplied is beyond basic. I'm not one to give negative feedback but this experience was exactly what I have given in the rating, average.

10

Tony

25 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Good size room

6

Sharon

2 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Conveniently located for Chermside and Prince Charles Hospital with free onsite security parking. The 2 bedroom apartment we had was a little small and dated for the price but it was good to have a choice of 2 king beds or singles and a light breakfast provided at reception. There was a lack of PowerPoints in the bedrooms but the main issue was noise. The air conditioner vent was so noisy we could not have it on overnight and traffic noise was an issue from 5 am.

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Service

Service is consistently praised as friendly, helpful and accommodating, with efficient check in and thoughtful extras like parking flexibility and pre-arrival calls. A few report lapses around early check in or assistance.

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Adrienne

2 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay as my daughter had to be at Prince Charles Hospital at 6.30am for day surgery. It was a short walk up the hill. I was allowed to leave my car at the hotel after check out until my daughter comes out of hospital. Very nice staff.

10

Kathleen

26 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed due to partner having surgery at St Vincents Hospital, only 100m away. Staff suggested I park my car in the visitors car park prior to, and after, check out and offered use of the lounge. Being able to obtain cereal and fruit for breakfast a bonus. lovely accommodation at a reasonable price.

8

Kelly

6 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The unit was quite large and modern. Asked for an early check in by 2 hrs and called each day for 2 days to confirm only to get there and it wasn't available for the time agreed. Other than that it was perfect 😊

10

Barbara

29 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly efficient helpful staff

8

CLR

19 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff very friendly and helpful

10

Jeneen

8 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great friendly staff with all instructions required . A credit to the friendly customer service

10

Catherine

5 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely loved the staff member in reception the night of my booking. She was amazing and kind through checking us in while my special needs son was tired/overwhelmed and having a meltdown. She really did make checking in a nice experience with her positive personality and ability to get us checked in fast. Hands down amazing, your lucky to have her! Thank you

10

Therese

19 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were amazing so helpful. Great location. Very clean

10

Patricia

24 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Close to hospital and reception staff were excellent. Only too happy to help especially when I had husband in hospital.

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KAREN

13 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff checked day before to see approximate arrival time and said they would do their best to have the room ready (no guarantees). When I arrived around lunch time the room was ready which took a lot of pressure off visiting my husband in hospital. Quick check in and great room.

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Location

Exceptionally convenient for Prince Charles and St Vincent's hospitals, with shops, cafes and Westfield Chermside nearby; some also find it handy for the airport. Traffic or ambulance noise can affect rooms facing busy roads.

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Kim

6 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This place was excellent except for the noise. Being right next door to hospital it is not sound proof and ambulances woke us all night along with hooning . I dont recommend if your a light sleeper . Such a shame as the property itself is wonderful.

10

Terri

1 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We were visiting family at the hospital, it was so convenient. We could walk with ease. Coffee and dining options very close by.

8

Susan

21 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very good for location near hospital. Also very easy parking, nice comfortable rooms

8

Stephen

26 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was close to hospitals and also major shopping complex

6

Arthur

13 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room we stayed was facing rode Rd and had traffic continually all night night

10

Felicia

28 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Close to airport and very reasonably priced.

10

Daniel

8 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient for my needs seeing a family member in hospital next door

8

Debbie

28 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very conveniently close to 2 hospitals . Most rooms very quiet .Some rooms could do with a bathroom update. But overall rooms have everything you need and are comfortable. Prices fluctuate greatly if there is something on in the area. Check in is usually quick and staff are friendly and helpful . Large shopping centre close by .

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KARYN

19 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very good location, especially for anyone who has family at St Vincent or Prince Charles hospital. Essence is right next door. Spacious apartment, included kitchenette with oven, cooktop and dishwasher. Short walk to nearby Aldi and just a few minutes drive to Westfield Chermside. Secure parking. There is also a vending machine on level 1 with decent Brubecks meals you can easily heat in the microwave. A very convenient property.

8

Catherine

23 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Reception staff very friendly, we were there for The Prince Charles Hospital which is within walking distance. Close to Westfield shopping centre.

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Dining

Breakfast is basic, usually a simple snack or continental pack collected from reception; convenient but limited. Several guests wished for more variety or hot options.

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Kathleen

26 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed due to partner having surgery at St Vincents Hospital, only 100m away. Staff suggested I park my car in the visitors car park prior to, and after, check out and offered use of the lounge. Being able to obtain cereal and fruit for breakfast a bonus. lovely accommodation at a reasonable price.

8

Russell

22 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff, property provided the amenities that we needed for a short stay. Breakfast options could have been better - on-site parking was great.

10

Karen

9 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stay here every time my husband has a hospital visit. It’s clean, spacious and within walking distance to the hospital. The staff are friendly and accommodating and always check in by phone the day before. Breakfast is simple but very convenient and much appreciated. I would highly recommend this hotel if you have someone in hospital or just staying on the Northside of Brisbane.

8

Ann

4 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Pleasant staff. Not a great dstance from the airport. I arrived early they held my bags and I walked to the Chermside shopping centre nearby. Would have liked a hot chocolate satchet or a coffee machine but otherwise a nice place to stay.

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Cornelis

6 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room itself was ok. However, a room with an oven, cooktop etc but did not have a dining table and chairs? Ended up eating my dinner sitting on the corner of the bed whilst my wife sat in the office style chair. I have travelled a lot and stayed in much more comfortable lodgings. I just think that for the price it was lacking basic comforts. Breakfast supplied is beyond basic. I'm not one to give negative feedback but this experience was exactly what I have given in the rating, average.

8

Doug

4 Sept 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We had a nicely appointed large room. The breakfast was the only disappointment. A very limited offering: no bread to toast or any fresh fruit so insufficient for anyone

8

KARYN

19 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very good location, especially for anyone who has family at St Vincent or Prince Charles hospital. Essence is right next door. Spacious apartment, included kitchenette with oven, cooktop and dishwasher. Short walk to nearby Aldi and just a few minutes drive to Westfield Chermside. Secure parking. There is also a vending machine on level 1 with decent Brubecks meals you can easily heat in the microwave. A very convenient property.

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Robert

28 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Like that it is closest to the Prince Charles hospital where I had to go with my son. Didn’t like they suspended the provision of cooked breakfasts in the dining room, only packets of cereal, milk and fruit pieces available at reception to take to the room.

10

Matthew Robert

19 Oct 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great stay! Very polite staff. Free breakfast snack pack was really great as the hospital cafe doesnt open till 7AM. Will stay again if family is at the Prince Charles Hospital (about 80m away)

10

Kathleen

5 Nov 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

It was so nice to be able to walk across the road to my accommodation each day after a long day visiting my partner at the hospital. No driving, no traffic. Shopping centre only 5 minutes away, so I was able to buy everything I needed for the week. The vending machines in the complex even had meals. Would recommend for anyone wanting good accommodation near Prince Charles or St Vincents Chermside.

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