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City Backpackers HQ vs Palazzo Versace
Both properties are rated highly by expert writers. On balance, Palazzo Versace scores significantly better than City Backpackers. Palazzo Versace ranks #1 in Gold Coast with praise from 4 reviews including oyster.com, The Telegraph and Fodor's.
City Backpackers HQ
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet
380 Upper Roma St, Brisbane, Queensland 4000
From $14 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Pool
- Free Parking
Rough Guide
"One of Brisbane’s biggest hostels, this busy, well-run place has clean facilities, fairsized rooms, a small pool, free undercover parking and good work connections."
Lonely Planet
"On the Upper Roma St hostel row, this hyperactive party palace makes good use of its limited outdoor space, including a viewing tower, pool and barbecue area."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A hyperactive, low-frills party palace with basic four- to 16-bed dorms, as well as private rooms, some with bathrooms"
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Palazzo Versace
Fodor's
The Telegraph
Oyster
Afar Magazine
Lonely Planet
Sea World Dr., PO Box 137, Main Beach, Queensland 4217
From $292 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"The famous Italian fashion house lent its flair to this expansive, opulent waterfront hotel—the first of its kind in the world."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"It’s 15 years since Palazzo Versace opened its doors on Australia’s Gold Coast as the world’s first fashion-branded hotel and the epitome of glamour and luxury."
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Oyster
Luxury
"An exclusive five-pearl property with a Versace boutique, a private marina, and close access to Surfers Paradise."
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Afar Magazine
"Luxury and opulence define Donatella Versace’s fashion sense."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A glitzy Roman pastiche, the Palazzo Versace is the Gold Coast all over, from its opulent rooms (205 in total) to its sprawling restaurants and bars."
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