Sage Hotel James Street

Hotels
8.8 (2776 reviews)
70 James Street , Brisbane , au

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Pet friendly
Cons:
Some cleanliness issues
Expensive extras

Categories

Cleanliness
8.3
Some reviews mentioned issues like musty odors in rooms.
Service
9.3
Many reviews noted friendly and accommodating staff.
Location
9.8
Consistently praised for its excellent and central location.
Room Quality
8.8
Rooms are described as comfortable and well-appointed.
Amenities
8.3
Some amenities like small bathrooms may disappoint, but overall satisfactory.
Value for Money
8.8
Pricing for extra services felt excessive to some guests.
Food and Beverage
8.3
Occasional issues with pricing for snacks, but otherwise favorable.
Overall Experience
8.8
Generally positive experiences with a few minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 15:07

Property Description

Modern Rooms with Premium Amenities
Experience comfort and convenience in our modern rooms equipped with a desk, coffee machine, and a flat-screen TV. Relax in style with a private bathroom featuring a hairdryer and free toiletries. Some rooms even offer a balcony or seating area for added luxury.

Complimentary Access to Fitness Centre and Pool
Stay active and refreshed with complimentary access to the nearby fitness centre and pool facilities. Maintain your workout routine or take a leisurely swim during your stay with us.

Convenient Location near Major Attractions
Located just 1.7 km from Queen Street Mall and 2.3 km from City Botanical Gardens, Sage Hotel James Street offers easy access to Brisbane's top attractions. Explore South Bank Parklands and Brisbane Powerhouse, both just a short distance away.

Book your stay at Sage Hotel James Street for a memorable and enjoyable experience.

Important information:

Please note that there is a 1.5% charge when you pay with Visa or MasterCard and a 3% charge when you pay with an American Express or Diners Club credit card.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 2776 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.3
Service: 9.3
Location: 9.8
Room Quality: 8.8
Amenities: 8.3
Value for Money: 8.8
Food and Beverage: 8.3
Overall Experience: 8.8
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Adriane solo_traveller au
6
Pros:

TV wasn't working the whole time, electrical prob in area, Staff unable to fix or give a discount for next visit or anything to comp for the lack of TV service.

2026-09-05 via Nuitee
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Keshav solo_traveller au
6
2026-09-04 via Nuitee
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Anthony solo_traveller nz
7
Pros:

Comfy bed, good pillows and shower.

Cons:

Construction next door from 6:30am to 5pm. wifi didn't work most of my stay, coffee machine didn't work

2026-09-04 via Nuitee
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Petrina couple au
8
2026-09-03 via Nuitee
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Sarah McRoberts couple au
3
Not a great stay. Would not stay here again.
Pros:

The staff on our first night were fantastic. There is not much else good to speak of. I have requested a partial refund and haven't had a response

Cons:

We had a black out on our second night. There was no proactive approach by their team. We had to go out to the lobby to see if it was just our room or if it was everyone. It was everyone. We then couldn't stay in our room as there was no aircon. Whilst I appreciate it's not their fault the service around it and follow up was minimal. The parking was awful and not really accessible or reasonably priced.

2026-09-03 via Nuitee
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Simone couple au
1
Pros:

It was dirty in the room and bathroom. There was a strong odour in the corridor and room, and contestant construction noise. I didn’t stay and requested a refund which I’m waiting on.

2026-09-02 via Nuitee
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Josephine solo_traveller au
1
very traumatizing and dissapointing
Pros:

I did not like very much my overall stay was very poor. Still in dispute with them for a refund. They did not communicate how much noise there would be at the hotel. Very dissapointed

Cons:

The noise levels were so inconveniencing. I travelled for quiet time away from my kids and that was not achieved. The room also had flooding and Sage took no responsibility for this. I had to check out earlier and spend more money getting another place (Amora hotel) that was much better. I wish I went there first.

2026-09-01 via Nuitee
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Bronte couple au
1
Cons:

. Unfortunately, during the stay there was a power outage which continued into the evening, and we were quite disappointed with how the situation was handled.

We had to make our way back up to our room in complete darkness, and our room was without power for a period of time. We completely understand that power outages can sometimes be outside of the hotel’s control; however, there didn’t seem to be any assistance, communication or acknowledgement offered to guests during the disruption.

This was particularly disappointing as the stay was booked as a special night away for my partner’s birthday, and it did impact the experience we had planned.

Given the circumstances, I was hoping the hotel may be able to offer some form of compensation or gesture of goodwill for the inconvenience caused.

2026-09-01 via Nuitee
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Katrina solo_traveller au
9
Love it my favorite place to stay
Pros:

The Hotel was having significant IT issues when I arrived, and they did the very best they could to still ensure a smooth check in, the lovely girl on the front desk was really lovely and really did her best at what would have been a stressful time.

2026-08-31 via Nuitee
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Vincent extended_group nc
6
Très bien
Pros:

Emplacement

2026-08-31 via Nuitee
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Dale Foe solo_traveller au
7
Pros:

The hotel is well located on James Street, there are a number of great restaurants and cafes within a short walk from the hotel which is great.

Cons:

The room was ok, but for the price it did not meet my expectation, and the next tier up (balcony room) was significantly more expensive. There are construction works happening opposite which is not an issue at night, but was noisy when trying to work early morning. They messed up my check in, have charged me twice, have not administered a refund and I am still waiting for a tax receipt despite requesting it 3 times.

2026-08-30 via Nuitee
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Shirley couple au
7
2026-08-30 via Nuitee
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Liz couple au
7
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Small room

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Sally couple au
7
Will rebook!
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Bathroom needs upgrading, tiles & poor shower head

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Steph solo_traveller au
8
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Sharyn solo_traveller au
8
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Ben solo_traveller au
7
Good hotel. Terrible customer service.
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Terrible administration. Double charged me for my stay and refused to refund payment.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Stephen couple au
8
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Karla solo_traveller au
4
Pros:

It was okay, didn’t feel properly clean

Cons:

There was a used ear plug on the floor

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Elise couple nz
7
2026-08-24 via Nuitee