BRISBANE MARRIOTT
Who would've thought that after all the incredible places we stayed on this trip, the Brisbane Marriott Hotel would have the most comfortable bed? You have to love Marriott's new "Revive" bed. It's got 300-thread count Egyptian cotton sheets, a white downy duvet and seven feathery pillows. It's so comfortable you don't want to get up. That's not good, because this 5-star hotel caters mostly to business travelers. Pleasure travelers like me appeared to be there just for a quick pit stop en route to somewhere else. The 28-floor hotel is located near the corporate and financial heart of the city, overlooking the Brisbane River. The 267 rooms (4 are suites) feature plush marble bathrooms, with a bath separate from the shower. The hotel has a fine restaurant, and supposedly one of the best day spas (I had no time to experience it -- I was there for only 16 hours). High-speed internet access cost $10 AUD ($7.50 USD) an hour, or $25 AUD ($18.70) for 24 hours. Rack rates start at $215 AUD ($161), but you can find lower rates on the internet. Ahem� try www.JohnnyJet.com. Brisbane Marriott, 515 Queen St., Brisbane, Queensland 4000 Australia; tel.: 61-7-3303-8000. For more click HERE.