Traveled to Brisbane for business for 2 nights. Due to work location I looked at the Ascot area to avoid the drive all the way to the city. I chose Airway based on the reviews here and the price relative to the competition.
Friendly staff, off street parking and good location for those doing business in the airport area. A number of night time food options via short 5 min drive to Racecourse road or the local bowling club which is about 2 mins walk.
Inside and outside, the rooms are an interesting juxtaposition of exactly what you might imagine a 50 something year old motel to look like, but with decent carpet, a lick of paint, new bathroom and a flat screen tv. Furniture is dated, but personally i would rather find my room to have a nice bathroom over a new desk. Room was clean and quite large with plenty of work space. Bed was a full size queen and was comfy, mattress was neither soft nor hard.
I would agree with the other reviews posted here but can't comment on the traffic noise as I arrived back late each night. However, i did find the trains were a little noisy first thing in the morning and as late as 12.00am as the motel is directly across the road from a train line. The pool filter box made a lot of gurgling sounds all night long (my room was right next to pool) but I always travel with earplugs for such issues, so not a big deal for myself and would not prevent me from staying again.
All in all, given prices in Brisbane this place is good value and very acceptable, i would recommend it if you are a looking for no-frills accom for a stopover / work trip and you have no particular desire to be in the city/valley area every night. If you are looking for a place to sleep in or for long hours i might suggest elsewhere if noise is going to be an issue for you.
Room Tip: No internet connection available, bring your 3G!!
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