Chester Hotel vs View Brisbane
Both are in Brisbane, 1.7 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★½Fortitude Valley
Chester Hotel
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.6
- Score by category
- 3 of 5
Hotel★★★★½Newstead
View Brisbane
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 4.4
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
The short answer
Pick Chester Hotel
It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 1.7 km apart.
Choose Chester Hotel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.0 / 8.7)
- to walk to the sights (1.9 km / 3.5 km)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (150 / 14)
Choose View Brisbane if you want
- a spa and wellness
Why is Chester Hotel better than View Brisbane?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.7)+0.3
- 21.6 km closer to the city centre−1.6 km
- 3360 m closer to public transport−360 m
- 4More guest reviews (1,607 vs 765), so the rating is more reliable×2.1
- 5136 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+136
- 6More walkable surroundings (walk grade 90 vs 49)+41
- 78 more sights within 1 km+8
Why is View Brisbane better than Chester Hotel?
- 1Has a spa
- 2Allows pets
- 37 more listed amenities (22 vs 15)+7
- 4Has a gym
- 5Has an on-site restaurant
- 6Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Chester Hotel vs View Brisbane: which hotel is better? | Chester Hotel | View Brisbane |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.0 +0.3 | 8.7 |
| Location | 7.6 +3.2 | 4.4 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | 8.3 +5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 2.5 | 8.5 +6.0 |
| Public transport | 6.9 +1.9 | 5.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.0 +0.3 | 8.7 |
| Guest rating | 9.0 +0.3 | 8.7 |
| Number of reviews | 1,607 +842 | 765 |
| Rank in Brisbane | top 8% +25% | top 33% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.6 +3.2 | 4.4 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.9 km −1.6 km | 3.5 km |
| To public transport | 720 m −360 m | 1.1 km |
| To the airport | 11 km | 9.2 km −1.6 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 +136 | 14 |
| To the nearest food shop | 240 m −900 m | 1.1 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 7 +6 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 11 +8 | 3 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★½ | ★★★★½ |
| Rooms | 140 | 90 |
| Floors | 11 | 7 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2015 +1y | 2014 |
| Listed amenities | 15 | 22 +7 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | – | ✓ |
| Pets allowed | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.
Nightly price by month
Chester HotelView Brisbane
- View Brisbane is cheaper in 9 of 11 months
- Chester Hotel: €180 a night on average · View Brisbane: €145 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Brisbane by month
All months
| Month | Chester Hotel | View Brisbane |
|---|---|---|
| December | €217 | €117 |
| January | €160 | €115 |
| February | €213 | €123 |
| March | €168 | €121 |
| April | €157 | €117 |
| May | €156 | €172 |
| June | €156 | €121 |
| July | €156 | €146 |
| August | €156 | €146 |
| September | €193 | €153 |
| October | – | €164 |
| November | €249 | €265 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 11 November 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Location
1.7 km apart
Chester Hotel: city centre: 1.9 km, nearest station Fortitude Valley railway station: 720 m, Brisbane International Airport (BNE): 11 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 11 sights within 1 km.
View Brisbane: city centre: 3.5 km, nearest station Mayne Junction railway station: 1.1 km, Brisbane International Airport (BNE): 9.2 km, 14 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.
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Chester Hotel or View Brisbane: common questions
Which is better, Chester Hotel or View Brisbane?
Chester Hotel leads in 3 of 5 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport. View Brisbane is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, Chester Hotel or View Brisbane?
Over the year View Brisbane costs about €145 a night on average against €180 at Chester Hotel, and it is cheaper in 9 of the 11 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Chester Hotel is closer: 1.9 km from the centre, against 3.5 km for View Brisbane.
How far apart are Chester Hotel and View Brisbane?
The two hotels are 1.7 km apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score