Essence Apartments Chermside vs Quest Chermside
Both are in Brisbane, 930 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
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Essence Apartments Chermside
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 2.7
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
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Quest Chermside
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 5.1
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Too close to call
Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 930 m apart.
Choose Essence Apartments Chermside if you want
- to walk to the sights (8.4 km / 9.0 km)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2019 / 2013)
Choose Quest Chermside if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep (87 / 3)
Why is Essence Apartments Chermside better than Quest Chermside?
- 1More guest reviews (494 vs 217), so the rating is more reliable×2.3
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2019 vs 2013)+6y
Why is Quest Chermside better than Essence Apartments Chermside?
- 11.1 km closer to the area centre−1.1 km
- 284 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+84
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 77 vs 25)+52
- 44 more sights within 1 km+4
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Essence Apartments Chermside vs Quest Chermside: which hotel is better? | Essence Apartments Chermside | Quest Chermside |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 8.8 |
| Location | 2.7 | 5.1 +2.4 |
| Facilities | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 | 8.8 +0.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 8.8 +0.1 |
| Number of reviews | 494 +277 | 217 |
| Google rating | 4.1/5 | 4.2/5 +0.1 |
| Google reviews | 232 +24 | 208 |
| Rank in Brisbane | top 35% | top 27% +8% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 2.7 | 5.1 +2.4 |
| Distance to Chermside centre | 1.2 km | 100 m −1.1 km |
| To the airport | 9.2 km | 8.4 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 3 | 87 +84 |
| To the nearest food shop | 600 m | 150 m −450 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 11 +11 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 5 +4 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 51 | 54 |
| Floors | 4 | 9 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2019 +6y | 2013 |
| Listed amenities | 19 | 19 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
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
Essence Apartments ChermsideQuest Chermside
- Essence Apartments Chermside is cheaper in 11 of 12 months
- Essence Apartments Chermside: €141 a night on average · Quest Chermside: €161 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Brisbane by month
All months
| Month | Essence Apartments Chermside | Quest Chermside |
|---|---|---|
| December | €126 | €138 |
| January | €116 | €138 |
| February | €155 | €161 |
| March | €134 | €143 |
| April | €147 | €148 |
| May | €185 | €206 |
| June | €126 | €145 |
| July | €126 | €152 |
| August | €126 | €154 |
| September | €126 | €152 |
| October | €184 | €218 |
| November | €143 | €181 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
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Location
930 m apart
Essence Apartments Chermside: city centre: 8.4 km, Brisbane International Airport (BNE): 9.2 km, 3 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
Quest Chermside: city centre: 9.0 km, Brisbane International Airport (BNE): 8.4 km, 87 places to eat within 500 m, 5 sights within 1 km.
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Essence Apartments Chermside or Quest Chermside: common questions
Which is better, Essence Apartments Chermside or Quest Chermside?
Quest Chermside leads in 1 of 4 categories, including location.
Which is cheaper, Essence Apartments Chermside or Quest Chermside?
Over the year Essence Apartments Chermside costs about €141 a night on average against €161 at Quest Chermside, and it is cheaper in 11 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Quest Chermside is closer: 100 m from the centre, against 1.2 km for Essence Apartments Chermside.
How far apart are Essence Apartments Chermside and Quest Chermside?
The two hotels are 930 m 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