there are 6 restaurants, including a hip asian-fusion eatery, a laid-back cafe, and a modern regional restaurant serving afternoon tea, along with 5 bars. set in a converted government building overlooking the brisbane river, this casino hotel is a 9-minute walk from the queensland performing arts centre and 10 minutes from the queensland museum. upgraded rooms and suites add separate sitting rooms and/or private balconies, dining rooms and additional tvs. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. elegant rooms feature flat-screen tvs, ipod docks and free wi-fi, plus desks, minibars, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. the casino offers card, table and machine gaming options Brisbane Airport 18 min
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