Essence Apartments Chermside
541 Rode Rd, Chermside QLD 4032, Australia
Open nowToday 07:00 – 20:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
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Sophisticated Chermside apartments with kitchens and free continental breakfast — 4.1 stars from 220-plus reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 07:00 – 20:00
- Tuesday
- 07:00 – 20:00
- Wednesday
- 07:00 – 20:00
- Thursday
- 07:00 – 20:00
- FridayToday
- 07:00 – 20:00
- Saturday
- 07:00 – 20:00
- Sunday
- 07:00 – 20:00
Why it's worth checking out
Essence Apartments Chermside is a four-star apartment hotel in Chermside, Brisbane, suited to stays ranging from one night to a week or longer. Its location is particularly practical for visitors who need to be near the suburb’s medical facilities, shopping and event destinations. The property is a short walk from the Chermside precinct and Westfield Chermside, Brisbane’s largest shopping centre, while The Prince Charles Hospital, St Vincent’s Private Hospital and medical specialists can be accessed directly via the level one exit.
The accommodation is centred on fully furnished apartments designed for business, leisure and medical stays. The website describes the apartments and suites as having plenty of natural light, luxurious beds and private bathrooms or ensuites. Guest feedback featured on the site also mentions spacious rooms and useful in-room conveniences, including a kitchenette with a small oven and dishwasher, making the setup suitable for guests who want more than a conventional hotel room.
Shared spaces include a guest lounge and garden terrace, giving guests places to sit beyond their apartment. Complimentary WiFi, Foxtel and secure undercover car parking are included, and conference facilities are located on level one. The property also promotes a Meet & Sleep Package combining overnight Studio Suite accommodation with light breakfast, WiFi, a gym pass, secure undercover parking and a full-day meeting package; the website lists rates from $220 per person for this package, though availability and current pricing should be confirmed directly.
Essence Apartments Chermside is a practical choice for hospital visitors, people attending medical appointments, business travellers and guests visiting the shopping precinct. It is also positioned for leisure trips, with Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Suncorp Stadium and Brisbane Airports described as a short drive away. The overall offering is focused on comfortable, self-contained accommodation with helpful shared facilities, rather than a full-service dining or resort experience.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.1 from 228 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 63
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 71
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 19 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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