Gladstone City Central Apartment Hotel
Gladstone City Central Apartment Hotel does not allow dogs. Please choose a different pet friendly hotel in Gladstone for your trip.
Room Types
Please Select a Room
- Studio QueenStudio Queen
- 1 queen bed
- Up to 3 people
- No pets allowed
Room details
1 Queen Bed
Features a private balcony/patio
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk; cribs (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and heating
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - Weekly housekeeping, no rollaway/extra beds available
Non-SmokingRoom Amenities
- Heating
- Non-Smoking
- Television
- Digital TV service
- Electric kettle
- Soundproofed rooms
- Limited housekeeping
- Refrigerator
- Bathtub or shower
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free WiFi
- Kitchenette
- Phone
- Desk
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Weekly housekeeping provided
- Towels provided
- Premium TV channels
- Bedsheets provided
- Shower/tub combination
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Wheelchair accessible
- Air conditioning
- TV size: 0
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe
- Flat-panel TV
- Microwave
- Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
- Balcony or patio
- Studio ApartmentStudio Apartment
- 1 queen bed
- Up to 2 people
- No pets allowed
Room details
This spacious, modern studio features a balcony, a kitchenette and an private bathroom.
Please note that there is no capacity for additional guests.Room Amenities
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hairdryer
- Iron
- Kitchenette
- Balcony
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Ironing facilities
- Free toiletries
- Fan
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Cable channels
- Bath or shower
- Carpeted
- Flat-screen TV
- Sofa
- Soundproofing
- View
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Executive lounge access
- Kitchenware
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toaster
- Terrace
- Towels
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Smoke alarm
- Key card access
- One Bedroom ApartmentOne Bedroom Apartment
- 1 queen bed
- Up to 2 people
- No pets allowed
Room details
1 Queen Bed
Features a private balcony/patio
Layout - Bedroom and dining area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Washing machine, safe, and iron/ironing board; cribs (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and heating
Need to Know - Weekly housekeeping, no rollaway/extra beds available
Non-SmokingRoom Amenities
- Heating
- Non-Smoking
- Television
- Digital TV service
- Electric kettle
- Soundproofed rooms
- Limited housekeeping
- Separate dining area
- Refrigerator
- Bathtub or shower
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free WiFi
- Phone
- Desk
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Weekly housekeeping provided
- Towels provided
- Premium TV channels
- Bedsheets provided
- Washing machine
- Stovetop
- Shower/tub combination
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Air conditioning
- TV size: 0
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Flat-panel TV
- Microwave
- Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
- Separate bedroom
- Balcony or patio
- Oven
- Two Bedroom ApartmentTwo Bedroom Apartment
- 1 queen bed, 2 twin beds
- Up to 4 people
- No pets allowed
Room details
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Features a private balcony/patio
Layout - Separate dining area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Washing machine, safe, and iron/ironing board; cribs (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and heating
Need to Know - Weekly housekeeping, no rollaway/extra beds available
Non-SmokingRoom Amenities
- Heating
- Non-Smoking
- Television
- Digital TV service
- Electric kettle
- Soundproofed rooms
- Limited housekeeping
- Separate dining area
- Refrigerator
- Bathtub or shower
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free WiFi
- Phone
- Desk
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Weekly housekeeping provided
- Towels provided
- Premium TV channels
- Bedsheets provided
- Washing machine
- Stovetop
- Shower/tub combination
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Air conditioning
- TV size: 0
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Flat-panel TV
- Microwave
- Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
- Balcony or patio
- Oven
- One-Bedroom ApartmentOne-Bedroom Apartment
- 1 double bed
- Up to 2 people
- No pets allowed
Room details
This luxurious apartment features a balcony offering city and harbor views. There is a fully equipped kitchen and a lounge area with a sofa and flat-screen TV.
Please note that there is no capacity for additional guests.Room Amenities
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hairdryer
- Iron
- Balcony
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Ironing facilities
- Seating Area
- Free toiletries
- Fan
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Kitchen
- Cable channels
- Bath or shower
- Carpeted
- Flat-screen TV
- Sofa
- Soundproofing
- View
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Executive lounge access
- Kitchenware
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Tumble dryer
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Terrace
- Towels
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Smoke alarm
- Key card access
- Two-Bedroom ApartmentTwo-Bedroom Apartment
- 2 bedrooms, 3 beds
- Up to 4 people
- No pets allowed
Room details
This luxurious apartment features a balcony offering city and harbor views. There is a fully equipped kitchen and a lounge area with a sofa, flat-screen TV and iPod docking station.
Please note that there is no capacity for additional guests.Room Amenities
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hairdryer
- Iron
- Balcony
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Ironing facilities
- Seating Area
- Free toiletries
- Fan
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Kitchen
- Cable channels
- Bath or shower
- Carpeted
- Additional toilet
- Flat-screen TV
- Sofa
- Soundproofing
- View
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Executive lounge access
- Kitchenware
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Tumble dryer
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Terrace
- Towels
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Smoke alarm
- Key card access
- Three-Bedroom ApartmentThree-Bedroom Apartment
- 3 bedrooms, 5 beds
- Up to 6 people
- No pets allowed
Room details
This spacious apartment includes 1 living room, 3 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a shower and free toiletries. In the well-equipped kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware. This air-conditioned apartment is consisted of of a dining area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels a washing machine and a terrace. The unit has 5 beds.Room Amenities
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hairdryer
- Iron
- Balcony
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Ironing facilities
- Seating Area
- Free toiletries
- Fan
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Kitchen
- Cable channels
- Bath or shower
- Carpeted
- Additional toilet
- Flat-screen TV
- Sofa
- Soundproofing
- View
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Executive lounge access
- Kitchenware
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Tumble dryer
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Terrace
- Towels
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Smoke alarm
- Key card access
- Three Bedroom Penthouse ApartmentThree Bedroom Penthouse Apartment
- 1 twin bed
- Up to 6 people
- No pets allowed
Room details
1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Twin Bed
1023-sq-foot soundproofed room, balcony/patio with city views
Layout - Separate dining area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and heating
Need to Know - Weekly housekeeping
Non-SmokingRoom Amenities
- Heating
- Non-Smoking
- Television
- Digital TV service
- Electric kettle
- Soundproofed rooms
- Limited housekeeping
- Separate dining area
- Refrigerator
- Bathtub or shower
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free WiFi
- Phone
- Desk
- Weekly housekeeping provided
- Towels provided
- Premium TV channels
- Bedsheets provided
- Stovetop
- Shower/tub combination
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Air conditioning
- TV size: 0
- Iron/ironing board
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
- In-room safe
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Flat-panel TV
- Microwave
- Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
- Balcony or patio
- Oven
- Three Bedroom Penthouse ApartmentThree Bedroom Penthouse Apartment
- 1 double bed, 3 twin beds
- Up to 6 people
- No pets allowed
Room details
1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Twin Bed
1023-sq-foot soundproofed room, balcony/patio with city views
Layout - Separate dining area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and heating
Need to Know - Weekly housekeeping
Non-SmokingRoom Amenities
- Heating
- Non-Smoking
- Television
- Digital TV service
- Electric kettle
- Soundproofed rooms
- Limited housekeeping
- Separate dining area
- Refrigerator
- Bathtub or shower
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free WiFi
- Phone
- Desk
- Weekly housekeeping provided
- Towels provided
- Premium TV channels
- Bedsheets provided
- Stovetop
- Shower/tub combination
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Air conditioning
- TV size: 0
- Iron/ironing board
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
- In-room safe
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Flat-panel TV
- Microwave
- Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
- Balcony or patio
- Oven
- Two Bedroom Interconnecting ApartmentTwo Bedroom Interconnecting Apartment
- 2 queen beds
- Up to 4 people
- No pets allowed
Room details
2 Queen Beds
62-sq-foot soundproofed room with a balcony/patio
Layout - 2 bedrooms and living room
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Washing machine, safe, and iron/ironing board; cribs (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and heating
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - Weekly housekeeping, no rollaway/extra beds available
Non-SmokingRoom Amenities
- Heating
- Non-Smoking
- Television
- Digital TV service
- Electric kettle
- Soundproofed rooms
- Limited housekeeping
- Refrigerator
- Bathtub or shower
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free WiFi
- Phone
- Desk
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Weekly housekeeping provided
- Towels provided
- Premium TV channels
- Bedsheets provided
- Washing machine
- Stovetop
- Shower/tub combination
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Wheelchair accessible
- Air conditioning
- TV size: 0
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Flat-panel TV
- Microwave
- Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
- Balcony or patio
- Oven
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Description
When you stay at Gladstone City Central Apartment Hotel in Gladstone, you'll be near the airport and minutes from Gladstone Entertainment and Convention Centre and Gladstone Art Gallery and Museum. This 4-star apartment is within close proximity of Gladstone Yacht Club and Spinnaker Park. Make yourself at home in one of the 66 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Digital programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless Internet access and wedding services. A complimentary continental breakfast is included. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Event facilities at this apartment consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Amenities
- Free WiFi
- Business Center
- Meeting Rooms
- Family Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Television
- Restaurant
- Breakfast Available
- Free Parking
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Laundry Room
- Dry Cleaning
- Elevator
- Lawn / Garden
- Patio / Balcony
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What is the Gladstone City Central Apartment Hotel pet policy?
Gladstone City Central Apartment Hotel does not allow dogs. Please choose a different pet friendly hotel in Gladstone for your trip.
How much is the Gladstone City Central Apartment Hotel pet fee?
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Are big dogs allowed at Gladstone City Central Apartment Hotel?
Sorry, Gladstone City Central Apartment Hotel does not allow pets. Click here for a list of pet-friendly properties in Gladstone that welcome big dogs.
Are multiple pets allowed at Gladstone City Central Apartment Hotel?
Sorry, Gladstone City Central Apartment Hotel does not allow pets. Click here for a list of pet-friendly properties in Gladstone that welcome two or more pets.
Does Gladstone City Central Apartment Hotel allow cats?
No, Gladstone City Central Apartment Hotel doesn’t allow cats. If you’re traveling with a feline friend, try using our “Cats Allowed” filter to see all of the hotels in Gladstone that allow cats.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Gladstone City Central Apartment Hotel?
Check-in at Gladstone City Central Apartment Hotel is 2pm – 7pm. Check-out is before 10am. If you’d like to request an early or late check-in or check-out, you can make a special request when you book. Note that special requests cannot be guaranteed. Early or late check-in or check-out is only based on availability and at the discretion of the property.
Is free parking available at Gladstone City Central Apartment Hotel?
Yes! Gladstone City Central Apartment Hotel provides free parking for guests.
Does Gladstone City Central Apartment Hotel have a pool or hot tub?
No, Gladstone City Central Apartment Hotel does not have a pool or hot tub. Click here for a list of hotels in Gladstone that have pools.
Does Gladstone City Central Apartment Hotel offer a free breakfast?
No, but breakfast is available at Gladstone City Central Apartment Hotel for an additional fee. Some room rates may be available which include the breakfast fee in the room cost.