A PASSENGER on a commercial aircraft attempting to land at Cairns Airport during a torrential downpour and low visibility said the pilot had to accelerate and pull up steeply to avoid crashing into buildings.

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Set in one acre of landscaped gardens and conveniently close to both transport and entertainment centres of Brisbane, Best Western Airport Hacienda Motel is ideal for both business and leisure travellers.

Location
Situated just off the Gateway Motorway, Best Western Airport Hacienda Motel is only 5 kilometres from the Brisbane Airport, 6 kilometres from the CBD and within easy walking distance to Portside Cruise Terminal, Bretts Wharf and Racecourse Road.

Rooms
The hotel offers a variety of guest rooms, with each of them having a small private balcony and equipped with all the modern conveniences.

Restaurant
Guests can enjoy a variety of Italian and Australian cuisine at the onsite restaurant.

General
This property has a tennis court, a large lawn, pool, sauna, and mini-gym to temp the health conscious guests. During your stay unwind in the sauna, or play with the children in the pool, or have a challenging tennis match.

Quest Ascot Hotel Brisbane is a quality alternative to traditional accommodation, offering guests a spacious apartment for the price of a hotel or motel room.

Location
Quest Ascot is located in the prestigious suburb of Ascot, a well renowned area for racing carnivals and alfresco dining. Ideally located in a quiet location and within easy walking distance of popular Racecourse Road, the property is situated just minutes from the Brisbane Airport and is a short ferry ride to the city centre.

Rooms
The modern apartments are fully furnished and self contained, and feature balconies or patios, thus allowing guests to relax in comfort.

Restaurant
Quest Ascot offers the convenience of a pantry shopping service and breakfast packs to make your stay even more comfortable. It also offers a charge-back facility at a selection of Racecourse Road restaurants.

General
The spacious apartments offer the flexibility for guests to attend to business tasks as required, and conduct small meetings and interviews. With a large tropical entertainment area complete with swimming pool, outdoor spa, sauna and barbecue area, Quest Ascot provides an ideal base for the business or leisure traveller.

Enjoy the convenience of a great location, with comfortable accommodation at the Airway Motel Brisbane that promises you a memorable stay and all the comforts of home.

Location
Conveniently located in Ascot, the motel is placed 100 metres away from the Doomben train station and about 10 minutes drive to the famous Bretts Wharf as well as the City Cat ferry terminal.

Rooms
The motel consists of 21 spacious rooms that are elegantly designed and carefully furnished for you to have a comfortable and pleasant stay.

Restaurant
This property does not have a restaurant, but there are several dining options within the surrounding area, where delicious food is being served.

General
Relax and enjoy your swim in the clear blue waters of the outdoor swimming pool. Walk to the nearby Eagle Farm and Doomben Racecourses for a punt on the horses or practise your golf game at the Royal Queensland and Nudgee Golf Courses or indulge in the rugby and cricket at the Suncorp Stadium.

The Quality Inn Airport Heritage Motel offers accommodation of exceptional standard and affordability that is perfectly located to enjoy the best of Brisbane.

Location
The Quality Inn Airport Heritage Motel Brisbane is centrally positioned between the Brisbane City and airport terminals and is nearby to the racecourses, sporting venues and the cosmopolitan strip of Racecourse Road and the new portside development precinct.

Rooms
The motel boasts 32 deluxe and executive suites as well as 8 serviced apartments, which are stylishly designed and tastefully decorated to ensure you an unforgettable holiday.

Restaurant
The Quality Inn Airport Heritage boasts a fully licensed restaurant and bar, providing guests with the convenience of dining in comfort or requesting room service. Both dining experiences offer the delightful bar area for pre-dinner drink enjoyment.

General
The motel's various conference and meeting facilities are designed for up to 36 people with audio visual and internet resources available. These rooms are modern and flexible presenting the opportunity to configure seating arrangements to suit individual events.