Our next stop after a day in Brisbane was Surfers Paradise in the Gold Coast. I had booked for 3 nights at the Watermark Hotel which is supposedly 4.5 stars. Compared to my experiences at the Metro Hotel Tower Mill in Brisbane just earlier, this place was like heaven. The entrance of the lobby was huge - with a very high ceiling and friendly concierge, even a Japanese guests counter to serve the ever growing number of Japanese tourists in the area. When I asked at the reception for directions, they were very helpful and even showed me to the bus stop outside. Now that is service.
I also liked their decorations and furniture which had a modern yet comfortable feel.
The room we stayed in was a standard room with 2 queen size beds. I rolled around in both of them as soon as I put my bags down :D. The beds were really soft and I liked the pillows. The carpet and beds were really clean which is hugely important for me.
The bathroom was clean as well, although it seemed a little worn out. For some reason I didn't like the colour combination in it which may have contributed to the 'worn-out' look. The shampoo and conditioner were (eucalyptus and lemongrass) refreshing and aromatic - I like :D.
