Conrad Treasury Casino
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The Conrad Treasury Casino is a casino in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It also houses a hotel, four restaurants, seven bars, and a nightclub. The casino and hotel occupy two of Australia's grandest heritage buildings, the Treasury Building, and the nearby Lands Administration Building. The buildings are separated by Queens Gardens, near the centre of the Brisbane central business district. A 700 vehicle carpark is concealed beneath the park.
With ornate colonnades, striking sandstone walls and six-story atrium, the historic Treasury Building houses a three-level gaming emporium of 80 gaming tables and over 1300 gaming machines. It opened in April 1995. The Conrad Treasury Casino is a very well known casino in the city of Brisbane, Australia. The casino are housed by two landmark building, the Treasury Building and the Land Administration Building, both located along George Street in the central business district with the Queen’s Garden in between them. The building itself is an early 19th century building with Edwardian-Baroque exterior designs. The interior of the casino is considered to be tacky[1] and houses a main gambling hall where over 80 gaming tables are located. Besides that, there are smaller rooms which also host such gaming tables. Throughout the casino, you will find over 1000 gaming machines in total located almost everywhere. Besides that, there are restaurants and cafes available in the casino. There are also function rooms, each with its own personality and design sense, available for booking. These rooms range from early 19th century designed to modern business meeting rooms. For those who enjoy the nightlife there are several bars and a nightclub accommodated for its visitors. Hotel rooms are also available in the other building of the Conrad Treasury Casino. This hotel is located in the old Landmark Administration Building. In the evening, the casino lights up with neon lights and an array of attractions such as dances and music bands are performed for the entertainment of its customers. At night, coloured lights are featured on the exterior of the building and act to further highlight the commercial nature of the venue.
