Located in Townsvilles trendy downtown Palmer Street, Grand Hotel Townsville offers self-contained accommodation with a private balcony Guests enjoy an outdoor pool, a fitness center and a spa pool Grand Hotel Townsville is 5 minutes walk from both The Strand shopping area and Townsville Marina The Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal is within a 10-minute walk There is a bus stop directly across the road from the hotel All accommodation features a work-desk, a minibar and a flat-screen TV with cable channels Each has a private bathroom with a shower, hairdryer and free toiletries The tour desk can provide information on local leisure options and activities and take bookings of reef tours For longer excursions you can rent a car There are local restaurants within 5 minutes walk that can have your meal costs added to your accommodation bill Grand Hotel Townsville won Best Deluxe Accommodation at the 2013 North Queensland Tourism Awards