Whether for business or pleasure, iconic venues the Samford Valley Hotel and The Woodford Village Hotel/Motel, both given new leases of life in recent years thanks to multi-million dollar facelifts, are the go-to locations in their respective districts.

“Contemporary country” was the style brief given to designer Dennis Cantwell for the refit to both hotels – and the results have been outstanding.

Operated by Les and Diana Pullos of the Pullos Group, which runs Fortitude Valley venues the Royal George Hotel, the Bank Vault Lounge and Ric’s Café Bar, the Samford Valley and Woodford Village Hotels offer four-star pleasure at a price that won’t empty your hip pocket.

For those wanting to eat out, both hotels offer a full a la carte menu for lunch and dinner, featuring seasonal menus and favourite dishes ranging from steak and seafood, to pizza, hamburgers and vegetarian eating options.

Both venues also offer a buffet breakfast on Sunday mornings as well as dinner specials on selected weeknights, with the Woodford Hotel laying claim to the world’s best pub lunch – at an affordable price – on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Both family orientated venues, the Samford Valley Hotel features a fantastic kid’s playground and children’s play room adjacent to the Garden Bar and Grill so parents can stay and enjoy themselves for as long as possible. The Woodford Village Hotel also features the new Woodys kid’s room with CCTV covering the entire area.

The Samford Valley Hotel’s gaming room features 20 gaming machines, as well as TAB and Keno facilities. Sky Channel broadcasts all the races and Fox Sports shows on a large screen, while the Woodford Village Hotel gives patrons the chance to win up to $35,000 on one of 16 poker machines.

Or bring your game face to either pub and place your bets with the Australian Professional Poker League each Thursday night. Registration is free, with many big prizes to be won.

As well as regular live bands and karaoke on Saturday nights, the who’s who of entertainment has graced the stages at the hotels this year.

Nationally renowned comedians Steady Eddy, George Smilovici and Pommy Johnson have brought the laughs, while the songs of Elvis Presley, Abba, Roy Orbison and INXS caressed the ears of music lovers, delivered by top-class tribute acts.

Woodford Village Hotel also hosted its inaugural Country Music Festival in October, bringing together country music fans from around south-east Queensland to enjoy some of Australia’s   favourite acts, such as Adam Harvey, Jasmine Rae, Rob Black and the Hussey Hicks.

From weddings and business gatherings, to celebratory parties such as birthdays and anniversaries, the Samford Valley and Woodford Village Hotels also offer stylish and first-class facilities in which to host any function.

With a background operating celebrated wedding venue Twenty-Nine Murray Street at Wilston, hotel owners Les and Diana Pullos know how very important your event is to you, so they guarantee outstanding service, food and attention to detail.

Both venues have exclusive function areas, offering a comprehensive menu selection for all occasions, including buffet menus, hot and cold platters, private bars and rest rooms, with a capacity for up to 100 guests.

The Woodford venue also boasts a modern 10-unit motel next to the hotel, with queen size beds, full amenities, undercover car parking, a special facilities unit for the disabled, and continental breakfasts delivered to the rooms.

Whether you crave a beer on the verandah or a family-friendly dining experience, Woodford and Samford’s premier drinking holes will quench your thirst for fun – all with an eye on the future and a nod to the past.

Visit http://www.samfordhotel.com.au/ or http://www.woodfordhotel.com.au/