The Best Hotels in Brisbane City (For Every Type of Traveller)

The crowning glory of Emporium Hotel South Bank just south of Brisbane’s city is its rooftop pool, which peers out over the spectacular city skyline. Up here, guests can order a cocktail, step into a steaming sauna, sweat it out in the traditional Japanese ganbanyoku, book a treatment at the spa or simply sit back and take it all in.

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Slotting into the atmospheric Howard Smith Wharves precinct alongside the Brisbane River, the boutique Crystalbrook Vincent has wonderful views of the water and brims with character. From its colourful, art-filled rooms to the onsite eateries focused on menus of hyper-local produce, you’ll feel like you’re in the centre of the action.

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This pastel property needs little introduction. Letting its muted retro-styled interior do the talking, Fortitude Valley’s The Calile remains Brisbane’s hotel du jour, thanks to its easy-on-the-eye design and delicious onsite eateries, especially the Greek stunner that is Hellenika. The other deal sealer? The huge, sun-drenched outdoor pool and location in the cool, café-dotted neighbourhood of Fortitude Valley.

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Set in the heart of the CBD, Hyatt Regency Brisbane is within walking distance of all the city offers (Queen Street Mall, ferry terminals to South Bank and beyond) but with a few other notable drawcards. The expansive outdoor terrace, complete with parasol-shaded pool deck and bar that spills out around it, is the perfect place to conclude a jam-packed day.

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Westin Brisbane, a stylish hotel in the heart of the CBD, proves business and pleasure can mix. There’s both fun – in the form of the city’s only swim-up bar and a soothing onsite spa – as well as an exclusive lounge space perfect for business travellers and plenty of meeting room space with adjoining, sun-drenched terraces.

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A characterful property near bustling Brisbane city, Spring Hill and Fortitude Valley, there are few unadorned walls at The Inchcolm by Ovolo. The richly-decorated rooms brim with personality and the perks are pretty impressive, too. Martini Hour, where the namesake drink is spruiked in various iterations, happens every evening, and those minibar goodies? All yours, on the house.

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New Farm’s quaint and unassuming Spicers Balfour offers a home-away-from-home brand of luxury. There are soaking tubs, in-room Nespresso machines and a charming eatery, The Balfour Kitchen & Bar, tellingly popular with locals and temporary residents alike.

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Guests will love the reliability of Hilton Brisbane, which easily ticks all the requisite boxes (great location, rooftop pool and comfy rooms with king beds). The onsite steakhouse, Vintaged Bar + Grill also nails the classics, including juicy Wagyu offerings and a special, 45-day dry-aged steak.

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Yes, it houses a casino but Treasury Brisbane has a wealth of other onsite winners, too. The heritage building occupies a prominent corner in the centre of Brisbane city and carries the historic feel to its rooms of high ceilings and mahogany furnishings. The hotel’s plethora of restaurants and bars makes Treasury its very own little dining district – an attractive reason to stay and sample all the property has to offer, from Cantonese to classic brunch-time fare.

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Housed in a restored, heritage-listed sandstone building from the 1920s, Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane sets an atmospheric tone. The homey rooms, which span studios through to three-bedroom apartments, include kitchenettes and comfy dining areas and are within walking distance of everything Brisbane city has to offer.

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Business travellers can tick more than a few boxes at Amora Hotel Brisbane, a comfy and convenient stay in Spring Hill, less than ten minutes by car from the CBD. While the requisite plush beds and generous in-room work spaces are here, there’s also a rooftop pool, fitness centre and gym, as well as a sauna and bar serving a menu of classic cocktails and craft beers. 

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Budget-friendly Sage Hotel James Street gives guests everything they need — most notably a prime position on a main strip in lively Fortitude Valley east of Brisbane’s city. Guests also have complimentary access to Lina rooftop, a bar and lounge function space complete with an infinity pool lined with a cocktail bar and blue and white parasols.

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Staying for a long time, not just a good time? Apartments at The Sebel Brisbane can ease you into extended stays, with full kitchenettes, spacious living and dining areas, as well as a great location within walking distance of Queen Street Mall. If you’re travelling as a family, you can also book connecting rooms for further convenience.

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